When we put down ideas of what life should be like, We are free to wholeheartedly say yes to our life as it is. ---Tara Brach
I know, I know, it's resolution time! Shouldn't we be putting down ideas of what life should be like? The answer is a resounding NO! The minute we start thinking of all we don't have or that we don't do or what we are doing wrong, we begin to feel that something is lacking. Either in ourselves or those around us. The Buddhist's version of the 10 commandments is known as the 5 Remembrances. They are:
I will grow old.
This body will know sickness.
There is no escape from death.
Everything and everyone changes.
All I have are my actions.
At first glance, you may think I'm just trying to bring you down..... "jeez, Linda, thanks a lot for reminding me I'm gonna die!..." but take a second look. So much of the struggle we have is wrapped around trying to change what we cannot change. Learning to accept what is, even embrace it, helps us to live with gratitude and joy. That doesn't mean we don't try and improve ourselves, in fact, once we accept the first 4 and stop fighting the inevitable, we find a large amount of energy that we were spending unnecessarily on things outside of ourselves. When we use that energy to "change the things I can change", namely ourselves, you will find it much easier to lose that 20 pounds, read more books, do more yoga, be more available to your family.... all the things we resolve to do each year.
We practice this frequently in yoga. How many times have you heard me say, "drop into your pose and then let go of the muscles you don't need to hold the pose?" In other words, let all the rest fall away and then watch the source of energy well up and give you the strength to focus on what you need. By attending to yourself, you will joyfully begin to attend to all the other facets of your life, wholeheartedly saying YES! to all that is and all that will be.
~~With peace & joy, Linda
January News
Yoga Schedule:
Classes resume at World Gym on January 2nd.
Monday & Wednesdays at 10:30am
CCPC classes resume on January 3rd.
Extra Gentle Yoga 5:30pm Tuesdays only.
All Level Yoga 7pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
Private Classes will continue to expand-- see website for details and calendar.
February Sneak Peak: On February 2nd I will be offering a full day Restorative Yoga Retreat!
If you've attended these before you know how relaxing it is to have a full day of rejuvenation. If you haven't, you are in for a real treat! 2 yoga sessions, morning eye openers--extra long afternoon restorative session with pillows, cushions, props will ease you into the quiet you need to restore your soul! 10am to 4pm. Lunch, snacks, and a special gift included! Sign up now! http://www.yolinna.com/ Space is limited.
SoulCollage Schedule:
January 19th 10:00am to 4:30pm
"Introduction to SoulCollage Workshop"
SoulCollage* is a process through which you contact your intuition and create an incredible deck of cards which have deep personal meaning and which will help you with life's questions. Come join us for a full day of relaxation and rejuvenation to usher in the New Year with a New Spirit of Self Discovery. Join SpiritedSouls, Linda & Sheree, as they lead you through this fascinating, creative journey. All materials and a warm lunch provided! Already familiar with SoulCollage*? Join us in the afternoon to cut and create. $75 Full Day, $35 Half Day. Bring a friend and both receive $10 off! Space is limited, Sign up today!
January 25th 7pm-10pm
"SpiritedSouls Card Building Fun"
Spend some quality time with like-minded SoulCollage artists as we cut and paste, making new cards in a fun, casual atmosphere. We will hold an Open Studio the last Friday of each month for us to have a relaxing space to share new ideas and continue our journey of self discovery. $15 covers cost of materials, facilitating and refreshments. Newcomers welcome.
February Sneak Peak: Card Reading Circles AND a Special Valentine Archetype Workshop! Stay tuned as we continue to evolve with this great process.
Reiki Events:
January 21st 7pm to 9pm
Reiki Energy Night at CCPC
February Sneak Peak: I am adding an extra Reiki Drop In the first Sunday afternoon of each month--Stay tuned!
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A New Year's Re-Soul-ution Suggestion:
_________ was truly interested in whatever you had to say. She was equally passionate about the things she loved, from Mountain Dew to her mate. Her love for life burned hot in her soul and she gave it space to bubble up within her. You could see it in her eyes, her smile, and in the very movement of her body. There was a vibrant aura of beauty around her and after I got to know her better, I realized that it was rooted and grounded in her total acceptance of herself. Her passion for life was centered in the belief that she was special, worthy, loved.
Let it be YOUR NAME that fills in the blank.
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*Final Big News!
As I write this, my husband is hard at work on some major renovations to our home. With Yoga, Reiki & SoulCollage being such a huge part of my life, I have begun to feel like a wandering minstrel dragging my wares from place to place. After toting magazines, cushions, my massage table, etc. I decided it would be really cool to have a central spot for all of this. One big enough to do private yoga....and reiki....and soulcollage... without having to pay exorbitant rent which will remove my ability to charge low fees for activities...you get the picture (sneak peak). We are hoping it will be finished in time for a big Open House at the end of the month. Stay tuned-- Save the Date: January 26th.....
When we are enthusiastic we are intoxicated with passion rooted in our true selves and it flows into all we do. ---Linda Saccoccio
"True religion is real living; living with all one's soul, with all one's goodness, all one's honesty." ~Albert Einstein
"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, either way you are right." ~~Henry Ford
Namaste' and a blessed New Year to you!
Linna
Yolinna Spirit and SpiritedSouls
Sheree's website and email
For more details on all these events and to view the newsletter in it's original colorful state with pictures, visit my website:
http://www.yolinna.com/
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