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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Haven't posted to the blog in a week but had a great instructor led class at Big Bend Yoga Center on Saturday, March 25, 2017.

For awhile now, I haven't "felt" very centered or focused.  I've "felt", longer-than-usual, periods of purposelessness, longing and an unconnected feeling.  I don't know where it's coming from.

I'm proud of my life, and I'm proud of the accomplishments that I've achieved, but I feel like I'm my toughest critic (a good and bad thing at times).  Having said that, I don't know if that's where my disconnected, "floating" feeling is coming from or not.  I have things to look forward to and I have attainable goals in front of me that keep me driven and motivated (most of the time).

I'll be taking my own advice and not focusing on my "feelings" and how I "feel" about practicing yoga (which is a big ole.....'absolutely not', this morning).  I know, from experience, that I'll feel better and more of a sense of accomplishment after my practice.

Plus side!....it's warmer in St. Louis now and the sweat flows freely onto the mat!!

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 (Part II)
I think too much and am too critical on myself.  Yoga and meditation help bring me back into alignment.

As I was trying to make myself believe before I hit my mat, who cares what I feel or what my feelings are?  I'm respectful of my feelings, I value and try to understand my feelings, but, when it comes to having pride in yourself, the ticket for me is to do my duty and exceed my own expectations on what I am responsible for.

I moved very fluidly through my practice this morning and I'm looking forward to a great day of work, accomplishments, and fun.

Namaste




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