Have you been inspired lately?

I find inspiration about a hundred times a day. Sometimes it lands in my lap. Sometimes I need to actively seek it.

So I ask you, have you been inspired today? And wait you aren't done. Have you inspired anyone lately?

 

 

Shannon, Myself, and Stacy... AND my CERTIFICATE!

This weekend, I graduated my 500 hour yoga certification. It's advanced training in yoga. It might as well be an advanced certification in finding inspiration. We all spent the day talking about our 15 month journey. There was so much motivation and creative energy colliding in the room, I'm still feeling the vibrations hours later. If you have the honor to be in the presence of good yoga teachers you will know there is no way to leave without being inspired. So my inspirations from our little mastermind are as follows:

 

From Melody, I learned that if you speak from the heart there is never a language barrier.

 

From Stephen, I learned that strong exteriors don't equate to harsh insides. He is strong like a bull but as compassionate as a teddy bear.

 

From Kathy, I learned that it is one thing to say you have grown confidence but a different thing to say it with such conviction that no one, no where, no how will challenge that.

 

What I will say about Carol, is that she is a human lotus flower. Beautiful and strong having grown in muddy waters over this past year.

 

Melissa. This woman... is strong, passionate, kind, and gave us a glimpse into her voyage as a yoga studio owner. We became privy to the good, the bad, and the ugly... and the ant infested cracker.

 

Joanna taught me a hugely valuable lesson today. You can have going on what you have going on. And you can tell everyone when you are damn ready to and not a moment sooner.

 

Now, Christi. Christi doesn't know this, but I have adored her since the first moment I met her. She is one of those women with a smile that basically says "Come on in. I'll take care of you." She is a "veteran" yoga teacher. Most "veteran" yoga teachers are really intimidating. This woman is the salt of the earth. In her project she shared that there is always room to grow. 

From Amanda, I learned that life is truly a journey and that you can always be better. Amanda has a smile that radiates light and abundance. She is someone that doesn't accept mediocre or status quo from herself, which encourages everyone else to step their own journey up a notch.

 

From Teresa, I was able to see true Moksha (yogic term for liberation) in action. She is radiating happiness and abundance after her year long quest for freedom. She is kicking ass in the world and not pausing to take names! She has a self professed love of self-help books, and for the first time I felt like maybe those books can work.

 

Now onto our fierce leaders:

 

Most of you who know me have heard me talk about Shannon lately. I basically have dreams of yoga as a career only because of the sideline coaching this woman has done over the past two months. She has a way of bringing out the best in whoever she meets. Whether it be by recommending a book or opening larger doors, the idea of Yama Yoga Mama is progressing only because of this fiercely intelligent, hilarious, and kind leader.

 

All of you have heard me talk about Stacy. Mostly because I LOVE HER! She has been my biggest cheerleader over the past year. She has taught me how to really support other people. Sometimes when you need a good ass kicking, she knows just the right question to ask. There are social workers who don't handle situations with the finesse of this tiger! Over the past year, I frequently have caught myself using the acronym WWSD... you guessed it "What Would Stacy Do?"

 

Joss and I celebrating by getting some snuggles in!
 

After being in this room for several hours, my natural high continued when I came home to my daughter. A true yogi at just four months. She takes each moment for what it is. If you need to poop, poop. If you need to fuss or stretch your legs, do it. If you want to sleep but you are eating... do both at the same time. She inspires me to live in the moment and dance to the beat of my own drum (even if it is a bongo).

 

I challenge you to find inspiration each day this week. Talk to people. Open your eyes and see the world around you. Go on Pinterest and search for quotes.

I just ask that you then take that inspiration and pay it forward. Create a movement of good energy and watch the rest fall into place.

From my heart to yours, Namaste!