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The practice of authentically arriving...

10/30/2014

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"Remember, it doesn't matter how deep into a posture you go-what does matter is who you are when you get there."
Max Strom


After a super yummy Yin class tonight, I left feeling inspired by the nuances of Spirit.  The flickering candles, the blanket of stillness, the space of love...all ingredients for gratitude.  I love the physical challenge of a Yoga class, and tonight I was ready to wring out my body, quiet my mind, and land on my mat.  To my surprise the studio schedule had changed and the class offered was a gentle Yin class.  Every part of me wanted to dart out of the studio.  Thank goodness for the higher self and Spirit which always conspires for us to be at the right place at the right time....

Moving through the Yin practice I found my edges quickly.  After moving all day, it seemed almost impossible to settle into my body, into my breath.  My mind was chattering, my body fidgeting, and I could feel a river of emotion just below the surface.  This undercurrent of emotion left me feeling raw and vulnerable.  Maybe this was why I felt so unsettled as my practice began.

I settled into Saddle Pose (Supta Virasana) supporting myself with a bolster.  Feeling my heart exposed I began noticing the physical sensations of the posture; the lengthening of my quads, the opening of my heart, and the curve in my low back.  My mind flashed like a movie screen, and as I watched it, I heard the words of the teacher, "Remember, it doesn't matter how deep into a posture you go-what does matter is who you are when you get there."  Her words pierced my heart.  All of the struggle I had surmounted getting into this posture seemed fruitless as I began to notice who I was in this posture.  This shape that my body occupied was simply another tool of exploration.  I noticed the story I kept telling myself...the bargaining of hanging on for a few more breaths...the longing to be somewhere other than where I was.  This edge of awareness brought me back into the present.  Letting go of my rational mind, I allowed myself to drift down into my heart.  This shift into my heart space allowed me to move into softness. 

Showing up means allowing all parts of yourself...not judging...not being critical, but noticing with a compassionate heart how you arrived in your present state.  For me the physical practice of yoga can bring challenge and strength.  The duality of awareness appears as I find my edge physically, mentally, emotionally.  I enjoy playing with this concept off of the mat as well.   

It is my hope that this concept resonates with you in someway.  May you be inspired  to notice how you navigate through your life.  Have you ever born witness to yourself as you moved through a difficult situation, as you celebrated a great joy, or as you observed yourself in communication with another?  Do you show up just enough to get by, or are you expressing your authentic nature?  What edges would you like to explore in your body, in your spirit, in your mind?  It is my hope that you feel the support, the light and love of Spirit as you curiously explore! 

May you sweetly seek
In gratitude:)
Sarah
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Mere Gurudev with Krishna Das and Deva Premal

10/29/2014

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One of my favorite Kirtan duos.  Happy Wednesday!
May you Sweetly Seek!
In Gratitude:)
Sarah
1. Mere Gurudev, charanon par sumana shraddha ke arpita hai
Tere hee dena hai jo hai. Wahi tujha ko samarapita hai

My Gurudev I offer these flowers of my faith at your feet
Whatever I have, you have given to me, and I dedicate it all to you.

2. Na priti hai pratiti hai, na hi puja ki shakti hai
Meraa yaha man, meraa yaha tan, meraa kan kan samarapita hai

I have no love, nor do I know you.
I don’t even have the strength to worship you,
But this mind of mine, this body of mine,
my every atom is dedicated to you.

Tuma hee ho bhaava men mere, vicharon mein, pukaron mein.
Banaale yantra ab mujhko mere saravatra samarapita hai

You are the only one in my heart and my thoughts.
You are the one who I call out to.
Now Make me your instrument…all I am I offer to you




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We are LOVE...

10/28/2014

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Sitting in the woods this morning, I couldn't get the lyrics of Nothing More out of my head.  There is something humbling about sitting in the midst of nature's perfection observing the effortless changes going on all around.  The symphony of sounds, the rustling of leaves, the trees swaying in the breeze and the quietness of simply "being." Nature is constantly showering us with an unending supply of blessings.  As we extend kindness to the Earth, to our relationships, and to ourselves we ripple out a wave of gratitude.  Gratitude offers us a lens of unconditional love.
As Alternate Routes so beautiful surmised,
"We are Love, We are One, We are how we treat each other when the day is done." 
May your hands be open to receiving kindness and your heart be open to love!


To be humble, to be kind.
It is the giving of the peace in your mind.
To a stranger, To a friend
To give in such a way that has no end.


We are Love
We are One
We are how we treat each other when the day is done.
We are Peace
We are War
We are how we treat each other and Nothing More

-Lyrics from "Nothing More" by Alternate Routes

May you sweetly Seek!
In Gratitude:)
Sarah



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Leaf Like Abilities...

10/22/2014

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Wednesday evenings are always a blast because I have the opportunity to share Yoga with an amazing community of people!  Even though we are taking this Wednesday off, I was thinking of a theme for my day that usually translates into a theme for the evenings class.  

Nature has been offering some amazing inspiration lately.  In the stillness of this season one can't help but notice the blazing colors of fall...the leaves gathering themselves at our feet, the rustling of the wind, and the distant warmth of the summer sun.   Nature simply "allows" this magnificent process to unfold without any help from us.  Leaves don't get lost in the job of "becoming" anything, they simply offer their ultimate beauty and sweetly cascade to the Earth. 

As you move throughout your day, I invite you to tap into your "leaf-like" abilities to sweetly let go of situations or conversations that stunt your beauty.  I invite you to return to your breath, allowing it's anchoring qualities to help you remain in the present moment.  I invite you to encourage a child-like playfulness and curiosity.  Maybe forge through a pile of leaves on your way home, remembering what it was like to jump in them as a child.  And don't forget to smile from the inside out...express your joy and wonder today!

May you Sweetly Seek!
In gratitude
Namaste
Sarah :)

 

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Walking towards possibilities...

10/20/2014

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Picture“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” ― Dr. Seuss,
When I think of life, I envision it offering each one of us an invitation to express our passions, to experience gratitude, and to walk towards possibilities.  This season of fall offers an opportunity of allowing the parts of ourselves that no longer serve us to fall away.  We let go of our insecurities, our vulnerabilities, and open ourselves up to a world of creation and possibilities.  We surrender into the ease and essence of simply "being." As Dr. Seuss so perfectly stated, "...There is no one alive who is Youre than You."

 Today I am setting out to express one of my heart's desires.  The launch of this blog is a dream come true!  I can remember as a little girl constructing wallpaper bound books to take to a local Young Author's Conference, anxiously waiting for my grandma to share her newest Danielle Steel book, and simply being in awe of the works of Emerson and Thoreau.  I don't remember a time that I haven't loved words, thoughts, books, or musings.  These sentiments touch the deepest part of my heart. 

It's my hope that this blog serves as a space of inspiration, motivation, possibilities, light-heartedness, encouragement, and curiosity.
May you Sweetly Seek!
So much gratitude:)
Sarah

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    Hello Friends!

    I'm Sarah, a Capricorn girl, seeking inspiration, beauty, travel, and Samadhi through an inspired life. One of my most treasured passions is writing, so it is my hope that this blog serves as an outlet for my passion as well as inspiration for the readers of it! May you be curious, kind, and fearless as you wind through this journey called life.  Enjoy the ride as you Sweetly Seek!  (Read my story).


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