25/10/2021
IN THE EMBRACE ✺ This morning I was blessed and humbled to witness, and hold space for the dear souls who made a conscious choice to show up and Practise… even in the midst of personal sadness, physical discomfort and all that was arising from their own unique and very recent and raw experiences.
In the midst of it all, they still chose the support of their Practice.
For me, this is the heart of Yoga in action. This is what it means to ‘embrace the fullness of Life’ ~ in all it’s unexpectedness, challenges, discomfort, grief, sadness… and joys. This is what it means to be wholeheartedly present, with all that is arising… and to know and feel and trust that the living, embodied wisdom and precious gifts of Yoga, Breath, gentle Self-Inquiry, fierce Compassion, Love, Understanding and Community, will guide us, support us and carry us. Always.
We can choose to embrace and be embraced in return. We can choose to be fully present in the lap of Life.
We are held.
Ultimately, this is why we practise. To wake up! To fully realise our essential Nature… in all it’s liberating nakedness! There is no separation.
And, it’s this willingness to be open and receptive that manifests as the Heart of Yoga in action. To not turn away… but instead, to turn towards, stay curious, and embody the moment-to-moment FRESHNESS of this precious life unfolding… and all that it brings.
This is what I witnessed this morning… with deep gratitude and love 🙏🏼