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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 18/19/20
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 28, 2022, 12:32 pm
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[quote author=erin_kelly link=topic=17.msg210#msg210
date=1669597340]
Chapter 18
Travel Tip #3
Go deeper. I like this tip because it is true that most desires
are rooted in deeper yearning and it could be for happiness,
peace, love, fulfillment. I am going to start trying to ask
myself How will getting what I want make me feel? Going deep and
thinking about what my desire is trying to tell me may help me
from acting impulsively on desires and it will remind me of what
my real goal is.
Chapter 19
Travel tip #3
Turn it into a calling. I am choosing this tip because I really
want to find a career that is fulfilling and my calling. I am a
recent college graduate and have been constantly thinking about
what I want my work to be and how I can have a sense of purpose.
I believe my calling is helping others and one day I would like
to be able to help others in their journey with grief and more
specifically with suicide. I feel like YTT is the first step to
me finding my calling. It has taught me so much about holding
space for others. The most important thing to keep in mind is to
find work that is performed with integrity and a sense of
purpose.
Chapter 20
Travel Tip #1
Prosperity - successful and thriving
Abundance - to have more than what is needed
Wealth - financial gain, stability
Poverty - insufficient money, poor
Simplicity - easy to understand, minimalistic
Rich in Spirit - peaceful, grounded, giving, fulfilled
[/quote]
Erin, great observation of thought and honing in on your truest
desires. Reframing from impulses simply by coaching yourself
through your thought process takes strength and wisdom.
Finding your calling may come in a month, in a year, in two
years, or even ten years! The most important thing is to give
yourself the grace to explore and be ok with what unfolds.
Helping others with grief and suicide is a great healing tool
for yourself while giving back to others. I can definitely see
you in that capacity, what a beacon of light you are.
Great responses on the terms. I really like your response to
Rich in Spirit. Peaceful, grounded, giving, and fulfilled.
Beautifully stated.
#Post#: 223--------------------------------------------------
Re: Road Signs - Chapter 18/19/20
By: Kelli Cook Date: November 28, 2022, 3:32 pm
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Chapter 18 - Streetcar Named Desire - Watch your Step
Travel Tip #5- Practice Gratitude
I am certainly seeing a pattern with my responses as I read
through this book and answer the travel tips that speak to me.
I loved his story about Big Sur. AND this ties into what I
wrote in my last post about realizing maybe my main spiritual
challenge was being content with life. I feel we can all relate
to an experience similar to the Big Sur example. I know I have,
many many times before. I re-read that travel tip a few times
because it is so true. We need to shift our perspective and be
grateful for what we have, for being healthy, alive, and able to
see and do these things, for our bodies. I could keep going.
But before YTT I probably would have never really shifted my
mindset to think of it that way. Don’t get me wrong, I still
find myself wanting and wishing for “things” I do not have
sometimes, but I have the tools to now shift that perspective
and help me look at what is actually important. Come back to
that better state of mind.
Chapter 19 - Detour: men and women at work
Travel Tip #2: Find Your Dharma
This one reminded me of my conversation with Ashley. I have
been open with the group that while I don’t hate my job by any
means, over the last couple of years, with all that has changed
in life from the pandemic and becoming a mom, I no longer feel
completely fulfilled in my career. Which is a scary thing to
type out because financially I have to be at this time in our
life. However, in my mind, I wonder if I have space to fill
that void with something else. I feel like YTT did just that!
It showed me I can handle another challenge along with my career
and that yoga and wellness have fulfilled that void. Ashley
asked me almost exactly the first sentence of this travel tip.
Identify the activities that bring you joy, expand your mind,
and open your heart. Be patient. Be open. Be willing. Try
what might feel right or interests you. It might not happen
right away, but that is OK. I also loved reading the part of
this travel tip that said “you may have a series of careers OR
your true passion may have nothing to do with earning a living”.
