Name of the Game (or Blog)

 March 6, 2011

There really ain't no time like the present. I mean, if you actually think about that statement, it's so true. There is no time like the present, also there is no time in the present, really. There's no time to think, judge, control, or screw up. What happens in the present just happens, and then the moment ceases to exist. So I think saying "there's no time like the present" not only means "do it now, or else", but also "there is no moment like this one, so take advantage".

I've usually got this mantra going on a day to day basis when I'm deciding what to do and when to do it.  It usually works. My unmotivated mind gets into gear when I have presence as a reason to take action. It can be simple: putting my laundry in, paying that parking ticket, or hitting the snooze button one less time. Or it can be more complicated: sitting deeper in Utkatasana, confronting a loved one, or harnessing a fearful situation. Big or small, the less time I give myself to "think" about whether or not I should take action only gives me reason more to do so. That's not to say acting on impulse is always the right answer, but as an already-cautious individual, re-thinking and re-evaluating only causes more stress. When instead, I've come to realize my intuition speaks louder than any intellectual reasoning ever will.

So, that's why I named my blog "Just Asana It". "Just do it". "Take Action". "Move from Pose to Pose". "Just GO". And in essence we never know what's coming, how it will evolve, and eventually take shape. So why not listen to your innards (yes, those intestines have plenty to say) and go for what feels right?


Easier said than done, because how is a person supposed to know exactly? Well, never. But making decisions can be more intuitive than we allow ourselves. For example, while it's important to keep the future in mind, any decision to try something new or scary or unknown has to be made based on the immediate circumstances. How else do you know what your options are?

Today's yoga practice was particularly epic: there I was, sweating an ocean of water, lightheaded, and thirsty, yet feeling more and more invincible with each breath. I got into poses unexpectedly and easily; my presence of mind allowed me to take on the challenge with curiosity instead of fear. So whether you are taking a new job, or trying a new workout regime, or simply deciding whether to reach for cookies or apples, tackle that challenge with confidence. If you feel it's right, little else matters.