Just breath

Today I went to the shala. As I was heading there my mind was wondering how on earth would I be able to practise. The physical pain was just one of the problems. I felt tired. My mind was tired. My heart was tired. But off I went. Did full primary series and a few postures from the intermediate. When I finished I was calm and felt like I had done everything I was supposed to do. And then it hit me, why I practise.The almost two hours of my day that I spend on my mat are probably the only moments when I am truly myself. I let go of my emotional worries. I forget about my problems and disappointements. I devalue my struggles. None of it matter. I get so connected with my body and my breath, I feel so close to my soul that I actually enjoy being on my own company.
I don't compare myself to others. I understand that I'm no better but I'm no worse either. And above all,  I realize that no one, not a single person can give me a stronger love than the one I owe to myself.
When I laid down in savasana I was happy like I had made a huge discovery. I guess I did!
I remembered my challenges from the last years and tried to make at least a little piece with the pain they caused me.
Good things do happen. I have to believe in that. I need to. 
We use to say that asanas come and go. The same with everything in life. Probably it is life's way to remind us we cannot take anything for granted.
I have no idea what my future holds. The one thing I've learned with yoga is to take things at a time...
... And inhale, exhale...
... just breath.



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