The title of this post is the inscription written on the end of the string on my cup of tea. Quite fitting for Yogi tea, and the yogi in me.
I woke up today a little sore, a little slow...my body must have known the rain was coming.
As I sit here in my quiet house with the doors open and the rain gently falling to the ground, I am reminded of the little things in life that provide happiness. And while I am grateful for the sounds of nature and the clean air to breathe, I still get a little unsettled here and there- even with all of the comforts of home surrounding me.
It's funny, ya know, that society just tries to accumulate as much as possible before death. Collecting money that is just a figment on a screen, to jewels collected by migrant workers far off in the distance, to cars made of parts from a country with the highest population in the world, to the best wines, and the most luxurious of homes big enough to contain the American military. Alright, maybe this is an exaggeration, but my point is that no matter what we collect, there can still be a feather of sadness deep within...
Around mid morning today I started to get a little down and I headed to yoga to try and clear my head. I was questioning how I could be so unsettled in such a beautiful warm home, with decadent food and a loving family and animals, but then it hit me. No matter what my surroundings may be I will continue to struggle until my soul has its own sense of peace. Being the A type personality that I am, it is hard to accept that my time to reach peace may be longer than I "planned."
So, what is it that keeps me moving forward and that should keep you along your path? Those little coincidences that occur on a daily basis. And also the ability to be aware of where YOU are at, and accepting that your time is different than others. As for today, my coincidence is this little note on my tea bag that reminded me of the morning's concern.
When we find these little pieces of light, we must cherish them, as they are a reminder that we will at a time get to where we are going. Until then, I will churn my anxieties into the asanas of my yoga practice and will do my best to contribute my longings to the arts. And even after all is said and done, I will keep encouraging myself- and you- to take on the next challenge in our lives. To stay curious, to stay fascinated, and to keep chugging along in this dimension of reality, yo.
Much love, and much serenity to you,
Laci Annmarie