That made me laugh because the affirmation I wrote at the
beginning of YTT was “It is not too late”. Something I
struggled with mentally was that I am too set in my career or
too old (I know I am not old, but you know what I mean :)) to
change my direction OR try something new. Well, I shot down
that mindset with YTT!! So, I am excited to see
where my journey may lead me in the future. Whether as an
additional hobby that brings me joy or a new career path!
Chapter 20: Form one lane through the eye of the needle
Travel Tip #1: What do the following terms mean to you?
Prosperity - Thriving, Success
Abundance - to have a lot of something
Wealth - possession of money
Poverty - poor. Not having much.
Simplicity - Minimal. Simple. Does not need much. Happiness and
contentment.
Rich in Spirit - Kind, calm, Level headed
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 18/19/20
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 29, 2022, 4:37 pm
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[quote author=Kelli Cook link=topic=17.msg223#msg223
date=1669671165]
Chapter 18 - Streetcar Named Desire - Watch your Step
Travel Tip #5- Practice Gratitude
I am certainly seeing a pattern with my responses as I read
through this book and answer the travel tips that speak to me.
I loved his story about Big Sur. AND this ties into what I
wrote in my last post about realizing maybe my main spiritual
challenge was being content with life. I feel we can all relate
to an experience similar to the Big Sur example. I know I have,
many many times before. I re-read that travel tip a few times
because it is so true. We need to shift our perspective and be
grateful for what we have, for being healthy, alive, and able to
see and do these things, for our bodies. I could keep going.
But before YTT I probably would have never really shifted my
mindset to think of it that way. Don’t get me wrong, I still
find myself wanting and wishing for “things” I do not have
sometimes, but I have the tools to now shift that perspective
and help me look at what is actually important. Come back to
that better state of mind.
Chapter 19 - Detour: men and women at work
Travel Tip #2: Find Your Dharma
This one reminded me of my conversation with Ashley. I have
been open with the group that while I don’t hate my job by any
means, over the last couple of years, with all that has changed
in life from the pandemic and becoming a mom, I no longer feel
completely fulfilled in my career. Which is a scary thing to
type out because financially I have to be at this time in our
life. However, in my mind, I wonder if I have space to fill
that void with something else. I feel like YTT did just that!
It showed me I can handle another challenge along with my career
and that yoga and wellness have fulfilled that void. Ashley
asked me almost exactly the first sentence of this travel tip.
Identify the activities that bring you joy, expand your mind,
and open your heart. Be patient. Be open. Be willing. Try
what might feel right or interests you. It might not happen
right away, but that is OK. I also loved reading the part of
this travel tip that said “you may have a series of careers OR
your true passion may have nothing to do with earning a living”.
That made me laugh because the affirmation I wrote at the
beginning of YTT was “It is not too late”. Something I
struggled with mentally was that I am too set in my career or
too old (I know I am not old, but you know what I mean :)) to
change my direction OR try something new. Well, I shot down
that mindset with YTT!! So, I am excited to see
where my journey may lead me in the future. Whether as an
additional hobby that brings me joy or a new career path!
Chapter 20: Form one lane through the eye of the needle
Travel Tip #1: What do the following terms mean to you?
Prosperity - Thriving, Success
Abundance - to have a lot of something
Wealth - possession of money
Poverty - poor. Not having much.
Simplicity - Minimal. Simple. Does not need much. Happiness and
contentment.
Rich in Spirit - Kind, calm, Level headed
[/quote]
It's so hard to shift our attitudes and mindsets because the
discomfort is so comfortable. You're doing a great job going
through this process because it's not only about the asana, a
lot has to do with the mind, and you have a very powerful mind.
Be patient, open, and willing, and your aphorism hit the nail on
the head; it is not too late!
Great job on the terms and I really like your response to
simplicity.
