Yoga with Ann Lapo

Authentic Conversations:
Is it true?
Is it necessary?
Is it kind?
Does it improve upon the silence?

THINK:
True
Helpful
Improves upon the silence
Necessary
Kind

3 Elements of truth:
1. Telling the truth as you know it
2. Being willing to hear another’s truth as they know it
3. Understanding that many things can be true at the same time

Results:
People trusting each other
Knowledge and understanding
Connection to others
Confidence in the enterprise
Commitment to a vision

–from Yoga Wisdom at Work, 36, 37

I commit to the truth, my truth, while honoring others and the silent spaces in our lives and time.

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Waking up — streaky sky, spark of new dawn spreading into day, drips of thought on the window

Looking into new life, the gift of beauty and light heart, new mind.

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I recognize my connection to mySelf.
I recognize the courage in my heart.
I am gentle and kind, brave and strong.
I agree to be me 🙂

I recognize the compassion in me and offer it to all beings.

Now.

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Lokah Samasta
Sukhino bhavantu
Om shanti shantihi

May all beings be happy
And may my thoughts, words, and deeds contribute in some way to the happiness of all beings.

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“Perhaps this is the most important thing for me to take back from beach-living: simply the memory that each cycle of the tide is valid; each cycle of the wave is valid; each cycle of a relationship is valid. And my shells? I can sweep them all into my pocket. They are only there to remind me that sea recedes and returns eternally.” — Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea, 102.

An eternal book, for me –timeless writings and a reminder of life in grace and wonder.

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“Being able to walk into a room in full possession of yourself…to be free to own the grace and beauty only you possess”

Thank you for this beautiful day, this place, and all beings.

We are One, while honoring the uniqueness of all – a magnificent example of the embodied divine.

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For all my fears, worries, apprehension — beneath it all is a strong foundation of wonder, curiosity, courage and strength. This is a beautiful day.

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As I look into this new day, I see brightness of spirit, great possibilities, and the spark of loving light in all beings. With love ….

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I see the new day dawning. Colors of wonder through the trees as I look to the east. My life is good now, amazing possibilities ahead as I enjoy this moment, this gift of time and space now. All is well – a beautiful tune.

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Standing in my power today, recognizing my strength and courage.

I am strong
I am willing to be creative
I am willing to be Me

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