Changing Perspective

I am on a journey, a path that is taking me in a new direction.  All this while being in the midst of perimenopause and sometimes feeling that all my hormones are missing or stolen! This new way of being has allowed me to see and experience things differently ( less fear, less doubt and much, much more confidence).

Yes, I have felt tired and cranky. My body has changed but rather than trying to fix it, I try to focus on how I want to feel. I am surprising myself by pushing past my physical limits (which exisited more in my mind than in my body) I am practicing yoga on a regular basis and I am more energized and balanced. I am also in the midst of yoga teacher training which  is very, very HARD! In August, I will be certified (not certifiable!).

Through yoga and meditation, I have awaken my internal grace, and I experience life more in the present moment. I am learning to truly align my heart, my body, my thoughts and my breath. Through the practice, I am learning to to listen and observe the sounds and sensations of my body without judgement and reaction; just being. Yoga and meditation has also helped me cope with the many sights and sounds of perimenopause.

My perimenopause path has given me the opportunity to refocus and reboot. I have greater clarity of purpose. The word impossible is really I’m Possible. I believe each one of us has the power and the ability to find their internal strength and purpose. I am content. This does not mean I am passive, but rather I approach life without resistance, with an easy attitude that allows me to be receptive to what my life offers.

There is a very old story of romance between Parvati and Shiva. This is partly a story about how feminine strength transforms the world in service of love. It is also a profound metaphor for the union of mind and heart, of love and wisdom, that has to take place before we can be fully whole.

I truly believe that each one of us, regardless of age, can take charge of our reflections and change the world when we truly align our heart center with our wisdom and passion of purpose.

We are not done yet!