I have been wanting to create this blog for some time now, ever since I decided to quit working for "the man" and strike out on my own as a yoga teacher. It has not been without its ups and downs. It literally changes from day to day, some times minute to minute. But, I feel my first post should start out with why I decided to teach in the first place. In a way, it's very simple, I truly in my heart believe it's what I'm meant to do. For years now, it's been this small voice inside of me. One day it came to me in my morning meditation, I have to do this now or I may never do it. Yoga has the power to change people, it changed me. The change goes beyond the physical. I learned to love myself through the practice of yoga and in turn became more loving to others and closer to the Divine that is in all of us. I spent so much of my life carrying this sadness inside that has now been replaced with happiness. Am I completely enlightened now and perfect? No, of course not. But everyday I see myself growing into the real me, the person I am meant to be.
Now why would I want to keep something like that to myself? I want others to be happy, to feel good and good about themselves. In my own little way, I want to make the world a more peaceful, loving place. Namaste-the Divine in me celebrates the Divine in you.
I look forward to seeing more entries about your experience... I am still working for "the man," albeit in an independent restaurant, but still... I understand the drive to want to share yoga with everyone! I hope you share your thoughts, experiences and dreams from practical to grandiose.. Maybe i'm not brave enough yet, but I know your experience can help me. Thanks!!
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