Holy Wow

Oh my goodness, today was quite possibly one of the best days of my life. And I'm not even remotely dating anyone (which usually ups the awesomeness quotient of life, for sure). I don't even know anyone in Berkeley or the Bay to date. I am just stoked on life. My life. The life I have created for myself, not the life I've found. I just read a George Bernard Shaw quote that says just that: Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself.

I don't even know who that guy was but I'm sure Google and Wiki will tell me! Hmm an Irish playwright. Cool. I love the internet! I spent most of today online and I love it. Love love love it.

Today I really pieced together a lot of joy for myself, mainly by being open and willing to receive what was out there, no matter what it looked like or where it came from. I listened to my inner guidance and heaps of love and bounty were given to me all day long.

I started out by going to my first yoga class in Berkeley, and absolutely loving it. It was only an hour, so it was a perfect way to get back into it and sample a new teacher and studio. I talked with a few people there before the class and they of course were like-minded folks, and one woman was even from La Jolla and knew people at my high school and went to Cal, as well. Funny how that happens... of course I wouldn't have found that out if I didn't sordof force her into talking to me. I'm a more pushy friendly now :) I'll talk to people even if they aren't super open to it at first. I love it! You make your own fun that way and learn so much. It's great when you don't have many contacts somewhere, so you can get your people time regardless.

I was planning on asking about a work-trade but decided against it, then when I came out of class I decided to thank the front desk girl for her help and saw a note posted to the monitor announcing the availability of work trade positions! So I told her I was interested and she said they are really in need of people, and I can get free classes and workshops AND spend time working at an Anusara yoga studio! I love Anusara! I was wondering how I would do in the class, b/c I've only focused on Anusara for six months, but apparently Myriam did a good job b/c I did so well, I was really proud of myself. My practice is so strong and I'm so much more strong and flexible than I used to be on all levels.

AND I got another volunteer gig that might turn into paying position, at the Niroga Institute, and they bring yoga to at-risk and underserved populations. They go into schools, prisons, juvenile hall, drug recovery centers, troubled youth centers, etc... So I can help doing whatever they need. They are also doing research to prove the benefits of yoga and meditation.

I'm just literally watching my life and schedule fill up nicely before my eyes, with activities I love and feel passionate about! That's what I'm talkin' about! How does it get any better than this??