A Time to Savor

Life continues to flow right before my eyes –

I’ve been trying to be as kind to myself as possible,

Sometimes it is not easy!

As I kick my own butt and remind myself to take time and write –

Reflect –

Savor and own my experiences –

Be brave and Speak your truth -

AKA: get back to the blog!

I am also learning my ambitions at times can out weigh my energy levels, time, and reality –

Dang it!

My practice has been kindness and trust as I took some space to soak up and savor the last couple weeks of “life” in my life. It's been pretty darn amazing...

I had the opportunity to take on a 7-day adventure – solo road trip to Boone, North Carolina – to the first ever CTZN SUMMIT Social Justice Yoga Retreat – woo! 1300 miles to face my fears of driving ( and driving alone) and trusting my gut as the times of this now in our world speak to me and remind me I came here to do work – the work of love, unity, and truth –– I plunged into deep conversation of social justice and how I can show up better and be more courageous – in and out of the studio - on and off the mat!

It was an amazing experience and I do intend to share more of my experience through later blogs and flows , but in all honesty - There were many moments where I wanted to turn the car around on the drive there. And many MORE-times where I wanted to hop in my car and come home during the actual summit.

Many moments of fight, flight, and freeze.

But instead of the above,

I stayed with the discomfort,

One mile and breath at a time.

I am so thankful for my perseverance -

I endured the struggle,

because I could feel the light on the other side.

I re/discovered so much about myself through the discomfort and beauty of the trip and the raw and honest conversations. It was exactly what I needed in that now.

And by being in the discomfort,

I was able to recognize that I am living in comfort in my normal NOW,

at least MOST of the time -

and that was a beautiful realization to have.

Especially since I am coming from extreme discomfort –

Trauma, grief, depression, anxiety…

My road trip and summit experience gave me time to reflect on the last 5 years of my life and just how my transformation has slowly happened over time. I was able to reflect and appreciate where my life is today and what it took to get me here. Nothing happens overnight, and I still have healing to do, but to know that I have felt safe and at ease is such a beautiful thing to know. And I wouldn’t have known it without getting a little uncomfortable.

It is through discomfort that transformation can happen.

It is through the struggle and our response that we discover our potential – edge – resilience – we just have to stay with it long enough to find it.

What have I learned from experience:

Don’t run.

Just breathe.

Sit with the discomfort.

And move at the speed of trust.

That is the essence of all I have been doing these past five years.

It hasn’t been easy.

It has been worth it.

These past few weeks I have been able to savor the struggle,

And also, the reward.

Which feels pretty darn good!!!

I am so honored and humbled that Alignment 8 received recognition as the #1 yoga studio and #3 fitness center in Midland. I still an in shock and jumping and dancing with joy- compete elation and celebration! Thank you!

Every day I count my blessings and appreciate what hard work, sacrifice, and staying true to my soul and heart has created. There has been challenge. And so much change. And I continue to make it through – we continue to make it through .

One Loving,

Trusting,

Courageous Breath at a time.

I was lost.

Broken.

Confused.

Empty.

Yet,

Here I am today.

FULL.

Of Love,

and Awe,

and inspiration,

and motivation.

To keep moving forward with love in my heart.

And to be open to the discomfort needed for growth to happen.

So, I can show up in our world the way I intended to be.

I have lived the darkness and I have been gifted the light.

It is my intention –

And I will work at it daily for the impact –

That we all get to live in a world where we experience peace, love, stability, and justice.

I know the only way we can get there is one brave Warrior and breath and a time.

If you are feeling the darkness and discomfort,

Or going through moments where you want to run away,

I am here to encourage you to stay with it and breathe deep.

Breathe deep and know this breath is preparing you for the next.

There is transformation in this discomfort and you have everything within to rise through.

Trust.

Love.

And Know,

You are not alone.

And if you are in a space of ease,

savor and appreciate this sensation and moment in time.

We can savor and embrace both the struggle and reward.

No mud, no lotus.

No challenge, no change.

Light, Love, and so much gratitude,

Keri Kenney