I often find myself going about life seeking accomplishment. Everything from eating to working to fun I approach as something to get done, to check off the list, to mark off the calendar so that I can move onto the next task. I did a yoga practice this morning that caused me to reflect on this pattern. It was a slow practice. Not less intense, but certainly more intentional. I realized that even my yoga practice is something I do to get done.
5 sun salutations. Check. Standing poses. Check. Savasana. Check.
But what if I were to approach life’s activities with the intention of focusing on the process, on the present moment, and not on what I am seeking to accomplish? What if I were to slow down and simply observe rather than setting my sight to the end? Just breathe, feel, smell, and wonder. What would be gained?
julirae 
Beautifully worded thoughts that are active, living. Thanks for the honesty and clarity of this post:)
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Lyrically stated. I have been talking a lot in my classes about setting the body to task then deepening the breath–it gives a strong connection to body/mind. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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