I just came back from my Qigong class and I made a little stop at Jack-in-my stomach on my way home. I haven't craved fast food in months. Thankfully, I only had half of the chicken grilled sandwich and a few fries. But that's not the point.
Welcome to PMS day #2. It's all by the book, really. On the more positive note, breathing through this time and feeling the body makes the body feel like it's floating. The sensitivity does not only relate to emotions, but to skin as well. The feelings are sharper and more intense. When I stay alert enough, my body becomes the vehicle for amazing experiences. The operative words being... when I stay alert.
The Practice
Morning Yoga at the park - 1 hour
Afternoon meditation at home - 30 minutes
Evening Qigong in a class - 1 hour
Reflection
The morning yoga felt great today. I was one with every breath and every movement. My body opened up even more. I had a smile on my face walking to my car. I wanted to travel and see things. Then, I had an inspiring writing session at home.
My afternoon meditation, on the other hand, was a bit tougher today. I had a slight variation leaning more forward than I'm used to, the way that Roshi showed me yesterday, and I kept adjusting my body the entire sit. I observed my mind as I was adjusting and it kept trying to convince me that I was doing it wrong, but I kept reminding myself that this too is a part of it. Not every sit is going to be smooth sailing. Whatever arises...
My body was super sensitive during the Qigong class. I haven't been to a class in almost two months and the length of the movements were intense. Surprisingly, my sensitivity made certain moves easier and more flowy and others, torturous. You take the good with the bad. In the end, it's all good.
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