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What my Yoga practice does and doesn't do.

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Practicing yoga doesn’t stop me from getting frustrated. Practicing yoga doesn’t stop me from getting angry. Practicing yoga doesn’t stop me from feeling blue. But it helps me accept my frustration, my anger and my sadness. It helps me create a space between my emotions and my reactions. It makes me question my perspective. So I get out of my spiral of negativity faster. Yoga has taught me to find my balance over and over again. Therefore, study, practice and use what you learn on yourself. Fail, fall and get up again and learn. That is all we can do.

Humbleness

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When things start loosening up, when life smiles at you,
Remember to keep your heart humble.
Focus your attention on the Divine.
Offer your actions to the Divine.
The goodness that might appear in your path
dedicate it to the good of all and everyone.
Stay focused. Stay humble.
Don't stop practicing. Don't stop searching. Be patient. 
Be kind, especially with yourself. Be calm. 
Be spontaneous but not impulsive. 
Don't be afraid anymore.

My limitedness

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I know I am speaking out of my limited views
I know I am acting out of my expectation towards you
I know better
yet, I sometimes give in
To the limitedness of my mind
Is it childish? 
Maybe so, but why judge?
All I know is, I am not perfect
Neither I am seeking perfection
Today, I allow myself to be frustrated and tired
Tomorrow will be another day
I know it is all a product
of my limitedness 
which I am learning to embrace as much as my strengths

What if?

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– Dedicated to a dear friend

What if
 The very thing
 You believe you're missing
 The very thing
 You keep chasing
 The very thing
 You believe will make you happy
 Is
 The very thing
 That is holding you back
 The very thing
 That is draining you from energy
 The very thing
 That is standing on your way
 To
 Pure contentment
To
 True happiness
 Dare
 To drop it
 That very thing
 Let it go
And then
 Stand still
 Be quiet
You will discover
How complete you are
 Without
 That very thing