When I first started teaching yoga 6 years ago, I was incredibly obsessed with making sure 1. my students liked me. 2. Everyone had the best class ever. It was exhausting to the point of burn out. I have since learned and of course been told, not everyone is going to like you. They just aren't . Do I think everyone is fabulous? No. Also, I can't make you like me, no matter how hard I try. Some people are natural born snobs and haters. It just happens that I am not. Oh look, I am trying to make you like me. :) Secondly, I can't be responsible for your happiness. If you don't have the best class ever, that's ok. I do the best I can. And then I left it go. My mind is much more free since I have adapted to the art of detachment. In fact, it has helped me in other areas of my life. People pleasers anonymous anyone? Peace.
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AuthorI am Tina. My loves are yoga, music, and painting. I teach yoga to adults and kids. My paintings grace the walls of a few cool places as well as they sell. I truly believe in living the good life. Enjoy. Archives
November 2014
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