LIFE IS MESSY: THE ART OF IMPERFECTION
SEPTEMBER 26TH: I love the title of this book by Jessica Weiner, self-esteem expert and author of LIFE DOESN'T BEGIN 5 POUNDS FROM NOW. That’s yoga! As our intentions today let’s agree we best keep learning by admitting we don't know everything yet and that we can only grow if we accept that we are not perfect. Have the courage to change, and let’s stop being afraid of making mistakes. Of course life will have trail and error. By falling over and getting up many times, children learn that walking is possible. In yoga, falling many times teaches you to fall without pain; we cannot always avoid falling, but we can often learn to avoid the pain! So join me in boldly saying the mantra to ourselves I will not let the fear of making mistakes control my life! Right? YES! Let it all be messy and imperfect. Enjoy your humanness and put others at ease because of this self acceptance. Rock on my friends! Silvia
Perhaps this meditation can be a powerful motivation as well as dedication for your practice:
"May I become at all times, both now and forever
A protector for those without protection
A guide for those who have lost their way
A ship for those with oceans to cross
A bridge for those with rivers to cross
A sanctuary for those in danger
A lamp for those without light
A place of refuge for those who lack shelter
And a servant to all in need."
--His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama