Focus?

Hi Friends,
I'm on the blog! Yes, I figured it out.

I am having so much fun and truly enjoying getting to listen to your stories, finding connections and maybe even looking through a different set of eyes to see things in a new light. There is so much wisdom within this group, I can just feel it. Thank you, I'm hoping some with rub off.

I am a multi-taker as most of us are but I seem to never get one thing completely done. I do not retain information well because I am always thinking of the next thing. Which also brings out the impatient me. Then there is the me that LOVES everything and needs to practice equanimity. Then you have the people pleaser me because I want everyone to be happy. Plus I think what makes me happy is what will make everyone else happy and I just don't get it when it doesn't work for them. I know there is medicine for this but I choose God and yoga, plus it is cheaper than therapy.

Honestly, I just want to Thank Gina and all of you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the tools, the insight, the human heart. As I listen to your stories it really helps me relate to the human side. I am not a perfectionist's at all and probably the worst speller you will ever meet and this has kept me from participating in the past but I am facing my fears and just blogging.

I like getting to know people and so I just wanted to let you know about me in hopes you'll tell me a little about you. I am 41. I have a husband of 15 yrs., 2 kids. A English Bulldog puppy (like having 5 kids). I am in search of what I want to do with my next 40 yrs.

Your stories connected with me:
My mom died of breast cancer at age 36, I was 10. I can only imagine what she went through. Listening to Ashley and Cindy, made me think of her at a whole different level. This is most of the reason I was to cherish each moment I have here on this earth by honoring my body, mind and spirit. I want to make the most of it. Having kids and knowing how my mom must of felt is hard but yet refreshing knowing the Love she was able to experience.

My Dad is alone and I want to take care of him as he ages by making time for him. (Burnidette)

I want more. All my friends are moving to bigger houses but I want to be with my kids more so I just have to learn to live with less. Less is definitely more. (Michelle)

My husband has had several jobs in the past years due to cut backs.(Susan)

Sometimes I get so focused I forget the big picture. I'm like a Martha.(Rod)

Anyway just wanted to share a little. We may all look different but we all have a story that helps create who we are and connects us. We just need to let it set us free instead of weighing us down. Yoga helps me put life into perspective and stay focused. I'm not where I need to be but thank God I'm on my way!

Thanks for being the wind beneath my wings,
Leslie