There's a theme in my life right now that has to do something with things that are uncomfortable. Have you every been in that situation where you start something maybe a movie, a yoga pose or a relationship perhaps and things get uncomfortable. What I mean by uncomfortable is that there's something about that yoga pose that is completely excruciating and maybe you should pull out. The movie starts too slow and you're wondering if this is worth your time. The relationship requires too much compromise and you're thinking you need to get out before your freedom is infringed upon too much.
But then something happens...in the middle of that yoga pose you focus on your breath and you find something in the middle of your breathing. You're in that movie and some small part of you connects with the story and says wait a minute lets see where this is going. After what seemed to be an uncomfortable date you're reflecting and you spot some room for personal growth for yourself. You discover yourself in a moment where you can be completely selfish but you start to realize you're depriving yourself of a great experience if you back out now. That moment, that painful moment in the yoga pose is precisely where the work is being done and if you follow your breathing you will get past the initial pain and find greater strength, flexibility and balance.
Just because that movie didn't start off like 'Saving Private Ryan' doesn't mean it can't be as good as 'The Fighter.' That weird awkward moment in the beginning of a relationship where two people seem to not be a fit may just be the nervous anxiety of two type A's feeling vulnerable yet intrigued for the first time in a long time. Getting past that and seeing how they can learn from each other might be the best thing they ever did.
Life is funny like that wouldn't ya say ;)
Namaste.
