Buddha nature
Posted in ashtanga yoga, dog! on 03/02/2009 07:53 am by karenAs I mentioned yesterday, I always get up early for yoga and The Cop sleeps in a bit. This morning, instead of heading back into the bedroom after her breakfast, Maxine stayed in the livingroom with me for a half hour. I was very grateful for her company. That time in the morning, when Ty would always be most affectionate with me, is what I miss most (along with walks in the neighborhood), and it’s hard not to feel bereft.
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Practice is difficult, practice is easy.
Same deal again today.
The physical practice is what it is. Ah, so easy to put it into perspective under these circumstances.
I’ve pretty much been waking up every hour on the hour each night. And today I go back to work. I am dreading all of the condolences, but will just be open and go breath by breath.
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The practice of unconditional love. Ty modelled it toward everyone and everything, and he helped me refine my practice. I thought I was pretty good at openness and love, but he totally kicked my ass in that respect.
Om shanti shanti shanti
03/03/2009 at 8:16 am
Hi, Karen:
I have missed everything. My heart goes for you.
I had a puppy of a giant schnauzer once, who died in a car accident. She used to sleep under my bed, and being a giant dog, she shook the bed every time she would turn over. After her death I felt the bed shake for a month, at least. I thought I was going crazy, but I guess it was just my grief. Breathe, Karen, and I hope you will find your peace soon.
03/03/2009 at 11:03 am
I love that ink drawing!
Maxine to the rescue. Sweet thing.
03/03/2009 at 4:18 pm
That’s a beautiful post. And yes, Maxine.. so sweet..