Veracity: A Lesson Learned in a Yoga Class
Dear friends, today I want to share a story with you. A story that taught me a valuable lesson about veracity, or truthfulness, in a rather unexpected place – a yoga class.
The Unexpected Yoga Class
Many moons ago, I found myself in a yoga class. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Kev, you’re not exactly the yoga type.” And you’d be right. But life has a funny way of pushing us into new experiences, and this was one of those times.
The Lesson Begins
As I struggled to maintain my balance in the Warrior II pose, the instructor, a serene woman named Maya, said something that struck me. “In yoga, as in life, the key is not to pretend to be something you’re not, but to be truthful to who you are.”
Veracity in Practice
At first, I didn’t quite understand what she meant. But as I continued to attend the classes, I began to see the wisdom in her words. I saw fellow students trying to force themselves into poses that their bodies were not ready for, only to end up hurting themselves. I realized that they were not being truthful to themselves about their abilities.
So, I decided to do things differently. I chose to be honest with myself about my limitations. I accepted that I was not as flexible as some of the other students, and that was okay. I started to listen to my body and work within my limits. And you know what? I began to make progress. Slowly but surely, I was improving.
The Takeaway
Friends, the lesson I learned in that yoga class is one that I carry with me to this day. Veracity, or truthfulness, is not just about telling the truth to others. It’s also about being truthful to ourselves. It’s about acknowledging our strengths and weaknesses, our successes and failures. It’s about accepting who we are, warts and all.
So, I urge you to practice veracity in your own lives. Be honest with yourself. Accept your limitations and celebrate your strengths. Remember, it’s okay to be a work in progress. After all, aren’t we all?
Until next time, stay truthful, stay strong.
Kev