The Simply Luxurious Life's Newsletter 21
Published: Fri, 11/05/10
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"Some think it's holding on that makes one strong; sometimes it's letting go." No. 21 Friday, November 5, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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was reminded Thursday evening of the need to relieve built up tension. It always seems to amaze me how tension builds up over time and before you know it, it feels as though a tremendous weight is pressing down on your shoulders. And admittedly in my case, much of it is a pressure of the life I have chosen to live. The perfectionist in me that refuses to stop, let go and just let certain things be, accepting that mistakes and flaws can be part of the beauty.
But then I began to view the described tension differently.
In Hatha yoga, the goal is to build tension throughout many of the poses, challenging your muscles, pushing them beyond what was once perceived to be their limits. And the balance of creating this tension is knowing you will let it go, and the release will be exhilaratingly soothing and calming all at the same time.
I truly can't imagine life without a bit of tension now and again. I'm not saying that I necessarily enjoy it, don't get me wrong, but I think sometimes many of us are short sighted when it comes to realizing our own abilities, and it is with the tension that we realize what we are truly capable of. The key is to maintain the balance. With the tension, there must be a release, and the release can come in many different forms - an opportunity to vent, exercise, journaling - as long as it is healthy and productive.
So the next time you find yourself in a situation where you can feel the tension building, tweak your perspective of it, see it as an opportunity for growth and then focus on how you will release the tension when you have a moment (preferrably sooner, rather than later). If you find that you have tension built up at the moment and are not sure why you can't let it go, have a look at Letting Go, a post that reveals the benefits of those little subconscious things we forget to set ourselves free from.
It is my hope that The Simply Luxurious Life newsletter is the latter form of the balance - a way in which you can unwind, enjoy, relax and be inspired. This week's newsletter spotlights a talented blogger who repeatedly shares photos and images that are stunningly gorgeous. One of my favorite posts recently was this one. Marzena takes great care to produce a blog of quality and consistency, and I find myself regularly oogling over what she has discovered to share with her readers. Do be sure to stop by after reading her thoughts on luxury. You will also find some foundational pieces for your wardrobe, as well as a review of the recently released, and much talked about (in Vanity Fair, Allure, The Daily Mail) book by Pamela Keogh Are You A Jackie Or A Marilyn?. And do shy away from checking out Gisele Bundchen's Rules of Style. While she may appear fierce on the runway and in the many fashion ad campaigns, her day-to-day style reveals many ideas and suggestions for creating your own casual, yet stylish wardrobe.
Thank you for your subscription to The Simply Luxurious Life newsletter, and until next week, I'll see you on the blog.
-Shannon
EXTRA FASHION & DESIGN POSTS
Read my review of Pamela Keogh's recently released book here.
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