#Post#: 234--------------------------------------------------
Re: Road Signs - Chapter 18/19/20
By: Erin Curro Date: November 29, 2022, 6:17 pm
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Chapter 18 - Streetcar named desire - watch your step
This is funny, I think I was on the same wavelength as the book
and also answered this question on the last forum. I will
expound but I relate a bit to the woman you reference Des at
least in part- I based on my family upbringing was pushed to be
perfect in many ways and my worth by some members of my family
was based on my successes and my appearance. I definitely
experienced friction. It almost cost me my life and my parents
were told by doctors it essentially should have. I pushed my
mind and body to its absolute limits in dance before I was
hospitalized. I still graduated on time etc., went on to
complete my doctorate, and was still fueling this desire to be
seen, heard, feel accomplished, want others to be proud of me,
excel in my career, prosper, feel loved, etc. What I actually
wanted and really value is peace, calm, balance (knowing it will
not always feel balanced 😊), and good health. I am in
alignment most with myself and others when I cultivate these
things. After all, it’s what my name even means, peace, which is
100% me to my core. And many of us. Having the career, the
financial wellbeing, etc. is nice and absolutely enhances my
living situation but it is no longer everything to me. At work
my patients call my Dr. Curro and that’s fine (with some I
actually need to lean into that) and for others if they
culturally prefer it I respect that, but for many I introduce
myself that way so they know I can be trusted as a professional
and then I say please call my Erin. Or I thought I would totally
be “that doctor” who would wear heels to work let me just say
LOL, I recently got some dansko clogs and they’re amazing. If I
am on my feet all day I want to be comfortable. All these things
used to serve as distractors I realized from what I was actually
craving, accepting and caring for myself. Des said it so well,
scaling back and doing less or trying less hard to keep up feels
so much more enjoyable. Prioritizing love, my husband, my
health, work-life balance, and enjoying my life brings me so
much more joy. So resonate and am reflecting on the Kleshas. And
1000% agree on raga and being honest with ourselves on our
intentions yes to all of that. Ahh, I have to be careful these
posts I just rabbit hole and write these mini novels I get so
excited. This could be a whole philosophical discussion. I am
trying to scale back so I stop spending hours on these lol.
Chapter 19 - Detour: men and women at work
I also connected with Jason and Stephanie’s story and the travel
tip of dharma. I especially liked the reference about how what
some find meaningless and unfulfilling is all of that if done
with spirit. I found my calling in Psychology unintentionally. I
was determined to do everything I could to not go into
Psychology I admired it and that was my Dad’s thing. I wanted to
be a prima ballerina dancing for the NYCB and was well on that
track dancing pre-professionally since I was 3. I pushed my mind
and body to its absolute limits and was hospitalized for severe
weight loss and dehydration. I did not even know what an “eating
disorder” was as mine was not related to food, body, weight when
they eventually brought this to my attention. I still remember
presentations in school on ED’s where I joked with girlfriends
that I would never I love food too much! And a couple years
after that conversation I couldn’t believe doctors were saying
those words to me. I was just mad I could not perform my solo
piece for our spring recital lol. I am now honored to give back
to the field that quite literally saved my life. And even after
that I did not plan still to go into Psychology but it kept
calling me back and my heart is in it. Feminist psychology
taught me that the personal is political and this experience
definitely cultivated my dharma. It’s still funny though, I even
didn’t like the initial classes in undergrad and found them
challenging it did not feel natural like I hoped at first, so I
looked at other careers and really spent a lot of time self
reflecting. Getting to this point was not easy, I stuck with it,
and the pieces over time fell into place and I realized that I
could carve out the career I needed Psychology to be for me vs.
me trying to fit its mold. Every day I just hope to give back
and relate to others from a human to human experience that is
real and raw and helps reflect back to them the best versions of
themselves, their true self. It’s such a joy to bear witness to
and walk alongside others in their own journey towards
self-healing while I am continuously pursuing my own self
journey in parallel.
