Let Go and Hold On!

Yoga's teachings remind us regularly 'let go' .... all of our tensions, stresses, worries, fears, insecurities. 'Let it all go' I hear myself saying frequently. But then what's left? What's left is a clearing of possibilities; a blank canvas; a fresh page; a new start. There is hope. But what of our past do we choose to keep close? As humans we need a memory, a feeling, a place within us, to hold on to in the present- a foot-hold, even one finger hold to remember that we have grounding beneath us; that our past isn't all a mess; that we aren't constantly having to release fear & negativity solely. There's a fine line between letting go & holding on. We must hold on to each other; to the ones we love; to the knowing we made it to where we are now & not forgetting the courage and work that got us here. 

The Pueblo's blessing reminds us that as our practice of letting go is continually unfolding, the work of holding on requires our attention and remembrance.

~Pueblo Blessing ~

"Hold on to what is good even if it is a handful of earth. 
Hold on to what you believe even if it is a tree which stands by itself.
Hold on to what you must do even if it is a long way from here.
Hold on to life even when it is easier letting go.

Hold on to my hand even when I have gone away from you."
 
Breath to breath, remember, you are both continually letting go & holding on. You are an on-going masterpiece sculpting your life, polishing the gem of your heart to shine! Keep breathing, keep hold of the good, keep shedding the past which no longer serves while holding onto the hope that keeps us grounded in now of love, and peace and certain transformation.

You are a blessing unto the earth. Your light illumines the way for all you encounter. Share your light in this world that needs you. Hold on to your beloved, especially when you are unsteady; know you are held, beloved, always.

Hold on warriors! Hold on to hope! Hold on to love! And too... let gooooo!

All the love I can muster,
dana

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Yoga This Week

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 ***NO child care

What: EmbodyGR- FREE weekly gathering 
When: October 18, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Social Hall- Fountain Street 
Why: Feel better, do good

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Special Events

Let's celebrate & DO GOOD!

October
 
Thursday, October 19, 2017 ***NO child care

What: Yoga & Sacred Sound w/ Johanna Beekman 
When: October 19, 6-8:00pm
Where: Social Hall- Fountain Street 
Why: Gather, chant, sing, dance, practice yoga & leave feeling better! Inspired to do good!

Cost: $15.00 Eventbrite & at the door

November

Monday, November, 2017 ***NO child care

What:  EmbodyGR Welcomes Africa Yoga Project to Grand Rapids!
When: Monday, November 6, 7-9:00pm
Where: CityFlats Hotel Ballroom
Why: Support Africa Yoga Project

Cost: $35.00 Eventbrite & at door