Memoirs

My memory is an interesting phenomenon, long term is very scattered, and short term is also sometimes not that helpful especially with keys, sunglasses, and my phone.

I operate in the present, that is why Yoga speaks to me and I suppose labor and birth speak to me as well.  There is no choice but to be present and deal and grow and come out a new person.  I always tell my Yoga students that even if they are regulars, it is the first time they are doing Yoga that day, to give their undivided attention, the body is different every day.  I feel that is my gift in this lifetime and has led me towards yoga and now as a Doula, to be present is essential to let the body do exactly what it needs to do, the body knows how to birth, the baby knows what to do, we are designed so beautifully.

My mother is writing her memoirs, she loves to write, and I am really enjoying reading them.  Some of the memories are a learning experience about my ancestors.  Others I clearly remember, but some are a surprise to me, I think more of a surprise that I do not remember.  Throughout my life I have dropped one thing and jumped into the next head first, no regrets, just ready to move forward.  I sometimes look at pictures and remember fun times.  Sometimes my friends tell me stories, and it is nice to hear, but not always in my head.

I guess it is what it is, being present is a gift, we are forced to be present with our children, it is a challenge and a gift.  Today my husband took the kids to synagogue and I had quiet, rested a bit.  As soon as they got home, each one took turns in their intense energy, so nice to have quiet again as they are all sleeping. 

Thank God For It All,
Shavua Tov,
Coach Yulia