Life Reinvented and Yoga

I stand at the precipice of the second half of my life.

A fact that, for most would bring fear, anxiety, foreboding and trepidation.

Startlingly, I have not felt one of those emotions.

I have never felt more alive and hopeful and at times - the magnitude of my bright future leaves me unable to contain my optimism and exuberance!

Let me explain why:

You see I stand at this precipice in my life with an unwritten script in my hands.

God has graced me with a blank script and has given me full discretionary power and unconditional authority over what is written in that script - Carte Blanche.

My heart, at times, quakes at the mere thought of the potential for my future!

I can literally, do anything or go anywhere. I am not a slave to others, environment, finances or any other circumstances beyond my control.

In lieu of all this, I decided I had to have a plan.

I started with a two year plan but I find the thought of waiting that long as painful. So I have implemented a one year plan. One year to frame my mind and slowly and carefully implement my unwritten script. I have decided to set a goal and when I reach this goal, I will know without a doubt that I am ready to start turning the pages of this unwritten script.

Now, I am sure you are shaking your head in confusion. Right? What does yoga have to do with anyone's future? Well, let me explain.

By definition, yoga is:
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Yoga is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. The various styles of yoga that people use for health purposes typically combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation.
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The benefits of breathing techniques, meditation and relaxation are noteworthy but I plan to use yoga as a measuring tool to decide when to start writing in this unscripted book of mine.

I figure that if I can do the following poses with great ease then I am ready to start writing in that blank script.

Those poses are as follows and mastery of them is not set in any particular order:

Downward Facing Dog
Side Reclining Leg Lift
Standing Half Forward Bend
Cow Pose
Heron Pose
Garland Pose
Cat Pose
Wide Leg Forward Pose
Bridge Pose
Extended Puppy Pose
Dolphin Pose
Standing Half Forward
Plow Pose
Happy Baby Pose

and the ever elusive:

Wide-Anggled Seated Forward Bend

Lofty goals I am sure, but reachable goals just the same!

So, dear blog reader(if I have any), I hope you enjoyed my reflection!

Do me a favor though, close your mouth and smile! I know you 'google'd the poses above.

God is Good - Life is short!

Smile Big - no - Bigger than that!

You stand at your own precipice of life.

Start writing your own script! You, with God's Grace, control your destiny!

Humbly,


Susan

As a disclaimer, this reflection is only my humble opinion and should not in any way be a reflection on my character. It is written purely for the sake of humor.