Without Judgement, With Kindness

The yoga teacher down here starts every class with this phrase and I love it! What an excellent reminder. It goes with the surf instructors telling me that if I would just relax I would fall off my board less often. I am getting better at trying new things without judgement and with kindness, relaxing is taking more effort!
As I have relaxed down here life has become easier. I think it has helped me to "break off smaller chunks". I worry so much about what is next that I forget that what really matters is whatever is currently happening. I am getting better at keeping my head in the game and not worrying about what may or may not happen in the next 5 years. The last 5 years certainly did not go the way I thought they would and I really enjoyed most of my life. I am sure that will continue to happen, especially if I stay present and relax!
Life in Costa Rica provides new experiences daily and all have added depth to my understanding of myself or of other people. I am enjoying the people that I have met at the school, they are all so positive and bring different depth and prospective to life. It is fun to watch everyone interact knowing that our time together is short lived. Everyone is so encouraging of each other as we try new and activities and learn new skills. The well wishes for each other is heartwarming, beautiful, and sweet. It is so nice to watch people encourage success.