I got back my body this morning but decided to take the day off from yoga. Most of the soreness is gone but my body begged me to take the day off and I listened. Yesterday’s practice was so painful and unpleasant. I did not enjoy it. I have put so much pressure on myself to maintain a daily practice and for the most part I’ve done pretty well. Part of me wanted to go to practice this morning. I think that was my ego talking. I think there are times when you work through the fatigue and times when you just say “no�. Last week, I worked through my fatigue. Today I said “no�. I am at peace with my decision.
This morning I woke up with work in my mind. I promised my boss that I would finish certain tax returns before I leave. It’s been very difficult to focus on work these past few months. My heart left this place a long time ago. So today I hope to focus on the last few tasks I have to accomplish before leaving this place(10 more days).
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oh man, do I know the feeling of having your heart leave with months before your body does! That was me before I finished my job to come to Berkeley for grad school. It's tough. Good to try and focus, but also good to let the process guide you. I think you're absolutely right about the day off from practice. When you have a daily practice, your body leads the way for everything, I think, including when you need rest.
Posted by cameron | July 28, 2004 4:37 AM
Posted on July 28, 2004 04:37