THE YOGA RANGER
  • Welc(OM)e
    • About
    • Conscious Living
    • Newsletter Love
    • Support
  • YR Self Care Studio
    • Join YR Membership
    • YR Member Login
  • Workshops & Events
    • Wintering At Home Retreat
    • New Moon Yoga
    • Cacao Circle
  • Courses & Trainings
    • Elemental Yoga
    • Lunar Cycle Yoga
    • Chakra Balancing Yoga
    • The 5 Yamas
    • Pranayama for Life Course
    • Building Your Meditation Practice
  • FREE Yoga & Meditation
  • Welc(OM)e
    • About
    • Conscious Living
    • Newsletter Love
    • Support
  • YR Self Care Studio
    • Join YR Membership
    • YR Member Login
  • Workshops & Events
    • Wintering At Home Retreat
    • New Moon Yoga
    • Cacao Circle
  • Courses & Trainings
    • Elemental Yoga
    • Lunar Cycle Yoga
    • Chakra Balancing Yoga
    • The 5 Yamas
    • Pranayama for Life Course
    • Building Your Meditation Practice
  • FREE Yoga & Meditation

Living Yoga
​Blog

Two Minutes...

7/29/2019

 
Picture
"Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind.  If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained."  Somers Roche

I have this project that has been on my desk for over 6 months.  I have it all planned out, all settled, all ready to go.  I really want it to be complete but I find myself coming up with a thousand excuses why it cannot.

This month I dedicated myself to sweeping the excuses away and getting to the crux of why I was holding off on this project.  I set reasonable weekly goals and amazingly, it all came together.  Today I had one more thing to do - film the dreaded promotional video.

You would think that someone who spends an inordinate amount of time in front of people - either live or on camera - would be perfectly comfortable with a 2 minute promotional video.  WRONG!  

I fretted, sweated, procrastinated, fidgeted, panicked, until I could put it off no longer.  It MUST be done.

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.  When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need."  Tao Te Ching

I set the camera up, got everything ready and had my daughter help me out for filming.  She said "Mom, you are going to be fine.  They will love you."  

Wow.  She's always been wise for her age but seriously.  She's a rock in my crazy work world.  If you didn't know, my daughter Bella is my assistant.  She helps me with all the business stuff involved in my yoga world - freeing up my time to be creative and film videos.  She's also the voice of reason, handy filming assistant, idea bouncer offer, editor, cheerleader, and suggestion box.

The promo took 3 tries (did I mention I don't like filming promos?).  Why?  Because I am not good at promoting myself.  Because I don't like doing it.  Because I believe it is not real.  So there it is.  It took me six months to figure out that my whole issue was anxiety about a 2 minute promo video.  I am terrified of being judged on a 2 minute video.  

"Smile, breathe, and go slowly."  Thich Nhat Hanh

What can anyone possibly learn about me from 2 minutes on screen?  NOTHING. 

And that's the point.  Most people won't even watch the promo and honestly, most people will not decide to join me based on those 2 minutes.  My anxiety is about something totally pointless.  IT IS ALL IN MY HEAD.  This is me...that little voice saying I can't do it.  

This is me...my bigger voice saying I CAN!  I did it.  The project is done - in fact I completed TWO projects this week that I was afraid to do.  Freedom is about so many things.  For me this week - it's freedom from anxiety, freedom from fear, freedom from judging myself.  It's been about letting go of all the things I think about myself and exploring my potential.  

Is there anything in your life you have been putting off because you are anxious, fearful, overly critical of yourself?  It's time to break those habits, explore your potential, and BREAK FREE!!!

Peace,
Aprille  

Comments are closed.
    Free 7 Day Yin Immersion
    Picture

    Aprille Walker

    I have been "playing" and experimenting with yoga, aromatherapy and healthy living since my late teens - researching, testing, reading, investigating, and learning anything that would make my life - and the lives around me - better naturally.  

    ​My goal - to share with you!


    Subscribe for inspiration, discounts & MORE!
    Support the Work
    All of my online offerings are funded by students just like you!  If you have enjoyed and benefited from the practices I offer, please consider donating to support free online yoga!  Thank you!
    Monthly Donation
    Payment Options
    One Time Donation

    Categories

    All
    30 Min Full Body Yin
    3 Part Breath
    5 Habits For Immunity
    5 Healthy Morning Habits
    6 Impossible Things
    A Doctor Of Hope
    A Little Meltdown...
    Ayurveda 2
    Ayurveda Part 1
    Ayurvedic Resources
    Beginner Yin Full Body
    Beginner Yin Hips
    Beginner Yin Yoga 4 Neck/Shoulders
    Chakra Balance Yin
    Earth Love
    Elemental Yin Earth
    Elemental Yin Fire
    Energy Toolbox
    Family Friendly Mosquito Control
    First Flight
    Gentle Yoga 4 Digestion
    Gentle Yoga For Insomnia
    Getting A Good Night's Sleep
    Heart Chakra Yin
    Human Resilience
    Importance Of Play
    Intuition
    Just Being
    Let It Snow \ Presence
    Meditation Or Mindfulness
    Morning Yin Yoga
    Natural Pain Relief
    On Freedom
    Perspective
    Prenatal Yin Yoga
    Restorative Yoga 4 Back
    Restorative Yoga For Stress
    Restorative Yoga For Your Hips
    Self Care Emergency Kit
    Self Love
    Sometimes We Forget
    Step Into Your Light
    Supplements For Health
    Sweetness Of Silence
    The Truth As It Is
    The Warrior Inside
    Tiny Miracles
    Toxicity Of Stress
    Travel Light
    Two Minutes...
    Vegetarian Style Living
    What Does Self-care Mean?
    What Is Mindfulness?
    What Is Restorative Yoga?
    What Is Yin Yoga?
    What Is Your Dream?
    What's The Point?
    Winds Of Change
    Yin 4 Emotional Release
    Yin 4 Hips & Quads
    Yin 4 Hormones
    Yin 4 Lower Body Chakras
    Yin 4 Side Waist
    Yin 4 Soreness
    Yin 4 Tin Men & Women
    Yin For PMS
    Yin For Psoas
    Yin Heels To Heart
    Yin Yoga 4 Back Pain
    Yin Yoga 4 Digestion
    Yin Yoga 4 Immunity
    Yin Yoga 4 Shoulders
    Yin Yoga 4 Surrender
    Yin Yoga 4 Winter
    Yin Yoga Backbends
    Yin Yoga Detox
    Yin Yoga Evening Unwind
    Yin Yoga For Anger & Grief
    Yin Yoga For Hamstrings/Hips
    Yin Yoga For Headaches
    Yin Yoga For Inner Leg
    Yin Yoga For Lymphatic Health
    Yin Yoga For Mom's
    Yin Yoga For Season Change
    Yin Yoga For Spine
    Yin Yoga For Stress & Anxiety
    Yin Yoga For The Upper Body
    Yin Yoga For Travel
    Yin Yoga Full Body Stretch
    Yin Yoga - San Jiao Meridian


    All rights reserved by Aprille Walker and The Yoga Ranger Studio 2014-2019 (copyrighted material)
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.