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Breaking Through

Thursday, October 19, 2017
I did not write a "Part I" post this morning, as I decided to lolly-gag around until it was past 6:30 AM this morning and I had to either hit the mat, or forego a practice this morning.

I hit my mat.

This morning's practice was remarkable.  I broke through many physical barriers and obstacles (stiffness, soreness, uncharted areas of joints and muscles that I've been timid to move into, etc.).  I was lit on fire as I moved.

My mental focus wasn't all scattered but, when I focused it, I felt like I could shatter rocks with my intensity.  It's a good, and confidant feeling to have this mind-set, and I see why God doles it out in extremely measured doses (if I was lit and burning and indomitable every morning as I feel this morning, I'd morph into more of a peacock than I already am).

My backbend sequence was magnificent this morning, and ended the practice with a feeling of accomplishment and happiness. 

I paid special attention to my Bhanda system this morning, and honed in on pulling any stress or tension or "muscle apprehension" into my core, where it belongs, and allowing the rest of me to chill, move, and flow into the poses like molten liquid.

I'm going to have a wonderful day with wonderful things in store.

Namaste

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