What’s your crutch?

We all have one. Or twelve.

Myself? I have a few.

I don’t want to focus this post on any particular addiction. I simply want to acknowledge that when I am anxious, frustrated, hurt, insecure…. I turn to a few things to help me “get over it”.

Wait, wait. I thought Jenna is a Yogi!?!?

Yup. I am. I consistently try to ease my hurts by coming to my mat and practicing asana and pranayama (postures and breathing techniques, respectively). I’m still a human.

It’s intimidating to think that the term “yogi” carries such an expectation of perfection, like the word “Christian” or really, any religious term.

I’m sorry, but if unless I’m claiming to be God, please don’t expect me to have this life all figured out.

I have vices.

I’m imperfect.

I am actively working towards being unapologetically me.

There are A LOT of people in this world who won’t root for you. I’m sorry you have to cross paths with them. But I want to be here for you. “We’re all walking each other home”, my mom likes to say, paying homage to her favorite quote. Will you walk with me? I’m not the greatest. I’m not without fault. But I promise you I will try. I promise I will love you as best I can. I promise I will have an ear for you always.

I promise I will keep learning. I promise I will continue.

Namaste, my dear friends. I would love to hear from you and begin a discussion. If you don’t feel comfortable expressing yourself here, send me an email at jennamasteyoga@gmail.com and I will reply promptly. Have a beautiful day. Demonstrate love, which has no boundary.

–Jenna Luckow