Ilchi Lee

I found it difficult to  commit today, I was a bit scattered.  Trying to keep my focus...

Being true to myself feels wonderful!

Today was my very first class. It was great! i LOVED all of the streches and warm-ups. I like comming to class 10 to 15 minutes early so i can calm down and relax and be more prepared before class starts. I had a really hard time concentrating and relaxing because i have so much stuff in my mind and its hard to focus on what the Master is saying. But im working on it and im sure it will improve. Eventhough it was my first class i feel very toned up and i now realize how bad in shape i was! After class we all sat down and drank tea and shared our thoughts and feelings about the class, and it was great. I love yoga i think it is the perfect medicine for all my problems and after going to so many doctor appointments, special doctors, chriorpractor (how ever you spell it) and alot of other wierd things, im glad i finnaly found whats perfect for me. My Master, Instructors and class mates are all very kind. They bring positive energy to the room. I have a goal to keep doing yoga ALL through out my life. And also to do it everyday 2 to 3 times a day.

Ever so grateful...

Let's try this again.  I have not been able to save my writings. I feel more focused by following the rules.  Skipped a few times but am back on track.My abdomen feels a little swollen from the abdominal exercises.Not missing eating meat all the time.  Today though ,woke up with a headache.I think I lost a few pounds.

I can appreciate more and more the support this web site is giving me in helping me keep my commitment.  Thank you!

It has been a little difficult to stay focused today.  Felt better after doing what I set out to do.

Day 3  - having fun with this, feeling great!!

Thank you for this opportunity to  participate in this charged environment of commited individuals, I can feel the energy giving me the strenght to carry on.

We did the family walk tonight.  This time my son got a little tired so my husband and him took a walk to the video store, and I decided to keep on walking.  This walk is almost 2 and a half miles.  I really enjoy it alot because there are alot of trees, and alot of fireflies.  I love the fireflies (lightening bugs) that light this walking path.  There are hundreds maybethousands or more.  I feel like I am walking in an enchanting fairytale in the forest.  After awhile I don't even feel like I am in the same neighborhood.  I feel like I am in a different state altogether.  That feeling makes me feel like I am also in a different state mentally, spiritually, and physically.   For the past few days I have been seeing this lady who has one ( i am not sure of the medical word) artificial leg.  She jogs this route.  She looks in great shape.  Everytime I see her I think wow.  I feel inside the fact that I feel I must move my body is really normal.  I think it is just me and  it's okay.  There is nothing wrong when I feel I have to go out, walk, stretch, move.  When I see other people, sometimes the same people on this path I say I am not the only one that wants to do this everynight.  As you walk around this big route it is a little deserted, and there are alot of trees.  There are so many big tall trees i just want to hug them and say thank you, thank you, thank you.  I love it.  It puts me in a good state of mind and my family too.  As I start the walk or end the walk I see alot of Mexican people playing soccor in the fields.  I say to myself this is great that the people find activity towards the end of day.  It makes me feel alive.  Anyway the inspirational thoughts that came to me was the girl with the prostetic leg, the lightening bugs, the soccor players...and the fact that I went to church on Sunday and picked up the newspaper.  Well in the paper it said that a few leaders of christian churches talked about becoming one.  Some priest were for it, focusing on the similarities, and focusing on one important thing.  And, some priest were not for it still arguing some points and dogma.  You can see by the picture that these leaders were thinking alot.  What blew my mind was that my husband said "What they need is Ilchi Lee to be at this table."  Well that was inspiring to hear.  So these thoughts were going through my mind, and it started to rain hard as I walked home tonight.  At first I wanted to run, but then I realized it was not lightening, so I just walked, and it felt so good!  The rain felt refreshing.  I brushed my hair with my hands.  I felt the raindrops on my face.  Then I heard thunder and then I started to run.  The rain came down hard.  I thought my contacts might fly out since the rain was really in my eyes at this point, but then the rain lightened up.  I could have very well tried to find cover quickly.  I could have ran in a store, but I said No I think I could enjoy this.  You see lately I notice that the weather is really changing this year.  I think it is more humid than usual and raining more, and to me the sky is unusually clear.  My husband thought I was just closer to nature this year but I did not believe him.  To my surprise the other day I met a Lady who I got into a conversation about the weather who also noticed that the sky is really clear..sometimes like a beautiful southern sky.   I really believe in my heart all along I was possibly growing away from my husband until I found a greater love for him in my heart as an Earth Human.  He has always loved nature and working in a financial industry is sometimes hard to get back after all the day stresses.  However now like me is searching and finding his true lifes purpose which may mean dropping off what others may think necessary when in fact the question is "what is more important" or what is going to get you closer to your dream?"  Like Ilchi Lee said It may certainly mean giving up some worldy things that really aren't necessary.  You see I am starting to see that.  My husband is starting to see that.  Some people may think we are crazy.  However these days forces us to try to live in the moment instead of worrying.  Really when I look around everything is still alright, and I am really grateful.  I am really grateful.  I continue to walk this path.  I walk this path with my family.  I want to walk it with the world.  I feel happy here.  To me it makes alot of sense.  Well getting back to my journey home a block away from my house I met a few people.  One of them smiled as we were soak and wet.  We laughed, and one guy said "Be careful".  I said "It feels good.  It's not lightening."  I ran a little bit and saw my husband and son drenched and looking refreshed.  My son said "Mommy daddy said run, run, run, but I told Daddy, "Relax and take it slow."  Wow, that really brings a smile to my face because I was thinking the same thing. :)