A sign at an ice cream shop that’s open only post 5PM. A juxtaposition but does it matter? Let’s start “this” practice of yoga in the morning. Even just 20 minutes will do – Let the sun shine upon you:) I mean yoga in a big sense – a contemplative time for Self.
is also a special time to reach for this book:
No Mud … No Lotus. Planting the seeds this New Moon week, with an intention to grow the seeds of hopes and healing with what we need most, the nourishment of – courage.
Courage to engage in self-study;
Courage to humbly accept that the divine design is the teacher, of this thing called life (Prince-ish I admit), guiding a practice to live a more fulfilling and enlightened life by showing a way from darkness to …light. Yoga Works.
Another Encore:
No commercial vested interest in this film – a film by UPLIFT, We are One. A documentary easily found on utube but highlighting here for the students of yoga, to help with intention setting for our practice – what’s your intention? And let that intention inform your practice – for many, it’s just to lose weight and look good and …feel good … nothing wrong with that – it’s a natural desire and all good – that’s a way in – a start:
I love that cute girl with “I love Paris!” t-shirt:) more on this …
Was surprised to receive an array of herbal oils lugged over from the Holy Lands. Very curious to learn how these exotic oils are used in that part of the world. I already love Lemon Vebena oil – benefits for skin, moods and digestion – yes, but what about Sidr? Can’t even imagine what it smells like as I look at the sealed bottle … and how about:
– cabbage oil?????
or
– cactus oil?
Is that like another breed of Aloe Vera? These are of course not for cooking but for medicinal use so very interested in exploring the herbs 🌿 used in self care in the holy lands. Had expected a key chain or something of that touristy nature; so thrilled to receive these precious petit bottles, ready to expand my apothecary knowledge.
Thank you for a generous souvenir 🙏 Thank you. Looking into medicinal herbs from the ancient times to go with the ancient practice of yoga and healing from Japan and around the world. Streams of dark news seem to keep coming but it’s within us to find the light within and give others even just a little … lift in this hard times of loss, sorrows and fear. In Chinese Medicine, Autumn is a season when we are acutely aware of that feeling of … sorrow … but also of COURAGE. There’s so much courage all around us … courage.
Let the flower of courage seeds germinate in the mula-bandha to take root from the sit bones; allow the seeds to fertilize in the gut to sprout towards your heart – nudge open the windows, let the light and breeze flow into your heart , let the warm sunlight our inward with the pure intention of lotus flower blossom at the heart center; let it be nourished and so it grows to the crown of your head and beyond – up and up towards the sky – towards the sun and the moon and the beautify all around.
Let it blossom
, one petal at a time into a full bloom – a glowing lotus blossom in full bloom, to light up all around you.
Find an affirmation that resonates or … create your own and see what happens to your breath.
I embrace today for it is a new day.
I move past fears to find courage.
I am ready for whatever today brings.
I am not a worrier but a warrior.
I possess the strength to find meaning.
I am filled with endless possibilities.
I am a person of great inner strength helped by the divine.
Today I release my attachment to perfection. (or whatever – fill in the blank)
Today I clearly see the beauty in a flower in every detail.
Today I allow my perspectives to shift with an open mind.
Today I am practicing honesty in all my thoughts, words, and actions.
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COURAGE
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Namaste:)