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Nearly a Year of Yoga

Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Woke feeling very average yesterday and woke feeling very average today too.

What have I learned in the, nearly a year, I've been going to my mat for self-discovery.

  • Feelings are transitory and change
  • Feelings can be shaped and changed by oneself into whatever you want them to be
  • Duty and Responsibility is more important than how you feel. 
  • Be gentle with yourself and don't beat yourself up
  • Be diligent and have an indomitable spirit and you'll increase your pride. 
What do I have to be proud of. 
  • My Job
  • My Friends/Family/Relationships
  • This blog

It's 5:40 AM, and I'm going to hit my mat in about 20 minutes to give myself some shape and start my practice.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 (Part II)
Feeling great, on my mat, after having just come out of Savasana.

I'm re-piecing my mentality, body, and spirit after a jarring day yesterday (woke abruptly, no yoga, heavy heart, etc.).

I feel better than I did yesterday, and I feel better than I did this morning (pre-practice), but I guess I'm still feeling a little shocked and out of sorts.

Physically, the practice was excellent.  Heated up very nicely, and ended with 3 magnificent Upward Bows.

I'm going to shower, and enter the world.

Namaste




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