What a weekend!! Saturday I spent the whole day at my yoga studio celebrating it’s 7 year anniversary. The day was filled with students, teacher trainee grads, and lots and LOTS of yoga. And food. It was pretty fabulous. After the all day celebration, we had our graduation ceremony and I received my certification. Know what that means?? I’m officially a certified 200hr yoga teacher!! Now I guess it’s time I apply for Yoga Alliance…In other news, Sunday was my first paid teaching gig. I was pretty excited for it and I hope it resonated well with my students. All you can do is give your best right?
Anyway, onto the meaty part of this blog post. A few days ago, an opportunity opened up to me that brought butterflies to my belly and hallelujah songs to my head. A huge life transformation type opportunity. It was going to be a BIG risk, but the reward would be very sweet. Although my brain tried to scare my heart into not taking it, and tried to justify why I am perfectly comfortable right where I am, I knew it was an offer I simply could not refuse.
So I took it.
And then, to one’s particular fault, the opportunity fell through.
I felt disappointment in every being of my body.
When I was first presented with this said opportunity and my heart and head were at war with what to do, a friend said to me that the Universe is at work to check and see if this is what I really want. What better way to check my will then by opening a door and then shutting it!
Naturally when it didn’t work out, I initially thought “maybe this is a sign that this really isn’t my dream”. I sat with that for a minute and as the thought resonated in my body, my heart rejected it immediately. No, I want this.
You see, when we face difficulty, or obstruction in our way we have two options, we can challenge it, or we can allow it to change our paths. Neither option is a sign of weakness by any means. Both are fully valid. The way to determine which fork you will take depends on what your HEART, not your brain, tells you.My heart has spoken, I am not giving up. Now that the Universe knows that I am truly serious, something even better will come along. The stars will line up. Things are going to happen. Of course, it requires effort on my part. But I am a deep believer that life is 1% work, 99% fate. Set up your intention, and the rest will fall into place.
Hear me clearly readers, I will move to New York City. I will enroll in Integrative Institute of Nutrition. I will become a holistic health coach. I will spread my love. In the meantime, I will enjoy my sweet yoga teacher accomplishment =)
Namaste.
PS In case you guys missed it, check out my blog post over at Camille’s blog where I wrote about my yoga story!
PPS if you want to help make my dreams come true and donate to pay for my IIN tuition, please do so!! Any little bit helps! Click here to learn more.
January 23rd, 2012 at 2:49 pm
You go get it girl!! I will support you always
January 23rd, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Congrats on your YTT graduation! Savor the goodness of that
January 23rd, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Congratulations on your YTT that is awesome Hun…… Don't worry about the rest,..every thing happens when the time is right hugs xx
January 24th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Oh little mama, I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! Your inspiration – especially about obstacles being invitations to growth – excites me! I will email you – we're about to get a buddy system going like no other and make this happen!
January 25th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Congrats on your TT graduation, yeah! And yes, if you are determined, nothing will stand in your way, I strongly believe that
January 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
I 100% agree with you, life will fall into place. Things happen for a reason:-) It is the story of my life….my husband and I laugh at the path our life has taken us on….long challenging road, with many bumps. I understand now why we had that path, and see how beautiful life is today for us. Still challenging, but so much better. I feel stronger from the challenges I was given. You are amazing! Congrats on finishing you 200 hrs of yoga training, I remember when you wanted go for it, now you have accomplished it, you rock! You will get to NYC, and you will make a awesome health coach! Love and Hugs, Terra