The things that hold us back are the parts of us that are not conscious. To bring consciousness to them is not a battle to be fought, a war to be won. To bring consciousness to them is a gift we can give ourselves, to let go of those things we no longer need.
Tag: Yoga for Strength and Flexibility II (Practice)
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Letting go of the voice over
In the last 10 days, I’ve had three Certified teachers show up to my classes–only one of whom was expected. Each time I’ve had an immediate moment of tension and dismay, wondering if I’m going to be able to teach “well enough”. And yet everything has turned out fine.
Recognizing the narrative that arises as nothing more than narrative is essential to moving beyond it. Instead, we need to focus on what is.
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Three of a Perfect Pair
Everything must end–this is what gives urgency to life. And yet we still want to respond to this awareness of limited time, rather than react.
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Where’s Dharma
“Better to live your own dharma badly than someone else’s perfectly.” But how do you tell what your dharma is?
We come back to the union of feeling and intellect. We recognize and acknowledge our feelings, then we examine them, and over time we discern where they lead us.