Betterment
So often we try to change others. To better others. But how do we realize when and how to better ourselves?
Coworker
What do you do with a coworker that won't listen to ideas. Repeats themselves so a 2 min discussion lasts 2 hours. And feels the need to "understand" people and their mannerisms.
Ashtanga
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday is going to be a hurdle to overcome every week. I have so much going on, my body can't handle it.
My ashtanga yoga class involved some very advanced poses for a very new to yoga me today. I was not prepared, but I was enthusiastic. It was probably the first time I laughed while in yoga. I was not able to perform every pose, and even in the beginning of the class I felt uneasiness with the main resting seated pose. I couldn't keep my spine elongated and my true heart lifted. I was tired.
I drank two cups of coffee today. That never happens.
I went back to work late and still have way to much to complete tomorrow.
I was living the MoCoAvg life today. Boo.
One positive, I made a good dinner and did not criticize every poor movement in my yoga class today. Yay me!
My ashtanga yoga class involved some very advanced poses for a very new to yoga me today. I was not prepared, but I was enthusiastic. It was probably the first time I laughed while in yoga. I was not able to perform every pose, and even in the beginning of the class I felt uneasiness with the main resting seated pose. I couldn't keep my spine elongated and my true heart lifted. I was tired.
I drank two cups of coffee today. That never happens.
I went back to work late and still have way to much to complete tomorrow.
I was living the MoCoAvg life today. Boo.
One positive, I made a good dinner and did not criticize every poor movement in my yoga class today. Yay me!
Kundalini
Ahhhh, the insights of my Kundalini Yogi. I am always inspired and rejuvenated after that class.
The wise yogi mentioned commitment this time. She wants us all to work on commitment. Whether that be a relationship with a friend, significant other, or even a commitment to ourselves.
I say, most importantly a commitment to myself!
I chose right then and there in that class to commit myself to being invested in my own life.
Just earlier today I found that I was strapped for time and not well prepared for half of my work meetings. This is even after I was FINALLY on-time to work! First time! Ding-ding-ding! I get to buy myself a flower! (my reward for being on-time)
So I told myself in my Kundalini class, I will be committed and invested in my own life. I will make a conscious effort to remember the important details of my work and I will remember the play dates I plan with various friends. I need to stop being so unfocused when talking to people. Often times I'll be so ADD that I don't even realize I faked paying attention! Its a horrible thing, I should own up to it when it happens.
That being said, today was a good day. I got to work on-time, I was super responsible at work, impressed 4 different people, and feel more confident in my abilities. (of course I felt less confident minutes before I felt more confident... why does that happen?)
Another thing my yogi mentioned, which made me chuckle during our meditation sessions, was her nonchalant mention that we would all be enlightened and thriving come 2013. I'm not sure if anyone else caught that post-apocalyptic reference. But I sure as hell did! I am going to be prepared for the shit that goes down. And I hope it does happen. I think we all need to start over. I love technology and information and globalization, but some of this outdated thinking, oil wasting, and prejudice over place and rights has just got to go. And an apocalypse always shows people what is most important in life, and humbles all. I should actually start an apocalypse blog. Then I can chronicle my daily learnings for that outcome... hmm.....
Oh, and I'm watching the apocalypse man on the history channel. Love him!
The wise yogi mentioned commitment this time. She wants us all to work on commitment. Whether that be a relationship with a friend, significant other, or even a commitment to ourselves.
I say, most importantly a commitment to myself!
I chose right then and there in that class to commit myself to being invested in my own life.
Just earlier today I found that I was strapped for time and not well prepared for half of my work meetings. This is even after I was FINALLY on-time to work! First time! Ding-ding-ding! I get to buy myself a flower! (my reward for being on-time)
So I told myself in my Kundalini class, I will be committed and invested in my own life. I will make a conscious effort to remember the important details of my work and I will remember the play dates I plan with various friends. I need to stop being so unfocused when talking to people. Often times I'll be so ADD that I don't even realize I faked paying attention! Its a horrible thing, I should own up to it when it happens.
That being said, today was a good day. I got to work on-time, I was super responsible at work, impressed 4 different people, and feel more confident in my abilities. (of course I felt less confident minutes before I felt more confident... why does that happen?)
Another thing my yogi mentioned, which made me chuckle during our meditation sessions, was her nonchalant mention that we would all be enlightened and thriving come 2013. I'm not sure if anyone else caught that post-apocalyptic reference. But I sure as hell did! I am going to be prepared for the shit that goes down. And I hope it does happen. I think we all need to start over. I love technology and information and globalization, but some of this outdated thinking, oil wasting, and prejudice over place and rights has just got to go. And an apocalypse always shows people what is most important in life, and humbles all. I should actually start an apocalypse blog. Then I can chronicle my daily learnings for that outcome... hmm.....
Oh, and I'm watching the apocalypse man on the history channel. Love him!
Amazement
So the wonder of the new age is the social media provided for everyone and their babies.
Seriously, no one would have guessed that 2010 would be overrun by the relationship-crazy, like it is.
That being said, when I've disappeared from a one FB, it is somewhat comforting to come back and find that 3 people I know missed me, 10 people I sort of know, needed me in their lives (to probably conquer a cooking game), and 4 people I do not know at all, want me in their lives.
How artificially loved I feel right now.
Similar to the holodeck in Star Trek, artificial aint bad.
I'm not even going to dwell on the question of why those people who 'needed me' or 'wanted me' in their lives didn't choose to contact me personally. That would just ruin my day.
Seriously, no one would have guessed that 2010 would be overrun by the relationship-crazy, like it is.
That being said, when I've disappeared from a one FB, it is somewhat comforting to come back and find that 3 people I know missed me, 10 people I sort of know, needed me in their lives (to probably conquer a cooking game), and 4 people I do not know at all, want me in their lives.
How artificially loved I feel right now.
Similar to the holodeck in Star Trek, artificial aint bad.
I'm not even going to dwell on the question of why those people who 'needed me' or 'wanted me' in their lives didn't choose to contact me personally. That would just ruin my day.
Empty Day
An empty day occurred. Instead of being social, taking care of business, getting some items checked off my to-do list, I chose to spend the day in bed. I watched random shows and looked up loads of Yoga information.
While the day was empty, it surely wasn't without learning.
I have 5 new yoga terms I will try to remember, Akasha -ether, Amrita -deathless spirit, Ananda -bliss, Anga -limb, Asana -seat/posture.
As well as 5 new Japanese sentences I will try to remember, じがじさん -self praise, おなかがペコペコです。-my tummy is rumbling. よいしょ。-Upsy-daisy. カンニングをしないで！-Don't cheat! 〜とは日本語で何と言いますか。-How do I say ~ in Japanese?
I really feel a lot better after doing "nothing" all day. The hardest part is trying to get back into a productive life...
While the day was empty, it surely wasn't without learning.
I have 5 new yoga terms I will try to remember, Akasha -ether, Amrita -deathless spirit, Ananda -bliss, Anga -limb, Asana -seat/posture.
As well as 5 new Japanese sentences I will try to remember, じがじさん -self praise, おなかがペコペコです。-my tummy is rumbling. よいしょ。-Upsy-daisy. カンニングをしないで！-Don't cheat! 〜とは日本語で何と言いますか。-How do I say ~ in Japanese?
I really feel a lot better after doing "nothing" all day. The hardest part is trying to get back into a productive life...
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