11 years ago I suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). A few life saving, and plastic, surgeries later, the medical staff warned my family and friends the recovery would be LONG. While they were spot on about that, they were mostly wrong in saying I'd reemerge foul-mouthed, angry, and confused. Though I was certainly confused, my demeanor and communications were mainly peaceful and Loving. Why? Because, like we practice in yoga, when we have a steady and stable focal point (or center), which we call a Drishti, our being is more calm and collected amidst the storms. In my blog (via the link in my bio) I write about the general power of having a strong center and, specifically, how Christ makes all the difference for me. I'd love for you to check it out and share your thoughts!
https://gracenpeaceyoga.com/2019/10/18/why-having-a-strong-centering-point-amidst-the-storms-of-life-makes-a-world-of-difference-yoga-life-lessons/
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Happy birthday to my soul mate and best friend! Lisa is AMAZING beyond my wildest dreams ... and I'm a HUGE optimist!!! Her deep beauty lights up every room she enters and makes my soul sing. What you may or may not know is, she works at a local Navy base in Traffic Management, which, in her words, means she's a "weapons trafficker". Me, and many others, would add, a FANTASTIC one at that! With that in mind, to celebrate Lisa on her birthday and honor her loving, joyous, peaceful, and kind spirit, I wrote her a poem titled: "The Love Trafficker"
Where there are torpedoes,
She brings missiles of mercy.
When frustrations bounce around,
She breathes understanding and calm.
While in the docks subs prepare for war,
In her heart, peace pumps all the more.
If snarkiness is having a dance party,
Her feet tap rhythms of encouragement.
In a land of guns, cutting words, and tight fists,
This lady lives Love, kindness, and curiosity.
As misunderstandings multiply misery,
She speaks togetherness and empathy.
Into a base of bombs, bullets, and bosses,
She bears beauty, healing, and grace.
While people rightly look out for themselves,
This marvel selflessly puts others first.
Trafficking weapons may pay the bills,
But for every firearm sent across the globe,
Her Love LIGHTS UP two people’s hearts,
For Lisa is … The Love Trafficker!
We GET to hug, laugh, cry, celebrate, grieve, hold hands, kiss, dance, sing, work, eat, drink, play, hike, pray, listen, share, give, receive, Love, and be Loved. WOW! Isn't it incredible to be alive? What an amazing gift!
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Do you ever stop and check in with yourself? You know, a slow down for a moment, take a few deep breaths, and pause to notice what's going on inside type of deal. In doing that this week I realized my heart was sobbing and my eyes wanted to water my face ... but my soul was glad. You see the heavy energies of cancer, relationship turmoil, and deep-seeded insecurities have entered my circles, which naturally flloods me with profound grief. Yet, I'm also convinced in my bones ALL is fundamentally well and EVERYthing will be fantastic! So, my sorrows float on a sea of joy.
I used to think the yogic practice of non-attachment, Aparigraha, was cold and heartless because it invites us to NOT be attached to others ... even those close to us. I thought it meant to always view life from a big picture perspective. But, in checking in with myself, something clicked, and I realized non-attachment means to simultaneously be both totally free from life's struggles and storms, AND having the freedom to choose to dive deeply into them. Aparigraha, it seems to me, is feeling ALL the things with a joyous spirit and content heart.
You know how "part" of us can observe our thoughts, notice our sensations, and name our emotions? This unaffected observer, I believe, is our True Self. The upshot of this is it's like we're both Romeo (or Juliet) AND the viewer who knows after the tragedy concludes, she/he gets to go home to blissful people and experiences. Yoga doesn't call for detachment, it invites us to start with the Big Picture (all is well), so we can freely decide to joyously dive into the mess with quiet confidence. What do you think? How does non-attachment meaning feeling ALL the things with a joyous spirit and content heart resonate with and apply to you today?
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What do you do with regrets? My daughter was born 6 weeks premature, and while her smallness and speediness weren't life threatening, she had to spend her first MONTH in the NICU. Unprepared and more self-centered than I wish I'd been, I spent more time playing video games at home than with her in the hospital. While part of me wants to shame that version of Lang, the better part of me loves him and celebrates two incredible gifts he's given me today. Check out my blog, "Love the Bridge That Got You Here", (via the weblink in my bio under "Blogs") to see what I mean by that ... you WON'T regret it! Related question. Would you prefer on IG if I just pasted the whole blog into my post here? Thanks!
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