Day 14: Resting On My Laurels...

Day 14: Resting On My Laurels...

Yes I did it! I finally surrendered to a day of complete nothingness... My tasks of the day were getting in touch with my emotions and my inner self, feeling like a motherf**ker, letting any uncomfortable thoughts wash over me, and just being. It was so nice to stretch out in this somewhat challenging practice with an attitude of mindfulness and allowing. I allowed all my worries, my fears, my confusion and imperfections to just be what they are today. I chose to live in a spirit of gratitude,  decide that those "flaws" are my greatest teachers and relax into the moment. My post yoga reflective activities consisted of being treated to Japanese food, (beef udon noodle soup and lion rolls sushi) and watching a K-drama about unrequited love in Paris. Next up on the to-do list -- at home beauty treatments and a bubble bath. Maybe followed by some soft music, and a little bedtime yoga? Why? Because I've gone through the fire and I deserve this time to recharge my batteries before I conquer 2018! So do you. Try it. Take off down the beaten path and plan your own day of R&R. It'll bring you insights and clarity and help you to recover from all the trials and tribulations of this this past year. Finish 2017 on a quieter calmer note. Re-access, relate, refresh, rejuvenate, and most of all... rest.

I drew a tarot card to represent the day from the "Energy Oracle Cards" deck by Sandra Anne Taylor. I got this deck for myself earlier this year when I felt a strong soul calling to do so -- an intuitive urge that has more than paid off for me. This deck resonates with me on a powerful level. Today's card is all about the aspects of community being reversed. It's really appropriate for the mood of today, which is one of isolation and withdrawal. Older partnerships and energies that no longer serve me are moving away to make room for fresh new dreams. On a sadder note, some loving members of my friendship community are non longer with us on this corporeal plane of existence and have taken their leave to the spirit realm. And that is something that I am really grieving over lately. The challenge is for me to find constructive ways to deal with that grief, and I think that I am. Yoga and meditation has been an immeasurable help, as well as the support of caring and loving friends and connections. They are reminding me of all the ways that I am still divinely blessed in my life. Namaste.