Today I fell back asleep for an hour and took a shower and haven’t yet made time to meditate or eat breakfast, and my workday is already started and I feel a lot scattered. I think I may take a pause and reset, at least on meditation and breakfast. Will report more later. Really happy it’s Friday but not sure about making the meeting tonight….argh…..
I did not meditate. I did not walk or do yoga. I barely ate breakfast and I snacked for lunch. I sat on Zoom meetings all day, from one to another. I am still in my pajamas, but I am attending the group meeting tonight, and rededicating myself to the practice again.
And on we go…
WEEK 2: VITALITY
[Notes from 2nd group meeting] Almost 40 of us met again in Zoom, and we first reflected on our Week 1 experiences, then prepped for Week 2, with the theme of Vitality, which feels perfect for me! We had different breakout groups this week, and I enjoyed time to reflect (quickly) on our thoughts in a more intimate group.
Week 1 Recap:
- What is opening up for you out of week 1? – I still put myself last, especially physically. I really wanted to bail out of the 40 days but I decided to hang in.
- Breakdowns, breakthroughs, and insights? – Insight/breakthrough was taking my journaling online to this website. I had a breakdown with asana practice and my new working schedule of 8:30-5pm daily minimum.
- How much did you participate in meditation, asana, diet, journaling? – 75% meditation, 10% asana, 50% diet and 90% journaling. Overall I get a C/D this week.
- Do you have integrity around the program week 1? – I feel I have integrity in being honest about my lack of commitment. I need to use my planner and maybe a timer/alarm clock.
Law 3: Step out of your comfort zone
- What does life look like for you in your comfort zone? – my comfort zone is to work too much and be very busy.
- What are some strategies you could employ to notice when you are getting stuck in your comfort zone? A timer for tasks, using my planner and planning for ‘me time’, maybe a buddy to check in with me.
- When you have insight that you are stopping short of showing up fully for others, because of your comfort zone, how will you challenge that in action? – I feel like I need a rubber band around my wrist to snap when I catch myself, like when you are trying to stop a habit like smoking. Awareness is my first step.
Law 4: Commit to growth
- What does it look like when you are in reaction mode (in yoga practice and in life)?
- Where in your life are you creating drama? What are the facts? What do you make it mean?
- What does it look like when you stay committed to your own growth? (life and yoga practice)
- What are you committed to having a breakthrough in? What does staying committed to your breakthrough make possible?
I commit to having a breakthrough in self-care.
I will be more joyful and happier. I will NOT be selfish.