Usually during yoga class Shavasana is my favorite part; for it is when you lay flat, can close your eyes, forget everything and just drift away. I tend to go to class just for that. But today, at the end of class when it was time for Shavasana, I decided to keep my eyes open.

I wanted to be present, to see everything and, to still be calm. I didn’t want to act like I wasn’t there. And, I surprised myself. With my eyes open, when focused on my state of calmness, I was able to maintain it and rest in it. I found peace in that. In being able to remain calm, while my eyes were open, still embracing what was still going on. I’m thankful for this ah-ha moment because this practice will help when life decides to be on that bullshit.

I’m learning, you can’t always run away or ignore what’s happening. There are times (most times…all the times) you will have to face whatever it is head on, and if you can maintain a sense of peace and calm in the midst, what a joyful feat.

Know that you may drift away for a moment or two, but always return to peace. Take ownership of it and don’t let anyone (especially yourself) or anything take it away. The circumstances of life may disrupt it at times but, hold onto it. Remember, it is yours. God gave it to you. Be a good steward over it, and find rest in the peace that this world didn’t give nor can it take it away.

BE the peace you seek.

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart me troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27)