I've been a pretty bad blogger lately. I feel a little guilty for having gone an entire week without putting a post up here. But the strangest thing has come over me.
I wouldn't call it writer's block, because I have topics in mind that I want to write about.
For some odd reason, I'm suddenly feeling very intimidated by putting a post out there to the cyber world to see. What if nobody reads it? What if nobody likes it? What if no one comments? What if what if what if....
I've had this blog for almost a year, and I'm just now starting to feel this way? It's lame, I know. It's my blog and I decide what goes up on it. I just need to dive right in and really 'make it mine' instead of making it what I think other people want it to be. Starting now, I'm not going to worry "will other people find this interesting?" I'm just going to throw it out there and talk!
I hope I don't lose any followers in the process =)
Ok, now on to bloggy-type things...
YOGA!I've been trying my hand (er, leg?) at yoga! I've never been to a yoga class before but have heard so many great things about it on the blogs I read. So when Living Social advertised a yoga deal, I jumped on it!
Last week was my first class. I had no idea what to expect, but I hoped I would get a good stretch from it and maybe a bit of a workout. I got both. I left feeling loose and relaxed.
This morning, I tried it again and it was meh. The difference a good teacher makes is amazing! Last week the teacher stressed poses and moves that worked the core and didn't go on and on about inner goodness and balance and yadda yadda yadda.
This morning, all the teacher could talk about was all the happiness in the world, bowing to your innate goodness, embracing mother nature and feeling the "energy" in your hands/toes/elbows, etc. There wasn't nearly as much sweat involved.
I appreciate the physical aspect of yoga and will continue to pursue the practice, but I really hope not all the teachers are as "spiritually minded" as this one was. My intent is to explore the physical science of yoga, not the spiritual one.
Next week, I'm planning to attend their "Yoga for Flexibility" class. I'm hoping it will prove to be very beneficial to my running!
Do you yoga?
If so, do you separate the philosophical from the physical?
How do you make your blog "your own?"
Don't be shy - your blog is just that - YOUR blog! It took me a while and help from other bloggers to feel confident in my own skin and now I feel great. I write to keep a log of my training and if others enjoy it, that's a bonus. I'm guessing you're the same way. I love keeping up with you and don't worry - just let it flow!!
ReplyDeletei think you know that i love your blog and i try to read each and every one. If i miss a few, let me know! my google reader is sometimes wacky. i don't do yoga because i feel too spazzy, but i would like to give it a shot again.
ReplyDeleteMy blog is my own because I just put whatever out there. if people don't like it, oh well, i know there are people who do. i just talk however i feel and don't worry if people disagree with me. do what feels right for YOU
i've tried yoga a few times and i just can't get into it. i can't tap into the calming aspect... it just seems slow and boring to me. I'M WEIRD!!! everyone else just loves it haha
ReplyDeleteI just started yoga again, too. It definitely challenged my mind and body. I used to think the mental mumbo jumbo was crazy, but I tend to be an over thinking worrying pessimist so I personally find it beneficial.
ReplyDeleteI totally feel you on the blogger's block. I've been so tired and busy but think about blogging all the time. No worries, your readers are always happy to read anything you post:)
I'm like you, love yoga for the work out but absolutely no interest in the spiritual side at all. Part of the reason I don't do yoga classes anymore but just do it at home if I'm in the mood.
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