One of my sister's best friends recently lost her father suddenly to a major heart attack. I don't think anything or anyone can prepare you for that kind of loss. Her family has found strength in their faith and church community during this difficult time. I am not religious but I do think having faith that there is something larger than us out their is important. I cannot believe that a person's spirit dies along with their body. Everyone has their own beliefs about God and I am not going to delve into that. When going through difficult times, FAITH, in my opinion, means letting go of the control you thought you had and while you hope for the best outcomes in life, knowing that there is something greater than us out there and that if someone passes they are not gone forever. You will meet them again. And hopefully that belief alone will give you some comfort during your time of pain.
At times I compare going to yoga with going to church. It is a time that I use to reflect on my choices in daily life and at times I pray to God. I don't talk much to others about my relationship with God. I believe my own thing and I am comfortable with that. Lately, with a lot of people that I am close to struggling with family illness, death and financial troubles I have started to think a lot about my faith and that is why today I deviated away from my yoga talk to this subject.
As for yoga...my 365 days of yoga are still going along. To switch it up a bit I took a break from the heat and did yoga at home a few days this week. It was good. Everyday I send out my devotion and prayers to those I know that need it right now in hopes it is doing some good.
Mmmm, so positive and thoughtful. I've talked to a few people who really found yoga to be their spiritual outlet. I'm glad its helpful for you.
ReplyDeleteIt's odd that you mention your faith as I have also reached a point in my life where i feel very spiritualy connected as of late. I think it's very personal and faith and or GOD should be something that uplifts and helps you through the tests we all face daily in life. I also pray to god, but it's personal for me as it is for you. I also don't think we evaporate when we pass. I think a whole new phase in life continues and we are forever reconnecting on different levels. Again, that is what I believe and it's that belief that makes me feel good. Anyways, I can't wait to see you soon. We will def talk more on this as I always enjoy our conversations on life.
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