Not for very long

I had an experience on Saturday that has stuck with me for awhile...
Strange how it came to be, but obviously was meant to happen.

As a teacher... it is a unique tool we have to hold space, to reach to the place the student is at, to try and "see" where they are "coming from."
This requires us to hold our own space while we keep the "impeccable boundaries" that are between us
For we are a "conduit" for the Higher Powers. Only to lead, not to take on anything.

So the lesson I received was interesting because I have for years now, usually stated during our final twisting poses to "look towards your blind spot". Which is a clever way to have the students get the transverse motion in their cervical spine. This is a great way to get the full benefits of the posture and I've even had some older people come back and "thank me for saving them from having an accident." Which always makes me laugh and remind them that they are the one to be grateful for doing their work. :-)

So on Saturday, as Eric and were driving up to Lake Arrowhead to go climb...
We came onto a scene where this motorcyclist had been downed by another driver.
Passing only feet from him in the middle of the freeway and seeing his friend on his knees beside him with that look in his eyes. I cannot forget... and there was nothing any of us could do. Its moments like that, that seems to make our lives move in slow motion. With the unenviable Truth that reminds us of how temporary this all is for us.
I have been saying for many class sessions lately, "look in your blind spot... there may be a motorcyclist there!"
It really rang true this weekend.

When your going climbing, imagining what was going on in this friend's head and the feelings in his heart...
I really had to practice keeping those boundaries.
And you can wonder about all the "what ifs" and "what kind of sign is this for me?"
But FEAR is a bastard and the Truth will only get fogged by it...
I know God never wastes opportunities to teach us.

So I am reminded of the frailty in this life...
To witness others, but walk my own path.
To be true to the teachings I am given and share them with as many others as possible.
To realize when you find the climb you hiked 40 minutes for and find the first bolt "missing?!"...
that it may not be worth it to climb up 25ft to clip the "second" with no protection.

THIS life is NOT for very long, but I will do my part to enjoy it and get as much of it as possible.
Its a fine line some times, make the most it and don't forget the blind spots!