Last week proved to be almost as challenging as the week before. I was back to work but the voice was still scratchy and the cold lingered. I didn't feel 100% enough to do full asana practices so I increased my time spent meditating. I thought, well, if the universe wants me to be quiet for awhile, perhaps I should pursue that.
It's almost the week before Christmas and parties are happening, clients want last minute appointments, there's shopping to be done, etc., etc. So there was a lot of hustle and bustle even with the physical limitations of the week.
I was able to break away from the hustle of the week and maintain a steady meditation practice everyday. Sometimes with a little distraction but it was more consistent and at about the same time daily. With the daily practice becoming more solid, I noticed that I was more peaceful during the other times during the day as well. When I was at the stores or on the freeway, I was less stressed out and went with the flow better than if I had not meditated at all. Although having the cold and scratchy voice were frustrating, there were limits to how much I could control the situation. I had to let go. The meditation practice helped to release me from my need to control everything in my life and relax and allow healing to happen. I applied that to the other aspects of life, work and everything as well.
The weather turned and made it less appealing to go out in the world and fight crowds. Even my dog doesn't like walking in the rain! Yoga last week was more internal, introspective, peaceful. It was a good time to read some books, watch old movies on tv and make fudge for my friends for our holiday get together.
Sitting watching the rain is a meditation in itself. Looks like I"ll have more time this week to do more of the same!
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