My So-Called Yoga Life

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• The Missing Piece

  Posted at 3:48 pm by Lisa K, on October 20, 2019

  

  With so many on the table

  How could you already know

  That an important piece is missing

  You can’t go on until it shows

  I scramble to turn them all over

  Try to see the picture in my mind

  Nothing comes up clearly

  I don’t think it’s something I can find

  Life can be so dirty

  A mess you can’t seem to keep clean

  Trying to make some sense of it

  To know what it all could mean

  I step back for perspective

  There’s no rush to know it all

  Sitting with an uneasy feeling

  But knowing that it’s still safe to fall

  Cause you’ll be there to catch me

  I feel you gently let me down

  At least I’m not alone here

  And I like the way that sounds

  That piece that had been missing

  There’s no worry cause it’s here

  All that time I spent wondering

  Now everything is sweet and clear

  By: Lisa♥️

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• Are We Not Unicorns?

  Posted at 5:36 pm by Lisa K, on April 8, 2018

  

  As a young girl, I was absolutely captivated by fantasy creatures, especially the unicorn. A majestic being with a wild and free spirit, found in the enchanted forests around the mythical world. With their sparkling horn as the vortex of their magnificent, unrestrained power and purity, their supernatural qualities are noble in nature. The movie Legend is in my top 5 all time favourites. I just love watching the unicorns gallop through the river as Tom Cruise observed their incredible beauty from behind a bush nearby.

  Unicorns are meant to be free and cannot be captured or touched. If this should happen and their horn is removed, they will die. Along with it, all the fair enchantment of their magic will fall and become evil. When I think about what that means, I often compare it to the human desire to tame and become master to wild creatures of this world and their own individual gifts. The desire to capture that which is forbidden brings me back to the very nature of what it means to be human, right down to the story Adam and Eve. To want something that is not to be taken seems to be part of the human condition and has led our species down some slippery slopes in this world. Why is it that we possess this inclination? Why do we allow it to control our behaviours? While I don’t have the answer to these questions, I do have some personal speculations on what they mean.

  To me, the unicorn symbolizes the true nature of our own spirit. The fact that we have become unable to see that we already have everything we need inside ourselves and always have makes me feel melancholy. In the very first post I wrote for this blog, I referenced a native creation story about how the human spirit has been hidden within us so that we would not find it until we are prepared to realize our oneness with the divine. The unicorn is a divine being and we are divine beings too. The problem is that we place value on things that we admire or wish to take them for ourselves. Our world is built on the hierarchy of a system of money and power that dictates the value of something as a prize to own, not as an experience of life or a way of existing. That has long been forgotten by the power of greed and social stature in society. These are generalizations as I dare not speak for all of mankind, but they are marked patterns in the operation of the many civilizations of this world, without doubt.

  The rush of wonder and admiration I feel when I watch those unicorns running in the forest, that feeling is out of respect and love for the power of the untamed and the unbound. For the confident and carefree magical beauty of their very existence. We are born into this life with the understanding of our unicorn nature, that knowing. I remember feeling like I could do anything I wanted if I tried hard enough, if I let my creative energy flow, as a child. I would spend hours dancing, making artwork, creating in my own way and felt limitless. I believe we all wish to feel that way our whole lives, to be confident in our capabilities and at the same time know that their worth is really in the experience of creating them. That this experience itself is so powerful in its realization of the interconnected fiery light that joins each of us to one another and then allows it to dance in our passions of life’s purpose.

  The greatest artists in the world did not spend painstaking hours on their craft merely for recognition or how others would receive their creations, it was for the process of it. Because they loved it. Fearlessly following the effulgent light burning so deeply into the essence of who they knew they were. At first, they didn’t even know or care if what they created was loved by others at all. We observe people like this with awe and admiration, as if we lack their capability. In reality we need to make a space inside to rediscover that light within and let it guide us on our way.

  We are all unicorns! Isn’t that totally awesome! To think when I was little, I used to make a little horn and decorate it with sparkles so a I could run around with it taped to my forehead, lol! I wanted to be one, and now I am working on rediscovering that I already am!