Chapter 20: Form one lane through the eye of the needle
I feel like I have spoken to this in my recent posts fairly
extensively (apologies for the novels lol). I really like the
principle of Aparigraha and “non attachment.” I think it is
fully ok to appreciate, enjoy, or like nice things and reflect
on how it has helped us as people advance or keep cultural
traditions for example alive or just appreciate the fruits of
our labor and how hard we have worked. Money is not the enemy I
am learning but what I and we do with it and understanding how
it impacts us and assessing the relationship we want to have
with it continuously over time.
Travel Tip 1: What do the following terms mean to you?
Prosperity- richness, not just based on material items or job
titles but also internal richness, feeling so deeply connected
with yourself and how you are sharing your light and spirit with
others
Abundance- plenty, this abundance can be physical, emotional,
psychological, or even spiritual, e.g. I can feel abundantly at
ease or based on how much we give too.
Wealth-Based on what we receive and we put out into the world. I
was literally going to type richness in mind, body, spirit and
saw it was the last one listed. Sidebar-the top three and last
one feel like synonyms with similar thematic elements which I
think is the point. Well done, that was a fun thought
experiment. 😊
Poverty- deficiency; I see this as outside of the physical and
financial iterations, really the utmost poverty being a sense of
dis-ease within ourselves, suffering is the greatest form of
poverty when we feel disconnected from ourselves. Because even
those in true poverty financially some individuals are studied
to be some of the happiest in the world, because they are
wealthy in other areas.
Simplicity- effortlessness, ease, joy, contentment, peace in
whatever way that looks like for each of us; true luxury
Rich in Spirit- feeling so deeply connected, at peace, and
accepting of all parts of ourselves light and shadow self.
#Post#: 241--------------------------------------------------
Re: Road Signs - Chapter 18/19/20
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 30, 2022, 11:11 am
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[quote author=Erin Curro link=topic=17.msg234#msg234
date=1669767445]
Chapter 18 - Streetcar named desire - watch your step
This is funny, I think I was on the same wavelength as the book
and also answered this question on the last forum. I will
expound but I relate a bit to the woman you reference Des at
least in part- I based on my family upbringing was pushed to be
perfect in many ways and my worth by some members of my family
was based on my successes and my appearance. I definitely
experienced friction. It almost cost me my life and my parents
were told by doctors it essentially should have. I pushed my
mind and body to its absolute limits in dance before I was
hospitalized. I still graduated on time etc., went on to
complete my doctorate, and was still fueling this desire to be
seen, heard, feel accomplished, want others to be proud of me,
excel in my career, prosper, feel loved, etc. What I actually
wanted and really value is peace, calm, balance (knowing it will
not always feel balanced 😊), and good health. I am in
alignment most with myself and others when I cultivate these
things. After all, it’s what my name even means, peace, which is
100% me to my core. And many of us. Having the career, the
financial wellbeing, etc. is nice and absolutely enhances my
living situation but it is no longer everything to me. At work
my patients call my Dr. Curro and that’s fine (with some I
actually need to lean into that) and for others if they
culturally prefer it I respect that, but for many I introduce
myself that way so they know I can be trusted as a professional
and then I say please call my Erin. Or I thought I would totally
be “that doctor” who would wear heels to work let me just say
LOL, I recently got some dansko clogs and they’re amazing. If I
am on my feet all day I want to be comfortable. All these things
used to serve as distractors I realized from what I was actually
craving, accepting and caring for myself. Des said it so well,
scaling back and doing less or trying less hard to keep up feels
so much more enjoyable. Prioritizing love, my husband, my
health, work-life balance, and enjoying my life brings me so
much more joy. So resonate and am reflecting on the Kleshas. And
1000% agree on raga and being honest with ourselves on our
intentions yes to all of that. Ahh, I have to be careful these
posts I just rabbit hole and write these mini novels I get so
excited. This could be a whole philosophical discussion. I am
trying to scale back so I stop spending hours on these lol.
