Giving in to rest
Hi loves, I’ve been taking part in a couple yoga teacher trainings this month, one of them going back to my roots in restorative yoga with Abby Paloma. The concept of intentional rest is something I’ve always struggled with, and something I’m trying to cultivate in my day-to-day going forward. The fact of the matter is that I’m exhausted, I’m always exhausted, I don’t remember when I wasn’t. And I’m so tired of being tired.
At the end of the restorative training, we had the privilege of a restorative practice with a sound bath by Jess Caplan. Abby shared a poem, below, from Jeff Foster’s The Way of Rest. It reminded me of me and it reminded me of you.
Stars
You are tired, friend.
Your body aches to rest.
Give in.
You have wanted to fall apart for so long.
To let go of your defenses.
To be transparent and authentic.
Your cynicism has protected you.
Your fear has served you well.
Your dreams of enlightenment were beautiful dreams.
But there is no need to hold your 'self' together any longer.
Surrender.
Or simply stop pretending that you don't know 'how'.
Fail.
Fall.
The vastness will hold you.
Only illusions can disappear.
The deeper the heart breaks
The more love it can hold.
Don't tell me you are not worthy.
Don't tell me you are not made of stars.
That’s all. I hope you’re doing well.
All my love,
Kara