I need to brag just a wee bit (picture a smirk with false modesty). It is Tuesday, February 5th. I've been at the ashram for 10 full days. I am stronger in mind and body. My adrenals are rested; I am no longer operating in Fight-or-Flight Mode. I can think clearly about decisions that need to be made in my life; in fact, my mind and heart and body have relaxed to the point that clarity is viable and real once again! Seven more full more days in Rishikesh, although I am still considering an extension through Saturday or Sunday, which would give me an additional 3 days for a total of 10! Aforementioned in previous posts, I feel better, I look better, I am building the resilience needed to return to a stressful and unhealthy environment, and gaining the clarity needed to leave said environment. My asana practice improves daily: my back no longer hurts from sitting perfectly straight-backed for long periods; my ligaments, muscles, and tendons are lengthening; my ability to control my thoughts is returning; my feelings of inner peace, self-confidence, and power are rising; my daily habits are changing to make room once again for my yoga practice; I am reclaiming my power and sense of purpose; I am calling back to me my sense of worth and value not only in the workplace, but in life; my inner voice -- and thus, my inner strength-- is growing powerful. And what's really awesome is that I was able to get into Lotus pose (Padmasana) again, after 3 years (since tearing my miniscus in 2015)! That's what I aim to brag about! For the rest, I am simply feeling gratitude and excitement about the changes!
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