Imagine how different our world could be, if everyone decided to be a little more kind, a little less judgmental, and a lot more understanding. What would your interactions with others be like if they were receptive to what you have to say, and accepted you exactly as you are? How wonderful might your relationships be, if everyone you care for acknowledged the things you do, and loved you unconditionally, with a wide-open heart? What if it starts with us? (Because, it does.) Does anyone else feel prickly and closed off when life gets 'hard'? If money is tight, or we're arguing with a spouse, or our kids aren't listening, or our work isn't valued, or our actions have been misunderstood, we get very HUMAN. Maybe we cry, maybe we scream and yell and swear, maybe we slam doors, maybe we run away, maybe we shut down and go inwards. Maybe we get angry and hurt others with our words or actions. It looks different for everyone.... What if we chose to soften when things get hard? What if, instead of knee-jerk reacting, we stayed with the discomfort, and took a breath? What might THAT look like. It's scary, hey? Vulnerable, absolutely. Why... why would we DO this? Why would we put ourselves through this, when perhaps it isn't even OUR FAULT? Because, if we truly want to see a shift in our lives, it starts with us. And if we can imagine our interactions with others to be graceful and easy and lovely... it starts with us. So, where do we start? I know this really great remedy. It's called Yoga. What an incredible teacher, this Yoga, because it can bring to light all of the parts of us that we wish to see in others, and vice versa. Yoga can rekindle flames we thought were extinguished, and it can remind us that we really ARE okay, and in fact, we are MORE than okay. And isn't that wonderful? These gentle reminders are often all the nudge we need before we're soon looking at life from a new vantage point. But, it's doesn't work unless we actually put it into action. Just as we know, if we eat lots of junk food we're likely to put on weight, if we spend all our money, we'll be broke... if we don't give ourselves the gift of space, and breath, and mindful movement... our lives aren't going to flow as smoothly. Which brings me back to my first thought.... Imagine how different our world could be, if everyone decided to be a little more kind, a little less judgmental, and a lot more understanding. It starts with us. You have a bottomless bank of kindness. And you can spend as much as you like.
Let's challenge ourselves to drain the bank, every day. In fact, let's say that we MUST drain it. And by tomorrow it will be completely replenished! Kindness doesn't cost a thing, and it can be the most valuable thing you give, all day. Have fun!! XXX
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Who am i?I'm a busy gal with lots of things on the go. I'm a new mom, I'm a business owner, I'm a Canadian living in the Pacific NorthWest. I'm a wife, I'm a creative, free-thinking, wear-my-heart-on-my-sleeve Yogini who likes to write about whatever's on my mind. I carve my own path, and strive to live my life without permission or validation from others. I'm moved to tears when I get to witness those bold enough to step out of their comfort zones, and I'll passionately stand for anyone willing to be own their unique, authentic, genuine, vibrant self. Archives
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