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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

I Am Present


I Am Present

Today's mantra "I Am Present", reminds us to take notice of every little thing and to be totally there in the moment. Going through the motions can sometimes be us unaware and dull our senses to the full experience of life. If we are going through a time in our life where we feel numb, out-of-it, listless, unfocused, a great first step toward wholeness is to simple notice.

Earlier before my yoga, I was at my friend Meo's place again and I walked to Safeway to get something I needed. When I came across the Starbucks they had inside, I found myself craving a latte. When you are in a financial state like I am at the moment, where everything is budgeted, you can start to feel sorry for yourself. I remembered at the point, that I had a three dollar balance on my Starbucks card. All I had to do was add another dollar or two and YAY latte! As I walked back to Meo's sipping my latte, I suddenly remembered all the times when my finances were better, that I purchased several lattes a week without a thought to how lucky I was. I savored each taste of my latte with a renewed sense of appreciation and gratitude. I made a resolution then and there, that I would be grateful for each reward and joy in my life not matter how small. The next time I am able to purchase lattes whenever I want, I will treasure each and everyone and feel blessed. Meanwhile, as I was really enjoying my current cup of coffee, I realized that if I wanted another cup, all I had to do was put that intention out into the universe and one would show up. When I got back to Meo's place, I noticed a coupon for $1 off a latte at Starbucks Safeway. I took that as I sign that there were more coffee cups in my future.

I was with this attitude of positivity that I rolled out the yoga mat I borrowed from Meo and started Day 10 of Yoga Camp on the Yoga With Adriene YouTube channel. I feel so happy that this channel is on there to enjoy, and that people like Adriene take time out of their busy schedules to allow people to benefit from the practice of yoga, so that even if it isn't in their current budget to attend a yoga class that can still deepen their practice. In her practice I was reminded yet again about the importance of being present. I could see the colors of the artwork around me, the masks and plants, the light flowing in through the window, and hear the rhythmic inhalations and exhalations of my breath. I thought to myself, this is yoga! "I Am Present!"