Over the holidays I had a chance to spend time with someone with early stages dementia.  There were a few people that she recognized and remembered on a consistent basis.  But for the most part, nearly every one she interacted with was like a brand new person to her each time.

What if we could do that selectively?  What if we could bring that freshness to each interaction with everyone in our life, family included?  What if we could erase all expectations, hurts and judgments of the past and see each person as if for the first time? 

Here's what I've been practicing lately.  I take "me" out of the picture, and just let people be who they are without me wanting to change them.  The result?  Interactions go a lot more smoothly.  When I let go of wanting people to be anything other than who they are in that moment, warts and all, it creates a space for someone new to show up.  And you may be pleasantly surprised!

The same thing can happen with experiences and events.  What if we could bring "beginner's mind" to every facet of our life: family events and holiday gatherings, our jobs, our interactions with our communities?  What kind of a world might we be able to create?

Or, to take it a step further, what if each time were the "only" time, unique unto itself?  What kind of world would result?

The Universe is like a giant playground.  Every morning when we wake up, we get to explore a new facet of this playground. By learning to allow people and situations their own place on the playground, without expectations from us, we open the door for fresh experiences to show up.  The results can be stunning.

Use the energy of this time of year to create a space for a new reality to show up by letting go of expectations.  Doing so allows us to be present.  Being present, and allowing people and things to be exactly as they are, we, too, can be exactly who we are.

Happy New Year, everyone! Thank you for showing up in my Universe to play!

Namaste,

Debbie

Join me on Wednesday afternoons for this Core Flow Level 1 / 2 yoga class at Soul at Home in Tustin.  All levels welcome, from beginner to advanced yoginis! First class at Soul at Home is free.

Make plans now to attend this exciting workshop based on Debbie's book, "The Deeper the Roots, the Juicier the Fruits! 8 Spiritual Practices for a Juicy Life."  This hands-on program  will leave you uplifted, engaged, and ready to create balance in your life!

You'll discover how easy it is to:

• Make small changes for big impact
• Live your spirituality in daily life
• Manifest your dreams through the power of intention
• Utilize ancient yoga practices on a daily basis
• Express your creative nature
• Experience joy, love, peace, happiness, and more...juicy!

Investment ~ $25 Workshop Fee           Sign Up Now!