I believe inspiration is like a burning candle inside of you. The more inspired you are, the more brightly your candle shines. It is as if just standing in awe of inspiration, you breathe in that energy that fuels the fire.
Case in point, when you are feeling content + happy, do you find that your mood can be “doused” by negativity, or maybe by the proverbial “wet blanket?” Likewise, when you see something that resonates with you, do you feel your light shine a little brighter as you pursue what is near and dear to you?
In my past, I have lost some dear friends when I let negativity take over my life and I, myself, felt swallowed into a pit of despair. But YOU can lift yourself out! You can change your life. [Check yourself if you are making a sarcastic comment here. ;)]
Here is a list of ways you can find inspiration + grow the flame of contentment [happiness is fleeting but contentment is ongoing] in your soul:
1. Be a good samaritan. Give to someone who is in need or can’t help themselves.
2. Read something inspiring or spiritual. Turn off the electronics! Give up the Facebook news feeds, television and radio shows that create drama in your life. Keep the space for the good stuff!
3. Listening to uplifting + positive music.
4. Surround yourself with positive people. Likewise, put some space between you and the negatives. Reality check: if you ARE the negative, positive people won’t want to be around you as you will be their “wet blanket.” So what to do? First, accept the situation as it is. Come to peace with it. You can’t wallow -- it will not help you move forward. Find gratitude in the things that are good in + around you. Then SURROUND yourself with positive people!
5. Create a vision board or write a bucket list. Start making those dreams a possibility.
6. Meditate. Clear space in your mind will give you more space to grow the flame!
7. Smile + breathe. Sometimes just taking a moment to live in the now, is the space you need.
8. Pin-up pictures of inspiring people + yogis in your workspace or on your fridge.
9. Play with kids! Try a home practice with music or with your kids +/or grandkids. See what sparks your creativity.
10. Get in touch with nature. Each of us has a part that speaks to the Earth and Mother Nature is inspiring. Walk through the woods, find some sand + water and stick your toes into it, hike a mountain, or sit around a campfire. All will help ground you and inspire you to go with the flow.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Monday, September 17, 2012
Vinyasa Flow
Meridian Community Center
105 Generation Blvd., Loganville 30052
6:00 - 7:00 am
All Levels
St. Oliver's Catholic Church
3200 Brooks Drive,
Snellville 30078
6:30-7:45 pm
*The house across the street from the church.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
All Levels
Meridian Community Center
105 Generation Blvd., Loganville 30052
8:45 - 9:45 am
All Levels
B&B Tae Kwon Do
258 Main Street, Loganville 30052
7:45 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
All Levels
Fleet Feet Johns Creek Donation-Based Class
9700 Medlock Bridge Rd, # 124 Duluth, 30097
9:00 - 10:00 am
All Levels Yoga
Chi Kwang Do Lilburn
375 Rockbridge Road, Lilburn, 30047
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Intensive
Loganville Donation-Based Class*
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Thursday, September 20, 2012
All Levels
Meridian Community Center
105 Generation Blvd., Loganville 30052
8:45 - 9:45 am
Friday, September 21, 2012
All Levels
Bodyplex Grayson
2445 Moon Road, Grayson 30017
Fridays 9:00 - 10:00 am
Saturday, September 22, 2012
All Levels Yoga
Chi Kwang Do Lilburn
375 Rockbridge Road, Lilburn, 30047
8:30 am - 9:45 am
Sunday, September 23, 2012
All Levels Yoga
B&B Tae Kwon Do,
258 Main Street, Loganville 30052
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Restorative Yoga
B&B Tae Kwon Do,
258 Main Street, Loganville 30052
4:00 - 5:00 pm
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
Hopefully, regular yoga classes are helping you grow your practice at home. In an effort to stay current with the lastest modalities in yoga and for my balance of work, family and life, there will be some dates that we will not offer classes. I will try to give you notice far enough in advance so you can plan. When possible I will try to find substitute teachers but please note these dates until then:
Thursday, October 11 at Meridian Community Center
Friday, October 19, Saturday, October 20 + Sunday, October 21 [training]
Wednesday, October 31
Friday, November 17 - Thursday, November 25 [Thanksgiving break]
*Please register for all classes by visiting themobiyogi.com and clicking on "schedule a yogi" and community classes. Donation-based class are pay what you can classes and are limited in the size.
