With permission, today I am sharing a portion of an email newsletter that my yoga teacher (pictured above) sent out on behalf of her studio. Anne's words (as well as the poem she shares) really connected with where I am right now... and because we are never alone... I thought of you and figured you might appreciate them as well.
Things are slow on the blog front at the moment... thanks for hanging in there. That wonderful book giveaway I spoke of will be up by the end of the week though!
In the meantime, rest easy with the words of Anne Falkowski and Danna Faulds.
"Today
I reflect on the the many changes that Autumn brings to all of us. It
is difficult keeping the balance always. But you can't keep the
balance unless you've got a center. Through yoga I have learned that
my center is the voice that I hear from deep within. It is never a
harsh taskmaster yet it is not the voice of giving up or despair. The center is Grace
and if you work from your center you won't lose your way in all of
the confusing and conflicting avenues that are part of our life. Grace
first.
The following poem was written by Danna Faulds
when she stayed at our home during a workshop last Spring. She shared
with me that this poem came out of the love she felt in our house. It
was a time similiar to right now. A lot was going on for me and I was
striving to find my balance. I offer this poem to anyone who feels
overwhelmed by the fullness of their lives...
Every Act of Love
Demands for our attention
tug in all directions-
kids and work, partners
and practicalities, spiritual
practice and the unrelenting
rough and tumble of life.
It's a gift to remember
even for an instant that
the Infinite is in this mix,
and every act of love
is an offering that
circles back to us a
thousandfold in ways
we never could predict.
Danna's words are a gift and so are you. Treasure
the seasons in your life, treasure your friends, loved ones, work and
communities and treasure how precious you are.
Jai,
Anne Falkowski
