Internet
has been touch and go the past 2 days as I’ve moved from the hotel where I met
quite a lovely community of yogi’s from all over the world, to a very
comfortable room in a family’s house very near to the Shala. While the move was
quite simple, it’s interesting to observe how easily attachments form. Just 4
nights spent at the hotel and I had a bit of jitters changing environments and
once again visiting with unknown territory. What will the room be like? Will I
have internet access? What will happen to my new friendships formed at the
hotel? Where will I wash my clothes? And most importantly, what is the bathroom
situation?!? (this should actually be read: will there be a toilet or will it
be a hole in the ground?)
Before
I comment further, the truth is that no matter how much planning, arranging and
imagining I do, there are only small pieces of this new situation that I can
control and as for the rest, it doesn’t matter. It’s as my driver from the
airport advised me when I told him I didn’t have a permanent place to stay yet.
His response to my situation, one not uncommon I’m learning, was “ do not take
tension.” And he was right. I’ll figure it out. Other people have done it
before me and many will after me. Worrying and trying to play puppet master
will only lead to less rest and possible disappointment.
It’s
the same in life as it is yoga. Do not try and plan or imagine how far in the
(primary) series your teacher will permit you to go come asana time. This will
result in frustration or even disappointment. Instead, trust the process. Study
and learn and study more and learn more. Trust in your teachers and in
yourself, or go against it and make a mistake. Observe the outcome and how you
got there, then study more and re-learn again. Continue
to show up. This is key.
If,
after reading that you’re still focused on the bathroom accommodations, the
answers to my questions so far are: the room is spacious and filled with light;
still working on internet so maybe yes, maybe no; i’ll text or facebook or
frankly just bump into the people I’ve met from the hotel; in the bucket in the
tub; and yes, there’s an actual toilet…this time!
Similar to cat and mouse, this was just another game of dog and pig around the hood!
Quite the insightful post. Will try 'do not take tension' on for size tomorrow over in these parts, too. Maybe even the day after... ;)
ReplyDeletegrateful when you can find a "western toilet" sorry i freaked you out so much over this :)
ReplyDeleteMeg! First off, I am very proud of you and myself for figuring this new technology out.. it has taken me a bit.. but finally I have arrived. I have so enjoyed hearing from you and relishing in this journey with you. In such a bried time already, you are so keen with insight and new discovery, it is so invigorating, I am sure. Everything looks amazing and frankly, surreal, love the pigs. Your small moments and reflections are giving me as well as others, the same reaction/responses/things to chew on moments that I always welcome and need in my daily life. Anxious to hear more each day and as always thanks for making me laugh as usual, as well as the commentary from the rest of the Satinsky clan. Best!
ReplyDeleteI'm really good at taking tension. I'd like to start taking on less, or even none. Keep sharing what you're learning, girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteAh, trusting in myself and in the process...that is a lesson that I keep studying and re-learning. But as the cabby said, 'do not take tension', I like that one. It gets me every time!
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