What does a yoga teacher do when he’s not doing yoga? - #2
At 7:00am., as sunlight beamed through the window, I rose from my bed. And then, I began to smile.
Why?
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Because whether through accidents, illness, poison, freaky pneumonias,
old age, or just bad luck – eventually, we will all cease to exist.
Every living thing will pass on & new beans will sprout. Yet today
(fortunately), I entered my 45th year of existence on this earth (yes, another birthday).
And
being partial to Tibetan Buddhism, I contemplate my death daily. By
doing so, I am more apt to see roses where there are roses & thorns
where there are thorns. I focus on the community & family. I walk
away from the trivia & gossip. I do what is important. I pay
attention to my actions, thoughts, and words. I remember that my
existence is limited. And most importantly, I walk with humor &
remember to have fun.
Being
a Scorpio, my birthday falls within the time line of some of San
Francisco's most celebrated holidays - here's what a yoga teacher does
for fun and in memory of those who no longer exist.
"Dia de los Muertos
is an annual Meso-American holiday dedicated to our ancestors and loved
ones now gone. We celebrate the Day of the Dead by creating sacred
space with art installations, performances and a walking procession
which help us contemplate our personal existence, mortality and
celebration of life."
Michael
Jackson's "Thriller" - In San Francisco's Dolores Park, I witnessed an
attempt to document (for the Guinness Book of World records) the
largest amount of individuals simultaneously dancing to the
choreography from the Michael Jackson's “Thriller Video” . "How hot is that?
Rumor
has it, they will be back next year. Therefore, I have one year to bust
a move and join the troupe (don't laugh - I'm gonna do this before I
die - ynot?).
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