The only meaning something has is the meaning we give it. Rather than make a big deal out of little things, I'll instead let things slide off my back like hands on a new (read slippery) yoga mat in Downward Facing Dog pose.

Can't get my music to work for a yoga class? So what? We'll chant the bija (seed) mantras throughout class instead.

Somebody posted a negative review (gasp!)? So what? There are plenty of people out there who enjoy my teaching and are will so say so in public. 

Things didn't work out exactly as planned? So what? It usually turns out better in the long run.

We get hung up on the little glitches in life, then put lots of energy lamenting this happened or that happened. Forget that something went wrong. Of course it did; that's the nature of the 3-D world. 

In yoga we talk about a need to stay detached, to not cling to any person, idea, situation, or belief. Instead, direct your energy toward the next step. After "So what?" comes, "What's next?" Then take that one step. 

Life happens, people. Get used to it. And get used to responding with "So what? What's next?" the next time it does. :)

Namaste,

Debbie