Day Two-Part 2-The Group

My Workbook

Well I managed to get 4 hours of sleep.  I am discovering how little time I spend taking care of myself and how hard it is to carve out time for this "revolution."  Once I was vertical, I headed straight for my meditation spot.  The five minutes flew by.  Maybe because I knew how jam packed the rest of my day was and I didn't want to face it or maybe I was just too tired to move.  I said a quick prayer to get me through the rest of the day and then I was off to the races.  I did the afternoon shuttle service of piano lessons, making dinner, etc.  Then I headed off to my group.  I had to find someone to cover the first part of my shift (from 7p-10p) so I could go.  I begged my boss to let me go and offered to work OT on Saturday night.  I wanted to be a giver not just a taker-at least that is what I told her.  I arrived with not much time to spare.  The room was really full-20 or so people.  We spent some time with intros and reciting the confidentiality agreement.  We discussed the reading for the week and anything on our mind. I brought up that I wasn't used to being so close to people physically.....I talked about how close we were to each other in class.  I feel very vulnerable being close enough to touch my neighbors toes with my nose.   What if all the beans and tofu affect my body?  I was encouraged that I would get used to it.  Then they assigned us an accountability buddy.  I guess they thought I needing some extra watching so I got two buddies.  I would have included their pictures but I didn't want to make them think I was a stalker on the first night.  We got to discuss some questions with our buddies then we did the affirmation circle again.  This time I said, "I am determined."  I am determined to keep my commitment to this challenge even if I don't get to sleep.  I also don't want to have to answer to my hubby for all the money I spent to do this so I plan on getting the full yogidom experience.  Soon as we were dismissed I headed straight to work all night.  Yipee!  Kuddos to my good friend Misty for covering for me.