New name. Let's meet again, for the first time. If you could introduce yourself to strangers by another name for just one day, what would it be and why?
BIANCA. In Italian Bianco means white and when I think of the colour white I think of purity and light. I am soothed by the image of pure white light shinning infinite and bright that I sometimes in meditation when I am feeling most centered and still . To me, white feels calm and clear, without distraction and completely peaceful. I would love to introduce myself to strangers as Bianca for one day and that my name could spread peace.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
DEC 22 2010
Travel. How did you travel in 2010? How and/or where would you like to travel next year?
In 2010 I went to Cuba on my first all-inclusive vacation and explored Havana, I stayed at two beautiful cottages up north, I spent a week with my family in Wasaga beach.
Next year I am off to NYC on January 5th for my birthday, going to Ft. Lauderdale on Jan 26th for one week and in April I will be adventuring in Costa Rica for two weeks, all with my sweetheart.
I would like to spend time up north again in the summer and another week with my family sometime in August.
In 2010 I went to Cuba on my first all-inclusive vacation and explored Havana, I stayed at two beautiful cottages up north, I spent a week with my family in Wasaga beach.
Next year I am off to NYC on January 5th for my birthday, going to Ft. Lauderdale on Jan 26th for one week and in April I will be adventuring in Costa Rica for two weeks, all with my sweetheart.
I would like to spend time up north again in the summer and another week with my family sometime in August.
DEC 21 2010
Future self. Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would
you give your current self for the year ahead? (Bonus: Write a note to
yourself 10 years ago. What would you tell your younger self?)
Five years from now I see myself running a wellness center, specializing in yoga therapy, teaching yoga, meditation and pranayama, being a mother, married to a wonderful husband who adores me, looking good and keeping in vibrant health. The advice I have for myself for the year ahead is: keep studying, keep practicing, be true to your heart, go after your dreams, set goals and review them every month, keep close with family, keep open to possibilities, let people in on your plans and don't be afraid to ask for help.
A note to myself 10 years ago:
Dear Lisa,
You are exploring, experimenting and discovering yourself through play. Do not take everything too seriously as this phase is only to shape your future and help to reveal your true destiny. The journey is lifelong and always changing however when it is time you will see very clearly the path that you will follow and it will feel exactly right in your heart, your mind and your body. Life is full of challenges and sometimes we need to break down in order to build back up on top of fresh foundation. Do not be afraid to fail as these failures will reveal your truth. Do not be afraid to go against what others may influence you to do. Listen to your heart and trust your intuition. Take some time to sit and breathe and observe your thoughts and emotions. See what is inside yourself and know your habits well. Always leave room for change and growth and see the wonders that will come your way. Be understanding towards others as they too are finding themselves in their own way and on their own time. You can do anything you set yourself out to do. Keep things simple and be patient. Practice goodness and all good things will be revealed.
you give your current self for the year ahead? (Bonus: Write a note to
yourself 10 years ago. What would you tell your younger self?)
Five years from now I see myself running a wellness center, specializing in yoga therapy, teaching yoga, meditation and pranayama, being a mother, married to a wonderful husband who adores me, looking good and keeping in vibrant health. The advice I have for myself for the year ahead is: keep studying, keep practicing, be true to your heart, go after your dreams, set goals and review them every month, keep close with family, keep open to possibilities, let people in on your plans and don't be afraid to ask for help.
A note to myself 10 years ago:
Dear Lisa,
You are exploring, experimenting and discovering yourself through play. Do not take everything too seriously as this phase is only to shape your future and help to reveal your true destiny. The journey is lifelong and always changing however when it is time you will see very clearly the path that you will follow and it will feel exactly right in your heart, your mind and your body. Life is full of challenges and sometimes we need to break down in order to build back up on top of fresh foundation. Do not be afraid to fail as these failures will reveal your truth. Do not be afraid to go against what others may influence you to do. Listen to your heart and trust your intuition. Take some time to sit and breathe and observe your thoughts and emotions. See what is inside yourself and know your habits well. Always leave room for change and growth and see the wonders that will come your way. Be understanding towards others as they too are finding themselves in their own way and on their own time. You can do anything you set yourself out to do. Keep things simple and be patient. Practice goodness and all good things will be revealed.
