Everyday Yogini

Do you not love the word “manifesto”? Well, I certainly do! Before I had Clara, I wrote this manifesto for a Yoga workshop I held at the New Year and asked the participants to write their own personal manifestos to inspire themselves during the coming year. I actually just today got *my* computer up and running (it’s been in storage for over a year) and was cleaning out files. I came across this and was pleasantly suprised that it still rang true for me and thought I would share… I also encourage you to write your own. It’s a powerful way to focus your energy on what you believe in!

Everyday Manifesto

Commit to being in love- with yourself, your partner, your family, your life! ~*~ Delight in the charming ways of little people. ~*~ Talk to elderly people, they have so much to offer. ~*~ Coo at babies. ~*~ Look homeless people in the eye. ~*~ Compliment strangers as well as friends. ~*~ Forgive your parents- there is no such thing as normal. ~*~ Share what you have with others. ~*~ Delight in your occupation. ~*~ Smile. ~*~ Cry when you need to. ~*~ Avoid museums. ~*~ Read books. ~*~ Pick up leaves, rocks and feathers. ~*~ Learn how to bake bread. ~*~ Grow flowers and vegetables- gardens remind us where we come from. ~*~ Walk on beaches whenever possible- preferably barefoot. ~*~ Plant trees- you’ll be glad later. ~*~ Turn off the TV. ~*~ Take bubble baths. ~*~ Enjoy naps. ~*~ Drink lots of water. ~*~ Renounce soda pop. ~*~ Support local organic farmers and eat lots of fresh veggies. ~*~ Acquire a taste for whole grains- your body will love you. ~*~ Learn without ceasing. ~*~ Make conscious choices about what you purchase. ~*~ Be humble. ~*~ Laugh a lot. ~*~ Be honest, without forgetting compassion. ~*~ Recognize the teachers that appear to you as enemies. ~*~ Be grateful. ~*~ Question your assumptions. ~*~ Find a good therapist and face your demons. ~*~ Meditate every day. ~*~ Get enough sleep. ~*~ Let your belly be soft. ~*~ Breathe deep and sit up straight. ~*~ Swim. ~*~ Bike. ~*~ Walk. ~*~ Be outdoors with the other creatures we share this planet with. ~*~ Explore the idea of non-violence: that includes you, too!! ~*~ Spend time in your body- do Yoga every day. ~*~ Speaking of which, spiritual practice is available in every moment. ~*~ Open your eyes, your mind and your heart right now… this moment is the one moment: embrace it fully and with conviction.~*~

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