the lifelong practice of looking within
inward and onward
It has been a year.
Whatever side we are on, whatever happens in our personal world or however we respond to what is going on around us, it might be challenging to recognize that our eternal Selves remain the same. I am talking about the place within us we were born with, that which is the essence of who we are, unfazed by and unattached to the material world, existing amongst it all.
Although not particularly easily identifiable, this easeful place within is with us as we move from moment to moment, from love to heartache, from triumph to defeat, from high to low and vice versa. Sometimes referred to as Atman in yogic philosophy, it rests as a peaceful witness in our physical bodies, whether we are in fact rested or fatigued.
Many of us might have recently begun "doing the work" of looking inward this year through activities like yoga and meditation, mindfulness practices like cooking clean meals, or paying more attention to how our actions affect the environment and our relationships with each other.
If you are anything like me, you may have also had moments of "WHY AM I DOING THIS;" you might have felt exhausted by the continual roundabout practice of self-work, self-inquiry, self-love, and whatever practice you try to fine-tune.
In case you have yet to notice - as I often have to remind myself - there is no end, and there is no perfecting this work. It is not necessarily about reaching a finish line of enlightenment or winning a gold medal for self-study. It is about coming back, returning to our Selves and the moment over and over again, on repeat.
Click here to read the full post, including insight from a trusted doctor and my personal input on meeting our self-discoveries with curiosity versus disappointment.
Our internal selves exist amongst calm waters and storms alike. As long as we keep coming back to this place, we can keep learning how to navigate the waves.
Read on for the goddess brunch healthy holiday e-book, my matcha coconut yogurt cheesecake, discounts, tunes and more, and enjoy the holiday season!
Photo by Renee Choi in NYC with retreat co-host Giulia Pline, wearing Hyde organic cotton yoga apparel.
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