A reflection on “The Work”

Greetings from D.C.

I’m tired. I think we’re all tired. Today being the midway point of the year (yes, it is the end of June!) gives us a time to pause, to tune into our current state, to reflect on the connection between our body, breath and mind. Are they connected, and if so, how? Is it through awareness? Intelligence? Compassion? Or is it via our emotions, which often lead us astray from the truth?

For me, through my “doing of The Work”, I’m learning that my emotions often colour my thoughts, manifesting as blocks—or knots—of frustration, pain and anger. These knots, in turn, colour my actions, at times holding me back from the mindful connection that I encourage others to seek and that I seek myself.

I want to break the habit of these actions so that they don’t become me, or I them. This starts with my believing in my own self worth and in my deserving of the freedom that comes when my emotions are no longer in control. And this begins with my slowing down and turning inwards. This is “doing The Work”.

If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past. ~ Baruch Spinoza

For background on what “The Work” means, Bryon Katie coined the phrase decades ago with her powerful method of inquiry into our thoughts and how to be free.

If this resonates with you, know that I hear you, see you and am here for you. Please reach out. I hope to see you tonight or another time on the mat to begin this work of slowing down and turning inwards.

With gratitude,

XO