Which ones of these pictures were taken in or near Mysore, India and which in Encinitas, California?
It's technically a new year, 2016, but EVERY day is a new year!
May all beings be happy and well.
Leaving for Encinitas soon. Agreed, it's SO not Mysore, but it might be the closest one can get in North America to the spirit of Gokulum. Think—serious yoga, palm trees, great vegetarian food of all kinds, sandal-wearing weather, good people—ocean, orderly traffic, and very expensive—oops! those last three are only Encinitas. And of course, without Sharathji there is no Mysore Magic in Encinitas or anywhere else (humble opinion.)
India or Encinitas?
Yoga, art making, reading, and lots of silence (won't know anyone) will make a wonderful 6-week retreat. Am picturing self after yoga, at beach reading Rebecca Solnit's "The Faraway Nearby," which I am trying to save, but it's hard to put down.
And the practice? The back has mostly healed but the practice has suffered. Not to be dramatic - but it pretty much sucks right now.
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| This is me doing First Series last week. |
Will see where the renewed practice goes. It can only be up!!
Here's a lovely New Year's wish for all - and especially for my ailing brother and friend Katriel:
May Light always surround you;
Hope kindle and rebound you.
May your Hurts turn to Healing;
Your Heart embrace Feeling.
May Wounds become Wisdom;
Every Kindness a Prism.
May Laughter infect you;
Your Passion resurrect you.
May Goodness inspire
your Deepest Desires.
Through all that you Reach For,
May your arms Never Tire.”
metta
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