I'M BACK . . .

One day short of a month, I'm back; back to writing in the blog, since I've always been here -- just silent on the writing front.

What have I been doing?  Yoga, teaching yoga, more yoga, more teaching, some housework, practicing my guitar(s) -- yes, plural, spending time with family, a little yard work, and NOT writing in the blog.  For a good reason?  No, just not writing.

I was reminded 2 days ago (when I received an ad from Apple about the new MacBook Air) that my husband, Howard, bought me this MacBook Pro computer about 4-5 years ago.  The reason?  I worked on an older laptop (PC) then, and he says he enjoyed walking out and finding me smiling at the computer in the mornings as I wrote.

Then, I touched base with a Wisdom Warriors friend and she commented that she enjoyed reading my blog posts (what blog posts, I thought); perhaps I could take this as a friendly 'nudge' to write again.   Whatever the reason, writing in the blog has brought me pleasure -- new friends, reconnection with old friends, education thru researching some of the topics I've written about, sharing information, etc., etc., etc. Basically, a lot of enjoyment just from writing.

SO, I'm back.

My teaching has exploded!  I teach more classes now than ever; and, as people learn about me, some of those are well attended. As I've posted on Facebook a couple times -- I am different in my teaching; and many students struggle with that. That's o.k., since there appear to be many who need my style of teaching.    

I was even asked to step in as guide for one of our Wisdom Warriors sessions!!!  Be still my heart -- standing in for Desiree Rumbaugh (and Mary Payton).  This happened just one day after I cracked my big toe doing a 'bad' demo (the sound heard round the room).  So, I was a bit compromised when the big day came.  That meant I picked the pose list (Desiree left us well prepared with ideas for teaching) with the fewest poses that would challenge that toe.  It was fun, it was another growth experience.  A few attended (meaning 3, literally); and we worked hard.  I misunderstood Desiree's instructions, repeating a pose sequence 3 times (I believed she had written "repeat 5 times", but I made an 'executive' decision to just do it 3 times).  What she really meant was 'do the five poses in a row'  -  NOT do the 5 poses, 5 times.  No wonder we ran out of time!  

All in all, it turned out well.  We collaborated during the practice, each offering thoughts and pose variations that benefitted us all.  Another 'be still my heart' moment, and the way I love to practice -- with some help from my friends.

On another topic, my current favorite yoga book is "Yoga at the Wall" -- since I use the wall a LOT in several of my classes, especially the therapeutic/gentle classes.  Some great ideas in there.  

Guitar goes well -- ups and downs.  Some days the fingers work better than others.  I'm still taking lessons and I'm still practicing (and I have accumulated a few guitars to work with).  Isn't that how guitar players are?  My routine is to practice on one, then choose another to work with for a bit.  So, I am using the guitars in my 'stable' (is that what you call your collection of guitars?).  Anyway, it is fun. I haven't played for anyone yet -- just not nimble or confident enough yet.  Someday.  

It's Saturday, a free day embellished by dinner with new friends.  Hope your weekend is a good one and Happy Father's Day to all who care for others.