We had a big bbq celebration on NYE on our yoga retreat in Chiang Mai! I love these group shared meals on retreat. When I was a young boy I wanted to have a big family as an adult so I could enjoy the company of connecting with lots of people over dinner. I loved when we would have big meals at holidays with all my family attending. I wished at the time my own immediate family was bigger. Sometimes our meals were very quiet and while I do enjoy my solitude and quiet it is also so nice to connect with everyone. I’m so grateful that I get to experience these big family style meals not just on holidays with my family but every time we go on retreat. It was so wonderful to share this meal with my retreat family. Thank you to everyone for the special memory. 31/12/2019!
There always has to be a balance. I love alone time, love being by myself, love doing my yoga self practice, and doing meditation. I love the quiet and the stillness. But I also love connecting with other people. And a lot of you may not know it but I love to dance.
We talked about it at the opening ceremony. In order to thrive as human beings it’s important for us to be seen, to be heard, to feel connected, and to know that we belong. Thank you to the students on the retreat for allowing me to share with you. I felt you were really listening. I felt like you saw me and heard me. I felt a deep connection to all of you and we created such a special group energy together. You allowed me to fulfill one of my life purposes. Sharing these teachings and honoring my teachers. Thank you. Thank you for this fun night eating, laughing and dancing too. Really good bbq that night. And thank you to Amy at the retreat center for your hard work and the staff for their support. This meal was definitely a highlight for me of the trip. A NYE dance party!
