May 2025 Week 1

“A time of darkness is a time of approaching light. If you are traveling through the depths, keep going. The light is on its way to meet you. As winter melts into spring, we find ourselves embraced by the gentle light of the sun. This season, let us celebrate the strength that brought us here.” Iulia Bochis

This week in classes we talked about the Aruyvedic term Ama. This is a term used to describe a toxic substance that builds up in the body when food, emotions, or experiences aren't fully processed. Spring time is a perfect time of year to address the Ama in our bodies, minds and hearts. We focused last month on identifying our roots, our “rock” foundation that possibly we gave ourselves a chance to connect with over the darkness of the winter. This can also happen during a “darkness, wintering” period in our lives. It would be a shame to waste a painful period and not grow from it. Ama has been coming to the forefront of my mind as toxic build up in my heart and mind. I am grateful for my willingness to be on a path of self discovery and healing. My intention this month is something I look forward to embracing over this month with you: “I am becoming the happiest version of myself.” I pointed out in class that happiest does not mean that I am giggling and smiling all day, but it does mean that I have done the work to identify who and what is in my rock and who and what is not. Have you done any reflecting on the rock analogy and the roots that are formed in the dark of winter? This analogy has helped me tremendously and it will be a guide for me as I enter the busy time of summer next month.
Before we dive into this intention, take a look to see if you feel any Ama built up in your body, mind or soul. Use this month to dredge it up and hopefully out. Finding and connecting with that “happy” version of yourself.