Tears of Gratitude

Sometimes, when i'm driving, or sitting on the train, I am overcome with a beautiful thought of what is happening in my life. It's like I see images of what will happen in the future, or images of what has already happened up to this point in time, and I am overwhelmed with deep happiness. When I get an image of my wedding day it is only a matter of seconds before I have tears in my eyes. And it's not the nervous, scared kind of tears. They are tears coming from a space, so deep within my heart, the only place they can exist from is pure gratitude. When I think about my family, or how blessed I am to be a yoga teacher as my job, I get the same tears. They are nice, sweet moments that remind me how beautiful this life can be. I only hope that every person experiences these tears of gratitude at least once in their life.

Light and Love,

Sarah

Perspective and Gratitude

For the last week or so, there has been construction happening on our apartment building. And when i say on the building, I actually mean directly outside our bedroom window...sometimes the living room window. Like, look outside to our fire escape and there are the workers! This has posed many challenges for my meditation practice, and has deprived me of a lot of sleep that i would really love to have had! Why do I complain about this? Well, for a good reason :)

When I came home from the gym today, from my swim, I was SO hungry! All I could think about was having lunch. The noise of the workers was irritating me because I was so hungry.

After I ate lunch, I needed to shower. While I was in the shower (temporarily away from the noise) I just paused. I realized, one of the best feelings in the world, is being able to satiate my hunger. As I was taking this hot shower, with a seemingly unlimited supply of hot water with no issue, I am no longer hungry. This small recognition was actually not small at all. I felt deep gratitude for everything I have, and it feels SO good to be so grateful.

After my shower, the noise of the construction workers didn't seem so loud. :)

With Love, Gratitude and Perspective,

Sarah