Another super busy day in the office, but this time I am anxious to get to class to enjoy my new found release from the stress of every day life. It’s like a little vacation in the middle of the day. I mentioned to some of the 136 people that I saw in the office today, as they see and comment on how busy I am and how well I handle the pressure, that I have been doing a 30-day yoga challenge. Many can’t believe how much time I am taking from my schedule to accomplish this task. (Forget about the disciplne required or the strength or flexibility--they just think about how much time it's taking--go figure!?!) As I see it, sure it’s a 90-min class and there is some time committed to getting back and forth to the studio and showering and all but all together it’s not but a little over 2 hours. Many people spend twice that much time watching TV every day. And to what benefit? Others spend that much time golfing, or talking on the phone, napping, or in the bar for heaven’s sake. So it’s really not a big deal. Everybody does something with their free time. I am choosing to do something that is changing my body and my mind from the inside out. Every organ, every tissue, every cell, bones to skin, benefits from this practice I am doing and I am aware of it as never before.
When I start my class today I am mindful of the others who have come to share their time and energy in this place with me. The room is not big and I am aware of everyone. I am grateful for their presence and for the next 90 minutes they are my brothers and sisters in this beautiful effort to make not only ourselves better but all those we come in contact with. I enjoy the practice. I am grateful for the practice. I have another breakthrough as I place my head back on the floor in fixed firm pose. Me--the girl who couldn’t get her rear on the floor between her feet in the sitting position last year--is leaning back with her elbows on the floor placing her head ever so gently down on the mat. This is amazing! What will I do tomorrow? Conquer the world?
