Newsletter: Mind The Gap

I have landed in the UK, but it’s taking me some time to feel at ease in this new land. Change as much as I seek it, can be the catalyst for change in places that were dormant and undiscovered.

Shifting gears and changing my life on every level has shaken me up and rattled some things loose. It’s amazing how getting out of my familiar life has taking me on a path of deeper discovery. Discovering new places to live, eat, walk, practice yoga is all exciting, and at the same time there is another part of me that wants to go back to what is comfy and safe.

The first night I arrived, I felt overwhelmed and wondered if I should get right back on the plane to LA. I questioned my choices, it was messy and scary. I had to dig in and really practice what I believe to be true: Transformation is often outside of what is comfortable and familiar. This transition was bigger than I realized, but I knew there was something calling me and I had to continue listening. When the voices of fear and truth collide, it is the practice of welcoming it all and sitting long enough to reveal what is the path of truth.There are so many ways to embody growth and change, how we each facilitate that is a very personal journey.

There is no right or wrong path, only the one that speaks to us. In a world that wants us to conform and fit in, finding our way can be confusing. This is the gift of our yoga practice to slow down and listen to all of the guests that have entered our house. They may only be visitors but they have a message that is worth receiving. We don’t want to kill the messenger because we don’t like the message. The one that is loud and clear for me now is, “I can never go back to the way things were.” This brings up sadness and joy at the same time. The old life dies and the new life is reconfiguring. The time in between is where I am leaning into mystery of the unknown.

Yes I am minding the gap. The gap between the old life and the new. The transition from what is known to what is unclear. September welcomes the fall equinox, a time to reflect and reset our path forward. This is the harvest. What gifts are you receiving from the past seasons? As the days shorten, how do you want to shift into the next chapter? Where do you seek more balance? What small changes can you make to clear out old patterns and welcome change and growth? Some food for thought. 

As I settle into my new life, there are moments I yearn for the old. When it passes I remember that the fear is temporary, and the love is why I am here. As the old form yields to the new, I remember that this is growing me in ways that I don’t understand at times, and that’s OK. We can’t always make sense of life, but we can learn to trust the sensations that arise within us as teachers. I leave you with a reading suggestion, the beautiful poem, ‘The Guesthouse’ by Rumi. It has truly helped me through this transition. Our lives are punctuated by different stages of growth. I hope this helps you trust your inner knowing and stay true to your path. May you welcome all the guests that show up to teach you.

In trust and love,

Mia xo