You either love it, hate it or are indifferent. That are the basic choices in life. Yet as we process that thought there are also occasions to like something but also hate it. Areas where we admit our indifference was really our lack of paying attention or that we change our minds. Furthermore as we become wiser we find that the key our joy in life is really up to us and not what others think of us.
I just had a weekend at school where we talked about social media and of course you get those in favor and those opposed. Everyone has such strong feelings about it and even form attachment to the decision. If you are in favor of marketing you may find it to be the answer for everyone. That if someone isn't marketing their event well that is why it didn't sell well. Others feel that if you sell yoga that you are going against the entire message or mission of what yoga stands for.
I don't agree with either side but I am not indifferent. I think both sides are valid and we each need to find our own answers. I think that yoga shows us that there is time for earning and working. That we don't have to feel ashamed for charging or earning a living in yoga. At the same time we can't observe sales numbers and determine if someone is or isn't successful. You have to be able to look at your own definition of success and see if that brings you happiness.
How do you define success? Think about it. I think it is all too easy to get pulled into many directions and away from your goals. So I do suggest to set intensions each day that help you find joy in the process because it isn't the completion of a goal that leads us to happiness. Instead we want to stop and pause more; take the time to enjoy the journey. The fact is that if you are doing anything too much you will observe that joy isn't there and maybe you need to shift or change something.
There can be too much work, school or negative media so be sure to find your balance. You are what you take in, so on social media be sure to follow positive news and uplifting supporting community. Maybe attending a live yoga class will help you reconnect with others. Or taking a walk in nature or catching up with a good friend.
The last couple of newsletters some have responded back to me with such nice words and taking the time to reply back with love and compassion. I want to thank you for this as you never know who reads the newsletter and where the message lands. From my heart I write you and hope to pass on inspiration. Now how will you inspire others who need it?
Oh and .......be sure to "Have a good day for no reason!"
---Paige