09/14/2026
When I rented an overnight in a very rural farm in Ohio, I didn't know they had this swing.... in a tree! Just like childhood! It sat warm in the sun and feeling a little excitement, it was the first thing I wanted to explore. Remember swinging? I especially loved the swings with the long ropes that scooped you so gracefully to the sky. When I reached the swing I was not scooped skyward. Instead the reminiscing of childhood bliss came to a sudden halt when I couldn't pull myself up to the seat. I'm dealing with a sore shoulder and that's what stopped me. Oh, time you are a thief in so many ways! 😆
What does any of this have to do with yoga?! It gave me the phrase "work with the body you showed up with today". We can't work with what was and now isn't or what we want to be but don't have yet. So let your movement reflect and honor where your body is.
My sweet husband did scooped me up and placed me in the wooden seat so I could get my swing on! Awareness, acceptance and some appreciation goes a long way when learning to love and use your body ❤️
