We are all familiar with doubt. It is hard to feel inspired when we are dragging doubt along on the journey. What if we were to let go a little. We don't have to carry that heavy bag full of reasons why failure is ahead. Can we let go a little of trying to control how things should turn out? What we can control is our optimism, our hope, feelings and actions.
Bernie Siegel says, "It is okay to have doubts, just don't feed them and entertain them."
The antidote to doubt, Ariane tells us is "surrender.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Change Demon #1 : FEAR
Ariane de Bonvoisin says that " fear is an emotion that exists only in regards to the future".
In week #3 we looked at a list of some different types of fear. It seems to me that most of us at one time or another have experienced either all or most of these. Change often seems to throw us off balance. I suspect none of us likes that feeling. However, if we know that feeling, that emotion, will happen many times in our lives and that we have faced it and moved through it in the past, then we also know that fear is a part of being human, and we can learn not to be threatened by it.
In yoga we build tools to deal with fear and uncertainty. We learn how to calm our emotions and still the busy mind. We return to that place within us that never changes, the place that is always there. I like to call it our "Higher Self". You may want to give in a different name.
In week #3 we looked at a list of some different types of fear. It seems to me that most of us at one time or another have experienced either all or most of these. Change often seems to throw us off balance. I suspect none of us likes that feeling. However, if we know that feeling, that emotion, will happen many times in our lives and that we have faced it and moved through it in the past, then we also know that fear is a part of being human, and we can learn not to be threatened by it.
In yoga we build tools to deal with fear and uncertainty. We learn how to calm our emotions and still the busy mind. We return to that place within us that never changes, the place that is always there. I like to call it our "Higher Self". You may want to give in a different name.
CHANGE MANIFESTO
All of you received a copy of the "Change Manifesto". Week 2 we looked at a this list of optimistic and insightful truths about change. We discussed some of these in class. I think I might add one more statement to this list and that is that change can be challenging and overwhelming at times, it therefore invites us to ask for help when we need to. Change optimism doesn't mean we can handle anything on our own.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Off to a good start....
Welcome back everyone. I am thrilled to be back with you all and into the yoga groove. We are a "groovey" bunch if I do say so. Anyways this week I recommended a book called The First Thirty Days by Adriane de Bonvoison. It appears that is is out of print however there are many sources for new and used copies on line. I ordered a copy from Amazon (and I have it on my Kindle). Let me know if you are having trouble finding a copy.
For a podcast go to howshereallydoesit.com and look for interview with Adriane de Bonvoison.
For a podcast go to howshereallydoesit.com and look for interview with Adriane de Bonvoison.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Happy New Year
Happy New Year everyone. I am already thinking of what I would like to bring to classes that start the week of January 21st.
Are you doing some home practice?? I hope so. If not, take a little time each day to do some of your favorite poses. A little bit of practice every day can make a difference!!!
Also give me a call if you would like a private session to give you a boost into the new year.
It might be a way to set intention and refresh your motivation.
See you soon.
Are you doing some home practice?? I hope so. If not, take a little time each day to do some of your favorite poses. A little bit of practice every day can make a difference!!!
Also give me a call if you would like a private session to give you a boost into the new year.
It might be a way to set intention and refresh your motivation.
See you soon.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
A Big Thank You...
A big thank you to all of you who attended the Holiday De-stressor Classes. It just shows us how important and effective yoga is at this time of year. The theme helped us to realize and consider myths and outdated "rules" about "Christmas giving" and how we get stuck in old mindsets.
Christmas and holiday time need to be refreshed and reconsidered each year as we grow wiser and are able to let go of whatever is no longer meaningful and does not serve the purpose intended.
Change is good.
The new year is ahead and we may all have changes that we want to integrate into our lives that
will make this coming year more rich and more deeply truthful to our values.
May your new year be a wondrous year full of light and new discoveries to you inner life and your outer life. May you claim your resilience as you meet challenges along the way.
Sending love to you all , Maureen
Christmas and holiday time need to be refreshed and reconsidered each year as we grow wiser and are able to let go of whatever is no longer meaningful and does not serve the purpose intended.
Change is good.
The new year is ahead and we may all have changes that we want to integrate into our lives that
will make this coming year more rich and more deeply truthful to our values.
May your new year be a wondrous year full of light and new discoveries to you inner life and your outer life. May you claim your resilience as you meet challenges along the way.
Sending love to you all , Maureen
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