so… trying to work through my crisis. the decision is not to give up. work through it, work with it.
after being annoyed with my aching knee for the last couple of months, and therefore consequently ruining my practice, i am trying to apply what we have so many times heard and read – as above – work with it.
i had a nice practice today up to paschimottanasanas. there was a new found excitement and vigour and a nice flow. working through it i did have a particular thought that kept popping up in my mind – the love and care for your near ones and the worry when you find out they are not well. i think this was what prompted my re-awakening, it kind of shakes you and puts your life and our problems in perspective – you have nothing if you don’t have health! this was a mantra that my father repeated all my life – and it is oh so true.
so, in conclusion, i decided to stick with my practice but remembering what david said – do it to your abilities and using adjustments. not all people will be able to do all asanas and there is no reason for us not to be able to practice.
look after your health!
Urg, so sorry to hear this. I struggle with that sometimes, with that “coming to the mat with the body I have today”. I hope you heal! 🙂 Sending positive energy
thanks Claudia. hope it will heal soon ;-(
I know what you mean, i also feel my right knee, before was my left shoulder, sometimes I wonder if there will be a day that I can practice with no pain? at least I haven’t stop my practice…and that makes me already happy. Hope you can continue with your practice with not much pain.
x
thank you for your words of encouragement 😉 i am still struggling with it and hopefully will get back into it.