Strength: Yoga at Pure Prana in Alexandria, VA: June 19, 2017

Yesterday was a long bus ride and I've noticed I begin to get car sick around hour 5. Thank goodness it doesn't happen very often but I've had to speak up to let David know. Speaking up for myself is a practice in its own. I'm learning to do it and hopefully getting better at it because at first it came out at anger or whining. This evening I was more matter of fact, which is a manifestation of the strength practices of late.

At any rate a 6:15 am class seemed like a great idea, even though it was listed as a power yoga class. As it turns out it was, but I was totally into it.

At the end of class Wendy read a quote by Mother Teresa

I used to pray that God would feed the hungry, or do this or that, but now I pray that he will guide me to do whatever I'm supposed to do, what I can do. I used to pray for answers, but now I'm praying for strength. I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us and we change things.

Mother Teresa

I used to pray for answers...now I pray for strength. The alignment is coming through. Through steady practice I do get clear hits of Truth, we all do. Following the guideance, well that's another story and that's where for me, strength is a useful prayer and intention.

For a few years now, the strength practice has showed up over and over. Teachers from many studios have called me out on it. Its harder for me, of course. But I must say I do love the way it helps my flabby arms, and even more importantly helps me stand up stronger on my own two feet.

Namaste