In a yoga class, Namaste is what you say at the end of your time on the mat. It is when you turn to the beautiful people around you and you bow to them, saying just above a whisper – “the light in me honors the brilliant light in you.”
This blog is my literal and figurative journey to that point that is less of an ending than a threshold into another space. A new space where I live with true compassion for myself and others and I am on a never-ending quest for enlightenment.
Since going on this journey, my universe is changing…if even slightly. Sometimes I look back towards each step I took to get here and out of fear, not wanting this new version of life, I run back to the past where it’s comfortable.
Lately, I don’t feel welcome there anymore. Nothing feels “right”. Dealing with pain, saying yes when I mean no or causing chaos to shield me from silence…just doesn’t work the way it did for so much of my life.
When I finish a yoga practice and have honored my body and mind I feel at home. The world feels on its axis. I see a light from within me, like God’s rays peaking through breaking storm clouds. The journey to this place, this current version of my life, has been filled with challenges and rewards yet what was once familiar has become very unfamiliar.
I went quiet for awhile – with this blog, and about my journey. I punished myself for it, and thought I'd just bag the whole thing (old habits, fighting for air).
I return to my Journey to Namaste and I look forward to the growth in me and the lens with which my eyes will surely begin to see my past, present and future. I look forward to sharing what happens along the way with the hope that it leaves a footprint for someone else who travels in the same direction either now or in the far away future.
As I reflect on my journey to this transformative point in my life, where "Namaste" signifies not just an end but a beginning, I am struck by the profound shifts within me. Stepping onto the mat, I am reminded of the journey towards true compassion, both for myself and those around me. This path, though daunting at times, has illuminated new perspectives and unearthed a profound sense of inner peace. The comfort of the past, once so familiar, now feels distant and out of sync with my evolving self. With each yoga practice, I find solace, feeling the world aligning as I honor my body and mind. The challenges and rewards along this path have reshaped my universe, unveiling a clarity that extends beyond the mat and into every facet of my life. As I continue forward, I embrace the growth ahead with optimism, eager to navigate life's twists and turns with newfound wisdom. Through my journey, I hope to inspire others embarking on their own paths, leaving behind footprints of hope and possibility for those who follow, now and in the future.
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