"You've worked hard for this," she said. "Use the focus and purpose and calm you've gained over the past ninety minutes to go out into the world and be a little kinder, a little more patient, a little more generous. You've earned it, so use it."
And I started to cry.
Two weeks into my challenge, I've felt a little tired (okay, a lot tired) and have questioned somewhat whether I can really afford this--so much time devoted to yoga, when I have so many other things going on. My writing. My kids. My husband. My teaching. Household management. SO many other demands.
I guess I'd been seeking a sign that the Bikram yoga, and the challenge in particular, was the right way for me to be spending my time.
And then Brook's words fell over me like a gentle rain, and a little emotional bubble burst somewhere in my chest, and tears mingled with the sweat running down my face, and I knew.
I was in the right place. I'm doing the right thing. All is well. I'll go forward.
I'm envious! I have heard of so many other yogis having this kind of moment after a class and I have yet to experience it. I do feel good, though, and cleansed and positive--I know that the class is so good for me on physical, emotional, and even spiritual levels, but I haven't yet had my "moment." Well done.
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