The crazies

So many people have been talking about the crazies during the second 30 days of the challenge and I thought to myself, "I don't think I'll get them". Was I WRONG!!!! It hit me big time the past two days. So much so that it caused me to miss class yesterday. After a full morning of being in tears, I was too drained and dehydrated to attempt class. A headache stayed with me all day until I went to bed. I was a bit of a mess today too, but I made myself go to the last class of the day (9:30) even though it meant I would miss watching The Great One (Wayne Gretzky) light the olympic cauldron.

At first I didn't like the crazies! I didn't like all the emotions that were coming up. But when I listened to them, I realized why I felt that way and where it stemmed from. After that, I felt a whole lot better. I felt that growing up, a lot of responsibilities were put on my to take care of my siblings. Now I feel I have a big responsibility to take care of my kids and husband. I feel that I am always taking care of everyone and that no one is taking care of me - not even myself. I also felt that when I made yoga a priority, that it affected my kids/husband and I felt guilty. After letting the emotions out, I realize that I have to make yoga a priority, I have to take care of me, and I have to NOT feel guilty about it because if I do all those things, it makes me a better mom/wife. I just need to let the guilty go. I am amazed each day what this yoga can do!

Today is the first day of Olympics. Vancouver is crazy!!! The energy and buzz around town is so thick, you could almost reach into the air and grab it. There were only 7 people in tonights class. I've never seen it so quiet. I'm sure people were either at the opening ceremonies, or downtown or at home watching it on tv. I'm excited for the next two weeks. I just have to remember to get yoga in.