Reach toward the light

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

For many of us this week has brought anxiety, grief, fear, anger, and disbelief. Our hopes and dreams of moving our country forward toward more kindness, compassion, and humanity have been shockingly interrupted by the choice of millions of Americans to choose hatred, discrimination, and dehumanization instead. As we grapple with this, it is essential that we hold onto our own values with integrity and compassion and resist the urge to respond in kind to those who made the choices impacting us. Please take the time to experience your emotions and connect with those who can offer you the support you need to keep your inner light aflame. Then, when you are ready, when you feel strong enough, find some way to take action to make a positive difference that is meaningful to you. (This article from Waging Nonviolence may be helpful.)

I was fortunate to spend yesterday morning with a dear friend as we processed this devastating situation. We pulled a card from the Cosmic Astrology Oracle Deck by Forever Conscious and it was “Pallas the Warrior Goddess.” As we read about its meaning we were stunned how it was exactly what we needed to hear. “Pallas, or Pallas Athena, is the Goddess Asteroid of bravery, wisdom, and strategy.” She rules with courage, protects herself and all that she loves. Her energy calls us to use courage, strength, determination and our logical minds to face and move through this difficult situation.

Additionally, my wise niece reminded me that things have to fall apart before we can rebuild them. As difficult as it is to envision, in the long run this may be an opportunity to break down institutions that have kept patriarchal, discriminatory systems in place. We can be part of that change, part of the resistance, part of re-envisioning and rebuilding. The road ahead seems dark at the moment, but we must continue to reach toward the light and lean on those around us for support when the darkness feels overwhelming.

Please join me for our Saturday Morning Yoga class this weekend to support each other in caring for ourselves, refilling our cups, and strengthening our light.

Saturday, December 21 we will celebrate the Winter Solstice with a 2 hour restorative retreat at Harmonist Sanctuary in Denver. Registration is open!

NEW YOGA CLASS OFFERING! Beginning November 20 I will be offering a one hour Mid-Week Morning Yoga class every other Wednesday. The class will be virtual and I would love for you to join me!

I will be hosting a Spring Renewal Yoga Retreat for Women in Fraser, Colorado next April as a time for us to find connection and renewal through yoga, meditation, time in nature, sound healing, and rest. I have two spots left in a shared room. I am so excited to guide you! Please let me know if you are interested.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Remember to check out the FTBW Gear page and order your Finding the Balance Within, LLC logo gear. I love mine! Get yours and join the fun!

I would love to offer you an individual or group Reiki and/or Sound Healing session to support your own wellness journey. Contact me for scheduling options - lisa@findingthebalancewithin.com. Gift certificates to share with others are also available.

As always feel free to practice with previous recordings of Saturday Morning Classes as well as Evening Chair Yoga on my Youtube channel. You may also enjoy a growing variety of meditations I have available on the Insight Timer app that you can access for free. I’d appreciate your offering a rating on the meditations as well. Additionally, my friend Kate continues to offer live online classes Monday and Wednesday mornings from katekelly.yoga.

May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease. ❤️ ~ Lisa

Lisa Vratny-Smith
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