Monday, August 23, 2010

Day 1 of 40

I woke up around 5:40. I went to bed pretty early last night.

My A.M. Yoga was short and easy.

I got out my japa mala and sat cross-legged seated on a folded blanket. I closed my eyes and began my mantra "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti". Next bead. After a few beads, words that were NOT my mantra began to float around my head. First 'peace' then words like 'this is going to take awhile' or 'shut-up Sarra'. I tried my best to drown them out with my mantra.

When I was finished, my legs (especially my left) were completely asleep. It was painful waiting for the blood to completely return to my limbs.

Overall, I am happy to be done with it. I am contemplating removing Sarra's bell from her collar and possibly locking her in the room with Max.

1 comment:

Jacque said...

you're funny :) I can see why this would take some time to master. I don't know that I could sit in complete silence and only chant one mantra for a long period of time. I still need to try that video you sent me!