Monday, January 4, 2010

New year, new me, new blog

Given the date of my last blog entry, I think it’s fairly clear that I don’t have the hang of blogging. Mostly because I’ve been doing a lot more teaching which translates into lots more running around. When I finally do have a block of time to myself, I usually have overdue bills to pay and deadlines to keep so writing a new blog inevitably takes a back seat. But I promised myself that 2010 will be different and I will make a conscious effort to exercise, eat well, take better care of my body, and yes -- blog. I realize that these self-contributions will help to keep my body running smoothly, my mind clear and focused, and my heart open. They also, very often, become shared experiences, even if they don’t always start out that way, and in my view, sharing the experience of our individual journeys is what will keep all of us moving in the direction of understanding, compassion and hopefulness.

And I do have hope for this new year as well as this new decade. I feel a renewed faith in myself, and all the gifts I have been blessed with in this life. I vow to embrace them as I allow my heart to fill up with the light of possibility and love. And I vow to shine that light onto each and every being that walks along my path or crosses it.

As yogis we can all make the same decision: To view this new decade-year-month-day- minute with an open heart, faith in ourselves, and a commitment to shine. For real.

Peace, love and understanding,
RT

5 comments:

Jonie Adams said...

Thanks, Rita. I miss your magazine and have missed your blogging shared experiences. Thanks for the encouragement to shine.

ritatude@gmail.com said...

Nice to hear from you Jonie! I'm hoping we can bring the magazine back in a new format but until then I'm having fun blogging and teaching. Appreciate your support!
Warmly,
RT

Rachel said...

A new you will allow you to open to Jesus. Stop hiding behind fake Gods and open your heart to His love. Then you will see the Light of Heavan as it reighns down uppon the land!

ritatude@gmail.com said...

How about you get down off your so called loving Christian soapbox and practice what you preach? Go do some yoga; or better yet go do some good in the world instead of stalking blogs. Maybe go to Chili and help the people who are truly suffering...

Jonie Adams said...

Rachel, By your words, it doesn't appear that you practice yoga at all, Christian or otherwise. Rita, Rachel can say what she wants --- yoga is what yoga does. And, Rachel, what yoga does is embrace every person on this planet regardless. Here in Alabama we have a local car sales company that offers you something and then they always end by saying "regardless, regardless, regardless." Yoga is for everyone, "regardless, regardless, regardless." Rachel, I hope you find peace and find Jesus, too. In the world of yoga, we regard Jesus as a very very great Yogi! Om, peace, peace, peace.