This is so beautiful, Maria. I think we often become stronger (physically and in other ways) when we’re not looking — the moments when we’re trying desperately to summon up strength are often the ones in which strength feels hard to come by. I, too, have grown so much stronger through the repetitive motions of my yoga practice, which in spite of their quotidien nature (I wake up to sun salutations, as you do), are a little different each day. I may need to use your idea of vocally greeting the day. What a special thing to do.
I am so glad that you could bear witness to this moment of your own physical transformation, and share it so eloquently with us.
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