I’ve lost count on how many weeks in we are now…15? One thing I can say is that the goddesses in my life have continued to give me support, courage and meaning in this time of isolation. These women are colleagues, friends, family and sustain me in my life and my practice.
Through their yoga teachings, their encouragement to meditation and mindfulness, their activism and their love of life and beauty, they guide and inspire me. I’ve been practicing every day for the last couple of weeks now, and I’ve been more playful in that practice. I notice more readily when I put pressure on myself or get invested in results. I noticed today, in fact, that in starting to feel more secure again in my singing–stronger, more stable sound, more clarity in the tone, more ease in breath control–I started to put pressure on myself. I also started singing repertoire, and that brings back habits. So I am watching those carefully, and reminding myself of my goddess friends, and how they speak quietly in my ear and remind me: you are perfect just as you are. Don’t try so hard, just be. Play. Dance. Breathe. And sing just for the sheer joyful feeling of it, not for any other reward. Embrace your inner goddess.