Focus

The body never tires before the mind.
Nothing has taught me how long I can focus like an asana pose (savasana especially). While deliberately moving into a landing position is a beautiful part of the balancing dance, it is an eye opener to be in the most stable head stand ever and be falling the next. Where did my mind go? Several places in fact and my body was sure to follow. It was a stark realization for me. Especially because I had my hands interlaced and the loss of balance so absurdly unexpected that I couldn't unlace them before my neck rolled over them. Ouch. It was a valuable lesson. I'd never felt such ease or stability in a pose and my mind checked it off like I was in a Newtonian linear equation and I was onto the next thing. There is beauty, strength, and safety in staying present in the moment. I am thankful for the reminder and the practice of honing my focus. Breathing in any discomfort that beckons me to check out. Exhaling a witness, compassion, and peace. Making space for the discomfort to transform. Making it possible to stay present.

Namaste.

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