October 13, 2011
"A change in scenery does not change one's character." -Aesop
Life on the road is a good life, especially when you get to embark on the journey with the one you love. Road warriors are what they call us. What is a warrior? Webster defines warrior as ' a person engaged in some struggle or conflict'. In my mind, a warrior is one who, like Aesop said, maintains their character throughout an ever changing world.
Mati and I have been hired by Eddie Bauer's First Ascent to tour in their Airstream with the Warren Miller ski film, "Like There's No Tomorrow." Two months on the road touring with some of the world's best athletes on snow. Thousands of miles exploring some of the great cities of Utah, Oregon, and Colorado. First stop, Salt Lake City, UT for the WORLD PREMIER.
Being a Lululemon Ambassador to my local shop in Ketchum, ID, my challenge to myself is to maintain a healthy practice each day that I am away. To remain grounded while the ground beneath me changes daily. Even if it means just squeezing in one single pose, or five minutes of sitting, on a day of covering 600 miles of pavement.
In yoga, Virabhadra means Warrior. Break it down even more: Vira=Hero and Bhadra=Friend. The pose itself is strong and steady, firm and confident. So here I go on the road again, to discover the best ways to practice on the go, and maintain the integrity of mind, body, and soul. To be a hero to myself, and to everyone who I surround myself with. To be a friend to myself, and everyone I meet.
Love it Whit!! Get down with your Warrior self. I look forward to reading about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteI am very proud of what and who you have become. You are a daughter AND a hero and friend. You go girl! You go Vibrahadra! Thank you Mati. Love you both.
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