No matter your age, you can still bend.

This picture reminds me today of another part of my Yoga journey. 

Now before you stop reading because you would never consider Yoga, hang on, there's more. You see, I had a Hip Replacement 7 years ago, gained about 150 pounds over the last 7 years, and became completely settled into becoming old, fat, and stiff. I had grown all I needed, thank you, and I was happy enough after all.

But then, more Grandchildren arrived...

And I realized that I wanted to LIVE with them while I was here on the earth. I wanted to run and play with them. I wanted to jump on the trampoline with them, dance with them. So I had to decide not to settle anymore. And I made a lot of decisions. Mostly, that I would be willing to adapt and grow.

And I lost weight, and I felt a lot younger...

But I still felt stiff and a little fragile. So then I started Yoga. And believe me, I started slowly. But soon, I was using muscles I forgot I had, and feeling a new vitality that I thought I had lost. But I still was very worried about the bending backward, sure that I would tumble over and break my neck (or crush my dog).

I started to bend, just a little...

Then more. Then I closed my eyes and set my intentions upon becoming the best version of my 56-year-old self. I am growing, and I am adapting.

And if I can do it, you  can too.

Cheers.