The truth is...the last few months have been the most difficult for me. Summer has always been my favourite time of year, but since my health has been all over the place, this was the first time in over a decade, I didn't write my monthly blog for a couple months. This felt very strange as it's been such a part of my life for so long. Normally I would have been blogging about camping, hiking, farmer's markets, my garden or road tripping around the island. I had a hard time even being out in the sun and felt worse if I attempted to go out on a hike, so I actually spent vey little time outside. Then decided it best to take a temporary break from writing until I had some positive news to report.
I didn't want another month to go by without saying anything. When I sat down to write, I struggled with what to say. I've always wanted these posts to share positivity, inspiration and a glimpse into my life. However, I feel like these days I'm barely getting by. I realize that these days, most people are probably just getting by. I haven't felt like myself at all and almost feel like I’m disconnected.
The one thing that I have stayed committed to through out all of this is my daily yoga and meditation practice. During these last couple of months, my meditation practice has expanded even further, some times meditating several times of day. Today I woke up in a foggy haze, then noticed the sun was shining so I chose to meditate out on my patio. I don't even recall the last time I did that. It's been quite cloudy and rainy lately but this time in the sun was just what I needed to recharge and reflect.
I spent too much of my life, pretending everything was ok. It feels that especially now, we should all have an outlet to be open about how we are feeling. This is such a strange time in the world. I know that this will pass, it's just taking a little longer. I feel like it's the start of a big shift and maybe that's what I've been feeling. All the fear and negativity exploding, coming to the surface to be cleared once and for all. Like in the fall when the trees start losing their leaves, to let go before winter and start anew in the spring. We are letting go of what we no longer need to make room for all the amazing possibilities that will come from all of this.
The one thing I am incredibly thankful and grateful for was being able to stay connected with my students. This was the only bit of normalcy for me. Thank you for joining me for online classes, workshops and sessions!
Join me online!
With the power of technology, we will continue to get together for another session of Yoga through live video. No need to leave your house and make it to the studio in time! Just roll out your mat in the comfort of your own home and simply connect via my unique link address to join the class.
My next session starts the week of October 5th. Check out the class schedule below:
Hope to see you on the mat soon!
Much love!
Laurah-Lee