I’m BACK!
I spent the last week in beautiful Arizona training to be a Holy Yoga instructor. We did lots and lots of yoga. I sweat. And learned. And stepped way out of my comfort zone.
I learned that out of my comfort zone is a wonderful place to be.
I had no idea that I was going to the desert to be splashed and filled and to swim in the LIVING WATER. I had no idea I was so dry.
And needy.
And had a heart that I was slowly allowing to turn to stone.
I was stuffing and stuffing and stuffing sadness and discouragement that God released big time. I am now feeling JOY again.
Like so many of you, I keep a gratitude journal. I want to share a few things I was thankful for during my time in the beautiful, rugged Sonoran desert.
1. the presence of Jesus.
2. glorious fellowship and acceptance of His sweet women.
3. beauty in my surroundings -God’s amazing creativity
4. good healthy food prepared by willing hands
5. God’s love showed up to me in so many ways through my conversations with others-you really do show your love through others who love Jesus. May I show that love to everyone I meet so that they might see YOU in me
6. for courage to try new things, which could only have come from YOU
7. for tears that needed to be shed and for the feeling of release that brings
8. for the plans YOU have for me. Plans which will fulfill me because YOU know me better than I know myself
9. for forgiveness and grace
10. for strength and perseverance to keep doing what I need to do
The heart of Holy Yoga is pure and strong and points us toward “gospel living”. Run out and find a class to participate in. If there isn’t one in your area, consider becoming an instructor yourself.
Come join the family!
Love this and your list. we all have times we have let our heart grow stone. So glad your back and you had a refreshing trip.
A beautiful post Susan!
It sounds like you had a wonderful time!!! I can feel your positive energy through the screen! I really have to find one of these classes! You are inspiring!!!!
I am so thankful that God met you in the desert and filled you to overflowing with the abundance of His JOY!
It sounds like you had a wonderful time. Lovely pictures!
What a lovely post and photos. It sounds like a wonderful experience 🙂
It sounds like your time was wonderful and blessed 🙂 Your photos are lovely!
Hugs to you,
Stephanie
What a wonderful post! I always feel if I am led to step out of my comfort zone, those are the times I receive the biggest blessing. So glad you came away from this journey with a grateful and renewed heart!
Liz
congratulations to you and your new endeavor
you must be so excited to begin this new phase
brett
Holy Yoga sounds fabulous; I enjoy yoga but haven't heard of this. So glad you had a great time; sounds lovely!
You? A heart of stone? no way…but I am glad you had an amazing time!
You will be an awesome teacher.
Oh! I'm reading a book you'd love…
Praying for Strangers… somebody bought it for me and I'm loving it.
Morning Susan, thanks for sharing your thoughts and photos. Blessings and smiles, Emilou 🙂
Love your photos probably because I love the desert. There's just something about it…
Thank you for sharing. You always inspire me!