Thinking about the vision instead of the action.

Today I decided I was the kind of yogi who does the 108 sun salutations.  

Of course, I have thought of doing this act many times before. I had also thought about the effort of 108 push-ups (Yikes). But today, instead of thinking about the action, I thought about the vision.  I envisioned myself as THAT person, and I felt a sense of satisfaction as I looked at her.  

So it did it!  It wasn’t ideal: I didn’t prepare my space, It wasn’t sunrise, I didn’t even shave my armpits (which I later regretted LOL).  I just plopped my mat down, found a YouTube video that combined counts with mantras, and began.  

For me, thinking about the act didn’t result in action.  But focusing on the feeling, did.  I envisioned myself as THAT kind of person and it felt right.  And that feeling - that vision - was a strong enough motivator that I was even willing to forgo perfection.  I just tried it out, then and there.  The very first line of the yoga sutra translates to “now is the time for yoga”.   I hope I remember this in other areas of my life.  “Now is the time.”  

Maybe this week we can both spend some time envisioning.  And when you hit upon a vision of yourself that fills you with satisfaction, perhaps you will take a step (an imperfect step) toward THAT person.  

Now is the time.

Laura