“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” -Lao Tzu Yesterday was a whirlwind, and I can only guess that the rest of this week will be similar. I'm exhausted, emotionally and physically, and yet I need to push through for just a *bit* longer. {I think I can do it!}
As I closed my last Monday noon class yesterday (a class that we started when the Arlington studio first opened--and a class that had only 1 person in attendance the first time that I taught it!), I got a bit choked up. My voice was shaking as I chanted the Tranquil Space Dedication aloud, and I felt an overwhelming sense of love for my students and immense gratitude for the opportunity to teach this class for so long. At the end of my "Yoga at Work" class last night (where I teach in an office), I was showered with hugs, cards, well wishes, and an amazing picture of all of my students doing yoga poses in their work clothes. Again, I was overwhelmed with gratitude--and a feeling of sadness, as well. I feel incredibly connected to my life here and it has given me SO much over the past 4 years, but it's time to move on. Thus far, the moving on process has been very bittersweet. When I came across the above quote yesterday, it gave me pause. It was just what I needed. Resisting change creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. I'm working to get behind this concept this week. Join me? Lets try our best to just let things flow and embrace what is... Hello! I just found your blog and realized that you are leaving the Arlington area! I lived there for a couple of years before I joined the Peace Corps (where I am currently) and I didn't find a yoga studio that I felt comfortable in, where is your studio? We plan on moving back there and would love* to find some place wonderful!!!! If you have any tips that would be amazing!
Tracy
10/29/2013 02:26:21 pm
The print by Claudia is beautiful. The Lao Tzu saying really resonated with me and was a fitting last passage for me to hear from you in class today. I am truly sad that you are leaving but am also truly glad that I got to be your student. I will take a class with you when I go to Cape Cod someday. Thank you for everything. Best of luck to you guys. Comments are closed.
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