The truth will always prevail

I stand before you as an example of this statement...
As today reinforces that day some years ago when it was first revealed to me.
Actually I questioned the statement, "I'm going to be a teacher?" (somewhat incredulously!)
North Shore of Kauai, a Heaven on Earth.

I thought... don't you have to actually be able to stand in front of a bunch of people?!
And not have your throat dry up like you swallowed 30 cotton balls?!!!?
Isn't that something people do if they "can't cut it in the real world?" (Something I remember hearing as a fourth grader from some smart-ass classmate).

With kindness... the Great Spirit laugh that fateful day.

I'm sure I heard that same "laughter" echoing in my ears today as I stood in front of two groups of students.
Intent on learning from my gift of sharing, receiving insights into my surfing lifestyle.
So natural It has now become, whether on a mat, in the surf, on the end of a rope...
I see now how the Truth always prevails...

Honesty is the lubricant, I believe, that facilitates the Truth to Shine.
Sometimes we see it before our eyes are ready for It's Light (as I did that day).
Other times it comes tumbling out of our mouths as sweet as a Rumi song...
How I love to be that crystal stream that breeds such soothing revelations!

Be assured that Truth does not need justification from another or your own ego.
Trust is the Altar that It shall rest upon!
Be strong and brave for you are a beacon of the Beloved that has chosen to express...
Humbleness shall carry this Vibration for eternity... so release the moment and allow it to linger on your Heart...

Anywhere Yoga

OK, i've come up with a name for my style of "private" yoga practice... "anywhere yoga"
Like zen muffin will contest, it all adds up :-)
As I have reported in the past, it works great for passing time when waiting for things to happen...
Allowing time to always appear productive and supportive to my well-being.

So today as I slipped into a session as I "helped" my friend pick out a new bikini...
Only second time we've hung out, so i was still feeling out the situation...
I realize my yoga practice also works to calm me in places of uncertainty.
A swimsuit shop sounds like "heaven" to most guys, but its a little awkward for me :-)
Kinda reminds of those days mom dragged me around the mall as I would try to sneak away to the tool or sports section.

So as I did a little "shoulder flossing" that Noah taught while politely suggesting "this one?" "or i like that one" :-)
I've come to realized how much i rely on my practice... almost subconsciously now, though I did become self-conscious of my "flow" when the helper girl caught me doing a couple of warrior IIs by the front door while my friend was in the changing room, hahaha!!
Went outside a dozen times so it was obvious i wasn't a perv! hah!!

Nothing like a few deep breathes outside the shop to ground me and some board groping in the shop next door to increase that testosterone flow again... Sidewalk crowd looked confused as I was in eagle arms to cactus/swamp monster chest openers. Thats the beauty of "anywhere yoga", you develop this inner island of "this is absolutely normal, have a nice day confidence." Though I still keep it pretty basic.
I did take it to a spicy level when i found this great handrail that allowed me to work on my peacock pose... though if I fell out of it I'd land on my head. Reminded me of the later days of teacher training when we worked on arm balances, having showed off to friends on the street my peacock pose that had me land on my nose, heehee!
Nothing like a little fear of bodily harm to help pull off a posture!

Well, I look forward to where my next session will find me.

resolution??

wow... first post of the year?!
i'm wondering... was that one of my resolutions? no typing of my feelings?!! haha!
Or is because of the revolution... "America is now saved," thanks Obama.
No I'm not going political with this blogspot!!!!



This year its all about the music!
Been banging on my djembe
It's like another form of yoga, finding that inner rhythm is so profound with a skin instrument.
Breathing... effortless flowing... relaxing those shoulders, as the music pours from my soul :-)

I attended my first drumcircle at this "godess temple"
Was fun and I was glad to have my buddy Albert there to back up my beat...
It gets chaotic in that type of session, especially compared to the traditional lessons I've been getting.
Loving my drum Matilija... she is a beauty to see and hear!