A dream come true
Today, my life changed. I am now a certified yoga teacher.
I remember 7 years ago, telling my mom over lunch that this was what i wanted to do. But at that time, i was young, poor, and timid. I couldn't afford to leave my full time job and pay $4000+ on a yoga teacher training course. Besides, who knew that that was really what i was destined to do anyway? So i took the safest route - stayed on with my good paying job, paid the bills and went on with life.
I continued going for classes despite my busy schedule. Yoga was the only thing i was willing to get out of the house for on my off days. It kept my body healthy, my mind stable, and my heart happy. Still, i did not get it. You see, i live in a country where career is very important. People slog their lives in the office. That includes all my friends. I didn't have the courage to be the odd one out; I chose to follow the norm and let my dream go to sleep.
7 years on, I've found a man i can rely on. He gave me the freedom to quit my full time job, rest and recuperate at home. So like how i spent the past years on my off days, i went for yoga! I remember something he once said, "If it's not yoga you are doing next,
then please think twice." It's funny how he could see it, but i
couldn't. I didn't want to admit that i wanted it because it was hard
work, and i didn't have much faith in myself.
At 27 years old now and having travelled the world over, i think i've seen and learnt enough to know that we are on this earth to do something great. How high you climb on that corporate ladder will not determine your happiness. The life we live is so precious, we often take it for granted. I'm more certain now than ever that i was brought here to help share the love of yoga. Today, i'm one step closer to doing that.
I dedicate my certificate to my fiance - without him, i would probably still be living in my little bubble, deluded from my destiny.
