Some may wonder just what I mean by the title “Yoga In My School” and may mistakenly assume that I am only focusing on kids and teens from pre-school through high school and how to bring yoga into their lives. And, yes, that is my primary focus so you wouldn’t be completely wrong. However, there is more to it than that. But let me side track for a moment.
While cruising through my RSS reader I came across this list of 40 Rules to Lead a Happy Life by Study Grandmaster. As a teacher, I have all kinds of great educational feeds that I’ve found and this would be one of my faves. These were divided into four sections: health, personality, society and life with Rule #1 Drink plenty of water. Figured there had to be something worthwhile in these 40 Rules so continued on.
What caught my eye was Rule #22 Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appears and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
That’s it exactly!
That’s what I mean by Yoga In My School. It is in essence Yoga In My Life. That by using and apply yoga in my life I gain insights, take the time for meditation(pondering), strengthen and care for my body and mind, feel connected with the world, gain a greater sense of self, and come to understand, however infinitesimally, the universe. I realise that’s a lot of pressure to put on my yoga practice, the whole understanding the universe thing and all, but have found that when I faithfully practise I have a greater sense of peace, of harmony, of purpose. Whether that is because I’ve decreased the stress or increased my ability to deal with whatever life has to throw my way I don’t really know and don’t really care. What I do know is that I am better because of it. Far from perfect, as my friends and family would quickly attest, but continuing on my life journey that is my school, learning from the lessons (problems not unlike algebra) that come my way.
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Love this post!! May I link to it? This is totally the essence of what I’m learning in my ongoing journey through parenthood and life in general. Excellent, excellent Donna. Thanks for sharing.
Well said Donna! I love that “continuing on my life journey that is my school,” that is what it is all about!
A+! Beautiful post – It’s inspiring to know where you’re coming from with your name and all that it stands for. I didn’t know there was a story behind it so thanks for telling it.
Perfect Donna – I can so relate to this post, especially the part about being imperfect and being okay with that as it’s my own school of life! Thanks for sharing
SO well put, Donna! Life is a school and we are here to learn! This will be my motto for the day!!!