It's the middle of summer and Flat Creek Yoga Hostel has been busy with many interesting guest. There are currently two ladies staying here for Asheville Yoga Center's summer 23 day Intensive teacher training. It's always such a delight to meet fellow yogini's and share where we are on our spiritual paths. We've had many wonderful shared dinners together, enjoyed the cool evenings out on the back deck and quiet mornings in meditation. Personally I've gone much deeper in my sadhana these last few months. My work with Scott Marmorstein (http://www.sparklingaura.com/welcome.html) ignited a fire that has taken me much deeper and further in my meditations and practice. I'm looking forward to working with Scott again next month when he'll be here for the Carolina Anusara gathering ( http://carolinagathering.com/ ) at Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain. Scott is the real deal; a truly gifted healer and energy worker. If one is receiptive to the Shakti, great gifts can flow through.
Last weekend I received my first level Reiki attunement and have experienced subtle changes in my energy and meditations. My intent is to not only work with humans but with animals in my care at the veterinary hospital. Last week I met the challenge of having to send one of my cats on to the other side. Maxfield had been diagnosed with brain cancer. The deeper I go into my spiritual practice the more ease I find when faced with such difficult decisions. I miss him a lot but know that releasing him was the most compassionate decision and I really am ok with it. I'm grateful for his love these last 3 years we spent together and feel good about what I gave him in return. Animals continually amaze me in their capacity to love so deeply and unconditionally. We have such opportunity to learn about love from them if we are willing to surrender and open our hearts to what they have to share.
In closing, I look forward to meeting new guest as they pass through the doors of my space and embrace each lesson that they offer.
Namaste',
Donna
