Monday, May 15, 2017

Monday, May 15, 2017
Had a wonderful weekend celebrating my 32nd birthday and mothers day on Sunday, May 14.

I have been battling some sort of sinus infection for the past two weeks and it has put a damper on everything. I need to stop with the self-pity, and focus on gratitude.

I have a lot to be grateful for in my life and want to keep the 4 areas I've mentioned before as my focus today....

My family
My job
My health
My friends and relationships

I'm going to shower and hit my mat for meditation, and a light practice.

Monday, May 15, 2017 (Part II)
Completed my meditation and warmup sequence and moved directly into my Vinyasa series.

Moved through Sun Salute A and B and then into the beginnings of the Primary Series. While I wasn't able to give 100% effort, due to my head still being congested, I was able to break an intense sweat, which makes me feel better.

I'll practice again tomorrow and I'll move through my day today easily and steadily.

Namaste

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