I’ve been congratulated three times this past week! What have I done to merit this? Nothing at all! Yet. All I’ve done is pay the deposit for a teacher training course.
But actually this does strangely feel like something worth celebrating! For me it’s a big step in itself. Finances aside, it’s a definite commitment to whatever TT will be for me. It’s a tangible commitment to my yoga and the place it has in my life, and an expression of hope of what it might become in future.
Best of all? I can now stop all the second-guessing (and third, and fourth, and …), as I turn myself again and again into knots of all possible kinds: philosophical, ethical, financial, medical, pedagogical, psychological, existential even! I reckon I’ve come up with every possible reason not to do this, but the idea persisted even so…
A good friend of mine generously told me that I had to do this, that the world needed what I might offer. Big words — but that’s the wonderful thing about supportive girlfriends!
So after basking ever so briefly in this premature vote of confidence, I’m settling down with my pre-course reading.
It’s totally an achievement! We tend to think Yoga Training is a luxury, so listening to that inner voice guiding you to this blessed path over all the excuses not to do it is a great achievement. You are turning inward and pursuing a journey of strength and fulfilment. What better thing can someone do with their life! So exciting!!
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Thank you so much for the support! Yes, it felt like quite some luxury, but now it’s moving more into the category of necessity. I’ve given up wondering why…!
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Congratulations, babycrow! (And I am also quite excited myself because April 1-4 I will be taking a teacher training with Anodea Judith! In 6 days!) A teacher training is really special because (among other things) it brings together a kula of committed practitioners. Connection. : )
I look forward to hearing about your experience in this blog!
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Thank you k8! ah, so now I see why you’ve been reading Judith Anodea’s books recently. I do hope you’ll let me know how the training goes for you. How exciting!
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Congratulations on beginning a new adventure. May you find what you seek.
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Thank you, Sonia!
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Congratulations! Making that decision felt like an achievement for me…a milestone moment on my yoga journey, the culmination of a lot of thinking and practicing, and the beginning of a significant commitment x
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Thank you! I loved your stick figure āsana drawings recently by the way — I’ve been playing with something similar myself.
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The first step on that 1000 mile journey. Well done. 🙂
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thanks kwd! Only 1000 miles?? How hard could that be?!
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Fantastic news, it is never to soon to celebrate. Every day should be a celebration!
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Great attitude! Thank you Rachael!
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