My true sense of joy is coming back. It is a process, but it's coming back. First and foremost, I have begun to look deep within myself; to stop, sit still, and listen. This is terribly hard when you are a person who is either doing or thinking about a thousand things at once. I have been learning to write things down, put them away, and spend quiet time. I'm certainly not perfect or even close to perfect at it, but I'm committed to it which is a good start.
The first thing I did, was to sign up for private yoga practice at Blue Sky Wellness with Danielle. I can't say enough about how this started my turn-around. I've been beating myself up about my physical condition, and with this neuropathy, walking is painful most days. I have never missed a yoga session. There have been days where I am in excruciating pain, but Danielle switches my practice to restorative yoga with breathing, and gentle stretches. The days I'm feeling pretty good we do other poses that require the use of my hands and standing poses.
Beyond that though, Danielle and I have found common bond. She is a little older than my children, but she is truly wise beyond her years. She is a teacher at the preschool learning center, teaching students with disabilities. We both taught summer school and often talked about the hardships our kids faced. So, this year, my homeroom (of 8th graders) are going to "adopt" her room. It's great for everyone.
Well, back to my journey. As I am learning more about myself as I'm learning how to sit quietly, plan my day purposefully, and give myself grace as I need it, and my true #findyourjoy is coming back.
Thank you Danielle, thank you to all of my friends, family, and colleagues. I am surrounded by such a great group of people, and very thankful everyday for them.
