The cat climbed up your leg because he or she knew you needed comfort in that moment. Cats know. You were acknowledging what is going on, but at the same time holding space for each other at this retreat.
On Monday, I did a double yoga class-First teacher said it’s important to have peace within ourselves and focused the class on opening our hearts. The Yin class was about releasing any negative vibrations and cleansing that energy. They were speaking volumes. I know I felt rested after.
The yoga classes sounds like the perfect antidote to what’s happening right now. That’s the work that changes hearts. If only more people practiced yoga!
Right? Just need to continue our practice, especially during these extraordinarily dangerous times. Did not have class yesterday and already itching to go! :)
“This may be why rest matters most when the world is cracking, not because it fixes anything, but because it preserves something essential in us that the darkness wants to devour.” Yes. This. Thank you for this reminder that rest is not self indulgent but preparation for even more challenging work. 🙏
This world we live in is such a scary place. I fear for my child and future grandchildren. Your words are beautiful and so true. I’m happy you were able to get away from it for a bit. We all need that. Also, I love your writing. I know I’ve told you before but your words are always so perfect. Thank you for sharing this.
The cat climbed up your leg because he or she knew you needed comfort in that moment. Cats know. You were acknowledging what is going on, but at the same time holding space for each other at this retreat.
On Monday, I did a double yoga class-First teacher said it’s important to have peace within ourselves and focused the class on opening our hearts. The Yin class was about releasing any negative vibrations and cleansing that energy. They were speaking volumes. I know I felt rested after.
The yoga classes sounds like the perfect antidote to what’s happening right now. That’s the work that changes hearts. If only more people practiced yoga!
Right? Just need to continue our practice, especially during these extraordinarily dangerous times. Did not have class yesterday and already itching to go! :)
Ilona!! Thank you. I didn’t know I needed this, but reading your words felt like transmission of deep knowing. You speak directly to my heart! 💜
From one knowing heart to another…Thank you, Sherry.
“This may be why rest matters most when the world is cracking, not because it fixes anything, but because it preserves something essential in us that the darkness wants to devour.” Yes. This. Thank you for this reminder that rest is not self indulgent but preparation for even more challenging work. 🙏
For me, rest preserves inner peace. Rest in peace is what we say to honor of the dead. I deserve that kind of peace right now!
Yes. Peace to you.
This world we live in is such a scary place. I fear for my child and future grandchildren. Your words are beautiful and so true. I’m happy you were able to get away from it for a bit. We all need that. Also, I love your writing. I know I’ve told you before but your words are always so perfect. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you, Maureen! I love yours too because you’re so honest about the conflicted emotions that have faced you. Sort of how I feel all the time!
‘Rest is how we keep our hearts from hardening’. Yes! And thanks for sharing the beautiful poem!