December 01, 2014

Be Willing || 12.02.14

December 01, 2014/ ekfriend

"Yoga is not for the flexible. It's for the willing."

A lot of the time, the new and unknown can be met with trepidation and fear. When introducing yoga to others, the first thing I hear often is that my body can't or oh I could never do this. What is holding you back? The negativity. Yes, maybe you do suffer from some nerve damage or back pain or immense heartache. Yoga can fix this. It can most certainly hurt it if you are not careful, but I believe that yoga can cure everything. That and some leafy greens of course ; - ). But really, the first muscle that needs fine tuning is the brain. Be willing to try. Given half a chance, the body will heal itself. Allow it the opportunity.

Not just in yoga, try and do this with everything fearful in your life. Be willing to tell that person that you love them; laugh so loudly the whole world hears; read books that spark your interest, not necessarily an intense conversation; love without abandon; think first with peace, and act on your thoughts; walk in your truth and be exactly who you want to be in this moment. No fear, just hope and breath and love. Just give yourself a chance. It'll be worth it, I promise.

From what have you been holding yourself back?

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November 28, 2014

A Different Friday || 11.28.14

November 28, 2014/ ekfriend

Spending time with family, be it a group of friends or blood relatives, is lovely ... so I am doing just the very thing today : - ) .

|| May Have Missed ||

Brush up on ways to stay sane for the next bout of holidays or holiday parties here.

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I hope all of you had lovely holidays and are still enjoying yourselves today -- leftovers and snacks and laughter are the best parts, after all.

May your weekend be filled with joy and love.

xx

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November 21, 2014

Busy Weekend to Come ||Friday Finds|| 11.21.14

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WEEKEND ||

This week has been utterly exhausting in a really empowering way, however. I've been working tirelessly until my eyes close on their own will, then finally drifting off listening to Oprah and Deepak's 21-day meditation challenge. It's been glorious. I've been trying not to say words like stressed and rushed and unable to get anything done, because I truly believe that if I repeat those words enough that is all I will feel. Instead, I've been replacing my tired phrases with 'it will all get done' and 'a lot on my to-do list, but time to get it all done'. I just have to keep plugging away. My mind is ready for rest, and I sure will get that starting on Tuesday. Meanwhile I have many more things to cross off my list, but don't we all. I wish we could all value our time on Earth in kindness and gratitude rather than how much stress and frustration we have towards someone or something. It would make for a different planet, wouldn't it? Anyway, this is all I have time to write... plus we all know you secretly skip to the links (it's okay, I do that first anyway). Have a lovely, loving weekend. Stay warm, curl up, grab some zzz's, watch some Netflix, and let me know how everything is going.