this was me

I thought I would take on an "easy" practice last night, twenty minutes of Surya Namaskar A and B. And, yes, that abbreviated podcast practice used to be a good one for when I wanted something a little bit challenging, but not overly so. If my muscles were sore, or I wasn't feeling particularly energetic, it was a good go-to. Well, let me tell you what it was like yesterday. Actually, I'll show you! Let's have a film strip, boys and girls, as a special treat! Oh, boy!



There. You. Go! And that comparison popped right into my head as I wobbled up and out of Savasana and tilted down the hall to sit, staring and very, very still, on the living room floor for a good hour. While I was going through my practice, my husband and the dog stood a safe distance and watched for a couple of minutes - then both looked confused (I was glaring) and left. I made it all the way through, though, without having to collapse for a round, as I was very tempted to do. And, in sharp contrast to the one and only time I let my husband talk me into getting on the ride featured in the video, I'm looking forward to having another go. Something kicked in yesterday that I want to feel kick in again - can't put it into words, but it's been gone for a while. The best description would be equal parts confidence and inspiration with a dash of bliss, that left me feeling not-quite-so-overwhelmed by a growing to-do list. (I guess I just got it into words after all, didn't I?) Perhaps it's as simple as a sense of accomplishment, but I find I'm raring to go this morning - having trouble roping in all of the ideas for things I suddenly *want* to get done, rather than feeling as though I *have to*.



Enjoy your day!