The Art of Showing Up

Sometimes I have to negotiate with myself when it comes to doing anything. For example, this morning I wrote down in my schedule that I was going to take a yoga class. When I’m consistently showing up for yoga, my physical, mental and spiritual are elevated but I can easily talk myself out of it. I logically know showing up to class is in my best interest yet I will choose the short term comfort of not going.

Today I’m in negotiation mode. If I show up to class I don’t have to do anything else. If I want to stay in child’s pose the whole time and breathe, that’s great. The goal is to get there. That’s it. More times than not what ends up happening is that I get there and I’m inspired to move. That’s why I will choose going to a class over practicing at home any day. The yoga teacher and the yogis around me encourage community movement. It feels like we are in this together and I’m transported into my flow state.

Thanks for showing up to read…I will see you after class!