Grateful to 'get to'
I'm trying to say 'I get to' instead of 'I have to.' Not only changing my words but my mindset. I'm fortunate enough to be able to chose most aspects of my life. What I do for work and in my spare time, where I live, the people I surround myself with... Not everyone has a choice, and I'm trying to be more aware of my privilege. That if I'm truly unsatisfied in an area of my life, to realize that I have the opportunity, power, and privileged to make a change. I'm grateful for my opportunity to chose, I'm grateful to 'get to.'
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Why do you practice yoga?
People sometimes ask why I do yoga.
I practice to...
breathe in and breathe out
learn patience and humility
learn forgiveness and learn to let go
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Teaching to Learn
I’m learning to balance what I think students want to learn and what I want to teach.
I’m learning the difference between teaching for experience or financial motivations vs. teaching for enjoyment and the opportunity to share.
I’m learning to balance teaching classes with my personal life and home practice.
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If you give five minutes to the ocean
If you give five minutes to the ocean
A life in fast forward turns slow motion
You will find your courage, your devotion
If you give five minutes to the ocean
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How did you meet grandpa?
Gertrude, "Don't go."
Julian, "I have to go, I'm old and I'm sick."
"Don't go, don't leave me alone."
"I have to die first, I'm older. It's time for me to go."
"No, don't die."
"I have to go build us a house." (She cries) "Remember, like when you came to Japan, I already had a house for us. It will be like that."
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