Today in yoga, my body surprised me yet again. It’s been a few weeks since I have seen any improvement in any poses. (this could have to do with all the breathing focus going on lately) In fact, I’m sure it does because yesterday and today were the first two days in awhile that I had no breathing issues and could push harder in the poses.
In forehead to knee with stretching pose, in the stretching part, you’re sitting with your legs straight out in front of you, pulling on your two big toes with your fingers. The instructor is telling you, as you lean over and try to push your chin across your thighs toward your knees, that someday you will touch your forehead to your toes. Everyday I silently laugh at that and say “yeah, right!” to myself, thinking how long it’s going to take to even make it as far as my knees.
Well, today, in the first set, I pulled really hard and held it the whole time. In the second set I did the same thing, but to my surprise, my upper body just slid forward and my chin passed my knees! I was astounded. This surprise factor is what I love about doing this. It’s such a boost to know that even when I wasn’t focusing on doing it, my body was paying attention and doing good things for itself each day, and when it was ready, it just slipped into position.
Everyday we push on through life. We work so hard at jobs, relationships, family, money, etc. and when we least expect it, it all falls into place. These times are the bright spots that make the past all worth it and the future worth moving on for.
Push on everyday. Stay open. Envision your glass half full instead of empty. You never know when it will all slip into place and your world will be right again.
And so, as another day goes by, I am inspired by my small gain today, and….I have written.
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