I was sent this link, and it really opened my eyes. Please take the 20 minutes and watch it.  We can all make a difference. http://www.storyofstuff.com/ 

Has anyone ever wondered what is “really” happening to our world? I mean thought deeply? Our economy is plummeting faster than ever- our paychecks barely cover our basic needs, and it seems to be getting worse. What if this is going in the direction of a depression? I believe we are beyond recession, and depression is coming. There doesnt seem to be as much concern out there as I would have thought.  What are we all doing to prepare for this, if it really does happen?  I’m a true optimist in life, but also I am about reality. I have had to stop myself from thinking and living with the mindset, this is just a phase- I’ll get thru it. I do believe  I will get thru it, but I need to start making some changes now to insure this. I am very grateful to be renting right now. With the economic crunch going on, home owners are potentially in trouble. Foreclosure rates are at an all time high. I can almost understand why people stash their savings under their mattress. If we have to move to make a new life from the current one, have your tools, your money, and you go.  I guess I am over simplifying and possibly over exagerating, but who knows? I’m not too confident that it wont get worse before it gets better-  I guess this just made me think.. beyond my routine every day stuff, and was curious if anyone else has thought about this? Please share comments if you have them. 

Just a quick update- working on my final yoga lesson, and preparing for my teaching class demo.  All is well.  Hoping to be “officially certified” by mid July, and have some classes going by then.  Will keep my “job” as long as I have to, but not any longer.  I have spent most of my life wishing for things to happen, and not getting any closer to my dream. That buck stops here. Once certified, I will be advertising immediately. I’m trying to set realistic goals, but have had a strong feeling now for 4-5 months, that once I begin offering classes, they will come. My classes will be soooo different from mainstream yoga, that curiosity will bring them in, the experience will keep them coming. I have spent this week, making my time away from my “job” all about yoga and my new life after “job”.  My yoga will be an extension of me and my life, and there wont be any bold lines separating the two.  I have never felt so confident in all my life. This experience, along with this blog, have help mold a new woman. I came here, uncertain, and timid, and broken. All who have shared with me, have made a definite impact, and I graciously thank each and every one of you. My weight….. which is why I started this blog to begin with. Well, all I can say, is the less emphasis I put on it, the better I feel. I know I am making some great choices, and will continue to strive to improve my eating habits. My yoga has taught me to love myself as I am today, and that was a hard hurdle to jump. I can say today, even 30-40 lbs more than I’d like to be, I accept myself in every way.  This is not settling- this is separating the weight from who I am. I have worked hard to become the person I am today, and am very proud of my accomplishments. I have learned forgiveness, and acceptance of myself and of others. The anger I was harboring, wasnt healthy to me or anyone around me. I am at a very peaceful place in my life, and am looking forward to each and every day that comes my way. Cherish today-  live in the moment- enjoy your surroundings-  hug your loved ones.  ~Namaste~