A recent tragedy, which I'll talk about someday, has made me consider taking photographs whenever I meet with friends. So, here I am after Sunday lunch with my friend Angie. It was lovely to see her and her husband, who were passing through town.
Angie and I both love orange, so I made sure to go red today, and also because I wasn't feeling my usual chirpy self and needed a stimulant.
As exciting as it was to meet up with friends, this will be my last regular Sunday lunch for the time being, as I'm planning to start attending yoga classes on Sundays. The reason is that at this time of year, especially, I must prioritise my well-being by doing what makes me happiest. I've been researching the studio and discovered that the teacher does classes in nearby towns throughout the week, and on Sundays, she's here in my town, so that should be an easy enough wrap-up-warm 45-minute trek to the studio.
"Yoga adds another dimension of colour to my life, and my body has been calling for it."
Therefore, I'll share my progress with my classes as soon as I start.
Time evades us, and today, when I reviewed some photos, I realised that it's been a year since I was making plans for going to Jamaica. So, I reflected on how I feel about myself now compared to then.
I feel like I've grown personally since then; I'm more confident in my decision-making, in better control of and a better understanding of my emotions and what triggers them, and I feel like I'm at a good place in my life where I'm able to empathise and show compassion without feeling like I need to fix others problems for them.
I'm feeling good, with a sense of calmness, and I've become more attuned to recognising others' nervous energies that I do not allow in.
Even though I've been slack with the physical side of my holistic practices of yoga and qigong, I do feel the mental and psychological benefits from these therapies. So, I will make the necessary tweaks with the physical strength and resistance training to improve my overall health.
My mind was unsettled, but I feel better now for writing this because I know I will follow through.
My body and mind need to be in harmony. I'm getting good rest, eating healthy meals, and feeling good emotionally, so a few yoga classes should propel me deeper into my practice.
I generally prefer exercising outdoors, and with yoga, I need a physical setting that's calming to the mind. So, a studio should be good for a push-start.
Going into the woods during the winter for exercise is unnerving, but I think some short half-hour sessions would be beneficial in addition to these classes that I will attend once a week.
I'm already optimistic about documenting these plans, so I will contact the studio to register for the first free trial class, which I think is a positive initiative for the teacher. It shows that she cares to have her sessions mutually beneficial for herself and her clients. I'm enthusiastic about this prospect, and these mindful goals have made me feel more streamlined.
Is there anything that has been plaguing your mind or that you've been procrastinating that you'd like to share?
All the images above are from Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Welcome Strangers Country Pub, Newton Abbot.
