Illuminated

And with a pinch of fear, I took the leap

with a touch of fear, I let what I knew so well, go

with an inkling of fear, I gave in, and chose the path I desired

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where the light shined down for me

the light drove out the fears

the light cleared the way

the light crept in where shadows once were

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all was illuminated

and with growing confidence, i felt stronger than before

bright - sweet- light - bliss - loved

this is my place - this is the right path

i am loved - i am supported

this world is beautiful - it holds us up 

it takes us to where we exactly are meant to be

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live in this illumination

A Single Step

Begin with a single step.

Treat your yoga practice this way. The first step in mastering an advanced pose is simply giving it a try. And knowing that there is no such thing as failure. If you fall, that's great...you're one step closer already because you tried, you gave it your all. And you can try again. Don't let fear stop you. 

Start right now, take the step - take a leap of faith. Trust in your body, for your body can do amazing things. 

Drop expectation, drop judgement, drop your ideals, drop jealousy. Don't look at anyone else's practice.  Pick up strength, pick up determination, pick up faith, pick up trust. Look at your practice and your own journey in yoga. 

What can you work on to help you achieve the advanced pose? Never ever give up. Be patient. 

Feel good in your practice. Trust your body and listen to it. What does it need right now? Don't push yourself, with each day and each step you take, you are inching closer to your goals.  Yoga teaches us to love our bodies, to love where we are, right here, right now. 

Take the step....hell, take a leap. Jump in. Enjoy the ride. 

cherish the earth

We live in a beautiful world filled with infinite possibilities

Open your eyes, let go of your fears, take the leap

Trust in the universe

The earth is a part of you as much as you are a part of it

Cherish the ground you walk upon

And know that life will always take you where you are meant to be