Wandering Mind

I feel like I'm starting over again. I've even forgotten poses in the standing series. I thought maybe I had when it took no time to get through them. I'm in a better place mentally, though, and I can let the mind focus even if it takes the entire (as I practice it) standing series. I'm looking forward to a practice with about 25 pounds less, too. When the spare tire is getting in the way of poses and it's not just tight muscles (or a tight mind) it's time to let it go. L practiced with me again today and we have very different practices but it's so nice to share the energy in the room. We had a daily practice together on our honeymoon and it was one of our favorite things about the whole trip. Hopefully we can keep it up pretty regularly. Come to think of it, that's the last time I've practiced 2 days in a row before today...

My Dad is visiting today and tomorrow and it's pleasant and relaxing but there's that need to pay attention to someone else for long periods of time that can get to you after a while.

My most recent discovery of late is Thich Nhat Hanh from some books my mom asked for as christmas presents. I had heard of him before but never really looked at any of his books. I'm currently reading The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching which I'm really fascinated with. My understanding of Buddhism went no further than "Life is Suffering" which, seemed to me to be a less than pleasant way of looking at life. However, this book is bringing so much of my ignorance to light and I'm finding ways of understanding things that go along with my beliefs and the other yoga readings so I'm really not sure why it took me so long to discover these things. I'm really looking forward to reading more of his stuff and it appears there's plenty to choose from.

Labels: Buddhism, Yoga