Feel your feelings. Cry, scream, vent. Do whatever you need to do. And then lift your head to look around. I promise there is still so much beauty right now. Can you see it?
Author: Alissa
We are here. This is our life. It’s 2020 and we’re in the middle of a pandemic. Life is happening right now and we can’t wish it away, so I’m soaking in the beauty of what is.
Regardless of what comes my way after my morning practice, I feel confident in my ability to handle it because I know I’ve taken the time to center myself first. Getting grounded and still is my way of putting on an invisible armor for the day. It’s how I protect myself from the stress, anxiety, and panic coming from the world around me.
Yoga is an incredible tool to stay healthy in the mind and body. Not only can you increase physical mobility and strength—but by connecting your breath to your movement and making different shapes with the body, you can instantly relieve mental stress and anxiety that can often build up in our physical body.
While the world feels panicked, uncertain, and chaotic — nature is still working in perfect harmony. That reminder makes me feel really, really good.
I try to think good thoughts which makes me feel good, which simply brings more good to me. I live by this because I’ve seen it work in my life countless times with cool opportunities, crazy synchronicities, and generally good luck.
Our spiritual work is to clear the senseless clutter from our minds so that we’re better able to recognize and receive the divine lessons coming our way.
Being consistent will set you apart from the crowd. It’ll build momentum that’s guaranteed to get you closer to what you want and it’ll strengthen your relationship with yourself.
Many of us proudly proclaim, “I’m a perfectionist!” as if it’s sign that we’re more dedicated and hardworking than your average Joe. It’s often worn like a badge of honor in the same way we wear “I’m so busy.”
When you move away from home, you’re really going to miss your people. But if you think about it too much, it hurts.