Good morning!
It’s still raining. And dark. Yuk!
Shortly after my Fluffy White Clouds post last week, I received a wonderful email from a friend who is currently in yoga teacher training. She told me that I might enjoy the 7 axioms/Universal Truths that they were taught in her yoga class.
I loved them so much, I thought I would pass them on to you! I have printed the list and will be placing it on my vision board because I find it so inspirational.
Zuda Yoga Teacher Training – 7 axioms/Universal Truths
1. You are exactly where you are supposed to be
2. Fear and pain are life’s greatest teachers
3. Laughter and play are the keys to the fountain of youth
4. Exercise and rest are the keys to vibrant health
5. Touch and intimacy are basic human needs
6. Everything is impermanent
7. Everything is connected
I love the first one especially- ‘You are exactly where you are supposed to be’.
I think that we can often get caught up in where we think we should be or where we want to be, but to realize that we are exactly where we should be at this very moment in time is very powerful.
To accept where we are at this moment helps remove the guilt that so many of us face every single day. To appreciate the times when we are struggling or having a bad day and to realize that even the moments that seem difficult, upsetting, flawed, or discouraging all have their particular place.
How many times have you been down on yourself because you felt like you should or shouldn’t have done something?
Or that you let someone down?
Or that you ate too much?
Or that you should have found a job by now?
Or that you should have had a baby by the time you hit 30?
Or that you shouldn’t have said something or you should have stood up to someone?
We all have regrets and we all have guilt, but often it helps to take a step back and to release some of the guilt that we all have over our heads.
We all make mistakes. We all have things we struggle with in life. But to realize that where we are right now is where we are supposed to be can be very freeing.
It does not mean that we have to stay in a negative situation; it simply means that everything has a learning purpose in our lives.
I always say that if I didn’t struggle so much with making the wrong career choice, I would never be where I am today. Sometimes we must go through hard times to really push ourselves and grow!
Lately I have been struggling with motivation. Instead of feeling worse about it, I think it might help to accept it for what it is and then think of ways that might help how I am feeling. I am considering joining a local community gym for a few months to add some new challenges to my routine. I used to LOVE doing body pump and spinning classes in university and I think I might love to add classes back into my life. I am definitely going to look into my options and what is out there for me during the colder months. I am also thinking about signing up for a Fall race since I currently don’t have anything on the horizon.
These 7 Universal Truths help me understand that every day has a place and purpose….even the bad ones.
With this in mind, my pancake fail this morning wasn’t so bad. ;)
LOL…this my friends is what we call #pancakefail.
Why is writing #pancakefail so much fun?
I shall return with endorphins in my blood and a recipe success. :)
I love the first one too. I need to write that down and look at it all day today!
Ditto with you and Jessica – the 1st one is so good to hear!
LOL at the pancakes! What on earth went in those ones!?
hahah don’t ask!!!
Coconut flour and molasses. Again, don’t ask. ;)
This is a great way to start my day. Wherever we are is exactly where we’re meant to be, so it’s best to try to enjoy it, no matter how difficult times may be. Hope you have a wonderful day!
I just saw the facebook question “what do you think about blogs?” and someone answered:
“People write blogs for one of two reasons: 1) they’re confused 2) they’re passionate”
Haha…and I thought of you. :-D
I LOVE that first one! I spend SO much time thinking about where I want to be in five years, ten years, etc. I need to focus more on where I am right now, and what I can do while I’m here.
It’s rainy and gross here too :-(
Love those – esp. the first one!!
“Fear and pain are life’s greatest teachers.” Isn’t that the truth. However, at this point in my sickness, I’d like to skip ahead and learn it from a book, thankyouverymuch. :)
((hugs))
Love this list! I’ve printed it off and stuck it to my wall :) So inspiring!!
a race would definitely be good!
poor #pancakefail lol
Wow I love this! Thank you for sharing!
I’m not usually one for motivational quotes or self-help kind of novels, but these 7 Universal Truths are beautiful. I agree. The first one is the best. It’s just so comforting to think, “I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.”
The first one is exactly what my teacher in yoga teacher training told us too when we started the first weekend. It’s also the first thing she told us. “Some of you might still wonder what they are doing here, of maybe have doubts. Don’t. If you are here today, it’s because you are exactly where you should be”.
It applies to all kinds of circumstances, although sometimes it’s hard to distinguish ;-)
Ohhh I’ve seen that sight one too many times before. Blame it on the pan :-P
The first one reminds me of my favorite quote, told to me by my mother when I was really struggling: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are” (Theodore Roosevelt). I loved this post, so very true. Thanks!
Hi! I am always reading your blog (almost every day) but today is the first time I am commenting. This post absolutely spoke to me and motivated me. As I read each one of those six points I agreed whole-heartedly with all of them. This was a really great and inspirational things to share with your viewers. Thanks for putting a smile on my face this morning and giving me a little extra courage/boost throughout my day! :)
I love number 4. I think so many people are afraid to rest and enjoy time just being peaceful and relaxed. We always want to either be exercising or doing something productive. Sometimes simply doing nothing is exactly what we need.
Love these. I went through yoga teacher training over the summer and it was one of the best things I have ever done! I love the first one and constantly remind myself of this. There are good days and there are bad days. Reminds me that everything happens for a reason, but its all good!
Haha, and sometimes we need those #pancakefails :) You are right, it is fun to write and say!
This may have just inspired me to write a blog post I have been putting off. Thank you for posting this, it helps put somethings into perspective for me.
I love these Universal Truths- thanks for sharing! :) I am going to write them down.
I love these – and definitely need to post them somewhere. The first is my favourite – for all of the reasons you listed above. I find I’m always trying to get ahead of myself and prepare as much as I can for things coming up, (in fact, for the past 2 weeks, I’ve been mentally a day ahead of myself, and I woke up on Friday thinking it was the weekend. How disappointing!!) but the first truth is a good reminder to stay in the present.
Have a fab day!