
26/07/2025
Beware of putting people up on a pedestal!
Growing up I went through many tough times, as most of us do.
Parents divorcing, moving schools and trying to make friends along the way. Dealing with 3 siblings, loving and hating each other. Going through so much abuse and constant teasing because I was fat and didn't 'fit' into the societal norm. I began reading so many books about spirituality and wanted to find a deeper meaning to life and and I was desparate to get to know myself more and what made me tick. I would meet people that inspired me, that made me question the true meaning of life and why we are here. I was always in awe of these people and would put them up on a pedestal and think they were so enlightened and I should be more like them. Then they would do or say something that didn't align with my ideas and my heart would break, I would be disappointed time and time again. Only to realise one day that we are all human beings just doing the best we can with what we have. And no one should hold so much power over another human being. Or should I rephrase by saying, no one should give their power away and rely on another human being to fulfill their happiness or show them 'the way'.
After many years of yoga practise I realised the only person I should be putting up on a pedestal was myself. I was my own healer, I was the person who I need to praise, I need to applaud myself for all the hard stuff I went through to get to where I am today. I just didn't know it yet. I am an imperfectly perfect human being, just like you!!!
I also did some questionable things in my past, I was a broken person for a long time, I spent thousands on therapy, working on myself, reading books, trying to improve my self talk as well as my self destructive behaviors. I hurt people because I didn't know better and it made me feel really sh*tty. I didn't like myself for a long time. Not only my outward appearance but also who I was at my core. I did all this work on myself though, in order to live a life that I am proud of. I don't want people to look up to me and put me on a pedestal just because I teach yoga. I am not a spiritual guru, I am not an enlightened being. I was just a girl, who worked hard on herself to become the woman I am today. To wake up most days and love myself, love the life I have built and love the boundaries I have put in place to protect my peace.
So stop looking out there for the perfect person to show you the way, get up and go look in the mirror, have a chat with that beautiful soul in front of you. Stare deeply into your own eyes and ask yourself, what do you want from this life? What would make you a happier, more fulfilled soul. Then do that! π₯
If you want more fun in your life, go get it! If you want more peace, then create it! If you want more money, work smarter! Stop relying on outside resources to give you the magic wand!! My darlings you have and always will be your own sorcerer! πͺ
We never stop growing, we never stop learning, we just take one step forward everyday, in improving who we are and what we want during our very short time on this planet.
Now go and have a magical weekend all!!π₯³
Sending abundant love from my heartspace to yours!! π©΅π©΅π©΅
Yogafull