Yoga Hobos

Someone point out a mammal (besides humans) to me that is constantly on the go.  I can’t think of any.  All mammals take time for stillness and rest… except humans.  No, I’m not talking sleep.  I’m talking about restful stillness where you aren’t doing anything other than being.

I recently let go of an illusion I was living.  Letting go of this illusion has allowed me to explore a place where I don’t feel much.  I’ve been laying a lot on my couch lately.  Not feeling, not thinking, just being there.  A western doctor might say I was depressed based upon my actions as of late.  But as someone who has experienced depression, it’s not that.  When I’m in this space, I don’t feel happy.  I don’t feel joy.  I don’t feel fear.

And my body heals.

And then when I DO do something, I have the energy and focus to do it with passion and presence.

I’m no longer numb to my exhaustion.  As such, I’m no longer exhausted.

At present, I judge.  I judge others, I judge myself.  Jesus and Metallica did after all say something along the lines of, “Judge not lest ye be judged yourself.”  If I am to practice satya (truthfulness) then I must consciously admit how I am.  At present, I judge.  In the grand scheme of things, it’s not a big deal, but I would prefer to unconditionally accept people and myself.  For me to venture down that path, I must first admit that I have not really been on it.

Now I am

On September 6th we had another Acro Yoga jam session at Kiwanis park.  It was a grand ole time and some super cool circus folks came out who showed us a few moves.  Pictured below is one of the moves where the flyer cartwheeled into the bases arms who then stood up.  It looks super hard but wasn’t all that difficult :)  Thanks to everyone who came out, it was great playing with you!