Chapter 19 - Detour: men and women at work
I also connected with Jason and Stephanie’s story and the travel
tip of dharma. I especially liked the reference about how what
some find meaningless and unfulfilling is all of that if done
with spirit. I found my calling in Psychology unintentionally. I
was determined to do everything I could to not go into
Psychology I admired it and that was my Dad’s thing. I wanted to
be a prima ballerina dancing for the NYCB and was well on that
track dancing pre-professionally since I was 3. I pushed my mind
and body to its absolute limits and was hospitalized for severe
weight loss and dehydration. I did not even know what an “eating
disorder” was as mine was not related to food, body, weight when
they eventually brought this to my attention. I still remember
presentations in school on ED’s where I joked with girlfriends
that I would never I love food too much! And a couple years
after that conversation I couldn’t believe doctors were saying
those words to me. I was just mad I could not perform my solo
piece for our spring recital lol. I am now honored to give back
to the field that quite literally saved my life. And even after
that I did not plan still to go into Psychology but it kept
calling me back and my heart is in it. Feminist psychology
taught me that the personal is political and this experience
definitely cultivated my dharma. It’s still funny though, I even
didn’t like the initial classes in undergrad and found them
challenging it did not feel natural like I hoped at first, so I
looked at other careers and really spent a lot of time self
reflecting. Getting to this point was not easy, I stuck with it,
and the pieces over time fell into place and I realized that I
could carve out the career I needed Psychology to be for me vs.
me trying to fit its mold. Every day I just hope to give back
and relate to others from a human to human experience that is
real and raw and helps reflect back to them the best versions of
themselves, their true self. It’s such a joy to bear witness to
and walk alongside others in their own journey towards
self-healing while I am continuously pursuing my own self
journey in parallel.
Chapter 20: Form one lane through the eye of the needle
I feel like I have spoken to this in my recent posts fairly
extensively (apologies for the novels lol). I really like the
principle of Aparigraha and “non attachment.” I think it is
fully ok to appreciate, enjoy, or like nice things and reflect
on how it has helped us as people advance or keep cultural
traditions for example alive or just appreciate the fruits of
our labor and how hard we have worked. Money is not the enemy I
am learning but what I and we do with it and understanding how
it impacts us and assessing the relationship we want to have
with it continuously over time.
Travel Tip 1: What do the following terms mean to you?
Prosperity- richness, not just based on material items or job
titles but also internal richness, feeling so deeply connected
with yourself and how you are sharing your light and spirit with
others
Abundance- plenty, this abundance can be physical, emotional,
psychological, or even spiritual, e.g. I can feel abundantly at
ease or based on how much we give too.
Wealth-Based on what we receive and we put out into the world. I
was literally going to type richness in mind, body, spirit and
saw it was the last one listed. Sidebar-the top three and last
one feel like synonyms with similar thematic elements which I
think is the point. Well done, that was a fun thought
experiment. 😊
Poverty- deficiency; I see this as outside of the physical and
financial iterations, really the utmost poverty being a sense of
dis-ease within ourselves, suffering is the greatest form of
poverty when we feel disconnected from ourselves. Because even
those in true poverty financially some individuals are studied
to be some of the happiest in the world, because they are
wealthy in other areas.
Simplicity- effortlessness, ease, joy, contentment, peace in
whatever way that looks like for each of us; true luxury
Rich in Spirit- feeling so deeply connected, at peace, and
accepting of all parts of ourselves light and shadow self.
[/quote]
"Went on to complete my doctorate, and was still fueling this
desire to be seen, heard, feel accomplished, want others to be
proud of me, excel in my career, prosper, feel loved, etc. What
I actually wanted and really value is peace, calm, balance
(knowing it will not always feel balanced 😊), and good
health." When I read this, the struggles and stress we put on
ourselves, only to scale back down the road for yes that peace!
