Jul
14
Try vs. Triumph
Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Peace & Happiness
As many of you read in my June e-news post, this year I’m beginning the process to reclaim my peace. For seven years since Shannon’s death I’ve been fighting, and now it’s time to try a new road. I’m starting easy, given I’m not what you might call a relaxed person. Quite the contrary, actually - I’m a total spaz. So my quest for finding peace brought me to my local yoga studio today. I’ve been going intermittently since 2006, but not remotely skilled. When it was time to attempt Crow Pose (also known as Crane Pose), I was ready to seriously attempt it for the first time. Deciding not to let fear hold me back anymore, I tossed up my knees onto the triceps and went for the balancing act. And then for 1, 2, 3, 4 seconds I had it. Never before had I been able to do this and actually hold it. And as I captured the pose, time stood still. That is, until my arms gave way and I fell smack on my head. It made a knocking sound, like someone rappin’ on your front door. I saw a few stars, but it was worth it. When I came home, I stumbled upon this anonymous quote while looking for tips on how NOT to give myself a concussion next time:
“The difference between try and triumph is a little umph.”
Ain’t that the truth…
Erin,
I am laughing with you not at you ~ ***smiles***
Blessings to you finding your inner peace as well ~
~vonna