Day 12- the body is clearing, the emotions are now moving, dreams are getting closer

A wonderful couple who are my students gave this card to me.  This is the definition of success to me, that I am seen as a teacher who creates fun and inclusion.  This is why yoga has been my career and my passion for so long!  Thank you!

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This series has been so important to me.  As I have been saying, I needed to knuckle into my life in a new and brave way.  This was as brave as I am right now, to move through my fears and into the unknown.  Tonight as my legs swelled to a painful level in the heat, I had every reason to not do the salutations. Except one, my body has come to crave the movement.  I know the more I move, the less I have problems with both my knees and leg swelling.   After the 108 tonight, my legs are still slightly swollen but feel so much better, stronger.

Another challenger moved in her 108 after being exhausted and with a migraine.  It is so amazing when we can take charge with love and humility of our bodies.  Both of us experienced a reason to not move today and both over came the reason.   ( I won't say excuse because some days it might be the right thing to do is to not move!)

I am also finding my grief of this past year's losses is full surface. Sadness that has been deep down is right up front but my yoga is putting me in front of people who love me and showing me that I need connection with other people.  The connection and my being more honest in my pain has begun to work it's magic in my heart. 

During my salutations, I pray.  I am praying for peace, for the shooting victims and their families, for focus on how to move forward and make a difference, on my housing situation, my future.   Wondering how God wants to use me and listening with every part of me, eager as a child at Christmas morning. 

Tonight, I expect to sleep well , to pray big prayers and wake up grateful again.  I am getting more grateful as this challenge moves ahead. 

May you be blessed in your sleep and until we see each other again. 

Much love and pray for peace.

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This is a copy of the 108 that I am doing.

Part of my prayers are that the soap business I have started creates enough income that I can qualify and get a house,  I want a place where I can hold workshops to help and love others more! Working with my life's work in both recovery and yoga, the focus is dedication and empowerment!