With peace and love, I take your online classes on Open, and honestly I felt something kinda heavy in your spirit. But you know what? I wasn't judging, personally, or feeling the class was any less of anything. I more felt like "wow, how beautiful it is to witness a teacher being human and showing up authentically, instead of masking, instead of portraying another unattainable representation of 'wellness' that many people will fruitlessly aim for and just drown in perfectionism and disappointment". The class is still wonderful by the way, whatever energy you show up with holds space for something new and that's magic. Hoping this health issue your working with is resolved soon! For me, I've been wrapped up in the loss of some friendships as I come closer to the truth of who I am. Although I know that cultivating self love, self respect and boundaries is for the greater good of my spirit, the people pleasing wanting to fit in with the group inner child part of me is resisting the new reality. I find myself getting lost in the story now and again whilst I find genuine resolve in my truth, bridge the gaps within myself and begin to gently reprogram this kid's conditioning. Big love Manoj, thank you for all you do for the community.
Thank you for your vulnerability, Manoj. Your words are exactly what I needed to hear right now. The synchronicity is real.
I was in your breathwork class earlier this month, and I shared out loud with everyone that I was dealing with gut health issues and that I had had some strong breakthroughs in your class - a call for courage and self-compassion. Never would’ve I have guessed that you were also going through something similar. It feels like a humble reminder of the human connection.
I also unfortunately tend to be a straight shooter of second arrows, specially when it comes to blaming myself when it comes to health issues. Thank you for the invitation to sit in the suffering and not resist.
Much gratitude for this insightful read, in the simplicity of this teaching it is a reminder of how we can ground and centre ourselves even in more challenging/difficult times. It’s a reminder that the tougher times are exactly that a part of life which in the thick of it all seems to be so trying. Yet there is a means we can open up to less suffering. This is a really beautiful teaching.
Just remember that work needs you to be healthy - what good are you to work if you're not feeling your best. Heal and work will be there when you get back, especially with all the technology we have today. Looking forward to reading your future posts.
wow. I almost feel like what you wrote is based on my recent days/weeks.
I too have been dealing with health issues and even though doctors have told me "it's nothing sinister" my mind and thoughts try to tell me otherwise -- trying to find fault with what I've been told. I have a few good days but when the pain comes back, I quickly spiral to "why me", "how will I manage to get through this again" or "make it stop!" I definitely try to resist what is happening in my body. it just seems better when you are feeling good, strong, healthy!
I will try to sit and accept what is going on inside me and stop trying to resist.
Thank you for sharing, Manoj. Be well & here's to less second arrows
With peace and love, I take your online classes on Open, and honestly I felt something kinda heavy in your spirit. But you know what? I wasn't judging, personally, or feeling the class was any less of anything. I more felt like "wow, how beautiful it is to witness a teacher being human and showing up authentically, instead of masking, instead of portraying another unattainable representation of 'wellness' that many people will fruitlessly aim for and just drown in perfectionism and disappointment". The class is still wonderful by the way, whatever energy you show up with holds space for something new and that's magic. Hoping this health issue your working with is resolved soon! For me, I've been wrapped up in the loss of some friendships as I come closer to the truth of who I am. Although I know that cultivating self love, self respect and boundaries is for the greater good of my spirit, the people pleasing wanting to fit in with the group inner child part of me is resisting the new reality. I find myself getting lost in the story now and again whilst I find genuine resolve in my truth, bridge the gaps within myself and begin to gently reprogram this kid's conditioning. Big love Manoj, thank you for all you do for the community.
Thank you for your vulnerability, Manoj. Your words are exactly what I needed to hear right now. The synchronicity is real.
I was in your breathwork class earlier this month, and I shared out loud with everyone that I was dealing with gut health issues and that I had had some strong breakthroughs in your class - a call for courage and self-compassion. Never would’ve I have guessed that you were also going through something similar. It feels like a humble reminder of the human connection.
I also unfortunately tend to be a straight shooter of second arrows, specially when it comes to blaming myself when it comes to health issues. Thank you for the invitation to sit in the suffering and not resist.
Ooph this hit home today. So many second arrows. Hope your health is on the up dear one. Beaming love x
Much gratitude for this insightful read, in the simplicity of this teaching it is a reminder of how we can ground and centre ourselves even in more challenging/difficult times. It’s a reminder that the tougher times are exactly that a part of life which in the thick of it all seems to be so trying. Yet there is a means we can open up to less suffering. This is a really beautiful teaching.
Just remember that work needs you to be healthy - what good are you to work if you're not feeling your best. Heal and work will be there when you get back, especially with all the technology we have today. Looking forward to reading your future posts.
I love this. Thank you. Namaste
wow. I almost feel like what you wrote is based on my recent days/weeks.
I too have been dealing with health issues and even though doctors have told me "it's nothing sinister" my mind and thoughts try to tell me otherwise -- trying to find fault with what I've been told. I have a few good days but when the pain comes back, I quickly spiral to "why me", "how will I manage to get through this again" or "make it stop!" I definitely try to resist what is happening in my body. it just seems better when you are feeling good, strong, healthy!
I will try to sit and accept what is going on inside me and stop trying to resist.
Thank you for sharing, Manoj. Be well & here's to less second arrows