On the 'true' day 13 (Jan 13th) I gave myself another grace-pass to postpone my practice when I had a very energy-draining day at work to come home and eat dinner and go directly to bed - do not pass computer, do not do yoga, just give my mind and body rest.
Unfortunately, as days and weeks do, they ran together and the 14th was another energy-draining day physically, mentally, and emotionally. I spent the hour-and-a-half when I came home hugging kids goodnight, eating a meal, chatting with my beardy man, and put myself to bed again.
Yesterday? Not sure. I suppose inertia. I am an object that was at yoga-rest. I knew it would be beneficial, yet all I wanted to do was lay down and read for 30-minutes before sleep. One more day behind. I'm okay. I will be okay. I do not have to be perfect.
I resolved today at work to be sure I practiced at least one of the last several days. Although I could easily be overwhelmed by animals that had been kenneled all workday and tired, hungry children, I would find time to practice and reflect. So easily my mind and emotions want to act out in frustration or anger when the kids are not focused on eating their dinner or are doing their chores sooooo slowly. . . but then taking a moment to say to myself, "Hey! These boys are enjoying their meal and having engaging conversation with each other and me;" and "Nicole, one of the kids is picking up his room unattended while the other helps rinse dishes. This isn't so bad!" I took a breath and decided to calm down and not rush.
Tonight - amidst barking loudmouth dogs and two little boys who wanted to use their well-earned screentime to play 30-minutes of kindle games, I chose to bring my yoga mat into the living room ruckus and just do my practice. The boys will see me following through on my practice, I will be in the same room with them for quality time, and although I won't be completely focused (answering "how do I turn the volume down?" and "can I let the dogs out/in/out/in" and "bark-bark-bark/wrestle/growl") I could still benefit in some way. Day 13: Wake Up Morning Yoga to Start Your Day was an end of day practice and offered twists (yum), half moon and side angle (ahhhh) which were delightful and delicious. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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