Guess What?

It turns out I can do hard things. Look at that girl pictured below… Those eyes. That girl was supposed to be at an intense training to complete her certification to become a yoga instructor. She’d worked hard to all year to get to that place. Instead, she’s sitting in a chair, hubby beside her, having some very heavy chemotherapy pumped into her body. This was a hard day. A hard year!n

But I had other hard work to do in this chair. Every other week for 4 months and in the days that followed. By the grace of God, I did the work. And I learned so much about myself, my God and my ability to do hard things!

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One year later, I finally see a dream realized! It was also hard. I wonder if the “old me” would’ve been up for the challenge of pursuing something so new and risky, but because of my experience, I now know that I can do hard things! I can do things I don’t feel like doing, or don’t think I can do. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13)

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Post cancer, yoga reminds me I know where my focus belongs when my foundation feels shaky. “,This will provide a beautiful foundation for their lives and secure for them a great future, as they lay their hands upon the meaning of true life.” (1Timothy 6:19)

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It reminds me that some things are uncomfortable, but necessary for growth. “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9)

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This practice keeps me present, not projecting the future or worrying about things that haven’t happened or could happen. “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:6-7)

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And the thing most important to my heart that my yoga practice does for me, is keep my thoughts constantly centered on the One who doesn’t leave my side during hard things, great or small. Who gives me the strength to endure, and lavishes His love in all seasons. “Make all of this your constant meditation and make it real with your life so everyone can see that you are moving forward.” (1 Timothy 4:15)

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Living in a fallen world is hard. Unfortunately, there is illness, sadness, pain and violence. These are not things God wanted for us. It wasn’t His design. A human choice was made in The Beginning that resulted in consequences. We still make choices that result in consequences. This is what I hang my heart on: “So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:16)

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One last thing I’ve learned as I continue to do hard things- It is in the grief and pain that the best things are learned! Would I prefer to never experience pain? Duh. But I find that fulfillment comes, not from having everything the way I want it, but from flexing my faith muscles in hard times and remaining open and teachable to all the experience can bring me, learning more and more about myself and God’s faithfulness.

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On that note, I’ve completed the hard task of yoga certification! I am now an insured LLC and am ready to teach! If you are the praying type, or maybe have some leads, I am currently looking for a space to bring my practice to you! Preferably at little to no cost as I work to get established! I’ve added a tab to this website (YogaFaith by SC) where I will post a class schedule once I have a place and classes start to formulate. I have lots of BIG ideas, so stay tuned!

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I will also be starting a newsletter… Which I would normally worry about my ability to keep consistant, but guess what? I can do hard things! Keep watch for this also, as I will keep you informed of upcoming classes, series and workshops. I’m super excited to share this meaningful practice that helps me to be present and centered during this weird pandemic year.

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Thanks for all of the love and encouragement! I heart you!

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