Far too often, at least in Western society, the focus of ones goals is on the end results. And the value of the work put in to get to that result is based on what those results yield. Yet we don’t always reach our intended goal.
Does that diminish the journey towards that end? Just because we don’t get where we had hoped or what we did achieve was deemed by others to be less than satisfactory, does that make the learning, the triumphs, the tests, the failures and the discoveries along the way obsolete? Of course not.
If anything, the journey holds for us the treasures of greatest value in a quest for riches, not the chest of gold at it’s end. The magnificence of a storm builds for days and weeks, drawing on all the elements of the earth in conjunction with one another, performing essential process’s to life. The thunder and lightening are merely the show.
This excessive focus on the intended success of one’s goals cultivates a culture fixated on failure. Yep failure. Even though we’re all zoned in on what level of success we will achieve, we will fail far more often than we succeed. It’s just part of the learning process. Required for our growth. And so we see far more failure, which we have learned over years of conditioning, as negative and to be avoided.
But what came of all those hours and days, weeks and months, the years, that you put in? What amazing revelations, inspirations and actions were made along the way? How did what you encountered evolve the original intention of the journey, for the better? Embrace the journey and the “failures” that come with it.
As a part of my own embrace of the process, I’d like to share a Prasara Yoga Flow I created, “Thor’s Hammer” Flow. It’s still in the process of refinement and I had thought to share once it was completed. But that was with my gaze looking towards its end. To really delve and gain what I may from the process of its creation, I need to embrace the process and all its “imperfections” (and let you in on it:).
Embrace the journey….
Dare To Evolve,
Shane.
Good Form Shane! Something to aspire to. LOL!
I really enjoyed reading your latest reflection. With mass media and supermarket tabloids constantly bombarding us with the lastest on the STARS, and reality TV making anyone a STAR it is easy to fall into the mindset that success is measured by the number of times your name is in print (good or bad).
I believe there are many very successful people who never become an international household name. Take Winston Wattanee…We saw him perform 20 years ago up north and never heard of him again until this year. I saw him do the same kind of performance and it was every bit as enjoyable. Such people are successful because they follow their passion and believe in what they do. Following one’s passion is a journey in itself. Would one want to ever find themselves at the end of such a journey? I don’t think I would. Keep on the journey and grow with every bend in the road.
Wonderful insight. And Winston Wattanee, what a great example!
“Would one want to ever find themselves at the end of such a journey?” Poignant, certainly hope not:)
Thanks Mom!
s.
Well done, Shane.
Thanks John:)
Good flow Shane. The beauty of Prasara is Exploration. As beautiful as the 10 flows I know are (Series A of Sonnon and B of Hurst), Prasara gives you an opportunity to seek one’s own flow. You’re doing good here. Keep it up.
Thanks Kevin, appreciate it.
It’s true, Prasara is a great physical expression that compliments the inner journey to discovering our flow. Attend to all facets and we find ourselves “tumbling” along the river of life that we already inhabit….with a little more momentum, a little more grace, infused with a little more of our natural gifts unique to us.
s.