Sun Salutation

My vegetable garden is growing! {now watch the crazy lady dance wildly with joy!} It’s a new “first” in my life. I have actually dug and planted a garden AND I haven’t killed anything! No blossoms, yet – so I have yet to figure out the intricacies of zucchini sex. My girlfriend had to “help” her zucchini plants achieve fertilization last year – I’m still not overly clear on the method. In-vitro for vegetables? Ah well…how difficult could it be?

I am attributing my current earth goddess success to my new morning ritual, which I began in early March. Every day around dawn I trek out back to the edge of our property and look out over the wheat field and watch the sun rise.

I stretch, then pause, then take three deliberate steps. The first step is into the moment – I notice the sights, sounds, smells and textures that surround me. The dampness of the dawn, the chilly breeze that raises goose pimples on my bare arms.

Next, I step into myself. I remind myself of my gifts, my strengths and my talents. I affirm that I am capable of turning around any situation, as long as my vision remains positive and strong. I remind myself how wonderful it is to be me – and I fortunate I am to greet another incredible day. I focus on abundance in my life; abundant love, abundant opportunities, abundant resources. I smile with the absolute knowledge that I am exactly where I need to be at this time in my life.

Finally, I step into the uncertainties that the day may bring. I again acknowledge that I can successfully handle anything that comes my way. I open myself up to the gift of surprise. I breathe in the new day.

I like my daily sun salutation - it empowers me for the day ahead. And let's be honest - we can all use some help during the day!

Enjoy!