FriYAY!! For me, I am always thankful for the weekend approaching. It's clearly mental because I work on the weekends, but it just feels different then the weekly grind. For me, the weekend means more time to read, less rushing, more selfishness (yup, I said it), catching up on podcasts, and resting my body from yoga or bootcamp.
However, this Friday feels a bit different. With the shedding of the social media layer that started yesterday I'm feeling extra inspired to create, explore or be of service. Since returning back from NY, I have brought with me a new awareness of what I want in life, and rather then continue to complain or sit in my own shit if you will, I have slowly been taking steps towards achieving, all while being very mindful, accepting and compassionate of the process.
I notice this specifically with friends, now more so than ever. It's very hard to be around people who are not taking action for things they constantly complain about. OR, maybe they're intentions are pure and they want something different, but they aren't doing any work at all. When speaking with them, it's almost as if I can't even listen anymore I have to cut them off, because if i hear the same thing one more time I'll go nuts. I don't, but this is how I feel.
I once read that, "studies show that seeing other people in pain can activate the pain system in your own brain. It turns out your brain will also resonate with positive emotions. For example, when you witness other’s good fortune, it can activate the brain’s reward system. Moreover, this kind of contagious happiness can be an important source of well-being. The tendency to experience positive empathy is linked to greater life satisfaction, peace of mind, and happiness. It is also associated with greater trust, support, and satisfaction in close relationships."
It really does pay to surround yourself with people that radiate real, genuine growth!
This is where holding space comes into play hard, especially with loved ones. Insert practice in compassion even more. Insert practice in releasing guilt from having to step away from them. Insert observation of emotion verse reaction to emotion.
So, even on a Friday, the work of the practice off the mat continues. Happy Weekend'ing! Love you, LP.
