Day 2 of my daily reflection practice inspired by Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison.

What struck me?

“We must simply remain open to our own spiritual potential and be willing to take action on our own behalf.”

What does this mean in my life and practice?

Trust your instinct. Trust your voice. When something is pulling, follow when it is in alignment with your spiritual journey. Resist when it takes you further away from where you want to be.

My example is with the Kloud mat. I succumbed to it on day one for 45 minutes and seemingly had a very solid night of sleep. I decided to rent it, to indulge those helping me decompress, and to be open-minded. All the while, there was something pulling me in a different direction; however, I pushed forward.

Ultimately, the second time on the mat proved to take me out the following day. Whether it is truth or hyperbole, it is enough to know that this is not for me. Now.

I have lived much of my life pleasing others, meeting others’ expectations. Now it is time not to be pulled around by my “grounding cord,” but rather to hold sacred what is my own space.

I don’t need to explain. I don’t need to speak life into others’ beliefs. I only need to hold space for my own. How is it changing me? How is it serving me?

I will continue to explore this new space. This new sacred space.