The Dansko clogs reference was funny to read, but being cozy is
important, and we have to love our feet. :-) Scaling back is ok,
it gives space to re-shuffle the deck a little or prioritizes
what truly works for your well-being. Speaking of well-being,
the hardship of ED, pushing for perfection in dance, and the
expectations of the family remind me of a Mai-Tai, a
stress-induced cocktail that looks tasty but can really put you
under. Working through the endeavors actually helped you open
your eyes and cultivate a career that now became a passion. Had
you not gone through it all to true inner strength and ability,
you would not be in the position you're in now and attending YTT
at the time you did. Funny how it all works out. Helping others
heal was your spiritual calling and personal practice.
Well thought out answers to the terms and yes they are synonyms,
he does this quite a bit through the chapters and with the
travel tips. Your poverty answer really spoke to me because yes
you're correct on studies. Some people who have very little may
also be the most fulfilled, happy, peaceful, and content.
#Post#: 248--------------------------------------------------
Re: Road Signs - Chapter 18/19/20
By: wantalli Date: December 1, 2022, 1:45 pm
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Chapter 18: Practice Gratitude.
“When its hard gratitude- gratitude.
When you’re on top of the world- gratitude.
When it ends- gratitude.
When it starts- gratitude.”
I saw this me then later that day I got gratitude tattoos on my
arm. I just wanted to remember this quote, on a special day. I
will always TRY. Gratitude first, when you live from this place,
your heart becomes open, to the energy, love, and light that
other people have to share with you. And in turn you vibrate
from a place of light, love positive energy.
Chapter 19: Find your Dharma.
Bartending is great in many many ways, mostly the flexibility of
scheduling, the hours and how it allows me to live two separate
days, serving both my spiritual wants and my financial needs.
While there is an aspect of socialization, and a window for deep
connection, it is not something that fulfills my sense of
purpose. I know that I can add value to peoples days through
conversation and service, but I have long been searching for an
outlet that gives me a bigger window to connect in like minded
places and share deeper thoughts and interests with people. I
feel like I’ve learned the value that a teacher can have, in
simply holding space and encouraging and supporting a student
through there day and seasons of life. I hope that I can provide
a safe space to connect and build up my student, and celebrate
them through the ups and downs of life.
Starting YTT was something I felt called to do, and no matter
where it leads, I believe it was a highway to my spiritual path
and dharma.
Chapter 20: Give some away.
My parents would probably cringe at the admission, but I am very
loose with my finances. Part of this I excuse by “being young”,
part of it probably having an all cash income, and also being
blessed with financial stability and a supportive responsible
partner.
But I think money’s karmic, and while I do fear ever being in a
place of scarcity, I spend as frequently as a I save. (No as
equally...I am somewhat responsible.)
However I firmly believe it will come and go, and if you live
from place of abundance, gratitude, and giving, it will
especially flow.
I can’t pinpoint an exact day, but at some point in the last
couple years, I decided that anytime I was asked to “round up”,
donate, help, I would. Sometimes it’s “just” a penny, sometimes
I round to the nearest ten, other times, I contribute more
generously. But I made a yes pledge, it doesn’t have to be a
lot. And sometimes it maybe be the last cash dollar I have in my
wallet at the time. But giving is gratitude. And I have very
lucky and grateful to be in a place where I am say yes.
I also a, so overwhelmed with the amount of support and
generosity people have shown me since I have asked for donations
to my fundraiser, and I would be remiss not to say I believe the
massive success in my efforts, has something to do with how I
try and live my life. Gratitude gives, and gratitude receives.
Sometimes people, will say “it’s only x amount” but nothing is
“just” any tiny but that someone is willing to contribute is
just as generous as the next.
Small side bar: My mom always said “it’s often the people who
can’t afford to be that are the most generous.” I think there is
a lot of beauty and truth to that, and I hope in my heart, that
the karma generosity and kindness finds its way back to them.
