It is time to reach out and connect on a worldwide scale and reach out to the ‘global village’. The more time I spend connecting with the yoga community, my extended family and people in general, the more support and potential I see in connecting with as many people as possible. Especially, in this moment in time where so much shift is taking place on a global scale, it seems almost illogical not to reach out to our brothers and sisters for deeper connection. Whether we admit it or not, we all need support once in a while. To stop and ask for help takes tremendous courage.
In the past few months, I have learned and softened so much. After my AcroYoga teacher training, I have turned into the biggest crybaby- anything gets those tears flowing these days! I have fully embraced this by the way. It always makes me smile that I have tapped into a well of emotions within me and there is no bottom in sight. I have realized that my fellow yoga teachers are not my competition, rather they are my allies. We have all chosen this path as yogis with a unifying mission in mind and a desire to expand our hearts. We are all searching for union- afterall, isn’t this the essence of our yoga practice?
So how do we go about finding those like-minded souls with whom we want to collaborate? I find the number one way to network is still the good ole reliable word of mouth. Of course, the abundance of social media now has contributed tremendously to the speed in which we receive and share information. There are so many creative ways to connect. The only thing holding us back may be fear. I do realize this is probably a topic rapt with anxiety for many. Stepping out of your comfort zone and connecting with your neighbors, local cafe owners, students and strangers can be highly intimidating. But what if, we were all craving that connection and simply didn’t tap into our power to be courageous? What a shame that would be. The power of a smile cannot be underestimated.
It has taken me some time to become more bold and have the confidence to walk up to people I don’t know to strike up conversation. One of my favorite exercises was to see how many people I could make eye contact with in one day and have them reciprocate that moment of connection- that soul connection. Intimidating for some and a sheer delight for others. In doing this and many other forms of reaching out, I have met some of the most inspiring individuals to date. I always walk away from these interactions beaming from ear to ear. I rarely like to entertain the idea of ‘what if’. I am a woman of action without hesitation. The world becomes a much smaller place as we connect with more and more people and when we combine together, our voice becomes so much more amplified.
With a greater network to tap into, we can achieve so much more. In a city like Sydney, where yoga is still on the rise there is so much potential to share and co-create. As I work eagerly to create my website (coming very soon :) If you have a business you love, it will love you back. The principle of constant giving and receiving is in direct proportion to our courage. Can we dare to step out into the abyss and embrace what we find with both arms. I say YES!! I often stop to reflect on all the love and support I have received and given along the way that has brought me to where I am now. Constant gratitude, constant surrender… it feels I am always shedding another layer of myself. The thousands of people I have met along my journey so far, have all contributed to who I am now- every student, every teacher, mentor and friend. Now is the time, I’m ready to give back with my whole heart and soul.
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