Courage and Love

I was scheduled to teach a stress reduction yoga meditation class for six weeks at FIU, but given my accident, it was unclear I would be able to do it. It was a class that I thoroughly enjoyed last year. Not teaching would have been another loss for me. 

Thankfully, I was discharged from the hospital with enough time to be part of the program and given the OK from my doctor as long as I didn’t stress the elbow and I felt up to it. My pain level is down though the day, and Maribel offered to go with me to assist. 

Without her, I would have had to cancel. Her gentle support and encouragement are the bedrock of my life and now recovery. She amazes me with her love!

Although challenging energetically, getting back on the mat and teaching has helped me keep my faith strong. The path ahead is difficult and long, but I realize I have everything I need to make a full recovery. Although I can’t demonstrate many of the poses, I can describe and inspire.

Yesterday’s practice filled me with joy. I was reminded that a warrior opens his or her heart and offers what is within with courage and love. Our battles are primarily internal. Our training is ongoing. The opportunities to grow and develop will inevitably come from those struggles we would rather avoid. Embracing them with the utmost of care and grace indicates our capacity.

All around you are growth opportunities. These don’t come with a pretty bow. Instead, they often come disguised in difficulty and challenge. Notice. Practice.

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