#Post#: 256--------------------------------------------------
Re: Road Signs - Chapter 18/19/20
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: December 2, 2022, 8:20 am
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[quote author=Alli Want link=topic=17.msg248#msg248
date=1669923942]
Chapter 18: Practice Gratitude.
“When its hard gratitude- gratitude.
When you’re on top of the world- gratitude.
When it ends- gratitude.
When it starts- gratitude.”
I saw this me then later that day I got gratitude tattoos on my
arm. I just wanted to remember this quote, on a special day. I
will always TRY. Gratitude first, when you live from this place,
your heart becomes open, to the energy, love, and light that
other people have to share with you. And in turn you vibrate
from a place of light, love positive energy.
Chapter 19: Find your Dharma.
Bartending is great in many many ways, mostly the flexibility of
scheduling, the hours and how it allows me to live two separate
days, serving both my spiritual wants and my financial needs.
While there is an aspect of socialization, and a window for deep
connection, it is not something that fulfills my sense of
purpose. I know that I can add value to peoples days through
conversation and service, but I have long been searching for an
outlet that gives me a bigger window to connect in like minded
places and share deeper thoughts and interests with people. I
feel like I’ve learned the value that a teacher can have, in
simply holding space and encouraging and supporting a student
through there day and seasons of life. I hope that I can provide
a safe space to connect and build up my student, and celebrate
them through the ups and downs of life.
Starting YTT was something I felt called to do, and no matter
where it leads, I believe it was a highway to my spiritual path
and dharma.
Chapter 20: Give some away.
My parents would probably cringe at the admission, but I am very
loose with my finances. Part of this I excuse by “being young”,
part of it probably having an all cash income, and also being
blessed with financial stability and a supportive responsible
partner.
But I think money’s karmic, and while I do fear ever being in a
place of scarcity, I spend as frequently as a I save. (No as
equally...I am somewhat responsible.)
However I firmly believe it will come and go, and if you live
from place of abundance, gratitude, and giving, it will
especially flow.
I can’t pinpoint an exact day, but at some point in the last
couple years, I decided that anytime I was asked to “round up”,
donate, help, I would. Sometimes it’s “just” a penny, sometimes
I round to the nearest ten, other times, I contribute more
generously. But I made a yes pledge, it doesn’t have to be a
lot. And sometimes it maybe be the last cash dollar I have in my
wallet at the time. But giving is gratitude. And I have very
lucky and grateful to be in a place where I am say yes.
I also a, so overwhelmed with the amount of support and
generosity people have shown me since I have asked for donations
to my fundraiser, and I would be remiss not to say I believe the
massive success in my efforts, has something to do with how I
try and live my life. Gratitude gives, and gratitude receives.
Sometimes people, will say “it’s only x amount” but nothing is
“just” any tiny but that someone is willing to contribute is
just as generous as the next.
Small side bar: My mom always said “it’s often the people who
can’t afford to be that are the most generous.” I think there is
a lot of beauty and truth to that, and I hope in my heart, that
the karma generosity and kindness finds its way back to them.
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Your awareness of gratitude sparkles and expands beyond giving
and receiving. Giving from the heart is a purified Bhakti and
Karma yogic practice, as we [should] inherently know this from
the moment we become conscious beings. A natural practice, and
fortunately many understand this, while others need to be taught
or have gone through experiences that bring fear. Those who
suppress gratitude can learn a lot from people like yourself,
which is exemplary.
Bartending is an occupation that is equally rewarding and
limiting. Human interaction, social development, skills,
patience, flexibility, financial gains, and memorization.
However, bartending can create trepidations for some because
it's difficult to leave and easy to fall back on. The skills you
developed from bartending will benefit you as you teach; holding
space, being approachable, and being empathetic while developing
healthy boundaries (which bartending helps to cultivate).
Loose money, loose finances. I get it, finding the balance
between letting it go and letting it flow financially. I have to
agree with your mom, people who don't have much tend to happily
give away.
