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you would think that with the time change and a random playdate at nana's house that more yoga practice would have fit into my day yesterday, but then there was the laundry and the dishes and some minor spring cleaning that took precedence.
since i started my 365 days of yoga, i've found that not only have i started to look forward to getting onto my mat, but i also really like making space at the end of my day to set an intention and settle in for the evening.
last night, i decided to focus on being kind. i can be sharp with my language sometimes and unthinkingly say something that can be perceived different from what i meant. i went to sleep with that on my mind and woke up with that intention for the day.
today, i have to work all day and then attend a class this evening from 6p-10p. ugh. it's an important class and it seemed like a good idea when i signed up, but i was literally asleep before 10p last night. fitting in an evening practice is not in the cards.
i read an article that highlights 3 ways meditation helps you deal with adversity. it's not to say my life is full of adversity, but the 3 points can be applied to lots of situations. the author writes:
1. mind over matter: reversing the stress response
2. eye of the hurricane: calming the emotions
3. seeing the big pictureeveryday, i have moments where if i pause to take a deep, even breath, i can move forward in a calmer state of mind.
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