who makes our "to do" list? This question helps me when I sometimes force myself to do things that I am to tired to do. After dinner tonight, I was so tired. I really had a strong desire to practice yoga, but I was cold, and tired. I half did the dishes, and allowed the kids to play Wii. I then laid down, and shut my heavy eyes and sunk into a peaceful, restful state. My two canines lay beside me, snouts resting on my body. their breath sounds lulling me into a more relaxed and heavy state. When my eyelids decided to open, I had rested for maybe 30 minutes, not slept. I was revived! I cleaned the kitchen, did an hour of yoga, took dogs for walk, read to the kids, and here I am now writing this to whoever may read it. I realize, over and over, that we must take time for ourselves. We must learn to sit down, relax, close our eyes, listen to our hearts, feel our bodies if we are to remain healthy and happy. While I lay in shavasana, I felt my forehead skin unravel, and begin to peel away, the layers of tension and thoughts it was holding. Like watching a play at the theater, I observed the layers of feelings, and thoughts melt into the blackness of my exhale. Inhaling God's love (light), I walk this earth, sometimes scared, sometimes lonely, awake, aware, and open to the life I am living.
