Personally, I’ve always been a workaholic, ahem…I mean, diligent student to the art of productivity. ;-)

Though I value what my work ethic has created in my life, I felt I was lacking :

Exactly where to put my energy + attention for the next phase of my business
Enthusiasm to create both professionally + personally
Relaxation to enjoy my life

This pandemic provided me a rare opportunity to practice the sacred art of relaxation…without suffering any guilt from my productive self.

You’re probably wondering “Paige, what does this have to do with Pilates”?!

But the truth is, they’re connected.

CREATING YOUR TRAINING

As I began to create this shoulder training for you, which by the way, has been “So Fun!”. . . I was simultaneously easing back into the world, which meant my schedule + to-do list is filling up again.

Naturally, my producing “workaholic”, roared back to life!

All of a sudden the ease + flow that I had learned about through the art of relaxation vanished…my sacred practices of productivity vs. relaxation were at war!

My workaholic began beating me up for all the time I had spent :

Sunbathing instead of working long hours
Taking weekends off with Dynamo instead of taking that opportunity to get ahead with work
Resting …instead of working

Not only could I not create from this energetic space, I couldn’t take any further action. It felt like a stale mate…

INTEGRATION

To integrate the inner masculine + feminine and get them to compliment one another a few healings had to transpire.

The inner masculine needed appreciation for his ability to take aligned action + produce quality

The inner feminine needed to be valued for her gifts. When we’re not working, we are in fact, working…even though the process looks VERY different
Each art form has a purpose. The two can compliment one another + be stronger together

Reflection : When our inner feminine is allowed creative + playful expression, she hears her highest calling. This allows her to support our inner masculines in making aligned choices. And when our inner masculine leads with aligned action, he supports + protects our inner feminines because his pursuits are in service of a meaningful purpose.

What does integration of your masculine + feminine look like for you?

P.S. - Part 1 of your shoulder training will be sent to your inbox next week!

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