Discipline and Patience

For years and years, I lived in a place of ignorance. For awhile I was happy. Eventually, I was not. That discontent brought me over a rough and rocky road to a spiritual practice that includes yoga. There have been many, many times on this journey of mine when I've wanted to return to ignorance. After all, it seemed so much easier. Working my program, holding myself to the commitment I made can be hard and exhausting. The trouble is, I've made a commitment and it is something I hold close to my heart. 

The results of my commitment are not always easy to see. Some days I get through just by putting one foot in front of the other. It is on those days when I feel like giving it up the most. It is on those days when it is the most important that I don't. Just as I reach my breaking point, something happens that makes me leap. I leap and I trust and I soar. I feel the power of what I am doing, holding me up and carrying me through. I know that it will be hard again, but I also know that I am stronger. My scars show my strength.

When I leap, I see all the things I labeled problematic, as opportunities. I get to take these opportunities and make decisions on how I  act, what I  say, what I think. I plant seeds for new behaviors, thoughts, and words to blossom. I can now delight in my consciousness, instead of wishing for ignorance. I am empowered to practice over and over and over again.

"Patience is the key to paradise." - Turkish proverb