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Gentle Like a Tiger

January 9, 2017

The majesty of the tiger comes from the fact that while she is capable of slashing with her claws, more often than not, she chooses not to.

– Lodro Rinzler, The Buddha Walks Into a Bar

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🎥 Cut to: March 2019. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Can’t believe the first two months are over and we’re entering a new one already. 2019 is turning out to be so action-packed and I’m sure there are so many more crazy plot twists in store ahead. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s both scary and exhilarating to live and be part of this ever-changing world, I tell you. So it’s very important to find composure amidst all these changes. I have a hard time with that, to be honest. There are days, I go to bed feeling awful or disappointed with myself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thankfully, not one but THREE, teachers in my life keep reminding me: “Begin again.” And this helps keep me grounded. Yes, each day is a new day - a clean slate - filled with all possibilities. Gotta make the best of every moment. Let’s do this, guys! ✨🌷🧘🏻‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @citrusnap ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #anicca #beginagain #startagain #newday #newmonth #march #courage #resilience #composure #astheworldturns #change #impermanence #meditation

Currently reading: The Wise Heart by @jack_kornfield and within the first few pages, this line struck me deeply: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “... discover the power of the heart to hold all things — sorrow, loneliness, shame, desire, regret, frustration, happiness, and peace — and find a deep trust that wherever we are and whatever we face, we can be free in their midst.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I believe in our capacity to be resilient and expansive, no matter the circumstance. Sometimes, we may forget and be blinded by outside factors but ultimately, we’ll wake up to our truth sooner or later. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ May all beings be happy. May all beings be healthy. May all beings be safe. May all beings be free. 🧘🏻‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #metta #meditation #lovingkindness #jackkornfield #thewiseheart #wisdom #resilience #yoga #backbend #inversion #openheart #kindness #strength #patience #hope #love #freedom #liberation

Stumbled into this year like whoa! Worked hard to keep my balance and in a blink of an eye - it’s already February! 👀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I didn’t expect January to be so fast-paced but I’m very grateful for all the memories and new experiences it brought. 🙏🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ February’s coming in quick too but will have a 10-day reprieve from all the hustle as I take my first-ever Vipassana retreat. 🧘🏻‍♀️🤫📵 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ll be surrendering my phone, social media, (books, journaling, yoga, and speaking) during that time so if I’m not responsive from Feb 6-17, please don’t worry and kindly be patient. I’ll respond to my emails and messages when I get back. 🤗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #vipassana #silentmeditation #meditation #sngoenka #hustle #silence #retreat #socialmediahiatus #hermitmode #yoga

Pierce through the illusion. 👁🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Very very grateful for all that 2018 had to offer. It was a year of letting go and really deep healing. It was very hard for many months - all the changes, endings, and illness kept disrupting my peace - but in the end, with the help of my beloved friends, family, and even strangers’ kindness, I discovered the beauty in resilience and starting over. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you, 2018, for everything. And hello, 2019! Welcome to the present moment. 🤲🏻🧘🏻‍♀️💕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy happy new year, everyone! #zenmindbeginnersmind #yoga #illusion #reality #sunset #pigeonpose #swordmudra #newyear #2019 #2018 #lessons #growth #resilience #startingover

“It is never too late for the illumination of wisdom. It does not matter how long the darkness has lasted.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is never ever too late. 🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you for being my light all the way in the Philippines, @jack_kornfield! ✨ I really love your podcasts. They keep me open and grounded. Namaste. 🙏🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #warrior #yoga #silhouette #virabhadrasana #asana #lighttheworld #wisdom

Sincerely grateful. This is the way. 🥰🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️#monkeytemple #kathmandu #nepal #buddhism #prayerflag #desiderata #prayer #grareful

Sitting, waiting, wishing, smiling. 😌 My favorite detail here is the flower on his right ear. 🌼🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️ #kathmandu #nepal #patandurbarsquare #durbaraquare #patience #liveandbreathe

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Vinyasa March 22, 2019 at 18:30 – 19:45 Surya Fitness and Yoga Makati
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Yin Yoga March 24, 2019 at 19:30 – 20:30 Kerry Sports Manila
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