Time flies. I got a message on Facebook reminding me that my ten year class reunion is just around the corner. Yikes! I'm getting old. In 30 months, I will turn 30. Can you believe it? Unlike some people (not to name any names, *cough* Jason *cough*) I've never dreaded a birthday. Adding one to the number I fill in the age line doesn't make me nervous. And I'm not especially flattered to get carded when I order a margarita. What I do dread, however, is waking up as a 30 year old wishing that I would have done more in the years before. With that in mind I decided to do something cliche. It's so cheesy, I almost am embarrassed to share. I made a bucket list. Yep, a bucket list. 30 things to do in the 30 months before I turn 30. In no particular order.
1. Complete an olympic length triathlon.
2. Pay for a stranger's dinner.
3. Have my eyebrows professionally done.
4. Go on a cruise.
5. Leave a $20 tip.
6. Color my hair.
7. Send a letter to a friend by snail mail.
8. Read the entire Bible.
9. Do a cartwheel.
10. Eat a hot dog at Coney Island.
11. Go fishing with Jason.
12. Write to someone in political office.
13. Finish a crossword puzzle without cheating.
14. Donate blood.
15. Take a good family photo.
16. Play a song on my violin.
17. Make a snow angel.
18. Go on a fast.
19. Wear a bikini. (Notice that I didn't say "in public.")
20. Take the boys camping.
21. Watch "Star Wars."
22. Save someone's life.
23. Learn a yoga pose.
24. Eat a taco from a shady street vendor.
25. Send someone flowers.
26. Go on a 30 mile bike ride.
27. Skydive.
28. Intentionally watch a sunrise.
29. Plant a tree.
30. Have a 30th Birthday Party!
Susan,
ReplyDeleteI feel led to tell you that yoga is not just exercise. It is one of the ways that hindus worship their deities. Each pose is worshipping a god, or attempting to unlock a spirit (read: demon) to strengthen them. There is no way to separate yoga from the hinduism religion. I have some literature if you are curious to know more.
That being said, there is an alternative out there. A christian gal made a video called Praise Moves. She takes the concept of yoga stretches (but not the same ones that you would normally find in yoga) and does them with praise songs playing in the background, or quoting scripture.
Believe you me, I did yoga for years, and never felt at ease or peace while practicing (now I know why!). However, the first time I did the praise moves with a friend, I felt peaceful and refreshed. I can ask my friend if she'd be willing to lend the video if you'd rather try it out b/4 buying. It's a bit cheesy as 90% of most videos are, but it is wonderful to be learning scripture while working out. And I appreciate that she describes what you should be doing through each movement, so there isn't any need to watch her.
Ok, I'll quit my rant now, but I just felt pressed to inform you of the 'spiritual' side to yoga that most people aren't aware of.
Love,
Alicia :)