8/5/10 Bear : First Concert/ See old friend

Last night was the first, most fun, concert at Bear V--Great Old Show Tunes. It was excellent.

Actually double amazing. The singers were fantastic.

We were happy that our old friend, Chuck , was able to attend. He and Annette have had some karma to go through this year. He almost had to miss the Bear entirely. Sometimes karma seems so unfair. You think, how could so much neg stuff happen to one little person--their daughter. There's nothing to say. You can say, I'll pray for you but . . .

Anyway, I brought two tapes of Braco, the Croatian healer. Even though we were tired, we invited Chuck to cocoa and graham crackers and if he wanted , to see a part of the dvd that's supposed to be the most powerful. People come to see Braco and bring photos of dear ones who need serious help. Chuck took out a photo of his beautiful daughter and held it up as we watched.

I witnessed a kind of heart opening. He's always kind and considerate, but last night, a new light shone in his eyes. He hugged us and didn't want to leave.

So that was our GD for yesterday.

Today, I did a GD for my poor body that has had so many struggles to go through.

I've been thinking about the forces of darkness and light that often duke it out inside us. I have this voice that says--"don't do your hatha yoga today, there's always tomorrow or even the day after. It goes on to say, you deserve a break, why not have early breakfast . . . yumm. "

The light has to say, " You know you have to be strong to walk. Why don't you turn your back on --you know who-- and start with the first segment of your routine. (there are four) Honestly, it's like walking through a thick sludge. I lay out my blanket and take the mountain posture, then I begin. When I do all four segments of my routine, as I did today, I feel victorious and like I've done the GD that my body deserves--after all it's carried me through so much with so little complaint.

Also, I've truly given up artifical sweeteners. I been off them for awhile. And I do feel better.

Another GD for the body.

Baba used to talk about our body as being a gift from God that needed to be take care of and appreciated.