Back to Chaos...

It is amazing to me that I have only been home from Costa Rica a month. It feels like a year! I would give my left leg to be able to sit and meditate for 30 minutes in silence everyday. Missing meditation would be the last thing I could ever imagine for myself but it helped calm the chaos of life and settle my mind. I realize now how much we do in a day as mothers, partners, employees, employers and friends. Life is so busy!

I immediately jumped back in with 2 feet. I needed to catch up from where I left off and with great passion and enthusiasm (I cannot do anything slowly) I realized that every high school and college sports team needed to practice yoga. I started researching and reaching out to athletic directors and coaches truly believing that this is essential,

And then came the disappointment...... these AD's and coaches are busy and although the idea was well received it was not going to happen overnight.

And then came the self doubt, the beat up internally and the what am I doing with my life.... Had I not retained anything I learned during my yoga training?

And then I started to breathe....

I realized that slowing down and being patient were keys to my happiness. I realized that I am amazing for the effort and the vision I have. I taught yoga to the freshman football team and really connected to these 14 year old boys. They learned about mental strength and breathing, they dialed in, focused and gave 100% effort. I left elated and proud. If I helped even one kid feel less stressed, I succeeded. Is that not what it' s about?

It is hard to count the small victories. It is those victories however that ground us and help us grow. Life moves fast, and if we slow down, there is a better chance we won't miss the moment to see the gift of the small victory.

I am sharing my presentation and vision for how yoga can help these student athletes. Feedback welcome!