Better late than never I finally made it to my page. I can’t explain the resistance or how I prioritized other things in my life for the last 3 weeks- but they have been a really amazing, healthy, strong, independent, reliant 3 weeks. I learned a lot in the last weeks as well- about myself, about the people around me… about how I perceived things and whether or not I was going about things in a proper way or not. I have learned what works best for my body… and I have made a few choices to sacrifice my perfect health to have a few parties… but then the next day I try to bring myself into health again. I have not been strict enough on my routines- but I am happy that now, just naturally a year and 4 months into my new Ayurvedic lifestyle- that even when I am not trying to be healthy, there are just certain things I do and don’t do, that help me stay in balance and I recognize when I need to do them and or not.
I am the only person in my life that is telling me to do and not to do anything… it’s crazy. Haha I have complete independence from everyone I know and I am am just living my life the way I want to- influenced by my Ayurvedic and yogic knowledge… and I am truly just loving life. WITH THAT SAID- I am also not living to my highest truth every day… or maximizing the amount I can learn or serve others in a day…and being social has been a high priority on my list… but I think that is okay too. Actually I am learning that it is- and not just from observing myself, but in passing conversations with others that sometimes we take things to serious. Sometimes we take our practice to serious.  And to each- it’s own. I believe it will depend on why you have the structure, restrictions and such on your diet and lifestyle in the first place.

I have been trying to keep certain routines the same as they have been over the past year,as I am currently staying with a friend and we have different lifestyles and also it’s a transitional time for myself. Over the past weeks though I have enjoyed many experiences such as the Dia Del Muertos at Xcaret (Super amazing, amazing dancing, food and drink from Pueblo, theatre, costumes.) I moved my stuff from my old place and set up in a new place. I went to Isla Mulheres for a day- went snorkeling at a reef and rented a bicycle to ride around this beautiful, fun island, I went to a few local bars and pubs to know the night life in this town a little bit. I went to a festival at Ozen, an ashram the the Jungle- where they practice Kundalini type yoga and medications. I went to Playa Del Carmen and walked all the way down the beach and just began to get to know Playa a little bit more- know where the bus terminal is, know where Playa Car is. I visited Playa Car and found a place there to rent for in the new year. I went to Paamul for a few days and enjoyed yoga there and had a bonfire on the beach as well as saw hundreds of baby turtles leaving there nest and heading into the ocean on,  under the beautiful glow of the Super Moon. I enjoyed going to a temezcal with a very good and old friend. I went to a Circus du Soleil show and also to their anniversary party- which was a lot of fun and a lot of dancing. I went to Puerto Aventuras a few times just to meet up with old friends and meet some people I will be house and dog sitting for in December. I went to Tulum for a few nights and enjoyed going to real nice yoga classes lead by Iris and also an Iyengar teacher- as well as knowing new parts of the hotel/beach area of Tulum.
I went around the area as well and now know a few more areas around and how they are. I met some new friends, I have been watching a little Spanish television and just enjoying riding the bike, hanging out with my roommate and her dog. It’s kind of crazy that three weeks have gone by already…

What is going to be best for me right now- as at the moment I am happy to say I am not suffering from any imbalances. I am waking up happy, I am not having any anxiety, my body, mind and spirt are happy. The only battle I am having right now is that I am enjoying to drink social with those around me- and although, I am still happy while drinking- it does make me less motivated and the next day I feel although I am less motivated as well. I don’t think there is anything wrong with a few drinks- as long as you also have equal amounts of water after and it doesn’t cause problems or trigger other addictions… but for sure alcohol is a tamasic energy. Tamasic being ignorant, heavy, sluggish. First perhaps we have a ranjasic experience, but the following day or later in the night you are more tired and you don’t want to practice anything spiritual or sattvic. I guess that’s my problem with drinking. Lets say I met someone for two lemonades around 4:00pm- after before bed, I would still want to practice yoga or meditation… but after two beers-  probably be more inclined to watch television. NOW- I am not saying t.v is bad either- but energetically speaking, I can feel my energy changing, becoming tamasic when I watch t.v.
Over the past 3 weeks I have been trying to watch a little bit of Spanish t.v every day to help me with my Spanish… and it’s great- but I just can recognize the energetic shift.

When I stay in my friends apartment, with the windows closed, no plants around me, watching tele novelas- I want to just stay here on the couch and relax.   I am content and lazy to just stay here. ONE part of that is okay, as always I normally always feel the natural urge to be doing something, experiencing something, learning something- and perhaps, just watching some t.v-perhaps learning Spanish -while from the comfort of my friends place- isn’t a bad thing. But- it just does not serve my higher self.

Actually, with the amount of day time drinking they do during the telenovelas- it makes it seem normal to have a tequila shot in the afternoon. I feel although I could have a drink. It’s crazy. I am sooo IMPRESSIONABLE. Really, It’s so good I don’t watch t.v with all the adds all the time. I am happy being me- with my old close and normal soap to wash my body. I guess every where we go we are being exposed to by advertisements. How many times do we go to the movies, but end up getting popcorn- or go to the beach and end up buying a cold drink or walk by a coffee shop- and end up getting a drink. I know the food and drink I normally crave- and I know the food and drink I crave after I see it- well first off, because it’s super tasty-but more often than not, it’s overpriced and with sugars, salts and other processed ingredients.

I digress, FOR SURE right now I should be spending a high percentage of my day studying and learning. That is why, starting today I am going to study- study what I already studied but to help myself be super ready and confident when I begin my next level of Ayurveda school in January.  During December and January I am going to be living with many people in one place and have all my family around me- so I won’t be studying as much. But yet- I need to for at least an hour or two each day.
So what do I need to accomplish in the three next weeks? I want to give at LEAST 9 massages, 9 Yoga classes and 9 Reiki sessions.
I want to study my Anatomy and Physiology course further and be able to do the home-work as well as work on a few parts of my Ayurvedic program that I was weaker in as well as work on my own personal practice, finish the book I am reading, start another book, read some of my Ayurvedic Yoga book and begin creating routines from that. I want to also- enjoy the beach- become stronger and more flexible and also I would like to enjoy a few dates, perhaps- leave my house to go to yoga classes.
I am choosing my routine to be specific, to keep my Vata in control- so that I will be able to study easier and more effectively. My memory works best when I focus on bring stable, dull, smooth, heavy substance into my daily routines and actions.

So starting tonight.
Supper: Before 7pm.
Cooked vegetables, small portion of protein and small portion carbs.

Before bed: Tea
15 minutes of Asanas- Vata reducing and 15 minute meditation.

Morning:
Wake up at 6:30am
6:40: Greatful meditation, Jala Neti,Lemon Tea
7:15am- go to beach
7:30am-8:30am- Yoga asana
9:00am – Find place to study with WiFi
10:00am- Fruit Juice/Smoothy
10:15-12:00- Study
12:00pm-12:15pm: tea, fruit
1-2pm Study.
2:00-3:00pm: Lunch
Kitchari

4:00pm: digestive tea
4:15-6:00pm:Study
6:00pm- 7:00pm: Supper/ Kitchari Eggs
7-8pm: Telenovela/Spanish T.V/Friends
8-8:15- Abhyanga Massage
8:15: Digestive tea
8:30- Shower, meditation, Bed

9:30-10:00 Bedtime.

Now- time to get some fresh air to get onto routine! 🙂