Trust What You Feel

Jam packed, that is how I love life, hmm lets see where that phrase came from.

The term jam pack originated from overfilled jelly donuts, compacted or concentrated. A crowded theater, a crowded program and crowded trains.
http://www.chacha.com/question/where-did-the-term-'jam-packed'-come-from

Today one of my good friends has a birthday and is competing in the Herbalife Triathlon of Los Angeles, it started at 7am and ends around 10:30am.  At first I was considering bringing the kids, then my husband had some gatherings he had planned.  I decided to try to be there at 7am at the start line, but told her that I have a Doula client that could call any minute.  It was one of the times in life where I just have to let go and see what feels right.  I had been in touch with my Doula client before I went to bed, and ended up waking up pretty early, but then my kids also woke up early, and I realized I wasn't going to make it.  My Doula client told me this morning that she had an hour worth of something but then it went away, it is her first baby and she is a week and a half away from her due date.  Something was telling me to stick around, and I did not fight it, I just let myself have a good nights sleep, and a busy morning with my kids. I think I will take my friend out for a spa day :)

Now on to the Sunday Funday!  I have a private Yoga class, two baby celebrations, then have to take my kids shopping for basics, finishing off teaching a Yoga class in the evening.

I love Shabbat, on Saturdays we just spend time together without worldly distractions.  I also love Sundays where we can go on adventures and have fun together.  Now that I am working full days during the week, I am really enjoying the weekend, getting a deep rest one day, and out and about another day.

I always tell my Yoga students to pay attention to how they feel, and to trust it.  Our body is always telling us exactly what is going on, and during a Yoga class, the goal is to find a place that is not too much, but also not too little, and most importantly where it feels good.  Not necessarily a sweet, gentle good, but a deep massage good, you don't beat up the masseuse, you just breath and focus on where you are feeling it.

TRUST WHAT YOU FEEL,
Take a moment to read a friends experience below, amazing when you shift your perspective,
Coach Yulia

Yana Katzap-Nackman

I was on a flight from Kansas City on Thursday. Across the way from me sat a young mom and her two year old daughter. I noticed that the mom was rough with her daughter and I felt like I had to do something to "save" her. My first thought was I need to report this mom. Then my second thought was that this mom must be tired and frustrated. I started a conversation with her to hear her out and see if I can help in any way (I shifted from suspecting to showing kindness). Her sweet girl was acting her age. Jumping on the seat and engaging with the people behind her. I could tell mom was on her last nerve. I said "it must be hard." And she responded in a thankful "you get me"response. She shared that it has been hard and she is moving to California with her daughter. She was also hungry and trying to catch the connecting flight, which she may miss. I was trying to help by connecting and engaging with the toddler. I offered her water, but I had no food with me to share (I was so irritated with myself. This was the first time I did not have food with me on a flight) They got off the flight and I felt like I did not do enough for this hungry mom and her toddler. They were on my mind all day. Today a woman came up to me at synagogue and said "were you on a flight from Kansas City to LA on Thursday? I said "yes". She said "I saw what you did for this mom and her baby. You have a gift from God" Keep doing what you are doing." I almost cried. This woman was my only connection to that story. I wanted to sit down and talk to her, but she was just visiting a friend and could not stay. The next minute she was gone. The lesson for me is Always strive to do your best in any situation. The human connection is so important, you don't know how you are impacting people with your words and actions. Allow yourself to think about your first reaction. Is it the right thing to do? Or is it your reactionary impulse? Lastly, act with integrity. You never know who is watching you.

It has been so hot at the beginning of the week, pony tails where the only thing I could handle.  I had a workshop this weekend,
 and reached out to a friend to come and straighten my hair, and told her that we will go with the flow.
  Friday ended up being non stop between the kids, getting ready for Shabbat, and my Doula client needing my assistance,
 so the hair never got done, and I was OK with it.  The workshop got postponed last minute, and I didn't need the fancy hair after all