The Terminator Directed By James Cameron (1984)

It’s not considered human OR intelligent life because it fucking isn’t. Because humans and intelligent life aren’t single fucking called organisms.

“I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is.” ~ Alan Watts

The Crescent Moon (detail) by Montague Dawson (1895-1973)

oil on canvas, date unknown (early 20th century maybe?)

Tragedy isn’t another excuse for self obsessed melodrama.

When I originally took this picture i wanted to write a bit about the sensationalism of everything. The fantastic surrealism that we are all constantly creating with our participation in modern society, but as I sat down looking at the shot and preparing to write about how I would never actually do a full practice on the top of a mountain ledge, the more my mind went back to the moment and how I appreciated being able to share it with someone else. At this point we have taken tons of yoga pose related photos in surreal locations, and on this day we were having a laugh during the whole bit as we stared in awe at the amazing mountains and how funny they must see our little poses to be. I remember the moments shared more than the ones alone, I cherish the laughs, smiles, and tears that come with compromise in creating meaningful connection with others. Each experience I look back on reminds me of how over the course of my life so many unique people have helped shaped my path through kindness and criticism. Modern minds are easily tied to the narrative of how we are doing it alone, that we are self made, that our hard work and dedication is the reason for all of our success or failure. we have sensationalized our own actions to the point of forgetting how many people we know directly and indirectly that constantly support us. Taking ownership for oneself is incredibly important, so is being grateful to the many people who have helped you. No matter how hard anyone works, I don’t believe anyone is solely self made. Inspiration is everywhere! If there is an underlying beauty in all this technology it is how easy we can all connect to one another. You can reach out into the vastness of all this bio-digital-jazz and find people who believe in you, who you can share a laugh with, or who will give you a bit of information that was needed. Use it. Appreciate it. Rely on yourself too. Put in the work. But be grateful for others. Appreciate the collective knowledge & beautiful experiences we all share at a whim, sometimes without even noticing.

#begrateful #yogalove #yogachallenge

Me 😑😼 irl