[Spiritual SoundBite] Dream…Dare You?

I enjoy doing things that scare me. I don’t enjoy the “scary” aspect of it but I do enjoy tackling the part of it that feels scary. I’m not talking about bungee jumping or free falling out of a plane…although those adventures would certainly help tackle my fear of heights. I suppose when I say scary, it’s something that challenges and stretches me beyond my comfort zone.

 

I think it always starts out as a desire: whether it’s a desire to paint, play music, dance, or travel to a foreign place. There’s something inside of me that wants to do it but I resist it due to my own self-judgments and criticisms or for the fear of making a fool of myself and chancing ridicule from others. Recently a teacher of mine said, “Fear comes in the form of better judgment.” How many times have you talked yourself out of trying something or have let others convince you it was not a good idea? Have you noticed that others don’t seem to have a problem unloading their own fears onto you? They may not intend to discourage you, but the sight of you going for your dreams reminds them of their lack of courage to go for their own. They may truly worry about you getting hurt and advise you of reasons not to do it, but this just causes more harm because it makes you second guess your dreams when they’re the one who’s not ready to tackle their own yet. So keep your dreams to yourself. Share it with those whom you trust and who believe in you and can truly encourage you.

 

“Do or do not…there is no try.”

-Yoda

 

 

Cheers to a Healthy. Happy. Sexy. You.

Eco-Mexico–Here I Come!

Next week, I’ll have the opportunity to teach yoga and do massage at Playa Viva, an eco-resort in Zihuatanajo, Mexico. It’s a quaint town along the Pacific coast and I’ll be there till the end of the year. It’s an exciting opportunity I couldn’t pass up. My classes will be subbed by superb teachers. Please make sure you check them out at Silver Lake Yoga and Yogavidala!

Playa Viva is completely sustainable by design. You can read more about their sustainability practices here. I’m looking forward to being a part of such a conscious business!

[Spiritual SoundBite] That’s Absurd! Or Is It??

I had dinner with a friend tonight and we each confided our “absurd” dreams. His notion of starting his own art magazine was not far-fetched sounding to me at all. It actually was very inspiring to listen to him speak about his concept and the various artists who’ve inspired this idea for him. It didn’t sound ridiculous to me because I worked in the magazine world but because he’s a (talented) architect and artist who’s never done publishing before, it seems like a daunting task.

It’s funny that the things we’ve never done before just somehow seem like huge menacing obstacles. I love having conversations with friends about dreams…no matter how “impractical” they may sound. I think it’s healthy to vent these whimsical inspired notions to another human being. It lets them know that their inspired notions are not so crazy after all. And if they don’t have any, I guess there isn’t much to say! (…other than, why are you friends with them?)

My “absurd” dream is to teach yoga in French and to work in a café/bakery in Paris serving great espresso and fresh pastries. Do I know how to speak French? No. Will I ever live in Paris? Who knows. But I’m going to keep listening to my inspired notions because they are a part of a deep genuine desire I have. They serve to fulfill a facet of me that I myself have not seen and have yet to discover.

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Cheers to a Healthy. Happy. Sexy. You.