02/06/2026
💕 me some Jason
The internal clock that looks forward and says, “by so and so date, I need to be able to do XY or Z pose” is almost guaranteed to cause you trouble. But, that’s nothing compared to the turmoil of looking backward and thinking, “I USED TO BE able to…” or “I USED TO LOOK like….”
If you’re fortunate and sensible enough to practice for a long time, your body and priorities will change. You’ll encounter life with all its obstacles, beauty and complexity. In doing so, you might fall away from your practice for a while. You might have children. You might get injured. And, you most definitely will age.
When you hear this voice, tell it to s**u (with loving kindness) and meet yourself where you are. Get on your mat and savor it. Even more so if you’re a teacher. I’ll take my maturity (what little there is) and my life experiences in my role as student and teacher any day over what I used to be able to do.