Nothing like a newborn to remind of the joy of rest

Here's a good example of why I've changed the focus of this blog- it changed my own frame of mind. Instead of writing about exhaustion i will instead focus on how not taking sleep for granted has helped me rediscover the joy of rest!

I pick rest over sleep because, well sleep is harder to focus on, but rest can be a breath, a snooze, a pause... And it can be savored.

Here's what I'm working on to rest
- sleep when the baby sleeps (old and sage advice)
- ask my husband when I need help
- give myself permission to take time for me (in my world that means time for yoga, showers, eating and reading)

What do you do to incorporate rest into a crazy life?

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Joy of movement

I've been doing yoga for 8 years, I did it twice a week throughout my pregnancy, even the day I went into labor. So 10 days after giving birth I am more than ready to get moving again!

So today i did a half hour practice at home. Oh, it felt so good! To forward bend and feel my nose at my shins, to stretch my side body, to feel my abs and twist how ever i wish.... Yum! Can't wait to get back into the studio!

But, for now, joy of the day, getting back to movement through my yoga practice at home.

Try it! http://www.amazon.com/Shiva-Rea-Daily-Energy-Vinyasa/dp/B002IVLWCE






How do you find joy in movement?


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A focus on joy

Well after good intentions to write consistently during my pregnancy, I resigned myself to the fact that , well, I was just too darned tired, hot and swollen! But now, I've got this beautiful boy (I made him myself :-) ) and I've decided to work on writing a few times a week focused on something during the day that gave me joy. Why? One, I'm determined to not get lost in sleep deprived baby blues. Two, this is a joyful time to be shared, and, three, who wouldn't want to read about joy?


So, today's joy of the day is: Jack, my new son!


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