STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY

My little Buca is the LIGHT in my life

"Cracks in our life is how the light gets in."

 Dr. John Briere

Becky's blog recently listed this quote from a conference she attended. 

For Hope Group last night we had a yoga instructor as a guest speaker, she taught breathing techniques that are helpful when one finds themselves amidst a panic attack or otherwise stressful situation. We also reviewed a few simple yoga poses that allow for meditation, strength and flexibility. That combo- Strength and Flexibility struck me with an almost literal impact. It's the most perfect combination of two characteristics that I desire to hone. In no way, shape or form have I ever considered myself as an emotionally "strong" person, and if you've ever met me... you are laughing out loud at the idea of me being flexible. It's practically an impossible feat. But I'm overwhelmingly intrigued by the the relationship these two attributes could cultivate in my daily life.

Here's my point-

The unexpected (challenges and blessings) in life force us to practice flexibility.

I believe it's in our times of flexibility that we find our hidden strength.

Flexibility creates time to allow enough space in our lives for the Grace of God to filter in. 

I'm trying to find strength and flexibility in the unexpected-ness that my life's journey is offering me right now. I'm loving it and I think I'll love it even more as my flexibility grows.