In this journey of starting a blog, many people I’ve consulted with have told me I need to have a reason, that I need to think strategically, that this has to be a very targeted and specific blog.
While I don’t disagree, I’ve also kept thinking of that saying that goes something along the lines of “The destination is important, but in the end, it’s the journey that matters most.”
Isn’t this true with yoga as well? Of course, somewhere in there we want to “get better” at yoga – to do it more regularly, to feel more peace, to be able to kick up into a handstand. But whenever we achieve one of those landmarks, I think we have a realization that the whole preparation leading there was important, not just that moment of achievement. And that’s what we practice – to savor the little moments along the way.
Thinking about journeys reminds me of another quote – “The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.” – Good old Confucius
Sometimes I get so daunted with a project if I don’t know exactly where I’m going! Or if I do know where I want to go, and it’s a looong way away, that’s a bit scary too. I’m working on trying not to be too daunted, and to just keep putting one foot in front of the next. Don’t get me wrong – I definitely try to take some time to plan as well! But mostly I’m just trying to take that single step everyday, and to think more of the journey (the present moment) than of the destination (the future).
Good luck, everyone, in all your journeys, big and small!
Namaste,
Barrett
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