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april 2019yogajournal.com.auI HAD A BAD DAY TODAY.
BUT IT’S OK TO HAVE A
BAD DAY.In one 6 a.m. class, my yoga
teacher told us that she was
having a bad day. Her leg was
sore, she was late to teach, and it
was raining, to boot. But she still
showed up. And, she said,
focusing on teaching the class—
helping us— ultimately helped
her. She didn’t chastise herself for
having a lousy day— she just
accepted it and moved right
along. I try to channel this now
every time my days are tough, too.
Saying it’s OK to have a bad day
sometimes feels like a revelation.DECIDE WHAT YOUR
BODY IS CAPABLE OF;
DON’T WORRY WHAT
THE PERSON ON THE MAT
NEXT TO YOU IS DOING.I can be competitive—even during
yoga class when I’m supposed to be
focusing on myself. It’s a huge
help to be reminded that the only
place that needs my attention is
my own mind and body. Of
course, it applies not only in
yoga class but when I’m at work,
with my friends, and scrolling
social feeds. If I just pay attention
to my own capabilities and do my
best, I’m so much happier and
way more productive than if I’m
constantly comparing myself to
everyone else.IF SOMETHING IN YOUR
LIFE ISN’T SERVING YOU,
QUIETLY THANK IT FOR
THE LESSON—AND
“LET THAT SHIT GO.”Some days, you just need someone
to tell it like it is, without frills, and
with a sense of humour. I often
get hurt just because I’m holding
onto something for too long—a
relationship, an argument—or
I’m trying to force something to
happen or work. This yoga teacher
reminded me that it’s actually OK
to let “that shit go” (and that it’s