Hello Spirit Friends and welcome to this week’s blog! Did you ever try and plan or think something out and then got detoured? How about an idea that remained stuck in your head but all of a sudden went a different way? Well, today I am sharing a story of exactly that and how sometimes, even better things get orchestrated for our greater good. To preface a little~~ Some of you may remember my story about Holistic Fair Happenings archived 11/26/18. I discussed being at my Harmonic Journeys event for a particular reason and then other plans seemed to get synced together unknown to me at the time. I had a primary objective and my mind was just on that one thing. The Universe decided to change my plans somewhat to set in motion a new way. Guess what? The Universe was RIGHT and things lined up better than I could’ve imagined. It CAN and WILL be like that for you too. Yes, you may feel frustrated and it does take time to figure out that it was in fact for your best interest but TRUST the plan…..

Around four years ago, I was feeling a little blah…. My kids’ teachers no longer needed parent volunteers much anymore although there were still some Holiday Parties or Field Trips. The actual working with the kids part was done so it freed up some time for me. I had known of this woman who seemed to be at the elementary school quite a bit as a helper but then found out she was a paid teacher assistant. There were some opportunities at the younger grades and you could choose morning or afternoon for a couple hours. I had heard about this but never pursued it really until talking with her. Even though the pay was minimal, any little bit helped with family expenses so why not? I checked it out but was too late. The few positions needed had already been filled…. Oh bummer. What now?

That year on my birthday, my husband bought me my first yoga mat. I was so excited and posted a pic on facebook to share. This same woman noticed my pic and mentioned a friend of hers opening up a yoga studio nearby~~ actually right down the street from me! I knew exactly where it was. She mentioned how maybe the studio might need help with answering phones or planning classes, etc. She gave me the owner’s number. I hadn’t even thought of pursuing any job after the school situation but my friend remembered this predicament. I called the owner and we chatted for a bit. I found out that her son was in class with my daughter for second grade a few years back! It was then that I totally knew her. FYI— a few years after this, their teacher left the school and is now a yoga instructor for kids and adults! She even works at this studio part-time. Funny world, isn’t it? Anyway, she said how help might be needed but wasn’t sure. When I did attend my first class there, I realized she wouldn’t need extra assistance based on the size and planning of classes. No biggie, at least I tried. I guess then it became a whole new plan as many classes intrigued me and practicing more yoga was my focus.

My mind that seemed to concentrate so much on money and how our family needed more was now changed. The Universe was telling me we were and are o.k. and that this new venture was what I needed now. I tried many classes with different instructors, days, times, and all in betweens. I eventually moved into some workshops and learned new types of fitness offered at other studios. I did Pilates, Pound, Zumba, PiYo Fusion, Core Strengthening, Shakti, and more! Whew, this was amazing to me and I really challenged my body in multiple ways besides yoga. Also, there were some social events afterwards with dinner and drinks. Now, we have some yoga brunches~~ YUM! I found out about outdoor yoga classes in the summer and couldn’t wait to try several of those. I also participated in some candlelight meditations and day retreats. There were some sound healing techniques prior so those were part of this experience as well. That is also when I was introduced to essential oils after a workshop so then all that began for me too (:

I realized how my Spirit craved this variety and I was lapping it all up like a thirsty dog! Yes, I have my downtime too but with doing simple basic yoga or beginner’s ( as they call it) at home, I wanted and needed to experiment with more. Despite my hesitation at first, I even did a Hip-Hop class! They even have some art classes ( My Hamsa Hand Workshop of a few weeks ago…) and after really thinking about this journey with yoga, I finally GOT IT. That thought inspired this post. The Universe was nudging me to become more SOCIAL in a new way separate from kids and a school to yoga and movement. The yoga part did intimidate me at first but then I became stronger and more confident. No one even CARES that you can’t get a pose “just right” or that you fall once in a while! Once that dissipated for me, it was all about the social. I would go thru sooo many questions in my head of just getting ONE person to sit with, chat with, and hang with. Guess what again? The Universe delivered and does every single time. I finally let all those ego thoughts go, relaxed and said “EFF it, just be yourself honey and all will be well!” It was and is…

I still do plenty of classes and they don’t even come close to breaking the bank! I gain so much knowledge, meet new people, see new environments, and all that good stuff. I visit a few studios but primarily stick with my main instructor as she ROCKS and her energy is contagious!!! Things do happen for a reason even though we might not see it for along time. Money isn’t the primary objective and I also did a post on THAT a few months ago. O.K., we do need to think about it and assess our own situations. I’m bringing in some with the book and sometimes have a small gig here and there but am not obsessed with it anymore.

Has the Universe switched some plans for your life that you never saw coming? Share in the comments, I would love to read them. We all have our own unique experiences moving life in a way that works. We have these stories of : “If I never did this or that, a new (fill in the blank) would never have happened…” Think about this Spirit Friends as you move into this new week with Autumn coming and my birthday is in a few days (: I am wishing you all to TRUST in the Universe’s plans. They will impact you~~ sooner or later….

~~~ Next week, I will be discussing My Hawk Animal Totem stories! I mentioned Finding Your Spirit Animal last year and I gotta say~~ it worked for me. It can for you too. Until then, stay true and stay tuned Spirit Friends!!!

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