I was twisted into some pretzel of a pose when my yoga teacher, Genevieve Oswald at Shree Yoga Taos, gently dropped this profound question into my mind:
“How can I bring more love to this?”
That question has continued to ring through me, gently and quietly, in moments both on and off the yoga mat. Whether I’m challenged by an asana that stretches my hamstrings or stretching myself to move through fears in my personal life, this simple question helps me be more present and compassionate with myself.
“How can I bring more love to this?”
“Breathe,” my body whispers. “See how you might soften into this.”
“Be patient with yourself,” says the voice of Big Compassion. “I’m with you.”
“How can I bring more love to this?”
Tears begin to flow. I can let go and feel the feelings I’ve been holding back.
“How can I bring more love to this?”
It can be as simple as turning on my favorite music and instantly filling my space with sounds that open my heart.
These are some of the answers that have bubbled up, within me. The answers are always something I can do in that very moment.
Try it. Ask yourself, “How can I bring more love to this?”
Let me know what answers you discover. Please leave a comment, so we can all benefit from your wise, loving inner voice.