Yoga class began with the teacher saying, “Hold out your hands to receive something you truly desire.”
As we extended our hands, palms up, he softly quoted Rumi: ‘What you seek is seeking you.”
I, with arms outstretched, stood transfixed.
What if that were true? What if my desire is heading towards me like a heat seeking missile? What if (gasp!) I no longer needed to struggle?
It felt farfetched, but during Downward Dog, I made a decision. I’m taking Rumi’s words as gospel truth.
As I sank into Child’s Pose, I remembered a poster that once hung in my office with a quote from Richard Bach: “You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true.” Then, in tiny letters: “You may have to work for it, however.”
At this point, I am in Warrior Pose, which feels quite fitting. By Savasana, the final resting pose, I’m fired up, ready to work.
I raced home, eager to start working on a brand-new program, something I’d been dreaming about doing for years, but kept procrastinating because it was a subject I hadn’t taught before. (Hint: it’s not financial but spiritual).
I’ve created countless classes in my career, but the process was always painful. My ego would scream, “This is sh*t!” and I’d have to push myself to power through.
Now, after that yoga class, I was determined to not only create this program but do it with ease and joy.
You know what? I can honestly say it was a very different experience. Instead of panicking when it wasn’t perfect, I actually enjoyed the creative process, trusting that Rumi was right.
Amazing how a tiny shift in perception can have such a big impact.
What about you? Is there something you desire to bring to fruition? How are you feeling about it? Share in the comments below.
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