"I just need you to tell me that everything is going to be alright." That was the response I got at the start of a recent class when I asked, "What do we need today?" The time spent on our mat or with our breath allows us to let go of stress and struggle, and realize that in the end, it really is going to be alight.

That's just it. In our head we think that everything is not okay. Decidedly NOT okay. That's there's something wrong with the way things are.

When we think someone should act or be any different than they are, we create resistance. Instead, grant them being, and let go of how you think they should be/act/do.  You'll have much smoother relationships as a result. 

When we complain about the government, the economy, politicians, our family, neighbors, bosses, jobs, etc., we are setting ourselves up for more of the same.  Either do something about it, or suck it up and keep your lip zipped.   

Realize that it's all perfect in its own way. Stop resisting and start surrendering. Acceptance of what is in any moment is a deep spiritual practice. Is it easy? No! It's worth the effort though.

Resisting what is is like being physically inflexible. You're limited in your movements. Same thing when you are mentally inflexible. You are limited in your movements in your life and your experience due to your thoughts. They keep you stuck in the same rut, creating more and more of the same type of life. 

Now is the time to become like water learn to flow around, over, under or through obstacles or situations that are challenging. Notice where you are resisting what is. Water offers no resistance, it just flows.

A deep surrendering is needed now, knowing that everything really is going to be okay.

Namaste, 

Debbie