I really liked the listening aspect of the yoga practice today. It think that listening, really listening, to others is something we could all work on. I sometimes find myself simply nodding and agreeing to others while my mind remains focused on work, writing, or something else. I’ve been practicing being a better listener to others.
But I also need to practice listening to myself. When I say that, I mean my body and what it needs. If my legs desperately need a break from sitting and a short walk, I need to listen. If my body needs more water, more time outside, more sleep, I need to listen. My body isn’t asking for these things out of self-indulgence. It NEEDS them to function to the best of its ability.
So from now on, I’m going to listen.
