I’ve got some serious reflections to share. The past few months have easily been some of the most challenging I’ve faced since the wild ride of 2020. There have been highs, but also a lot of lows, and the recurring theme of this summer has been: I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, some will misunderstand me, not everyone I love will stay, and kindness and clear communication don’t guarantee the same in return.
These lessons are hard. They’ve stirred up a lot of anger, sadness, and confusion—feelings I don’t enjoy, as they remind me of much of my childhood. But I’ve worked hard over the past 20+ years to create a strong foundation within myself, build a supportive circle of people who truly see me, and cultivate a toolbox full of self-care practices.
Despite the ups and downs, I’ve handled myself with more loving-kindness, compassion, and grace than I would have years ago. A personal win is that I recently reached a goal of losing 20 pounds—something I’ve been working on for three months. In 2023, I gained what I called "love weight" during a short-lived romantic relationship. When that relationship ended suddenly, I knew it was time to reel myself back in, refocus, and start taking care of myself again.
Throughout it all, I’ve been putting my yoga therapy and yogic wisdom into practice, living a karma yoga path—showing up, doing my best, and surrendering the results to the Divine. This past season has been all about surrendering outcomes, accepting, allowing, and trusting that everything is unfolding for the highest good, even when I don’t fully understand it.
I’m sharing all this because if you’re struggling too, I want you to know you’re not alone. Not many people are doing the work of self-reflection and growth, but that’s why I use this space—to be a beacon for those who resonate with my approach. I teach others how to apply healthy tools to support self-love and authenticity.
To see all I offer to help individuals tap into their strength, courage and resilience while navigating life's ups and downs visit www.blissfulbutterflyyoga.com
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