It is over one hundred degrees. I broke out in a pool of sweat just
from putting on my pants. I cannot take this heat anymore, it’s
taking away every inch of my patience. I’m now sitting at an internet
café, where the internet is down, just to escape the heat, because
there is AC.
I’ve been sick for the past two days. Living off of water and bananas
and lots and lots of sleep. Lost track of when day turned into night.
Finally was brave enough to have my first real meal today. Went to a
restaurant and was served delicious Indian lentils.
You are very kind sir, but please don’t stand there and watch me eat.
I’ve been in this country for less than two weeks and my western
narrow-mindedness and self righteousness is already creeping in.
“Where you from?” He asked as he handed me my food.
I’m sorry but I don’t want to make small talk with your broken English
when this is my first meal in three days. Just let me eat in peace.
And please stop honking your horn every 2 seconds. It is absolutely
unnecessary! I see you, but there is no place for me to go, so just
WAIT for Christ sake!
Inhale. Exhale. Tune into your inner Yogi Alice. You could be in
beautiful San Diego right now, surfing in the ocean with dolphins,
driving your big SUV, drinking cold beers on the beach. Where the
weather is perfect, not too hot and not too cold. You asked for this.
You picked India instead.
“What is Yoga? It is when you are fully present in your actions and
everything is done with pure intentions.” I had my first yoga class.
Inhale. Exhale. “Let your breath cleanse you.”
“Yoga is not about the postures. It is not how far you can bend
backwards or how long you can hold a head stance. Yoga is in your
everyday action. When you give your all, your full awareness and
intension in everything you do.” My first yoga teacher came to me
unexpectedly.
“Like a child, do things with no expectations. We humans train our
children to expect things when we reward them. We give them candy or
money for doing something good. Then they begin to expect.” Is that
what we do with education? We give As, Bs, Cs etc. How can we
measure learning? How can we measure knowledge?
Open yourself up to receive all this country has to offer Alice.
Don’t demand or expect anything from her. She will have nothing to
offer you if you’ve already decided what it is you want from her.
from putting on my pants. I cannot take this heat anymore, it’s
taking away every inch of my patience. I’m now sitting at an internet
café, where the internet is down, just to escape the heat, because
there is AC.
I’ve been sick for the past two days. Living off of water and bananas
and lots and lots of sleep. Lost track of when day turned into night.
Finally was brave enough to have my first real meal today. Went to a
restaurant and was served delicious Indian lentils.
You are very kind sir, but please don’t stand there and watch me eat.
I’ve been in this country for less than two weeks and my western
narrow-mindedness and self righteousness is already creeping in.
“Where you from?” He asked as he handed me my food.
I’m sorry but I don’t want to make small talk with your broken English
when this is my first meal in three days. Just let me eat in peace.
And please stop honking your horn every 2 seconds. It is absolutely
unnecessary! I see you, but there is no place for me to go, so just
WAIT for Christ sake!
Inhale. Exhale. Tune into your inner Yogi Alice. You could be in
beautiful San Diego right now, surfing in the ocean with dolphins,
driving your big SUV, drinking cold beers on the beach. Where the
weather is perfect, not too hot and not too cold. You asked for this.
You picked India instead.
“What is Yoga? It is when you are fully present in your actions and
everything is done with pure intentions.” I had my first yoga class.
Inhale. Exhale. “Let your breath cleanse you.”
“Yoga is not about the postures. It is not how far you can bend
backwards or how long you can hold a head stance. Yoga is in your
everyday action. When you give your all, your full awareness and
intension in everything you do.” My first yoga teacher came to me
unexpectedly.
“Like a child, do things with no expectations. We humans train our
children to expect things when we reward them. We give them candy or
money for doing something good. Then they begin to expect.” Is that
what we do with education? We give As, Bs, Cs etc. How can we
measure learning? How can we measure knowledge?
Open yourself up to receive all this country has to offer Alice.
Don’t demand or expect anything from her. She will have nothing to
offer you if you’ve already decided what it is you want from her.
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