decartes

I think, therefore I am. Descartes.

It rains, therefore I do yoga. Kat.

I do yoga, therefore I am nicer to everyone and I'm not a stiff, crabby mess, despite the rain. You.

one of my yoga teacher's emails began with this. i loved it, and had to share. i have found it so hard to get myself to yoga class (yes, it's true!) recently. i've gotten back into running, but with this rainy gloomy weather, it's hard to get outside for that too. last night i made it to class at soboyo (south boston yoga) and had an absolutely wonderful class with my best friend's mat next to mine. however, at the end of class all i could feel was guilt. guilt that i hadn't been to soboyo in so long. guilt that i haven't done yoga in so long. guilt that i hadn't been bringing new fun stuff to my own yoga students. guilt that i hadn't been taking care of myself physically. guilt that i've been a crabby mess and that i could avoid that simply by going to yoga a few times a week.

i'm still trying to wipe this "guilt" thing, but what allowed me to forgive myself was words from my best friend and teacher. she reminded me that every day is a new day and forget about the past. if i dwell, i can't enjoy and relish in the openness i just encountered. and my teacher, well, he said he loves to see me each time i can make it here, no matter how infrequent. (and he winked at me in the beginning of class which made me smile)

thank you katie, david, and kat <3

may you all find your own peace and happiness in this sun-less month of june!