poco a poco

In Spanish there's a phrase - "poco a poco", which translates to "little by little" or step by step. As we approach the holiday weekend and get a chance to slow down, I think it's a great time to take a closer look at the pattern of our lives.

It could be said that many of our errors, failures, and disappointments come from expecting too much, from doing too much, or trying to force things to go our way. It happens in society, government, and business, but also in the small scope of our lives. When we expect too much from life, find ourselves exhausted, or make decisions we later regret, we call it stress, but beneath that is our pushing ourselves and trying to always be in control.In yoga, the term "Isvara pranidhana" refers to the process of letting go of that desire, of surrending all to a greater power.

So over this long weekend of beautiful weather, outdoor events, and family time, let your independence rise to the state of taking everything in stride, and allowing yourself to do everything "poco a poco" - one small step at a time.