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| "If God created everything and everyone, then who created God?" AND " I like jello!" (Both said by Mr. Sphinx above) |
- Go deeper into the pose AND at the exact same time relax into the pose
- Be completely aware AND at the exact same time do nothing
- Inhale AND at the exact same time exhale (ha just kidding).
One contradiction that came up several times during our yoga teacher training was how do you set goals when yoga is supposed to be all about staying in the moment. How do yoga and goal setting, lesson planning and long range planning work together?
Yoga Contradiction #948: Plan ahead AND at the exact same time stay present.
As I went to write my professional development goals this year I was faced with this paradox. Reflecting on past goals, my reasons for setting a goal has often been about controlling a situation in order to create personal growth. It seems like I need to refigure why I am writing goals in the first place. As my yoga practice develops and every day teaches me more and more about surrendering, I find my purpose for setting goals is shifting. Shifting from wanting to feel in control to wanting to see what unfolds if I resolve to do something.
So this year as I set my professional development goals I want to set an overall intention for setting goals. A goal for my goals.
- I will watch what unfolds as I work towards my goals. (ha it even almost rhymes)
And here's the spark. It's all about intent; my purpose for working towards a goal creates the space for being able to stay present with what is happening. If my intent is only about outcome then it doesn't matter what unfolds in the moment, but if my intent is to watch, well really there's no way not to stay present. Yoga Sparks Intent.
How has yoga shifted your intent? How has yoga changed your goals? What does yoga spark in you? Let me know I'm listening, ameliamelia@hotmail.com
Intent is everything, (AND nothing).
With love and a special thanks to Melissa, Peter and Sam,
Amy
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