Yoga teacher training and abundant reading on yogic philosophy is really life changing and exhausting. Mentally and physically. Some say this isn’t for everyone, but in my experience it certainly wouldn’t hurt to give it a go. 😉

Through this experience, I am becoming better acquainted with my vulnerabilities and reintroducing me to my more authentic self. Often times (a lot of times!!), I get caught up in self-doubt and ego. This sets me back and it’s easy to fall into this trap. Habits are hard to break. Especially when the ego is involved. And it usually is.

However, since I have started this training I am better able to identify this pattern. I am also aware that I have the power within me to stop the negative judgement I place on myself (we all have this power). This is not an easy process. Growth generally isn’t. It can be painful and messy. But eventually, I am beginning to live from a place of gratitude and empathy. Living from this space is how I find a deeper connection to all life, myself included.

Let me rephrase that: When I live from a place of gratitude and empathy, I will find a deeper connection to myself and therefore to everything and everyone around me.

We are all on this journey.

Recognizing this connection in others is immensely powerful because we are more alike than we are different. Despite all the labels/ pressures we place on each other and ourselves -socioeconomic, education, ethnicity, religion, politics…seriously folks…the list is long!.. When we start to let go of these unnecessary attachments (small steps, mind you) and stop giving them meaning, letting go of comparing ourselves to these labels, (one breath/ one day at a time) do we see that is the ego bully talking.

Say NO to it!

The pathway to self discovery, AKA: our true “effing” amazing self, is taking small steps AWAY from Ego and TOWARD enlightenment. The work is exhausting but not nearly as exhausting as continuing to live with the ego running the show.  

The force is within you.

🕉👊🏼 Boom!!

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