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Re-Building

Monday, January 22, 2018
This is my first post of 2018, but not the first time I've hit my mat.

While not the first time practicing, I haven't been diligent with my practice lately and I do feel bad about that.

I woke at my usual 5:00AM this morning.  I'm enjoying my coffee and contemplation #strangerthings, and I'm going to begin my practice in about 30 minutes after I have my prayer and meditation.

Monday, January 22, 2018 (Part II)
I'm writing this on my mat, having just come out of Savasana.

I love the title of today's post; "Re-Building".  We have to do that so many times in our lives.  It's work and can seem daunting and complicated.  How does anything get done?  One-foot-in-front-of-the-other.  Never despair (though we all do and we all will).  When I despair, I turn my thinking around by focusing on that concept of one foot in front of the other; that is the only way to rebuild something.

My physical practice was excellent this morning.  While I haven't hit my mat in a week or so, my body didn't lose much strength.  I have, however, lost flexibility in my back and legs (that's to be expected).

I'll wake up and continue to re-build my practice tomorrow. 

Namaste

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