February, how exciting! The bulbs in my garden have started to peak through the soil just to tantilise me and let me know that spring is just around the corner. However snow is forecast and siberian winds are on their way, I am sure we are in for a bit of chilly weather before that happens though. Snow brings its own beauty though, appreciate that.
Last month I briefly spoke about Yoga being the art of being in the present. This month I would like to expand on that and talk about how we might achieve that.
How many times do you drive to work and wonder how you got there, not totally remembering your journey or have uttered the words "Sorry I was miles away"?. We spend so much time mulling about things that have happened in the past or worrying about the future that time literally slips by. We are so busy multi tasking that we are never actually fully aware of what we are doing. It makes sense that we just take time to do one thing at a time and be fully aware of the task in hand. So if you are driving to work, try turning off the radio. Listen to the sounds, notice your journey, try a different route and notice things along the way, feel the steering wheel in your hands.
Why negatively impact your wellbeing by physically doing one thing while your mind is doing another? No wonder we can feel exhausted all the time if you are constantly absent minded and ahead of yourself.
Next time you cook a meal focus of what you are doing, concentrate on peeling then slicing the carrot, notice the texture, colour and smell. You will be surprised at how much tastier your meal will be, and how much joy you can achieve from even the smallest of tasks. As you walk around your office notice how the sun shines in the window at different times of the day. I guess it boils down to the difference between living and existing.
So, in short take time to appreciate the little things.
Focus on one thing at a time and really notice what it is that you are doing.
Instead of one activity merging into the other take just a couple of seconds between each one to breathe and collect yourself.
Above all there is no point in worrying about things that have past and it is crazy to worry about things that may happen in the future. There is no point in worrying about things that you can do nothing about. Just take each moment as it happens.
I look forward to seeing you in class soon.
Monday 7:30-8:45 Inner Space
Tuesday 12:30-1:30 The Complementary Health Care Clinic
Wednesday 9:30-11:00 Old Catton Church Hall
Wednesday 12:30-1:30 The Complementary Health Care Clinic
Thursday 5:00-6:00 The Complementary Health Care Clinic
**IMPORTANT**
There are no classes 16th-19th February Inclusive (this includes UEA classes).
