I feel loved today and for that I am so thankful and very blessed. \u00a0I have to say that I don’t have many expectations these days on the anniversary of my birth however today I was very happy, genuinely happy as to the direction of my life. \u00a0I get up pretty early and it’s a regular schedule but for some reason there is a spring in my step and I feel peaceful. I go to meet the vegetable delivery guy, Bob, and he blurts out “Happy Birthday”. \u00a0I’m a little stunned but I like it. \u00a0 It’s a fun and\u00a0easy exchange to start me on my day.<\/p>\n
The studio is gearing up\u00a0as always with Hillary setting the stage. \u00a0She rocks the intermediate series like no other and continues to try new things. \u00a0I enjoy watching\u00a0her\u00a0progress as well being inspired by her practice.\u00a0She sets the pace every morning for sure. \u00a0 The students at AYM totally inspire and amaze me. \u00a0 After the chant they all blurt out a round of Happy Birthday! \u00a0Crazy but fun. \u00a0Ganesh is wearing a party hat and there is a sign on the board with the word LOVE in it and there are cards, gift bags and a new coffee mug. \u00a0And it’s just 6 am!<\/p>\n
Every smile and exchange that I had today was so pleasant. I think when you are happy, open and receiving people feel it and something taps into them to make them feel good as well. \u00a0The yoga brings us all together in the rooms but seriously this is not an easy practice. \u00a0There are physical demands, mental demands and then there are those judgements you just have to leave at the door. \u00a0 The self doubt, the comparisons and the questioning. \u00a0Oh yeah and don’t forget about FEAR.<\/p>\n
Today was different and I felt different. \u00a0At I mentioned before, I felt peaceful but it was more of feeling at ease. \u00a0Learning not to rush, not to have the continual worry mind chatter and to stay in the present was the key for me today. \u00a0 As I look back on the two sessions that I taught and the exchanges throughout the day I felt present. \u00a0As a teacher there are a lot of demands in the room. \u00a0Even if some of them are self imposed by yours truly they are there and this can cause stress. \u00a0But today I practiced yoga and for that I am grateful. \u00a0It was honest and there was a “union” or a coming together that I noticed in my actions and my mind and when I needed to, I paused.<\/p>\n
I continue to trust that I am exactly were I am supposed to be and that everything happens for a reason. \u00a0The faith for some reason just keeps getting stronger and I finally feel wiser today. \u00a0Who knows about tomorrow but every day I step on the mat I step there with new eyes so that I can learn something new about the essence of myself. \u00a0 Trying to let go, to drop the rope and to breathe. \u00a0I encourage people to do the same.<\/p>\n
So we have heard the saying, ‘the Universe is testing me” and I guess I use this a lot. \u00a0Zach wrote on his card, “The Universe may be testing you but I think you are going to pass with flying colors”. \u00a0I am proud of the people around me, from my boys, my family – mom, dad, step mom, sis . \u00a0. . , to my students, my special apprentice, my old friends and new friends\u00a0to the random people I come into contact with. \u00a0Thank you all for the beautiful thoughts, birthday posts, text messages, calls, birthday cards and sweet gifts. \u00a0The gift of your presence was all I needed and I got so much more. \u00a0Feeling overwhelmed but for the first time not crazy emotional and taking it all it as I need to. \u00a0I feel well FED for a wonderful year ahead.<\/p>\n
Namaste all!<\/p>\n
Deb<\/p>\n
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I feel loved today and for that I am so thankful and very blessed. \u00a0I have to say that I don’t have many expectations these days on the anniversary of my birth however today I was very happy, genuinely happy as to the direction of my life. \u00a0I get up pretty early and it’s a … Continue reading Anniversary of my birth<\/span>