The World On Perfect Axis

There are many reasons why I love yoga. First, the only form of competition that exists is only between me and my body. The whole idea of who's better and faster ceased to exist in the very same room between participants or level. Second, I like being able to see improvement each time in terms of flexibility and strength. Finally, it's the best way to listen to my body. Yoga takes a lot of energy as you converse to your own body to just reach out a little bit more or hold on a little bit more. 

My passion for yoga is very much reflected on my views on life. That, life should be lived according to each individual terms. I walked around a lot with the notion that I am putting something on hold now. Perhaps, its the idea that I am doing my Masters. Perhaps its that I am taking life a little easier by not committing to a full time job. Perhaps its the restrictions and adjustments I need to make each time according to my own limits. But whatever it is, I do feel that a part of my life is on hold. 


My arrangement with my job allows me to have Tues and Thurs completely to myself. I usually dedicate these days to my freelance writings and reading in my university. It is an amazing feeling when you have full days to yourself doing only the things that you want. This fact scares me a little as this privilege will need to run out eventually. 


Yesterday, I spent my whole day reading and writing again. The place where I choose to sit each time I am in the KL campus faces the grand Pavilion mall. I watched the world go by in the bustling street below but yet, I was in a place so sane and still. I took my time to read (Breathe in, breathe out), I walked around when my brain is too tired (Breathe in, breathe out) and I basked in the sunlight streaming in (Breathe in, breathe out). 


At that point, I begun to count all my blessings. My opportunity to be able to go back to school again because of my parents. I have someone special who is always there for me. I have a strong network of university friends who understands and supports each other. I have time extension for my assignment. I have the resources to complete it. 

That moment, I felt like I was performing a challenging yoga position. Being able to tune the body to tip on that note in perfect balance. 


Everything about that moment made my world felt like it was finally, on a perfect axis.