Day 336 Intention ~ Grant Permission

Day 336 Intention ~ Grant Permission

To myself...to be a little lazy today. I woke up with some congestion in my chest and a lack of energy and motivation. 

I have been lounging around all day pretty much, but can't shake feeling guilty about it. I always have stuff to take care of, but I need to grant myself permission to be a little lazy. Save my energy for the one class I have this evening. 

My body is asking for rest, so give it some! 

Why do we beat ourselves up for taking a break?!?!

So, sorry, lame post today, but I am off to lounge for a couple more hours before heading back off into the land of sun salutations and warrior series. 

Til tomorrow (when I have more energy)...

Shanti,

Marcia

Day 279 Intention ~ Sleepy Sunday

Day 279 Intention ~ Sleepy Sunday

This Sunday is the perfect sleepy Sunday. No obligations, rainy plus too much celebrating with an old friend last night kicked my laziness into gear. Once I decided it was okay to do absolutely nothing today, there was no guilt and I even feel like I caught up on my sleep, which has been lacking in the past week. 

We all need days like this once in awhile. Learning to just be okay with turning "off" and relaxing. 

Felt good! 

Til tomorrow...

Shanti,

Marcia

Day 241 Intention ~ Stay Pure

Day 241 Intention ~ Stay Pure

Back to the African proverbs calendar, it's actually from August 22nd, but my calendar skips to September 4th from the 22nd, so I've kept it there. I think I finally read it today. 

It is a Swahili proverb that reads, "If your intention is pure, you can walk on the sea." 

Well, when reading that, I guess I would take it as being true to what yourself. So, in an effort to stay pure, I am going to try to stay true. Especially to myself, no matter what the truth is, good, bad or ugly. 

Truth today is that I have been feeling a little lazy, stressed and grumpy. Where did that bliss from yesterday go??? 

It's still there, but in a different form. Running out of time, I had to do a short Ashtanga practice today, which is still better than no practice, so that is good. I would probably be a little grumpier had I not done this. 

Truth is I am grumpy because I forgot to pay some bills I needed to pay and I am slightly beating myself up even though I know that's not healthy for me to do. 

I need to take the swaha attitude of it is what it is. So swaha! 

Til tomorrow...

Shanti, 

Marcia

Day 201 Intention ~ Chill Out

Day 201 Intention ~ Chill Out

Summer is supposed to be a time of relaxation, hanging out at the pool, laying in a hammock, reading romance novels, being carefree, right? Not really. 

Seems to me, summer is a busier time with activities, trips, and work than other times of year. Maybe not busier, but just as busy. 

This summer has been no different. I have been going on a rapid pace pretty much all summer with full days off few and far between. 

Today, I am going to chill out. Sure, I taught 2 classes today, but once I got home, I took my husband's lead and just relaxed. Luckily, it's kind of a dreary cloudy day here today, so we watched movies and laid around. I even napped. 

So for today, let's chill out. We all deserve that from time to time. 

Til tomorrow...

Shanti, 

Marcia

Day 169 Intention ~ Let It Pass

Day 169 Intention ~ Let It Pass

I have been so spacey and tired the last couple of days. Maybe it's the summer sun, maybe it's not. Working a lot I'm sure is part of it, but it's not like my days are full on 8 straight hours with a 30 minute lunch break, but I have been working every single day. 

I usually go to bed 30 minutes to an hour before my husband, so I can read & well, just plain get a little quiet time as I drift off into dreamland. The past few days, John has been coming upstairs with mean and turning the t.v. on. This usually completely ruins my ability to fall asleep, but not the past few days. My head hits the pillow and I am out. 

In the mornings, I want to keep hitting the snooze button and continue sleeping. It's not as if I am not getting enough sleep, I get 7-8 hours a night...at least. 

So, I am not sure what this sluggishness is the past few days, or this spaciness, or just plain laziness, but for now, I am going to let it go and hopefully it'll pass. If not, then I will worry a little. 

For now, where's that rajas when I need it?!?! 

Til tomorrow...

Shanti, 

Marcia

Day 65 Intention ~ Start Fresh

Day 65 Intention ~ Start Fresh

Wipe the slate clean. Now, I'm not talking about removing everything from your life, just letting today be a new day. 

When we hold onto things so tightly whether it be emotions, work, certain situations or even other people, we get stuck. We wallow in the past and that leaves us stranded...emotionally and mentally. If we do that for too long, we will also start to see physical repercussions, like back aches, tight shoulders, headaches, even laziness or overeating (or not eating enough)...the list goes on and on. 

So, remember that each day is a new day. Try to wipe the slate clean and give yourself a chance to thrive, live and love! We all deserve that chance. 

Yesterday, I was feeling physically drained, mentally stressed and overworked and just plain tired. This led to me creating a "poor me" situation in my head and feeling like there was no light at the end of the tunnel. I ate a healthy meal, went to bed a decent hour and lo and behold, today is like a new dawn!

If you are feeling tired, overworked, stressed, angry, sad, lazy or negative...stop and try to see what you may be holding onto that you don't need anymore. How can you let it go? What has changed in your routine? Diet? Exercise? 

Go to a yoga class, take a run, drink water, eat something healthy and definitely try to get at least 7 hours of sleep. 

My guess is that you will feel like you've wiped the slate clean and can start the new day fresh. 

Til tomorrow...

Shanti, 

Marcia

Day 57 Intention ~ Get Motivated

Day 57 Intention~ Get Motivated

Well, I should say, get motivated again! The day started out highly motivated. I woke up and went spinning at 6 a.m. It's true! After that, I felt like I could conquer the day. After my morning class, a nice respite on the couch with the dog felt more appropriate. 

I finally forced myself to the computer to work on my writing assignments. In an hour or so, I have to go sub a class. I don't even feel like moving. It's rainy and windy and I am cozy with my blanket. 

One of those days...I know once I am there and out the door, it will all be fine, but this lack of motivation almost depresses me a bit. I try to just listen to my body. Maybe I need to have a lazy day and relax a little bit...or, maybe I'm just lazy! 

Either way, I still need to motivate to get out of the house and teach class in a little bit. 

Wish me luck! 

Til tomorrow. 

Shanti, 

Marcia

Day 39 Intention ~ Stop Messing Around

Day 39 Intention ~ Stop Messing Around!

You heard me! (I'm talking to myself.) I am falling into that procrastinating lazy state when I have a looooooooong list of "to do's" today. On a cold, snowy February day (and Friday for that matter), motivation is slowly floating out the window. Not possible today. There is still one class to teach, four articles to write and a meeting this evening. 

There is no time to waste. 

On that note...til tomorrow!

Shanti, 

Marcia