Contemplating death
I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that some folks were not thrilled with the idea of me “playing” on the tracks. The fact that the train, which runs to the nearby rockery twice (in and out) on Tuesdays and Thursdays only offered little in the way of reassurance. To those who felt uneasy with my lightheartedness on the subject, my apologies. I truly meant no harm. However, i would like to explain a viewpoint. You need not agree. It’s just one point of view.
Having lived the majority of my life in fear of death, to the point of avoiding activities where harm could come and, likewise, sheltering the kids in similar fashion, I must admit that I prefer living in a manner where calculated risks are at least brought into consideration. Perhaps I’ve taken it a bit too far. Perhaps not.
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understanding
“Seek first to understand.”
It was brilliantly timed. The funk (emotional and physical) that was beginning to crop up had me wondering why. I’d noticed my flow was lacking, and I’d lost my bendiness too. I’d just gotten to a point of being fully energized and had felt amazing. Now, I’d found myself holding, resisting, and fighting back something. I just did not understand.
She encouraged us to check in with our bodies and our beings: ask the essential questions — whatever they were so that understanding could be achieved. I asked and the answers came: 1st physical, then emotional. Until finally, I just knew my next step.
Y-O-G-A
After a year’s worth of dedicated efforts towards yoga teacher training, The Man is finally certified. I’ve been amazed by the level of knowledge that he and his peers have had to grasp. The 200 hours of instruction was only the 1st of many stepping stones or hurdles. He also put in hours of assisting in the studio, numerous other workshops, and a phenomenal amount of time learning the poses, theory, anatomy, and sanskrit. He put 110% into it and I am so proud of him.
Today, it all came together as he taught his 1st bonafide class: Vinyasa Level II/III. He even incorporated Valentine’s Day into the mix by adding a LOVE theme — which meant today’s class had a plentiful helping of heart-opening poses and encouragement to share compassion to ourselves and to others. I’m know it was no easy task to put together the poses, the right words, and the perfect music to tie it all together. He was up past midnight working on it. Of course, it was awesome!
Later, when he thanked me for being there for him, I thought about what an honor it was to be included in this special moment of his. Honestly, I hope to be able to be a part of as many of his momentous occasions as I possibly can.
When I qualified to run the Boston Marathon, after 9 years of effort, The Man was at my side. And when I took on cycling, and set out to complete my 1st century ride, he was there too. Having someone encouraging you to chase your dreams is pretty darn cool. Even cooler is watching someone make their dream a reality — as I did today.
After class ended, while The Man was still high on his success, I suggested that we commemorate the moment by spelling Y-O-G-A on the fitness center wall.
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collide
The dawn is breaking
A light shining through
You’re barely waking
And I’m tangled up in you, yeah
I’m open, you’re closed
Where I follow, you’ll go
I worry I won’t see your face
Light up again
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find you and I collide
I’m quiet you know
You make a first impression
I’ve found I’m scared to know
I’m always on your mind
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find you and I collide
Don’t stop here
I lost my place
I’m close behind
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills your mind
You finally find you and I collide
You finally find you and I collide
You finally find you and I collide
— Howie Day, Collide