I recently completed a mentorship program for the yoga style I’ve been loving the past few years, called Katonah Yoga. The practice has shifted not only the way I teach or physically move, but more importantly the way I interact with our world.
The founder, Nevine Michaan, shares on how our minds are obsessed with time. In fact, she says that the “great defeat in life is not using our time well.“
It’s us and time in this world.
Whether with work, friends, travel, experiences… we wonder: Will I run out of time? I wish I had more time… I wish I said… I’m too old… I’m too young… I wasted my time… you get the point.
Our time is precious. I was bothered when I woke up this morning until I took a moment to pause. I quickly realized that what annoyed me today (my family’s dog waking me up before my alarm clock) is something one day I will miss.
I invite you play with the words “time is a gift...” This is what helped me turn annoyance into gratitude this morning. I repeated it to myself, time is a gift. What are the precious little moments you want to hold onto? If you’re feeling inclined, write it out: “time is a gift in my life when…”
Today is day six back on the east coast. In a few weeks, my stay in California will feel more distant. I might wish it lasted longer, I might experience longing, and I might even smile thinking it was the exact time I needed. While I do not know what I’ll feel in a few months, I do know that my time in Topanga, at this time in my life, will always be a gift.
xoxo,
Amanda
PS In case no one told you today, I love you.
We All Feel: IRL Support Group for Adults starts 4/17
Who: For adults who feel (aka all of us)
What: This is not a therapy group, rather a safe space to be supported, to share, to listen & be listened to. I guide the group with writing prompts, creative activities and of course, opportunities for you to speak about what’s really going on.
When: Monday’s 7:15pm-8:45pm starting 4/17
Where: Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Register: Fill out this form to schedule a 10 minute call with me where I’ll provide more info, answer your questions, and make sure group is the right fit!
PPS TIME IS RUNNING OUT 🕰😂 to join the upcoming IRL We All Feel Support Group 💕 Reach out if you or someone you know would like to join.