💛💩 The Gold in the Mud & A Dash of Dharma

From Heartbreaks to Flow 🌊

This week, I dove deep into the pages of my journal, a raw mix of unstructured thoughts in English and French (with a dash of Dutch 🌷). Journaling isn’t about polishing words; it’s messy, real, and oh-so-human! To share some of that rawness, I’ve restructured and clarified my oh-so-human insights (and say bye-bye to the French and Dutch for clarity 😅).

Journaling Insight 1:

The Gold in the Mud 💛💩

Recently, I’ve faced some little heartbreaks 💩. At times, judgment from people I love stung like stepping on a sharp needle during a yummy sun salutation. Ouch! I also had to cancel 3 yoga offerings due to unforeseen reasons (disappointing some loyal students in the process...), which felt like spilling my precious black coffee ☕... on my favorite white yoga leggings...three days in a row... Yikes!

But here’s the silver lining: It’s in the dark that light shines brightest! 🌈 Amid struggles, I see more clearly what truly shines:

I’m grateful for my true business allies—honest souls who stand by me in tough times, especially when we need to cancel cherished events.

I’ve also realized just how successful my recent sequencing training was! The amazing testimonials I received are clear proof of the benefits this training offer to other teachers.

And when I’m having a rough day (like when spilling my black coffee on white leggings 💩—my code for cancelling a beloved event 😅), going to teach anyway and experiencing receptive, wonderful, openhearted students makes me truly grateful for the Tribes community, the studio I’m lucky to call home.

So, sometimes challenges need to happen for me to "see the gold in the mud". 🌟

Journaling Insight 2:

The Great Question Returns🤔🏔️

“Am I doing this because I’m good at it, or because I enjoy it?” As a youth, I thought competitive climbing was my 'destiny'—because, well, I was kind of good at it... Spoiler: competition isn’t my jam! 🚫

Now that I’m a adult (cue the dramatic music 🎶), I’ve realized that my dharma can shift and sway like a graceful vinyasa flow. It doesn’t have to be one single thing, nor does it need to fit society’s idea of success—fame, fortune, or top rankings. My dharma can be as simple as feeding my cats 🐱, learning guitar from scratch 🎸, and embracing my loved ones when they need it.

Yet, I find myself asking that same question again, but with a business twist: “Should I focus on what’s financially successful, or pursue what I truly dream of—even if it’s harder to sell?” As I consider my yoga business path, I wrestle with focusing solely on popular offerings like sequencing training or exploring the heart and soul of retreats and retreat-based trainings that nurture real connection and growth—even if they’re harder to plan and sell. 🌱

Then it hit me: I was falling into the same old pattern again, unconsciously believing I had to choose one thing, as if my destiny had to be a single, static thing. Ah, how hard it is to break free from old beliefs rooted in childhood!

So, what’s the answer? There’s no need to choose just yet, as there is no ultimatum demanding a clear decision. For now, I can focus on cultivating both what can provide me with financial stability and what I genuinely dream of pursuing. I’ve learned that it’s perfectly okay to embrace both: the comfortable, profitable options, and the wild, magical dreams that bring joy and authentic connections. 🌺

I’d love to hear your thoughts—do these insights spark memories or reflections for you? Feel free to comment! Conversation is the key to connection, and connection is what I love. 💬

With love and commitment,

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