I don't like to admit this, but I used to judge people as soon as I saw them. Actually, let me admit that I still have a tendency to judge people at first glance. Ha Ha Sorry, but it is a habit I picked up bartending. I mean, come on, some of the things we see deserve to be ridiculed and mocked. Everything from the slutty drunk girl who's clearly a prostitute to the LAME frat guy, who thinks he's so cool with his popped collar. Now, don't get me wrong. I LOVE bartending for the good, the bad, the ugly, and the very very very disturbing. I love meeting people and thinking "Wow! WTF! I don't want to ever act like that person!" or "Awe, they were so nice. I hope I can be more like them." My point is that, over the years, I've tried to be less judgemental, and lets be honest, less hypocritical.
Being in Michigan has opened my eyes to how close minded some people are (me included). Luckily, I have my family, who might not always agree with my decisions, but none the less, accept me for who I am. However, the people I meet do not understand my choice of lifestyle. I'm automatically dubbed a "hippie" when I say I'm a vegetarian. I think this is because I'm in a state where the majorities pastime is hunting, fishing, eating... Oh and a Yoga instructor... the normal response is "I don't agree with cults" or "I don't like to exercise" or "Does that mean you don't believe in God?" Even though I pray before every meal. I might as well live in a tree and stop shaving. OK, I have to admit, that sounds AWESOME! Ha Ha My favorite though, is " You're 28? Why aren't you married with children!?" Making me sound like I'm some kind of "Old Maid"
I love love love Yoga for so many reasons. I love the way it makes your body feel. As cliche' as this sounds, it centers me. I used to be this neurotic mess, and through Yoga, I'm more able to calm myself when times get tough. I don't sweat the small stuff as much as I used to. There are so many benefits physically and mentally to practicing Yoga and every single pose has so much more to it than just improving your body image. For instance, the Tree Pose: Vrksasana is impossible to do unless you adjust your eyes on a focal point in front of you. This allows your body to balance and improves concentration, which allows people to get out of their own heads, away from the thoughts that swim around and around. After a class, not matter how intense or restorative I feel... like myself, my true self. So lame, I know, but it's true. I feel like I have just let everything go, because I have. Everyone should have a little Yoga in their life. Don't judge it, don't be scared of it, don't think it's not for you UNTIL you actually try it. Don't judge from first glance because you never know what you will fall in love with, unless you give it a try.
Oh and by the way, I'm not married with children by choice. I don't disagree with marriage or children and I hope one day I have both. I'm just willing to wait. I'm strong, stubborn, and independent enough to know exactly what I want from a partner. I refuse to settle and I am fully aware that that might mean that "my chance with love might pass me by" but I'm willing to take that risk for hope. For hope, that one day I will have no regrets. That I will know I gave this life and love my all. That I waited when so many people were so scared to. I might be wrong, but hey, at least I tried.
Miss you all so so so much!
Hugs & Kisses
Hugs & Kisses
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