Usually, I like to think myself as a rational and logical thinker, specifically when it comes to my financial and employment status. I always have a job and backup plan.
I worked at Dish Network Corporate headquarters as a Traffic Coordinator. After two painfully long and unrewarding years, a 200 hr Yoga Alliance Certification, management decided to offer me a promotion right around the time Brandon had left me. I gladly accepted with a pay increase and all.
It wasn't a good time or fit. Just like other things in life, sometimes unexpected things happen but I didn't know I would do the unexpected. I quit. Just like that. Only yoga and some savings to support me. No job waiting other than the yoga classes on the side. Some people think I grew some balls and I am their hero, others say "you are crazy and don't know what you are in for." I say, "there is a method to my happiness."
Which brings me to "Eat, Pray, Love." If you have seen the movie, it should be called "Julia Roberts Vacation." Anyways, I am taking the summer to submerge myself into yoga. No, I will not be going to India but dream of going there someday. I plan on a regular practice, working with mentors, attend workshops and retreats. I want to continue to grow as a teacher and facilitator for students to grow, feel welcome and have fun.
I am also taking this time to Love myself. I am not looking for love in Bali but I am looking to love myself. I don't know if I truly loved myself, I am overly critical and deprive myself of so much happiness. This is my time. I don't know what Loving me entails entirely but I have some time to figure out. There will be some traveling involved. I am also looking forward to loving my family and others around me. Love is everywhere, you don't need to have a significant other to love and be loved by.
As for Eat, I plan on eating a more energetic, nutritious yoga friendly diet. I feel that is one key I'm missing. As much as I want to eat pizza in Italy, who knows maybe I will, I yearn to treat my body well and giving it what it needs.
This is my own Eat, Pray, Love and I understand if that sounds ridiculous to you. However, I related to this, it is cliche and I don't care.
sounds like a good plan steph. personally, i hated eat pray love. i thought it taught a lot of people the wrong lesson about life. the way it was portrayed in the movie compared to how personal it was to her in the book can get easily misunderstood. it made traveling look like an escape route to find yourself when in reality you are always learning and growing to become the best you. anyway, i agree with loving yourself tho. that is the hardest thing to do, but it is easier to do when you know your heavenly father loves you. good luck with everything i know you can do this. and i hope to hear of some traveling adventures soon as well :)
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