Is it just me or does the Sydney Winter seem colder than previous years and bitterly so? It probably doesn't help that we live in a Federation double-brick house without any air conditioning, working fireplaces or insulation. During the day it can be warmer outside than inside. The trouble is, all I want to do is hibernate, curl up in front of a fire, enjoy comforting foods, and do nothing.
So how do I fire myself up and get things done?
What is that saying in the film and television industry about children and animals? Never work with children or animals?
So, imagine what it would be like to teach a yoga class with children and animals.
“That's not a challenge for you ...”
“I do that when I exercise - I don't watch the TV or listen to music or anything ...”
“I do this everyday. I live alone so there is no-one to talk to ...”
These were some of the responses when I initially announced I was doing the Quiet Quest, a fund-raising activity for The Yoga Foundation that required me to be silent and unplugged for the equivalent of 30 minutes of 30 days in October.
“We all have a fear of the unknown. What one does with that fear will make all the difference in the world.”
Are your eyes dry or itchy or both? Are they tired? Can you feel a muscle just above your eye twitching?
There's no place like home, but sometimes, for business or for pleasure, there are times when you cannot be at home.
I'm currently working on a project where all my team is in Melbourne and I'm the only one in Sydney. Luckily, a lot of the work can be done from Sydney but, there are some tasks that can only be done in Melbourne.
As much as I love travelling, it is always unsettling, especially when Hubby cannot accompany me. Yet, it was only last week while I was in Melbourne that I became aware of the number of yogic and other complementary practices I use to help me unwind and centre.
“Get out and walk!”
With a small beep, this reminder pops up on my screen at 12:20pm every day that I'm in the office.
