"Together we can handle whatever this day brings. Taking time to rest my mind renews my sense of self. This is my healing meditation. Quieting my thoughts, I let all outward things slip away." 

~Daily Word.

 

I love this quote I read this morning and it felt like perfect timing for today’s email.  This month we are developing the muscle to handle whatever this day brings, to show up no matter what.  And we are listening to the healing mantra in our meditations.  I started this intention to coincide with breast cancer awareness month and to honor all of those who show up no matter what to battle that disease or to support those who are battling and to strengthen our inner healing.  As this month progresses I think this is also timely for the state of the pandemic in all our lives.  As we all try to return to normal, we are discovering that we actually cannot.  We need to continue to be vigilant and live our lives differently than we would like.  As the holidays approach next month this may make us all a little crazy, or not - either way I found something in Maria Shriver’s writing that she spoke of : our “personal craziness index” (PCI).  This is a real thing, created by Patrick Caries, a legendary figure in the addiction space.  The PCI is a way of not only knowing yourself, but of keeping yourself in check - that seems like a helpful tool of awareness for everyone!!  I will keep referencing this throughout the next couple of months so we can all go through the holidays with sanity and more importantly present moment awareness and fun!!!! 

 
For today, just take a moment to think what are the things that make you feel crazy? Maybe write them down and really own them.  Remember if we didn’t have something that makes us crazy we simply wouldn’t be human!  I reiterate again and again, the reason I practice yoga and meditation is to constantly be in touch with my reality - good and bad and to use that awareness to constantly try to change and grow.  I teach yoga and meditation to hopefully let at least one person find their personal integrity.  This PCI is a great tool of awareness, perfect for all of us to use right now as we ride out the uncomfortable wave of 2020.  Another tool to help……I am leading the 2020 pre holiday mind, body and spirit reset cleanse!!! Info is below the meditation.  Hope you can join me as we prepare to show up for the best holidays, no matter what!