only knew her first name. Until that conversa- tion, I hadn’t realized that anyone else there was having a difficult time showing up at class. I considered yoga a very personal experience. I was a little resistant to include anyone else in my decision to go or not to go, but I was willing to change. I decided to ask her if she would be my yoga buddy by texting each other at night, saying, “I am going to yoga in the morning. Will I see you there?” She agreed and it has worked! We don’t make each other go and we don’t convince or shame each other for going or not going. We have just created some- one we can be accountable to and for now, it is working. Yay!
The things that were a shift for me to make this change was:
• I stopped telling myself the story that I always quit on things that are good for me.
• My self-talk was always loving even when I wasn’t living up to my own expectations.
• I relied on my own wisdom and integrity to find a way back.
• I asked for help. So, I ask you, is there something in your
life that you have a burning desire to change? Are you willing to let go of the old story? Are you willing to change? If yes, then start with something small and get some help, if needed, on an emotional, spiritual, physical or mental level. Even one step perpetuates big changes, but you have to choose to start someplace and come at it from a place of feeling good first. Namaste
Elizabeth Jackson LMT, RMT is a licensed professional Massage Therapist and Energy Worker who enjoys assisting others to achieve their own aspects of well-being through body and energy work.
She owns and operates the Center for Balanced Living and Body & Soul Health Solutions offer- ing Massage Therapy, Reiki sessions, Craniosa- cral Therapy, Tarot Readings and EFT sessions. She also facilitates regular Reiki Shares, group meditations and workshops in Self-Care Health Care. Check out Elizabeth’s practice: Body & Soul Health Solutions on Facebook or at
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