Winds of Change
My niece Chanel is one of my favorite people on the planet. We’ve been close since she was a baby and even though our paths have separated us in body, it’s never separated us in spirit. She’s unknowingly beautiful on the outside and I’ve been blessed to know her on the inside, which is so much more.
Growing up she was a girl that knew exactly what she wanted and always managed to figure out how to make it happen. The family used to smile and shake their head at the ease in which the winds would change, that led to her next adventure. Her spirit was spunky and her heart was big, as she would reinvent herself over and over. She didn’t have a clue just how brave she was; it was part of her being.
Over the last three years, she married a wonderful man and had two beautiful children. I’ve seen her mature into an amazing wife and mother. Like most women, she gives to her family first. I’ve been in her shoes, which I’m guessing most women would connect just the same. We’re so busy making sure our families are well-cared for, we forget about our own needs, without regret.
She was recently home for a visit and I came across a yoga class I thought would be perfect for us to attend together. It was something I knew in my heart would be good for her soul-care and mine. The class was Aerial Yoga Nidra which is a yogic sleep and method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation all while being weightlessly cocooned in a silk sling, suspended from the ceiling.
The instructor guided us through a journey on the edge between sleep and awake, while bringing us to the awareness of our body through breath and mind. We visualized our own journey, as if floating on a cloud. Everyone was in their own world, hidden beneath and wrapped in the comforting cocoon; drifting wherever their mind and body took them. After about 75 minutes, the class was pulled back from their journey, feeling refreshed, relaxed and renewed.
Chanel and I stayed seated in our cocoons sharing our experiences. It was an emotional and meaningful journey for her and was able to give herself much needed soul-care and self-love. I wouldn’t have wanted to share this day with anyone else. To those that need to give themselves a little love and soul-care; the winds of change are waiting for you.
xoxox……Sheryl
PS….as a side note, once we got back home the baby was crying and she quickly responded. Ah….the never-ending love of a mother. Chanelly, you are special and loved, take time to remember that every day.