Shining Light Yoga: On Really Living....

With warmest welcomes and appreciation for showing interest in MY BLOG

This BLOG has been a heartfelt, soulfull, determination to make a wish of mine come true- to put out all the positive, motivational, inspiration, up-lifting, relatable messages, stories, affirmations, quotes, revelations, confessions, and personal struggles that will hopefully touch someone- even if it is just ONE person- and work to make their day a little brighter; their mood more positive; their belief in themselves much stronger; and maybe, just maybe, get that message across that we are all beautiful, worthwhile, lovable, courageous, strong, capable people with so much goodness to offer. My dream is that, as you check in and read some of the blogs or quotes or affirmations- even self-confessions- that you will gain the knowledge; the sincere belief that you are AMAZING just as you are. That you have everything inside you you need to make your own dreams come true. Give up the strive for perfection. There is NO such thing. There is only your best and in doing your best you are free from the need to control; free from your demons; free from feeling empty. Always remember, we are perfect as we are. We are all shining lights or gems that have just become clouded or dusty. Our job is to polish that beautiful gem of the Self within and shine as we were meant to- in all our beauty; in all our strength; in all our amazingness; in all our unique and special differences.

All my love to you all. May you know pure happiness; total confidence; and the sincere belief that you are an amazing human being.

Namaste~
Lisa

Friday, December 17, 2010

On Really Living....

“Death is more universal than life. Everyone dies but not everyone lives.” -Alan Sachs

Sometimes it takes us years to realize we’re not really living. We’re going through the motions–getting up, doing work, and playing nice–but we’re not really feeling a sense that we’re engaged and empowered in the world.

You can find all kinds of excuses to stay that way. I’m fairly sure I have 10 journals full of them. For a while, they’re kind of comforting. It’s not you holding yourself back–it’s your family, or the economy, or the world in general. It’s everything around you that makes it hard to be the you that you really want to be.

Excuses are death. They allow no option for growth or possibility.

Today take some time to identify three goals that make you excited, and then take one small step toward one of them. Life doesn’t require a daily grand adventure. But truly living requires an adventurous spirit that constantly chooses to find an outlet.