I’ve recently begun a practice of “radical acceptance.” We go through life too often saying, “if I could just be a little more ____,” or “if I could only do ____ better.” I’ve spent much of my adulthood trying to fight against my innate tendencies thinking that if I could only be more like this, or do more of that, I would achieve everything I set out to do, and be successful beyond my wildest dreams. Lately though, I’ve shifted my mind to working with, rather than fighting against, my nature, and it’s brought about a novel level of excitement that’s almost embarrassing.

Yoga is a practice of self-inquiry, and truly any pursuit of overall health & wellness requires a certain level of self-inquiry.

In taking the time to get into the gym or a movement class, how do you do? Are you someone who sets a goal, and then does the work to achieve it? Or, do you need someone else, outside of yourself to be accountable to? If you don’t know the answer to that question, I encourage you to take this quiz.

I have the Obliger tendency, so instead of berating myself for not just achieving what I want to, I’m shifting my approach. What is it that I’m aiming to accomplish? Who can I share that with and set up a system of check-ins to ensure my success?

Radical acceptance does not equal complacency. It maintains the position of constant growth, learning, and bettering oneself, but with the jumping off point of self-love, curiosity, and joy!

Isn’t that a better starting ground than reproach?

Peace & wellness to you.

Lauren