Surviving.

“Existing. There are times when all you can do is survive. Moments when growing doesn’t even seem like an option. And healing seems like hundreds of miles away. … If existing takes every ounce of your energy, then that alone is heroic work.” - Yung Pueblo

If this is a quote that applies to you right now, well, there really are no words to follow it up. It’s worth reiterating Yung Pueblo’s sentiment on your heroism.

A former yoga teacher use to end each of her classes by saying, “The only bad class you have, is the class you don’t come to.” And indeed she was right. As in yoga, it’s enough, and for some trauma survivors may be even heroic, to just show up. It’s okay to show up and simply lie on your mat for the entire duration of class. It’s even recommended, if needed. Just show up on your mat, or in life, if you can. Be still with your mind. Feel your breath. Be present in your body. And nurture yourself in that moment.