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 18/19/20
By: Madi Rowan Date: December 3, 2022, 7:50 pm
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Chapter 18 - Travel Tip #5
Gratitude is a huge part of my life & has been for a few years
now. Back in 2018 I read the book, the Magic Practice & it was
quite literally life changing. I've since read it twice & I've
noticed significant changes in my life after completing the
practice but that's what really got me in to the idea of
practicing gratitude consistently. The book includes a 21 day
journaling practice, that is quite intense actually, it's
definitely a time commitment. However, it really showed me how
powerful gratitude can be within our lives. I actually recommend
the book often to people because of the impact it has had on me!
Chapter 19 - Travel Tip #3
I feel very grateful to have a job that I truly love. In full
honesty, I could never quite picture what I saw myself doing as
a profession but I always had a desire to create, which is why I
started my blog back in 2017. And then in 2019, I started my
business with Beautycounter with a completely open mind & was
not expecting the ways it would contribute to my life. Now,
three years later, I'm so grateful for a job that has allowed me
to create so much more than just an income. It has allowed me to
create with purpose, it has created incredible friendships that
I know will last a lifetime, it affords me the opportunity to
create my own schedule, create & share things that genuinely
bring me joy, & most of all, it provides me with an opportunity
to create much needed change within the beauty industry.
I also feel really called to teach yoga, so I'm very excited for
what's to come after this YTT. 💛
Chapter 20 - Travel Tip #1
Prosperity - to have all things in alignment working for your
favor
Abundance - continuous good flow of fortune
Wealth - security, no wants, all needs are met & then some
Poverty - living significantly below ones means, daily struggle
Simplicity - being content, no desire for excess
Rich in Spirit - being fulfilled outside of material possessions
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 18/19/20
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: December 11, 2022, 4:37 pm
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[quote author=Madi Rowan link=topic=17.msg259#msg259
date=1670118607]
Chapter 18 - Travel Tip #5
Gratitude is a huge part of my life & has been for a few years
now. Back in 2018 I read the book, the Magic Practice & it was
quite literally life changing. I've since read it twice & I've
noticed significant changes in my life after completing the
practice but that's what really got me in to the idea of
practicing gratitude consistently. The book includes a 21 day
journaling practice, that is quite intense actually, it's
definitely a time commitment. However, it really showed me how
powerful gratitude can be within our lives. I actually recommend
the book often to people because of the impact it has had on me!
Chapter 19 - Travel Tip #3
I feel very grateful to have a job that I truly love. In full
honesty, I could never quite picture what I saw myself doing as
a profession but I always had a desire to create, which is why I
started my blog back in 2017. And then in 2019, I started my
business with Beautycounter with a completely open mind & was
not expecting the ways it would contribute to my life. Now,
three years later, I'm so grateful for a job that has allowed me
to create so much more than just an income. It has allowed me to
create with purpose, it has created incredible friendships that
I know will last a lifetime, it affords me the opportunity to
create my own schedule, create & share things that genuinely
bring me joy, & most of all, it provides me with an opportunity
to create much needed change within the beauty industry.
I also feel really called to teach yoga, so I'm very excited for
what's to come after this YTT. 💛
Chapter 20 - Travel Tip #1
Prosperity - to have all things in alignment working for your
favor
Abundance - continuous good flow of fortune
Wealth - security, no wants, all needs are met & then some
Poverty - living significantly below ones means, daily struggle
Simplicity - being content, no desire for excess
Rich in Spirit - being fulfilled outside of material possessions
[/quote]
It is true when said that attitude is gratitude. I like how you
read the Magic Practice and the influence it had on you. Reading
about the blog and business is something I'm beyond amazed by
you. Everything has perpetuated you to be in the position you're
in now, including taking the leap of faith into YTT. I am so
looking forward to seeing where it takes you, Madi.
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