Day 218 Intention ~ Hang in There

Day 218 Intention ~ Hang In There

Although an afternoon and night away from reality was great, as soon as I got home this morning, the "to do" list started ticking in my brain. 

How do you turn it off?? 

Well, you take deep breaths and try to tackle one thing at a time. Once you get going, it's really much easier to keep the pace up. Sometimes that is easier said than done, sure, but once you get up and do it, it usually starts rolling. At least that is what I have found, not just today, but other days when I am trying to get back into the swing of things. 

Appreciate the time away, and appreciate the time in the daily grind. It's the only time to celebrate this particular time, so appreciate it and enjoy life...hang in there! 

Til tomorrow...

Shanti, 

Marcia

Day 53 Intention ~ Give Myself A Break

Day 53 Intention ~ Give Myself A Break

I am not what you would call a Type A personality...not at all. But, it seems these days, I have become more of a perfectionist and always feel like I should be getting stuff done. And, well, it better be done right. 

In my yoga classes, I am always encouraging my students to accept where they are that day because each time one comes to the mat, it's a different experience, so drop any expectations. Not easy for a type A perfectionist, you can see them huff and puff to get into a position that they aren't necessarily ready to do. Not letting that go may be holding that person back from really getting it. 

Same thing off the mat. I make these lists for myself and huff and puff and stress myself out if they don't get done. Let it go. 

Of course things need to get done, but if quality suffers, what's the point? Just to mark a line through a "to do" list?

So, perhaps I am becoming more Type A, that's okay I guess. But, for this Friday, I am giving myself a break.

Til tomorrow...

Shanti, 

Marcia