Yes yes and also yes. Being more gentle with myself on days when I know I am not well resourced is becoming easier with age. Some days are good for a loving stretch, others a demanding run, both metaphorically and literally. Thanks for putting into words what's been in my head lately.
Beautiful piece, with so many suggestions that allow us to be better resourced. I appreciated the practice you suggested and will definitely try it today.
As someone in the audience, you did not seem “off” at all. Rather, I was impressed that you paused to let us all absorb what had been previously discussed and it felt like that moment, along with Roshi Joan’s commentary, gave us permission to move on.
I just say that as someone looking in from the outside! It wasn’t as bad as you thought. ❤️
Still, I understand the feeling of not being on your game, and I love your suggestions for self-resourcing and reflection. (I personally do not know how to separate rigidity from preparedness, so I’m excited to imagine another way.)
Thank you, Mia. I appreciate this, and also that you are familiar with this experience. It's interesting, I do over-rotate on what others think (this pre-occupation can be a dimmer, even!) but this was really an internal journey/critique as I so deeply wanted to honor her, the moment, and came away knowing there were other ways.... that I'd do it differently next time :) Amazing that she is an incredible teacher and I can certainly say I always learn so much in her presence 🙏🏼 💖
This one hits the spot for me. I really identify with the awareness that my rigidity is a telltale sign that I'm not resourced. That I've overcommitted myself mentally, emotionally or spiritually. I love the practice you suggested here. I'm headed into a 45 minutes sauna session to refuel my body after this week, and will try this practice. Thank you for your heart and light - both radiant!
Yes yes and also yes. Being more gentle with myself on days when I know I am not well resourced is becoming easier with age. Some days are good for a loving stretch, others a demanding run, both metaphorically and literally. Thanks for putting into words what's been in my head lately.
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Beautiful piece, with so many suggestions that allow us to be better resourced. I appreciated the practice you suggested and will definitely try it today.
Thank you. Please do share any that you use yourself, if inspired. I learn so much from this community!
As someone in the audience, you did not seem “off” at all. Rather, I was impressed that you paused to let us all absorb what had been previously discussed and it felt like that moment, along with Roshi Joan’s commentary, gave us permission to move on.
I just say that as someone looking in from the outside! It wasn’t as bad as you thought. ❤️
Still, I understand the feeling of not being on your game, and I love your suggestions for self-resourcing and reflection. (I personally do not know how to separate rigidity from preparedness, so I’m excited to imagine another way.)
Thank you, Mia. I appreciate this, and also that you are familiar with this experience. It's interesting, I do over-rotate on what others think (this pre-occupation can be a dimmer, even!) but this was really an internal journey/critique as I so deeply wanted to honor her, the moment, and came away knowing there were other ways.... that I'd do it differently next time :) Amazing that she is an incredible teacher and I can certainly say I always learn so much in her presence 🙏🏼 💖
This one hits the spot for me. I really identify with the awareness that my rigidity is a telltale sign that I'm not resourced. That I've overcommitted myself mentally, emotionally or spiritually. I love the practice you suggested here. I'm headed into a 45 minutes sauna session to refuel my body after this week, and will try this practice. Thank you for your heart and light - both radiant!
I love this, Rachel... enjoy your reset! 💖