I think I like this place because of the constant reminder of "welcome to the process" LOL!! ___________________________________ Nah...it's actually the matcha with #homemade coconut milk!! ___________________________________ Honestly, it's all the above AND the awesome crew and owners they have.... it feels like community there, and I see a lot of folks from the community getting their fix at @roseparkroasters !!! __________________________________ But seriously this was me all week, trying to get back in the process of city life, and most of all, my life here in the city.... ___________________________________ Being gone for 3 weeks on the other side of the world, and holding space for all the travelers from around the globe, took a toll on me (I am not complaining, I am EXTREMELY grateful for the gift) __________________________________ This trip taught me to really really slow down and how important it is to listen to AND tend to my body and what it needs... ___________________________________ My apologies for not being present to teach yoga at all this last week or weekend, learning to honor my needs as well as considering the needs of others has been a lifelong struggle. I have finally learned how to put myself first when it really counts, when it really matters ___________________________________ As a recovering people pleaser, this is a triumphant moment for me.... self care is one of the biggest signs of how much you truly love and care about yourself. Because, you see.... To care about something and to care for something are two very different things!!! ___________________________________ And I feel like I am finally beginning to CARE FOR myself... Hence, the week off after my return from Nepal and India. ****************************** I'll be back at teaching this week: Tuesday at 545 chanting and 6pm for Shakti Vinyasa Yoga __________________________________ Please take care of yourself, the world needs you to be in a GOOD place right now, you know what I mean? 💗 #wellbeing #wellness #selflove #selfcare #matcha #tea #longbeach #longbeachcoffee #dharma #dharmashakti #matchaeverydamnday #welcometotheprocess #yogalbca #lbc (at Rose Park Roasters)