I think today, was my first encounter with a Saint. Her eyes had the light of a thousand stars, her presence was so peaceful. Her name, is Lisa Walford.
Today I had the privilege of learning from her. She taught me and my classmates Yoga for chronic illness. After hours of deeply restful poses and profound words of wisdom, I emerged renewed. Open. Vulnerable. Healed. I looked at my reflection in the mirror when I got home and I noticed I looked “restored.” As if I had slept a thousand nights underneath a glimmering ocean of starlight. As if I had awakened into myself. Finally appearing through all the harsh realities that age us. Her touch was as light as feather. She adjusted my poses many times and instantly I clicked into bliss. I will never forget her words, and I will never forget her lesson which ended with this final prayer:
“May my heart grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.”
Her resounding message over all, was care for yourself, care for others. I am almost speechless about the experience but wanted to write down what little I could, although it hardly does her justice.
She is the definition of a Spiritual “It” Girl!