Transitions

My favorite yoga instructor reminded us today that our transitions are just as important as the goal, the destination. It's the cliche of enjoying the journey. But really, I need reminding.

In yoga, the transitions set you up for success in the next pose. Where is your Drishte? How are you planting your feet? Where are you centering? Is your core engaged? If you look to where to want to go, then the transition to that next pose is far smoother. 

So it's important to focus on the goal, but if you are mindful in the transition, the pose emerges more fully, more powerfully. I don't know why that is, but it absolutely does. Rushing to the pose doesn't work. You falter or you fall, you don't find center. Flowing there with intention works (almost) every time.

So what is my next big thing? Where do I want to get to? Am I enjoying the transition to get myself there? Am I being intentional and staying in the mindful flow?

(the answer is Nope).

This Bloom Quest is to help me better articulate where I'm going. And I can also use it to help me enjoy getting there. Enjoy this transition process. Because where I am is exactly where I am supposed to be. The tension is teaching me. The struggle is strengthening me. If I fight it, I lose Drishte. Sthira Sukha. Again and Again.

Being present in the transitions can not only help me with acceptance, but also help me with awareness -- staying present with those I want to connect deeply with. Those I want to share this journey with. Those who are teaching me.

Transitions are tough -- the goal can make me lose patience (especially if I feel like I'm slow to develop the goal! Gaaaahhh!!!) -- Adam's reminder to respect transitions was what I needed to hear today.