When the Shit hits the fan!
28 Apr 2009 Leave a Comment
Just when it seems like life is moving along at a fairly even pace, at least for me these days, the Universe will give you a slap in the face.
Someone close confessed their truth to me and it was not at all how they had been presenting of themselves. It shook me to my core. All that I knew of my friend was no longer. Of course it is the truth which we all seek and in the midst of all the “stuff” I was hearing, I was able to see that. By the grace of God and through my yoga practice I was able to stay as neutral and as nonreactive as possible, while at the same time fully engaging in what was happening before me and listening, really listening. It would have been far more pleasant to bury my head in the sand. But my teachers and my yoga practice has trained me otherwise.
This is what it has all come down too. Fourteen years of practicing KY…every kriya, every painful exercise and meditation, every early morning Sadhana, every workshop, teacher training and every grueling White Tantric course (Click here to know more about White Tantirc) preparing for these moments that we all face which require the utmost clarity. I was able to see trough the drama and the story and appreciate the truth my friend was sharing.
Yes, we want to be flexible. Yes, we want a strong core. Yes, we want a good workout and to sweat. Yes to ALL of that! But I am telling you that that is only a small piece of this practice. It’s a bonus that comes with this path, which is to experience Universal connection, God consciousness, You own personal Truth, who you are and what you are to become and pure love and light. Yoga means “union with one.” Making that universal connection, expanding your consciousness, loving yourself. Yes, holding a posture longer than you ever have and breathing into every cell of your being is pure bliss. But these are all just a sequence of exercises that will prepare you for when life gives you that great BIG slap on the face and you can handle it and move through it and grow with it.
A Hopi Elder Speaks
21 Apr 2009 Leave a Comment
A very Special and Inspirational Reading~
Please pass it on to those you think will be inspired.
A Hopi Elder Speaks
“You have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour. Now you must go back and tell the people this is the hour. And there are things to be considered:
Where are you living? What are you doing?
What are your relationships? Are you in right relationship?
Where is your water?
Know your garden.
It is time to speak your truth.
Create your community. Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader.”
He clasped his hands together and said: “This could be a good time!”
“There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel that they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly.
“Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. And I say, see who is here with you and celebrate. At this time in history we are to take nothing personally – Least of all ourselves. For the moment we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
“The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
“We are the ones we have been waiting for.”
Oraibi, Arizona Hopi Nation
Joy of a Holiday!
21 Apr 2009 Leave a Comment
Maui was wonderful. Spending time with my boys was fantastic. They have a grown so much. Our lives get so busy, time is moving so quickly that you forget these kids are growing up! It’s been almost a year since I spent so much time with them – this includes my husband, Robert! These holidays that we take for ourselves and our families are so important. It doesn’t have to be a long holiday or costly. The key, I think, is to recharge yourself. No computers or cell phones, though the kids were still texting…me, just a tiny bit! Laugh out loud and very hard! Connect with each other and be grateful for what is before you.
There were many people in Maui who were complaining, frowning and barely saying hello. Moaning about service, elevators, restaurants, etc. I thought, how can you be upset in paradise? But if you are in a bad space, no matter where you go….you have to deal with your stuff. Whether in Maui, Seattle or Boston. Luckily for us, this time around it was all good. Wahe Guru!
I felt like I was gone forever. I guess that’s a sign of a good holiday. I so missed teaching and am happy to be back and seeing you all again. There will be no class this Easter Sunday. May you embrace this season of rebirth and celebration!
