Daily Yoga Meal:
10/9 Dinner: 8:00 p.m. Pan cooked tilapia with brown rice and fresh spinach.
Remained seated? Yes ✓ No.
Remained seated? Yes ✓ No.
Refrained from conversation while chewing? Yes ✓ No (if no, % of meal = __%)
Refrained from any external distractions? Yes ✓ No
Waited until food was completely chewed and swallowed before picking up my next bite. Yes✓ No (if no, % of meal = __%)
Refrained from putting more than two handfuls of food on my plate at any given time, finished eating my two handfuls, then waited 3-5 minutes before taking more food. Yes✓ No
Waited 2-6 hours before taking my next meal. Yes✓ No.
Comments: I had a decent amount of food on my plate. I did not need more after waiting 3-5 minutes. Each bite was lovely. Andrew had made a nice sauce to put with the fish which I never would have thought of; it had dill, golden raisins and onions in it. The spinach was a great addition as it was fresh ad we steamed it just long enough so that it wilted. We were fairly quiet throughout our meal; any conversation that was had was between bites and neither of us were shoveling food into our faces.
Daily Meditation: I was going to meditate in the morning but instead today it happened in the afternoon. I arrived at the Mississippi Market 30 minutes early, so I sat outside on a park bench and closed my eyes. I felt indulgent with the sun on my back and a breeze blowing through my hair. It was above 75 degrees today, a very lovely fall day. I felt like I was soaking up information from all of my senses and it was my job to shut it out/not let it distract me. I felt the warm air as I exhaled through my nostrils and observed how it felt cooler on the inhalation. I thought it would be good since I had the extra time to do my meditation here because it would give me something "to do" while I waited/reduce the anxiety I was feeling/clear my mind. It kind of helped; I was still anxious underneath it all. Maybe I wasn't anxious, perhaps I was just excited. In any case my brain wanted to run over prepared responses in my head and I did my best to ignore these queries. I stopped my meditation process with about two minutes before the allotted minutes were up since I realized that I needed to go to the bathroom... excuses= lame :( but I felt relieved and less anxious going in to my interview after sitting in a relaxed posture outside.
Daily Practice: After my interview I spent an hour sitting outside a local coffee shop and then stopping in a Barnes and Noble where I picked up a copy of the Strengthsfinders book, which has been recommended to me on several occasions. I thought, if I don't get the job at the co-op (and even if I do) it will be good to know in a marketable sense which strengths I possess. After these outings I went to the 4:30 p.m. Slow Burn class in Highland with Jennifer.
I felt like the pace was quick; it was very much move at your own speed and challenge yourself. There were a lot of sunflowers, which made me very aware of my quadriceps. We did Sun Salutation A and B with some side poses as well stretching our shoulders and alternating between facing the front and the back of the room. The Slow Burn class does emphasize keeping one's eyes closed, which can be frustrating when you're not sure which direction you should be facing but I guess if you keep your eyes closed it doesn't matter/you don't know you're facing the "wrong" direction. This of course presupposes that there is a right and a wrong way to stand; this I know isn't true but it's how I felt today whenever I shot a glance. Also: my mat has felt slippery lately; I guess I'm not used to sweating so much. It's a good problem to be having but what should I do? I know some people put a towel or some fancy liner down on their mat; does this get in the way or is it really helpful so one doesn't lose grip? I will have to investigate.
Daily Gratitude: I am happy that I was able to feel so confident during my interview today. I also had 30+ people affirm me on my Facebook update (I don't often share personal updates on Facebook but today's positive interview felt like something I needed to share) and their affirmation just made me more positive about my experience and the direction my life is going. My happiness does not depend on getting this job but I sure do recognize the validation and fabulousness I feel from being genuine and sharing my interests with others and hearing about what makes them tick. Thank you for letting me share time with Nathan and Joel and get to know a little more about the environment of the West 7th MM location. I am happy that Andrew's kitty, Zasz, was so friendly today. She approached me twice for petting and sat down on my lap and purred. It was nice to share that time with her. I am also grateful for the time I was able to spend on the phone with my Mother this afternoon and that I was able to share dinner with Andrew. It is nice when I get to see him on his days off (which are in the middle of the week). I feel well accomplished today and I am so glad to be where I am right now with the mental state that I have of wellbeing, resounding joy and feelings of stability despite the change around me. I am thriving. This is awesome.
Daily Meditation: I was going to meditate in the morning but instead today it happened in the afternoon. I arrived at the Mississippi Market 30 minutes early, so I sat outside on a park bench and closed my eyes. I felt indulgent with the sun on my back and a breeze blowing through my hair. It was above 75 degrees today, a very lovely fall day. I felt like I was soaking up information from all of my senses and it was my job to shut it out/not let it distract me. I felt the warm air as I exhaled through my nostrils and observed how it felt cooler on the inhalation. I thought it would be good since I had the extra time to do my meditation here because it would give me something "to do" while I waited/reduce the anxiety I was feeling/clear my mind. It kind of helped; I was still anxious underneath it all. Maybe I wasn't anxious, perhaps I was just excited. In any case my brain wanted to run over prepared responses in my head and I did my best to ignore these queries. I stopped my meditation process with about two minutes before the allotted minutes were up since I realized that I needed to go to the bathroom... excuses= lame :( but I felt relieved and less anxious going in to my interview after sitting in a relaxed posture outside.
Daily Practice: After my interview I spent an hour sitting outside a local coffee shop and then stopping in a Barnes and Noble where I picked up a copy of the Strengthsfinders book, which has been recommended to me on several occasions. I thought, if I don't get the job at the co-op (and even if I do) it will be good to know in a marketable sense which strengths I possess. After these outings I went to the 4:30 p.m. Slow Burn class in Highland with Jennifer.
I felt like the pace was quick; it was very much move at your own speed and challenge yourself. There were a lot of sunflowers, which made me very aware of my quadriceps. We did Sun Salutation A and B with some side poses as well stretching our shoulders and alternating between facing the front and the back of the room. The Slow Burn class does emphasize keeping one's eyes closed, which can be frustrating when you're not sure which direction you should be facing but I guess if you keep your eyes closed it doesn't matter/you don't know you're facing the "wrong" direction. This of course presupposes that there is a right and a wrong way to stand; this I know isn't true but it's how I felt today whenever I shot a glance. Also: my mat has felt slippery lately; I guess I'm not used to sweating so much. It's a good problem to be having but what should I do? I know some people put a towel or some fancy liner down on their mat; does this get in the way or is it really helpful so one doesn't lose grip? I will have to investigate.
Daily Gratitude: I am happy that I was able to feel so confident during my interview today. I also had 30+ people affirm me on my Facebook update (I don't often share personal updates on Facebook but today's positive interview felt like something I needed to share) and their affirmation just made me more positive about my experience and the direction my life is going. My happiness does not depend on getting this job but I sure do recognize the validation and fabulousness I feel from being genuine and sharing my interests with others and hearing about what makes them tick. Thank you for letting me share time with Nathan and Joel and get to know a little more about the environment of the West 7th MM location. I am happy that Andrew's kitty, Zasz, was so friendly today. She approached me twice for petting and sat down on my lap and purred. It was nice to share that time with her. I am also grateful for the time I was able to spend on the phone with my Mother this afternoon and that I was able to share dinner with Andrew. It is nice when I get to see him on his days off (which are in the middle of the week). I feel well accomplished today and I am so glad to be where I am right now with the mental state that I have of wellbeing, resounding joy and feelings of stability despite the change around me. I am thriving. This is awesome.
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