So sleepy right now as I write this. Working on yoga homework (scribing Sun Salutation B again and then the standing postures; need to write down their purpose/benefits). Will be consulting Beryl Birch and my Astanga manual. Also need to finish watching the lecture by Grille; saw only 2 of the 8 joints earlier. I think I am just recovering from the highs and lows of this week, not to mention just the change in season/my own cycle. I am more tired than usual. Trying to eat well and get enough rest. Hopefully tonight I will recoup even more before class tomorrow.
Yoga Meal Record: Made spaetzle with Pippa. We ate the homemade dumplings with a pot roast around 6:30 p.m. I remained seated during my meal; caught myself speaking once when I had not finished my mouthful of food (90% successful), oops/gross! Was able to focus on one bite at a time/did not try to load up fork before I had finished bite. Had just over two handfuls of food (the dumplings were very filling), but I would say my stomach did not feel more than 2/3 full. There was a lack of vegetables on the plate. I asked Pippa what had happened to the onions/carrots that had been marinating with the pot roast but she said they had been tossed after making the gravy. I was slightly disappointed but since we were all sitting down to eat I was not going to get up and make a side of vegetables and let my meal get cold. It was a delightful meal; Pippa thickened the gravy with some gingerbread crumbs (that was a first/very creative). I think we were seated for about 20 minutes total, it was not a rushed meal but it did not last a long period of time. I don't think I will have a need to snack at all tonight – the last few days I have found myself needing another meal/snack 2-3 hours after dinner time. It's already been about 2 hours and I still feel satiated, yay!
Daily Meditation: After dinner took time to sit on my own in the living room to observe silence and be still. It was more successful than recent days; I think my anxiety is finally settling down/I have accepted my decision/choosing the union job over the Seward position.
Daily Practice: 5 Sun As and 5 Sun Bs, very basic today; still recouping and not entirely energetic. Tried to keep my mind engaged with my breath and worked on engaging my bandhas in downward facing dog.
Daily Gratitude: I am thankful for another beautiful fire in the fireplace tonight. I get to work on homework/worksheets while my housemates watch a movie. It is a cozy night and I am happy that I am able to just stay home and not go out, while I am grateful to have been invited out to celebrate Halloween. I am also thankful for this morning with my Mom and Deb; they picked me up and we went to my cousin's elementary school function, an outdoor Fall Festival. It was very chilly out due to the wind, but what a special occasion! There was a representative from the DNR there and a worker from the MN Raptor Center. I was able to listen to a live band and see beautiful rescued birds (two types of falcons, an owl and an eagle). My Mom, Deb and I also enjoyed a treat from a food vendor Anchor Fish and Chips (we had fish and chips). It was nice to get outside and spend time with friends and family. I was also able to share my good news of employment with my family and they were happy for the update.
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