When it comes to love and relationships, we all have our fair share of confusion.
My friends tell me to follow my heart, yet my parents remind me to use my brain.
My mind says no, but my heart says yes.
Others may find themselves in a forced situation where their heart resists, but the mind must submit.
On a larger scale, what's the use of a Mindless Heart? And what's worse than one with a Heartless Mind?
In this day and age, we are confused about who and what to follow. But instinctively, we know that we must live in unity, in harmony and in peace with ourselves.
Let not your mind be separated with your heart. Find a way to stitch them closer, glue them together...because after all, where the heart and the mind goes, your soul will follow.
In the end, may you be blessed with self unity, but also with a companion whose heart and mind is in union with yours.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
To teach is to love..
I come from a family of teachers/tutors who devote their time and effort to instruct math, sciences, reading, writing, language, and even discipline. Since 5, I've always desired to be a school teacher as well. I wrote on chalk boards, wore high heels and even broke the TV antenna for use to point to my imaginary students. Since 12, I tutored children and peers on subject matters where I excelled. Here I am, today as an accountant missing the feeling I got when I used to teach.
Early last year I started my search to teach yoga. I ran around Manhattan trying different studios, spoke and met with a few advisors, and finally this year decided that I was going to go for it. Expensive? Yes. However, the hardest part was not the $4K tuition but the strict time commitment and scheduling it entailed.
I will begin my training next week and I'm ready. What am I ready for? I'm ready to learn and just experience....to open my heart physically and spiritually.
I've practiced on and off for about 5 years and now I'm ready to take yoga to the next level. I have expectations for myself. After taking my first "master yoga class" last week, I was intimidated. The yogis there were at least 5 times stronger and more flexible than I currently am. They were doing incredible back bends and hand stands! Though I was intimidated, I was also instantly mesmerized... I expect this yoga training to be intensely challenging and I'm loving it already. The thing is though, I gave myself a lot of physical goals this year which I am excited to pursue. But I soon also realize that my spiritual goals should also take a front row seat. I want to love more...I need to love more...
What's become my definition of love? After reading "The Road Less Traveled"...the definition of love is the extension of myself for the spiritual growth of another or myself...
So, teaching will be a form of my love...we'll see where this takes me...
Early last year I started my search to teach yoga. I ran around Manhattan trying different studios, spoke and met with a few advisors, and finally this year decided that I was going to go for it. Expensive? Yes. However, the hardest part was not the $4K tuition but the strict time commitment and scheduling it entailed.
I will begin my training next week and I'm ready. What am I ready for? I'm ready to learn and just experience....to open my heart physically and spiritually.
I've practiced on and off for about 5 years and now I'm ready to take yoga to the next level. I have expectations for myself. After taking my first "master yoga class" last week, I was intimidated. The yogis there were at least 5 times stronger and more flexible than I currently am. They were doing incredible back bends and hand stands! Though I was intimidated, I was also instantly mesmerized... I expect this yoga training to be intensely challenging and I'm loving it already. The thing is though, I gave myself a lot of physical goals this year which I am excited to pursue. But I soon also realize that my spiritual goals should also take a front row seat. I want to love more...I need to love more...
What's become my definition of love? After reading "The Road Less Traveled"...the definition of love is the extension of myself for the spiritual growth of another or myself...
So, teaching will be a form of my love...we'll see where this takes me...
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Gone.
Time...
Words...
Opportunity.
Are the 3 things in life they say that once gone, never come back.
On Time- This year, I didn't waste any time. I committed myself to the triathlon sport and trained hard. I devoted myself to learn to swim. I took up the enjoyment of Salsa dancing and even performed in front of friends and family. I learned the art of Thai Yoga Massage and received as well as gave the flow of energy and metta (love). Though time has gone passed me, I've done all this with something to gain in the end. New skill sets, simple enjoyment, sweet friendships and great memories. My time has gone and I didn't waste any of it.
On Words - When I said I would, I did. Meet you for lunch? I'm there!
Swim a mile everyday before my race. Done!
Get Lean. Check! Looking back on My 2009 list, I told myself I would document life, be funnier, eat healthier, and...what was the last one? Oh yes, LOVE MORE...(I had to look back at that one).
I'm glad to have had the means to fulfill my years' desire. Next year is another one to accomplish and I'm ready to place my words on it. So, say what you mean, but more importantly, mean what you say.
On Opportunity - I feel like I missed a couple this year. I took too long to think it through and with unemployment to deal with, I was hesitant to spend. I missed the opportunity to watch my friend make her lifetime commitment in Nicaragua. And because many friends had gotten married this year, I had to give up attending one over the other. I missed my October aim to become a certified yoga instructor. At least missing that opportunity leaves me things to do for 2010.
Once gone, they never come back...are time, words and opportunity.
Words...
Opportunity.
Are the 3 things in life they say that once gone, never come back.
On Time- This year, I didn't waste any time. I committed myself to the triathlon sport and trained hard. I devoted myself to learn to swim. I took up the enjoyment of Salsa dancing and even performed in front of friends and family. I learned the art of Thai Yoga Massage and received as well as gave the flow of energy and metta (love). Though time has gone passed me, I've done all this with something to gain in the end. New skill sets, simple enjoyment, sweet friendships and great memories. My time has gone and I didn't waste any of it.
On Words - When I said I would, I did. Meet you for lunch? I'm there!
Swim a mile everyday before my race. Done!
Get Lean. Check! Looking back on My 2009 list, I told myself I would document life, be funnier, eat healthier, and...what was the last one? Oh yes, LOVE MORE...(I had to look back at that one).
I'm glad to have had the means to fulfill my years' desire. Next year is another one to accomplish and I'm ready to place my words on it. So, say what you mean, but more importantly, mean what you say.
On Opportunity - I feel like I missed a couple this year. I took too long to think it through and with unemployment to deal with, I was hesitant to spend. I missed the opportunity to watch my friend make her lifetime commitment in Nicaragua. And because many friends had gotten married this year, I had to give up attending one over the other. I missed my October aim to become a certified yoga instructor. At least missing that opportunity leaves me things to do for 2010.
Once gone, they never come back...are time, words and opportunity.
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