Monday, December 20, 2010
DEC 20 2020
Beyond avoidance. What should you have done this year but didn't
because you were too scared, worried, unsure, busy or otherwise deterred
from doing? (Bonus: Will you do it?)
A food cleanse. I almost did one for the winter and then bailed. I think I felt like I needed someone else to guide me along and hold my hand. I also wanted someone to do the cleanse with me and in the end I thought it seemed like too much work. I was scared I wouldn't have enough fuel, worried that I wouldn't have time to prepare, unsure what it would do to my already very sensitive digestive system and felt too busy. A pile of excuses.
I will do a spring cleanse.
because you were too scared, worried, unsure, busy or otherwise deterred
from doing? (Bonus: Will you do it?)
A food cleanse. I almost did one for the winter and then bailed. I think I felt like I needed someone else to guide me along and hold my hand. I also wanted someone to do the cleanse with me and in the end I thought it seemed like too much work. I was scared I wouldn't have enough fuel, worried that I wouldn't have time to prepare, unsure what it would do to my already very sensitive digestive system and felt too busy. A pile of excuses.
I will do a spring cleanse.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
DEC 19 2010
Healing. What healed you this year? Was it sudden, or a drip-by-drip evolution? How would you like to be healed in 2011?
Yoga.
Drip by drip by drip by drip by drip by drip by drip by drip by drip by drip...
Yoga.
Yoga.
Drip by drip by drip by drip by drip by drip by drip by drip by drip by drip...
Yoga.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
DEC 18 2010
Try. What do you want to try next year? Is there something you wanted to try in 2010? What happened when you did / didn’t go for it? (Author: Kaileen Elise)
A Vipassana retreat, ballroom dancing, pole dancing, handstands into back bends and vice versa, surfing and zip lining.
I tried out a few things that I always wanted to try in 2010 such as dropping back into backbends, going to mysore, studying with D.R and running 5k a few times a week. I went for it all and now these are the things that I do regularly. I have expanded my repertoire.
A Vipassana retreat, ballroom dancing, pole dancing, handstands into back bends and vice versa, surfing and zip lining.
I tried out a few things that I always wanted to try in 2010 such as dropping back into backbends, going to mysore, studying with D.R and running 5k a few times a week. I went for it all and now these are the things that I do regularly. I have expanded my repertoire.
DEC 17 2010
Lesson Learned. What was the best thing you learned about yourself this past year? And how will you apply that lesson going forward? (Author: Tara Weaver)
I have high expectations and desires. As I delve deeper into my meditation practice I notice that I am clouded with expectations that I have for myself and others as well as a strong desire to change things. I am aware and I see that when I am driven by expectation and desire I am actually moving farther away from my spiritual path and right way. I am no master or expert, nor can I say that this is a lesson entirely learned however I can say that I have realized, I am aware and I see the seed of my troubles. I am moving forward with this everyday by reflected on my behavior, actions and habitual patterns and I know that I will dig up that seed many times before it is weak enough and has no more energy to keep sprouting. I am cultivating a garden of patience, contentment, purity, non-violence and truth. If I do not tend to my garden daily, I will have more weeds to dig up. I will continue to do the things that I know help me to stay connected to my individual soul and the universal soul. Practice Yoga.
I have high expectations and desires. As I delve deeper into my meditation practice I notice that I am clouded with expectations that I have for myself and others as well as a strong desire to change things. I am aware and I see that when I am driven by expectation and desire I am actually moving farther away from my spiritual path and right way. I am no master or expert, nor can I say that this is a lesson entirely learned however I can say that I have realized, I am aware and I see the seed of my troubles. I am moving forward with this everyday by reflected on my behavior, actions and habitual patterns and I know that I will dig up that seed many times before it is weak enough and has no more energy to keep sprouting. I am cultivating a garden of patience, contentment, purity, non-violence and truth. If I do not tend to my garden daily, I will have more weeds to dig up. I will continue to do the things that I know help me to stay connected to my individual soul and the universal soul. Practice Yoga.
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