My fall happened in yoga class, there are worse places to fall but at the time it did not feel that way. I was trying and to a point succeeding with crow pose which is an arm balance that alludes me, as do most arm balances. Yesterday I felt strong and warm and really wanted to challenge myself which is the idea. Just when I was airborne ie both feet off the ground, I crashed, directly on my chin! ouch! The instructor was brilliant, did not gasp and say "are you ok?",( thank god) but a moment later she praised the Wednesday morning class for giving it our all, love her!
Crow Pose
kind of easy to see falling on chin when in this position, right?
Ever since I have been wondering about taking risks and why there is such fear attached. Why I felt so exposed after falling, such a spectacle. Lately I have been taking some risks which is a two edged sword, it has given me such a sense of accomplishment but (always a but) I get very nit picky and hard on myself , what if I fall, make a spectacle? I realize that I need to not just march forward one challenge after another, I need to go slow and be gentle with myself. That is a great mantra when I am in this mode of dare I say growth, go slow and be gentle. Next week I am taping a local tv show, life and style with Sara! It is going to air in January. My friend Sara Conner hosts this award winning show and she is uber talented and I am sure she will make it a great experience and I am so grateful for this opportunity but I am quite anxious. What if I fall?
I will let you know the date and time of the show and post a link as well when I know it!
Until then, go slow and be gentle!
Wonderful, honest and inspiring "musings." I promise if you fall on the set I'll be there to catch you. Can't wait to finally have you as my guest. I already have a million and one questions. Sara
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing you on the show. Your picture has given me incentive to do something about yoga! Wendy
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