There aren't many things in life that go exactly as planned. More often than not, something comes up or gets in the way of best laid plans and intentions. Sometimes it's big. But more often it's small hiccups.

→ You meant to call the clinic and forgot and now it's closed. And it's the weekend.

→ You're standing in front of the mirror second-guessing the outfit you were so sure about in the store.

→ You drifted off thinking about a weekend getaway right in the middle of your boss asking you something important.

Small moments, but each one has you backtracking, catching up, or quietly wondering how the heck you got distracted.

We've all been there. I know I have, more times than I can count. But here's the think... the goal isn't to eliminate these moments entirely. Not unless you're ready to move to a cave and leave the life you know and have behind. Instead, the goal is to get curious about these experiences and see if you can reflect on them with curiosity instead of criticism.

That's exactly what we're unpacking this month in the community — the ways distractions present themselves and what we can do about it. I also wrote about one of them this week on the blog. The post is called You're Not Lazy. You're Stuck. There's a Difference. It's for every time you've had an intention, set the time aside, and still couldn't quite make things happen. You can read it here.​

And if you're ready to give yourself time and space to do exactly that, I have something coming up that might be just the right fit...

A retreat to rest, reflect and grow Join me August 7th to 9th at La Solitude, for a semi-silent retreat, just outside of Memramcook, NB. You'll have own private cabin, forest trails, and the Petitcodiac River just outside your door. Now I know the word silent retreat can conjure up images of complete silence and zero human contact. Imagine this instead: two days and nights where the only thing asked of you is to show up. To your mat, to your breath, to yourself. No to-do list waiting. No one needing anything from you. Just you, the forest, the river, and a small group of people doing the same quiet work. We'll have six sessions of Yoga, breathwork, and philosophy all in support of you understanding you. Plus, you'll enjoy space to slow down and do nothing but relax, or sit, or sleep. Early bird pricing is $499 plus tax, paid in full by May 31st. Save Your Spot

We're only one week into May and already I'm seeing these obstacles show up in my own life in ways I wasn't expecting. That's the thing about naming something. Once you do, you start seeing it everywhere. I hope that's happening for you too. And I hope when it does, you meet it with kindness instead of judgment. That's where the real Yoga lives :)

Chat soon,

Michelle