Observe how you feel .
No need to become the emotion rather simply accepting it for what it is.
No need to change it.
Notice the gaze in your eyes.
Is it stressed? Is it soft?
Gentle?
Sometimes as adults we may fall in vines. Like the bird who became the wind.
That’s a children’s book. As adults we know that rarely someone comes to the rescue. This could be due to selfishness but mainly because everybody is fighting their own battle.
The battle of the past. The battle of the future. Only a few dare to observe the now.
What noises are you able to hear right now? What are the colors in front of you?
What is the word that resonates with you right now? Worried? Fear? Love?
Today at this moment. The word is TAPAS.
In Yoga Tapas is dedication. Devotion. Fire. Discipline and discomfort. The process of transformation.
Why fire? The heat we generate when we burn off impurities. We must burn off the impurities in Oder to become (healthy, financially stable, emotionally stable ect).
Devotion: The discipline it takes to endure such task. It’s get uncomfortable but its all part of the process. With heart might and soul.
So how can we endure the task and overcome?
Challenge the self
Embrace change
Strengthen your core
Take small steps
Seek simplicity
But it only starts there. Tapas is divided into three categories austerity, self study, and unshakable faith in the power of God.
What I’m trying to say, there’s no magic pill but you can reach your goal.
So what makes this different than the crossfit comp or pageant?
This time around, believe in yourself. Believe that no matter what happens you can over come it. Believe that no matter how much time goes on you will eventually get a win or keep on winning. know that humans are meant to do hard, difficult and challenging things. Believe we are created in Gods magestic image and given his strength. Believe that God does not test our faith but definitely helps us keep it. You know? The whole David and Goliath Day. Maybe soon we will beat a lion and a bear. Maybe we’re still looking and caring for sheep. Either way know that the good lord is with you.
“Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.”
Whatever your fitness goal it’s never out of reach. It all depends on how much you’re willing to reach and if you stay determined to stretch a bit more every single day.
Changes don’t have to be drastic.
The more realistic the better.
Nobody knows you better than you know yourself so plan accordingly.
Get your win.
Fall in love with the process.
Stop making excuses.
Don’t cheat yourself.
Hopefully opening up to you here has helped you see something about yourself that you love and can work with to achieve your goal.
Age, ethnicity does not matter here. What matters is that you (we) keep going.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
