Since the summer after 8th grade I have always incorporated some sort of physical activity into my life. It was that summer that this slow, white, asthmatic girl surprised my parents with my announcement to join the cross country team. Thus began my long journey in running which evolved over time into yoga. I now practice yoga at least three times a week. My mat has become a place where I re-group, pray, focus, and let go. Recently I decided to add some things to my mat that I want to bring with me into the yoga room. I was very selective about what made the cut. I try to keep my life simple and didn't want clutter around me during my practice. Here is what I chose...
1. A picture of my boys...if I do nothing else in life well I want to be a great mother at least 60% of the time
2. My business card...reminds me to pray for my clients, think about my vision for work...creating a space for people to come and gain the emotional healing they need to be fully alive
3. My favorite Scripture...I believe healing happens when we look at things in a balanced way...while I am practicing the physical activity of yoga I also want to focus on my faith, intelligence, and emotional self.
4. A list of the 12 Steps. Several members of my family have worked the 12 Steps and I find them valuable to incorporate into my life as well.
5. A photograph of a banana. LOL. It was the only food photo I could find in my art supply box that represented what I wanted here...when I am doing physical activity I am truly trying to find the connection between what I eat and how I feel. For many months I have focused on organic foods and now am leaning toward a plant based diet for awhile to fuel myself correctly.
Perhaps I will add something or take away something over time but these are the things that are important to me right now.
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