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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Don't know what was with me yesterday but my motivation was definitely a -10.

This morning, I'm in the positive again as it comes to my practice.

Looking forward to hitting my mat and looking forward to the day ahead.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017 (Part II)
I hit the mat this morning after my standard meditation/prayer.  I've felt "stuck" and as though I've plateaued in my life.  This feeling doesn't have any bearing on reality and, having spent as much time in personal reflection as I have, I know that this feeling of "motionlessness" is temporary, and will pass, as all negative feelings do when they're ignored.  The remedy that works for me when I have these feelings is to approach the "mundane/day-to-day" tasks in one's life, with a refreshed perspective.  I'll make goals for myself throughout the day and will feel as though I've advanced when I achieve them.  I won't publish my goals here as they'd bore anyone reading them. lol

Physically, my practice was very rewarding this morning!  I slowed my breathing down, especially in my Vinyasas (when my breathing is trying to speed itself up the most), and the effect is an interesting one.  Focusing on the sound and speed at which I breathe can help put me into that "yoga trance" where you're fully awake and aware, but it's as though you're observing your body.

I ended this mornings sequence with inverted lotus and 3 full upward bows.  I've been doing 2 upward bows for a few weeks now and I believe I'm ready to up that anty to 3 on a daily basis.

I feel as though today will be ordinary and it will be long.  It will be filled with my work, tasks, and other duties, but I will intentionally be approaching my responsibilities with a light heart and attitude and reviewing myself at the end of the day to see if I feel any pride in how I conducted myself.  I'm sure I will.

Namaste

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