  Well my beautiful readers, that is my little philosophical musing for today. Wishing you all the very best week coming! Keep smiling😄

  Much Love,

  Lisa xo

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• Cosmic Love

  Posted at 3:10 am by Lisa K, on March 18, 2018

  

  Cosmic Love

  Love is warm, soft and sweetly divine.
  Love is vast, blissful and overwhelming at times.
  Love is comforting, powerful and without condition.
  It is something we search for as part of life’s mission.
  Love is supposed to be thoughtful, Love is supposed to be kind,  but how can it be those things when sometimes it’s blind?

  Is Love our own? Or is it only shared?
  How can we have it without another who cares?
  Is self Love the same as what we desire from others?
  Or do we require the heart of another?
  How can Love be free from pain?
  Without judgement or sadness, can it be without bane?

  Love is vulnerable, it’s soft to the core, how can we enjoy it when it’s attached to much more?

  Does Love mean sacrifice? Must we be vulnerable to obtain? These things are not easy and can cause some to abstain.

  Is it the human condition that holds us back? From the feeling of Pure Love, our senses may lack.
  Freedom in Love is such a beautiful thing, the thought alone makes my little heart sing.
  Maybe that’s part of our work in this form,
  To unify our souls and let Cosmic Love be reborn.

  By: Lisa Michelle ♥️

   

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• The Obligatory New Year’s Post: 2018

  Posted at 2:31 am by Lisa K, on January 1, 2018

  

  It seems that this year, I am so much more aware of the happenings over the last year than in those past. I started this blog this year and in preparing my writings for it, I suppose it has helped me to really put conscious memory into action as I ponder my thoughts and feelings. I have observed a great deal about my little life and noticed some wonderful things and also some places that could use some really overdue attention. I really love writing this blog, by the way;) There is far too much truth in the fact that we mostly, blindly, fail to acknowledge places in our lives that make us uncomfortable. For me, in the past it was a fear of failing to be my best all the time. I have managed to work quite a bit there and feel much better about this work in progress. This year I experienced some dark times in the beginning of it. Out of my control, but they quelled my growing ability to shine forth more confidently. Many steps back, I notice that I must draw attention once again to confidence in the radiance of my being.
  In 2018, I will take charge of old patterns rather than let them play out. I will speak from within and hold no expectation of how it will be interpreted by those around me. If I am true, I can’t be mistaken for anything other than the true intention that I really am. If negativity happens, it is not me but a reflection of others. I will be TRUE.  I also noticed that I live in a very regimented pattern in my life. Im an ashtangi and it is not difficult to see why I love the practice of Ashtanga yoga so much. It is also very disciplined. However, it impedes my social interactions with people. If time spent doesn’t fit into my comfortable schedule, I can get, well, agitated. I have been aware of this for some time, and have made some progress but it needs more.

  I also can’t cook. I don’t like holding meals because food doesn’t inspire me. I am also vegetarian, which doesn’t harmonize with people around me. Food is more of a subsistence of life for me. It seems to create issues for social gatherings because I don’t relate well to others in this way. I am good at doing activities with people or having a coffee and a chat. Evening visits with a glass of wine aren’t too shabby either, lol, right?? But in all seriousness, I want to connect again without fear of judgement. If I don’t fear it, it can’t burden me. I will practice my meditations, affirmations and general thoughts to help create new mental patterns. If you think it enough, it will become real.  I know my intentions are to relate to others, to feel them.

  The new year isn’t necessarily about changing things or becoming a new person. It is about reflecting on what works and what doesn’t. Realizing what could do with some improvement and what is working better than ever. I like the reset feeling. It reminds me of morning time. I love the feeling of waking up and being out before others. Everything is fresh, untouched by the essence of daytime and I get to see it. That is what the new year is akin to. A time to refresh, reflect and be a better version of me.

  I hope you enjoy this time of year and start off in 2018 with your best foot forward. Be fierce, be powerful, be You.

  Happy New Year my loves!! Best for the coming year to you!!

