Archive for January, 2007

Sun Salutations — by Larry

Friday, January 19th, 2007
OK………..my first realization: what a great Yoga class last night.
…..my second…. I’m not quite sure how anyone is expected to Salute the freek’in Sun when… after do’in them in Yoga class the night before!!!! I myself was barely able to get out of bed….let alone place myself through a regiment of …
“greeting the Sun” ……. well……..I’m afraid the Sun will have to suffer with being….Un-Saluted leastwise by Yours truly
until the medication kicks in….. feeling like crap the next morning was one of the reasons I quit drink’in
I did however observe that it(Mr.Sun that is) rose easily out of the eastern sky….none the wiser that I did not (or better put..was unable to) formally greet the giant solar orb.
 coming out of a deep slumber this morning was one of the cruelest things I have done to my body and it is likely not to forget that …anytime in the near future. Hey …did you get the license number of that truck?(I know that’s an old saying but up until now I didn’t understand its full implications)  I heard the question asked : why do You do 50 or 60 Sun salutations? and the answer was I believe: because its good for You. well… I remember as a child when I had gotten sick my Mother would give me some vile concoction and say :because its good for You…….. I  do understand the logic…. stay well and you won’t have to do the cure…… eventually I did get better….so I guess it was for the best  (at least Mom thought so.)  I understand that whine’in or winge’in is is not going to cut it in to days Yoga ….so for now I’ll just have to endure…. ask Dotti to help me stand …..prop me up in front of the eastern window and …. move what parts of my body that will move….I just hope Mr.Sun doesn’t mind me just blinking at him.

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Creating a Fork in the Road — New Years Thoughts (Daily OM)

Monday, January 1st, 2007

To many, the coming of a new year represents an opportunity to begin again. It is a time to step off of dead-end paths in order to create a fork in the road, disassociating from the old, and aligning with fresh possibilities. Harnessing the power of this transformative energy is a matter of truly believing that resolutions can conquer past patterns. If we believe we are capable of changing our lives, we are more apt to believe that we are capable of leaving our mistakes behind. Our dedication, which might otherwise falter, is buoyed by hope. Thus, the beginning of the new year is traditionally a popular time to tackle difficult tasks such as quitting smoking, losing weight, or fulfilling worldly ambitions. But the transition from year to year can also be an opportune occasion to pursue emotional, spiritual, and intellectual growth because we no longer feel burdened by regret and disappointment.

Whatever your reality, it is within your power to create the fork that allows you to walk a more conscious, grounded path. Viewing the start of the coming year as a time of rebirth allows you to focus on what you want to accomplish in the coming weeks, months, and years. Because you are a new person—in other words, a clean slate—you are free to immerse yourself in new experiences with impunity. If you feel a need to reconnect with your spirituality, consider taking up yoga, meditation, or another discipline that challenges both your mental and physical selves. Fill your newly-cleansed mind with stimulating knowledge, poignant wisdom, and useful skills. Clearing your home or workspace of clutter can improve the flow of energy in your life, giving you the momentum you need to stay true to your resolutions. And beginning a fresh journal can be a wonderful way to celebrate these developing aspects of your life.

In the ancient Babylonian, Chinese, and Celtic traditions, the period marking the transition from the old year to the new was viewed as a struggle between chaos and order, in which order always prevailed. Your belief that you, too, can banish chaos and integrate your dreams, desires, and goals more fully into your life will give you the determination and fortitude to change your life for the better.

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