What makes a happy life? I was hesitant to name this blog Happy Life Yoga because, as Lululemon says, "the pursuit of happiness is the source of all unhappiness," which I agree with. The more you strive to be happy, the less happy you are with where you are currently at. For example, I have thought many times: I will finally be happy here in Naples once I buy a house, once I make more friends, once I lose five pounds, once I become a yoga teacher, once I go on vacation, once I [[fill in the blank]]. But what about where I am at now in my life? It is important to set goals and to learn and grow, but accomplishing something, checking something off your list, won't bring you lasting happiness. You may be happy when you get that new car, but then you want something else, and life becomes a series of wanting and getting, instead of embracing the current moment for how beautiful and special it is. I find peace in totally accepting where I am at, and being grateful for the many amazing things I do have in my life.
I have learned many times in my head that the pursuit of happiness is the source of all unhappiness, but I think I am just beginning to understand it in my heart...
But I DID decide to name this blog Happy Life Yoga because yoga has made my life happy :) It has changed me and I want to share it with the world. And I don't mean just the physical practice of yoga, but also taking yoga off my mat and living yoga philosophies in my life.
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