  Much Love,

  Lisa Michelle xo

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• That Christmas Feeling

  Posted at 2:41 am by Lisa K, on December 24, 2017

  

  Tomorrow is Christmas Eve!!! We are away holidaying at a ski resort for Christmas this year.  Usually we go down south but we wanted to try a winter holiday this year.  Though I am with the people I consider to be the essence of my existence, I do miss our family that we will not see over the next few days.  I feel love, hope and enthusiasm for the coming new year and felt some inspiration for a poem.  Hope you are having a wonderful time, celebrating life, love and all the important things at this special time of year!!

  That Christmas Feeling

  The snow begins to fall,
  Gracefully feathering down to the ground,
  The night is lit up with coloured lights,
  Eyes are wide for every child in town.

  The carols play over the radio,
  Bringing back memories of this time,
  A sweet nostalgic feeling to embrace,
  The scent of evergreen is in its prime.

  School is out for the holidays,
  Children play and eat the snow,
  No care in the world is what they have,
  Carefree and happy feelings is what they know.

  A time for friends and family,
  Smiles and hugs will fill your days,
  Chocolates and sweet cookies,
  Love is shown in so many beautiful ways.

  Thinking about what’s important,
  Squeezing close with those held dear,
  Don’t forget to look into their eyes,
  And let them know that you are near.

  Love is the reason for all this fuss,
  Don’t let the purpose become skewed,
  Let your loved ones know how you feel,
  And your feelings show their magnitude.

  I love you now, today and tomorrow,
  I will love you forever more.
  My heart is full when we’re together,
  You make me feel like I could soar.

  Merry Christmas to you my friend,
  May your holiday be sweet,
  Enjoy making new memories,
  That forever you may keep.

  By: Lisa Michelle

  Keep smiling my gorgeous friends, Love to you all.  We are all human beings, craving understanding, connection and above all Love.  I feel it and it is so beautiful.  Kiss and hug your loved ones!!!

  Much Love,

  Lisa Michelle xoxoxoxo

   

   

   

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• Why Do You Love Your Mom?

  Posted at 10:52 pm by Lisa K, on May 13, 2017

  

  When you were growing inside of her,
  You listened contently to her heart,
  Took great comfort in her voice,
  You thought you’d never be apart.

  Then you came out into the world,
  Your blurry view caught her smiling eyes,
  When they placed you on her chest,
  The fear dissolved with no more cries.

  As you grew you felt her love,
  It helped you on your way,
  Each new step you learned to take,
  By your side you knew she’d stay.

  When your were sad or feeling hurt,
  She held you tight on her knee,
  No one could take away from you,
  The beauty she would always see.

  The many nights she stayed up and worried,
  Keeping much of what she felt inside,
  Always hoping that she taught you well,
  That what you knew to be right wasn’t denied.

  Then you grew up and had your own,
  Your heart has been overwhelmed by love,
  All the times you overlooked her work,
  Knowing now there could be nothing above.

  Look into your mother’s eyes,
  And hold her close and tight,
  The bond you share is like no other,
  You feel the glory of pure love in all its light.

   

  By: Lisa K

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• Where Does Love Flow?

  Posted at 2:15 pm by Lisa K, on April 11, 2017

  

  Look into my eyes, look far and wide and deep.
  You see a long horizon line with an ever growing reach.
  Searching up you see a sky of love so radiant and bright,
  Peering down, a warmth and grace so soft,
  With beaming effulgent light.

  Viewing across the line,
  to the very farthest east,
  a rising calm of fond compassion,
  there’s no fear in you to say the least.

  Upon the west your eyes will dwell,
  your being feels enraptured,
  With gorgeous faith and exquisite love,
  Your senses are absolutely captured.

  Like lightening strikes you see clearly now,
  It’s your own eyes in the mirror,
  With astonishment and disbelief,
  You see that love flows so much nearer.

  Searching up and down,
  Side to side your gaze will leap,
  You realize that without a doubt,
  This gift in YOU is yours to keep.

  By~ Lisa K

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