Several weeks before Emily's due date, I found myself hospitalized after what I thought would be a routine Dr's appointment. Late that night I found myself wide-awake and unable to get comfortable. A nurse helped me change positions and basically used lots of extra pillows to surround me with support. I don't remember exactly what position I was in, but I will never forget that feeling. I still remember being able to lean into that support, relaxing and finally falling asleep. A few hours later a healthy Emily arrived!
Emily is almost 18-years old .... I haven't thought of that night in quite awhile but I was reminded of it yesterday while attending a Restorative Yoga workshop. If you haven't tried restorative yoga you really should - it is amazing. Gratitude-filled shout-outs to Tara, a great teacher and Sage Yoga a great new studio. The poses are very relaxing and restful - for body and mind, hold times are longer, and blocks, blankets, bolsters, etc. are used to provide support.
As I entered each pose and turned to my breath, I found myself opening to the sensation of being fully supported. Throughout the remainder of the day, as I recalled this sensation of being supported, I thought of times in my life when I have felt supported and times when I have not. I also thought of times when I needed support but didn't know how to ask for it or struggled to lean into support that was offered.
I am getting better
at asking for
and
leaning
into
into
support.
I am grateful for them.
I hope they know who they are.
I want to be like them.
