"Today I embrace my 'enough' without adding anything new to my plate, so I can invest more deeply in what I know, do, and feel." Cheryl Richardson
This is what I am going to live by today, trying to minimise distractions to get in touch with my inner knowing. Might be diffifult with a bub and toddler, but will give it a go and try to stay centred and grounded. Am feeling better, although I have a pinching sensation in the left side of my back, I think it is from rushing the poses yesterday morning. Going to go to an evening class tonight, even though I find it hard to wind down after it.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
DAY 9
Franz Kafka “You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait. Do not even wait, be quite still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked. It has no choice. It will roll in ecstasy at your feet.”
Went to the morning class today and am really glad I did. I saw the sun just rising over the water as I entered the studio and admired the intensity of the waves as I left. The class had a bit of a frenzied feel to it as no doubt people were pondering their day ahead. I was also aware of getting back quickly so Chris could go to work.
Am more aware of the food I am eating today and trying not to just grab what is handy. Just had some mixed nuts and going to have a green tea now. I think the above quote sums up perfectly what this process is about. I am slowly letting go both physically and emotionally and limbering up for what is ahead. Although does that mean I am not living in the present?
Went to the morning class today and am really glad I did. I saw the sun just rising over the water as I entered the studio and admired the intensity of the waves as I left. The class had a bit of a frenzied feel to it as no doubt people were pondering their day ahead. I was also aware of getting back quickly so Chris could go to work.
Am more aware of the food I am eating today and trying not to just grab what is handy. Just had some mixed nuts and going to have a green tea now. I think the above quote sums up perfectly what this process is about. I am slowly letting go both physically and emotionally and limbering up for what is ahead. Although does that mean I am not living in the present?
DAY 8
Not such a good day today. Today was my rest day and struggled to eat well and nurture myself. Ended up eating crap and just being irritable and fed up! Trundled through the day and went to the communtiy meeting tonight which was really good. Have come to the relisation that I know so little about the actual practice of yoga and meditation, although for all this time I thought I knew more than most. That has been a humbling revelation to me.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
DAY 6
Went to a morning class today and found it pretty frustrating, but glad I went. For half the class I could not concentrate as I thought I was next to my obstretician, but realised it was someone who looked remarkably like him! I found some of the moves pretty hard, although I did successfully concentrate on my core for most of the class. I think I am doing it right and have found myself standing taller throughout the day.
Have had a calm and peaceful day and feel like the 40 days is really helping me be clearer and more patient. Made cookies with my two year old which he loved, he had his own mini rolling pin and cookie cutters.
I think this quote by Robin Sharma is very apt:
"People who feel superb about themselves generate superb results."
That is what I am aiming for.
Love to all.
Have had a calm and peaceful day and feel like the 40 days is really helping me be clearer and more patient. Made cookies with my two year old which he loved, he had his own mini rolling pin and cookie cutters.
I think this quote by Robin Sharma is very apt:
"People who feel superb about themselves generate superb results."
That is what I am aiming for.
Love to all.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
DAY 5
Today was where I did a home practice and dug out a yoga dvd which I have had for sometime, once I put the kids down for their nap. The remote control would not work and I could not get it on, ordinarilary I would have thought oh well forget it, but no I found some other batteries and pressed play. I found the practice really good and it was nice that it was only 30 minutes! I seem to understand what the teacher was saying in it far more than I ever have before. I am getting it, yoga is a gift to yourself and everyone else.
I have also been reading from a course in miracles and it complements this revolution perfectly. I can see how God is energy and if he can care for the cosmos he can surely mind me.
The sun is shining and I can see what needs to be done. I can see my path unfolding but I am not grasping. The same is true with my diet over the past few days. I have found myself favouring natural yoghurt and seeds over crisps and chocolate.
I am also sleeping deeper although am pretty tired. I think my skin looks better already. I love what Baron says about weight will leave you where it does not belong and I can see how that will happen.
Am finding my core strength very weak and it is something I really need to focus on in order to avoid injuries and also perform the postures correctly.
Breathing is getting easier.
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I have also been reading from a course in miracles and it complements this revolution perfectly. I can see how God is energy and if he can care for the cosmos he can surely mind me.
The sun is shining and I can see what needs to be done. I can see my path unfolding but I am not grasping. The same is true with my diet over the past few days. I have found myself favouring natural yoghurt and seeds over crisps and chocolate.
I am also sleeping deeper although am pretty tired. I think my skin looks better already. I love what Baron says about weight will leave you where it does not belong and I can see how that will happen.
Am finding my core strength very weak and it is something I really need to focus on in order to avoid injuries and also perform the postures correctly.
Breathing is getting easier.
x
DAY 4
Oh what a rush to get to class tonight. Did alot in the house today and made dinner for today and tomorrow. Then met a friend who has been away for a quick drink. Was lovely to get out of the house without the little ones. Didn't manage to wash my hair as I figured it would get wet at yoga anyway! Had a headache before I went and I think it is dehydration, so grabbed a sachet thing at the front desk which may have helped.
The class tonight was exhausting, exhilirating, powerful, furstrating and emotional all at the same time. Found myself letting out a little sob when the teacher Jackie played 100,000 angels by your side by Bliss. Think it was a sense of release. Do feel like there has been a shift and although I am finding it hard to commit, I know it is so profoundly good for me.
It was the 7th anniversary of my Nana's passing today so I was mindful of her when I meditated tonight and felt that she was happy for me. The meditation is very powerful and it has suddenly dawned on me that we play the same stories and excuses over and over again which keeps us stuck and justifying our ways. I don't want to stay stuck.
The class tonight was exhausting, exhilirating, powerful, furstrating and emotional all at the same time. Found myself letting out a little sob when the teacher Jackie played 100,000 angels by your side by Bliss. Think it was a sense of release. Do feel like there has been a shift and although I am finding it hard to commit, I know it is so profoundly good for me.
It was the 7th anniversary of my Nana's passing today so I was mindful of her when I meditated tonight and felt that she was happy for me. The meditation is very powerful and it has suddenly dawned on me that we play the same stories and excuses over and over again which keeps us stuck and justifying our ways. I don't want to stay stuck.
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