I did it.

[slowlyunfolding]

Today, I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training. I have not felt so opened up & vulnerable & scared & happy ever in my life. I hugged every single person as we managed to say our goodbyes through tears & laugher. Hugs are huge for me. I grew up in a family that seemed to regard touch as suspect, so I never felt comfortable just offering a hug or receiving a hug. If you know me,  or I ever meet you and I hug you, that is a big deal. (for me. maybe not for you.)

We received back our letters we wrote to ourselves on the first weekend. As I was reading it, I started crying & laughing at the same time. We also gave gratitude to everyone that gave us the opportunity to partake in the training.

So, f-list, this part is for you.

I am grateful for your presence in my life. It doesn't matter if you've been here for a short time, or from the very beginning, all of you have supported me in some way with my blatherings on yoga, on what I was going through, or feeling.

I am grateful for any comments you left, or wanted to leave, or just a wish that I was doing well. Thank you.

I am grateful for being allowed to share this journey I've been on with you. The material I've dealt with, or at the very least been made aware of that existed inside me, is such a gift. Even if you scrolled by the posts where I blathered on about yoga stuff, you were still there. Thank you.

I am grateful for the amazing, talented, beautiful & brilliant people that you are at your core. Thank you for letting me share a part of your life.

I am grateful for the grace of being vulnerable for an entire year. It has been very emotional for me. Thank you for being kind, and generous of spirit.

From the depths of my heart, I am grateful for each & everyone of you.
Cherie

(insert hug here)

Comments

[marinatempest.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!!!

My YTT graduation was an extremely emotional experience as well. My heart felt like it was blown open. The good news is that it totally stays that way.

Big hugs right back at you!

[nalathilion.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I really didn't think I'd be able to cover my heart up again. I have to take some time to assimilate everything.

[lattimore.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, that's quite an achievement! And this is a beautifully written post - thank you for allowing us to follow along on your journey <3

[nalathilion.livejournal.com]

♥

[sqwook.livejournal.com]

This is so wonderful! You have done / are doing something great.

[wilhelmina-d.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. :D

[tinywarrior.livejournal.com]

That's such a great accomplishment! Good for you!!

[river-cadence.livejournal.com]

Yay and congratulations!

Doing something spiritual and physically good for you ... and then teaching it? Awesome and beautiful.

[(Anonymous)]

Congratulations!!!

I also am not a fan of random hugging... or random touching. I need to really *know* the person to feel comfortable- so I completely get the 'big deal' aspect of the hugging. :)

Many Blessings on the beginning of your Journey!

Lisa (EcoYogini)