So far the hardest aspect for me to maintain and practice is the exercise and actual spiritual practice.
The exercises I have done I did stick with and after seeing no results (well really I did not GAIN weight so that is a good result I should admit) however that was not my intent and after 2 years of walking 3.5 miles in an hour and remaining the same I gave it up and I do regret that because I am not a quitter by nature.
And I have not found a spiritual place-group-church for me to participate in and I quit trying because I
found that my gnostic/theosophy type beliefs did not coincide with anyone else I knew and therefore I
devoted my time to God by studying, contemplating and basically utilizing a solitary practice of worship but after all this time of studying and learning I needed a way to implement what I had come to believe and I prayed for an answer and I did know one would come eventually... but WHEN! Then after 3 -4 years of seeking a way of reestablishing these two practices into my life I was introduced
to Yoga (I guess I am finally ready for this new level of knowing) which will allow me to exercise my body and while doing so connect with the Source of All and experience
what this class has been all about getting in touch with the best part of ourselves and healing separateness which is my biggest crux. I just didn't get how to do that and I am hopeful that yoga will provide me with the connection to the Divine & reconnect me with everyone on some level however I have read I should not go into yoga with preconceived notions or expectations so that I can remain a student and learn from within from the greatest guidance system that there is our deepest intuitive divine self. So I have determined to relinquish control of the outcome (fingers are crossed) stepping into the great beyond...
and I will use this as a method of exercise & communion, prayer, devotion,
connection & prayer to understand the Divine that is my intent and goal and use my body's energy to reconnect with who I am at the deepest level of my being...who ever that may be I cannot wait to discover this truth.
I started a yoga program in late December in hope of stengthening a hip injury that caused me to walk with a limp. The mindfullness in yoga connects breathing with focused movement, essential being conscious of your body, feeling every muscle, isolating the pain (for me) and breathing through it. It has helped me get centered physically and mentally. The bonus is a radical reduction in pain, the limp all but gone, and a reshaped body, and new found balance (in every way). A great tool to find what you are looking for. Enjoy it as much as I do.
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ReplyDeleteI can understand your frustration. It has taken me a while to relax enough for the mediation to have any real effect. The more I do it the better it gets.
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Liz- I know it is very hard to stick with a constant workout rountine but I think it is awesome that you started yoga as I find that to be the most relaxing form of exercise in today's world and I hope you continue to practice yoga as it really brings a postive impact into your daily life. Great Post
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