Tonight I will teach my last class at Balance Yoga Center. This sweet little spot is closing it's doors at the end of this week. As there is with all endings, there is a little sadness, disappointment, and a few other emotions that aren't my favorite to experience. But, that is not what I'll be talking about in class tonight. What I will be talking about is the importance of being open to what is next. I use the Anusara Yoga philosophy as a guiding force in so many aspects of my life. So what I will be talking about tonight is the concept, "that nothing ever really ends." The energy of life that has so many fabulous names like Shakti, Prana, Spirit, Grace, God, and more is cyclical. For everything that exists, there is "energy" that manifested, inspired, and sustained the life of that being (whether it was a human being or a yoga studio). "Energy" never dies. It goes on and takes new and hopefully even more glorious forms.
So, if..... in the midst of letting go of anything.... whether it is the life of a loved one, an old habit, a worn-out goal, or even just the physical items that you've grown attached to but are no longer serving you, you might try focusing on the possibility of what is waiting for you next as you loosen your grip on what was. In our Yoga practice we call this "opening to Grace." By opening to the faithful and rhythmic flow of life, we can experience serenity in times of challenge.
Isn't this what the whole "holiday season" is all about anyway. Many different religions and cultures are getting ready to celebrate a holiday that is symbolic of the never-ending flow of spirit, light, and goodness that comes into our darkest days to renew us. Let us each be open to living our best life in this moment. Let us do the best we can with what is presented before us and let us be open to the new possibilities that are waiting around the corner.
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