I am writing from my brand new, sweet condo in Sarasota, Florida, where I’ll be living during the winter months. As many people do this time of year, I have been asking myself: How to most consciously create a brand new year?
Recently I have been delving deeply into the subject of choices. How can I choose most consciously to create 365 mindful, blessed, delightful days? Tal Ben-Shahar teaches eloquently on choices. In his wonderful book, Choosing the Life You Want, he reminds us that every small choice we make adds up to a whole life.
My primary model for consciousness for over twenty five years has been my dear friend, the chakra system. These seven energy centers not have only been anchors for my choices, they also are the foundation for my calling, life’s work: Let Your Yoga Dance.
Although it doesn't quite feel like it yet, spring is here, with all of her new beginnings and wonder. I am reminded of the chakras, the seven energy centers of the body. Because Let Your Yoga Dance® is a chakra-based practice and I spend most of my time seeing the world through the lens of the chakras, I am constantly reminded of them. Today is the first chakra: Mother Earth in all Her glory.