“Gratitude is the bridge to go from where you are to where you want to be.” – Alyssa Malehorn
Wow, what a transformative month! It’s also interesting & exciting when I think about the foundation that June’s experiences have laid for my future that I am unaware of yet. But, most importantly, I’ve rekindled a belief in myself.
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Jumping into this yoga teacher training, YTT, through all of the shakes and hesitations. Energetic despite lack of sleep. Friendly conversation in Lyft to airport. Smiling at strangers.
Beautiful sunrise above the clouds en route to Mexico for YTT. “It’s getting there,” the woman in the window seat said. (It’s already there, I thought…and aren’t we all.)
Noticing that I’m looking at people directly in their eyes more. Group dinner at Raw Love.
Arrival YTT note on gratitude.
A welcome breakdown in savasana. Feeling so jumbled that I wrote notes upside down in my teacher manual, which will serve as a wonderful reminder for how I felt at the beginning of this experience. (Haha)
Chef Manny saying, “You look happy today.” Rising above fear. Connection and growth. The energy for the long days in the vortex.
Yogi naps.
These women, phenomenally. Realizing that I am one of these women.
Starting days with yoga & meditation. Nourishing food and juices. A cleanse from alcohol. Building confidence.
Patsy’s “wind reliever pose.”
Bike ride to the beach with the yogis. Sound of the ocean. Charcoal lemonade cocktail. Awesome conversations & libations. Ecstatic dance circle at the beach. Chanting everyone’s name as they took a dance in the middle. Gelato. Orange slice ‘shots’ with Feebs. For witnessing the Mexican men dance on top of the bar.
Waking up to the sound of the birds. Being more gentle with myself.
Hammock journaling. A day to fill the well. Healing lagoon. For giving a Polaroid to a stranger.
Swinging into the refreshing cenote. Finding the local market. Dark chocolate and potato chips. Laughs & farts with Feebs & Traci. Traci’s random dance. Playing the family game with my yogi family.
Witnessing Traci love herself for the first time. Our group love circle. Leading my first group meditation. Feeling the gentle breeze on my skin.
Feeling more confident with teaching yoga. Gratitude circle with tears of joy. Impromptu dance session down the staircase. Lightning outside our bedroom window.
My Samadhi Seeker Sisters. Learning to trust myself. Progress, not perfection. Cultivating self love and an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
Patsy & Christine’s guidance & perspectives throughout YTT. BEYONDING.
Realization about my dad & my healing journey on Father’s Day weekend. Our graduation ceremony. Jai!
For honoring my desire to not get the matching tattoo. For the idea to incorporate it into the ink/pages of my book.
Pushing through a couple days of work but recognizing the need to take a break & decompress. Sunset drive to the ranchito. The sound of the cicadas welcoming me home. Favorite color of the evening sky.
Tejas negra. Nature sounds. Skinny dips. Naked hammock time. Practicing sound/playing with crystal bowls. Time to practice teaching a flow outside.
Fun day at the lake with friends.
Yummy dinner at Fonda San Miguel for Mike’s birthday. Good conversation and company. Not feeling the all too familiar social anxiety.
For showing up on my mat. A vision/connection for my book. The desire to change blog title.
Reconnecting with Sophie. Following my intuition.
Completing the Lightworker Academy course. Taking the time for a soul exploration meditation. Theta brain wave meditation.
Leading my mom through a yoga flow.