Day 8: A moment, in great detail
I am going to describe a very recent moment. It happened about a half an hour ago.
This morning, despite a complete lack of sleep, I got my ass out of bed and went to Shanti, the downtown Staunton yoga center, for Nia class.
I was the only person to show up this morning, and I already know the instructor, Linda, from going to Nia at the YMCA. My class was free (!) because it was my first time going to a class there. So, guilt-free on the frugal end of things, I was ready to get started.
So, here's the thing about Nia. It tricks me! I am going along, listening to instructions and all of a sudden, I give myself permission to let go. My mind, body, and I guess maybe even my soul, just let go. I tap into my inner goddess/raver kid/nutball and find my inner joy. My muscles, bones, brains, head, pretty much everything, decide to just do what they want. I will dance happily to the dumbest of music ("Who let the dogs out, really?) and feel no judgment. I don't judge myself, or Linda (who also is a total nutball, which probably makes all this easier.)
It is one of the only times that I feel in the moment and really appreciate myself.
Anyway, that's my moment and it's cool if it makes me sound crazy. I am now going to chow down on my Turkey and Havarti croissant and fruit (which I had a craving for!) Have a good day everyone!
This morning, despite a complete lack of sleep, I got my ass out of bed and went to Shanti, the downtown Staunton yoga center, for Nia class.
I was the only person to show up this morning, and I already know the instructor, Linda, from going to Nia at the YMCA. My class was free (!) because it was my first time going to a class there. So, guilt-free on the frugal end of things, I was ready to get started.
So, here's the thing about Nia. It tricks me! I am going along, listening to instructions and all of a sudden, I give myself permission to let go. My mind, body, and I guess maybe even my soul, just let go. I tap into my inner goddess/raver kid/nutball and find my inner joy. My muscles, bones, brains, head, pretty much everything, decide to just do what they want. I will dance happily to the dumbest of music ("Who let the dogs out, really?) and feel no judgment. I don't judge myself, or Linda (who also is a total nutball, which probably makes all this easier.)
It is one of the only times that I feel in the moment and really appreciate myself.
Anyway, that's my moment and it's cool if it makes me sound crazy. I am now going to chow down on my Turkey and Havarti croissant and fruit (which I had a craving for!) Have a good day everyone!