Spontaneity and Service

“Without self-expression, life lacks spontaneity and joy. Without service to others, it lacks meaning and purpose." - Laurence Boldt

One of the best ways to access true. unbridled. bubbling. overflowing, unencumbered joy is through spontaneity - through being willing and excited to try something new. to act from your immediate present awareness rather than your past conditioning or old stories. In the rare and beautiful moments when we are able to connect to our inner child and be thrilled to try something - just for the pure adventure of trying it. not to achieve or prove anything to ourselves or to anyone else - that is where intuitive self-expression and limitless delight lives.

And ... a life filled only with spontaneity seems destined to be manic. ungrounded, and devoid of true purpose. When we are able to commit and follow through with loyalty and love. to find the areas in our lives where we are most genuinely of service to others and contributing within community. that is where meaning and limitless heart lives.

I honestly believe that yoga teaches us not only to dance in the space in between spontaneity and stability but also to find the golden value in both intuitive self-expression and compassionate service as equally vibrant and valuable pieces of our lives. Thank you for finding the dance with me - it is the sweetest adventure sharing this life with you all!