Let’s start with why I came to Yoga. I have been a student of the Marital Arts since 1968. Because of all the fighting, I had a lot of injuries inside and out. As a little boy I had to learn to survive. I had a lot of anger because of that …and, injuries. So I started my walk on the Yoga path.
I originally thought it would just “fix” my injuries [body] — never expecting it would also open my heart. I had a hardened heart. Everything was black and white — no gray.
As time went by, my body started to come back together. What I did not expect was that my heart was opening. I didn’t know I had been so closed-off ~~ so scarred.
Now I see a lot of gray. I have become more open, more understanding. Because of that, I am more open to life and to love.
Love is where the true power is. Looking back [Boy!] I was one hardcore asshole. LOVE is where you find your TRUE POWER.
You are your own Master in life.
Be True to Yourself !
Love, Patrick
Photos Courtesy of John Pokrassa
Patrick,
thanks for all the encouragement and great tips on how to better my form. As i told you on Sat. it was only my 4th class ever. It made my day feel when you told me i was a “natural”…considering two weeks ago i didn’t even know what a “down-Dog” was!!!!!! Thanks for making my day, you are a great teacher!