How to go with the flow
I’ll never forget the time my friend called to tell me that he had an extra ticket to see Beyoncé in Seattle that night and asked if I wanted to go.
He called me in the morning while I was already at work and said that if I wanted the ticket, it was mine. I just needed to get there by the time the show started. ⏰
At the time, I was working as a chef in a private Catholic school. I never called in sick or took a day off that wasn’t pre-planned weeks in advance.
I decided my best course of action to get out of there immediately was to tell my boss that I had an emergency. 🚨
I told her everything was ok, but that I needed to leave and I couldn’t talk about it. 😶
She was a little concerned, but granted my request to leave with this vague explanation. 🤔
Now, as far as I was concerned, this was an emergency—a Beyoncé emergency. 🐝🎶
As a young, unmarried person without children, I believed an emergency was mine to define and according to my standards, this was one. 👩🎤🚀
I ran home. Grabbed the coolest outfit I could find and headed to Seattle to see Queen Bey. 🏃♀️👗👑
The concert was phenomenal. I was happy as a clam. The seats weren’t great, but who cares! I was in the physical presence of greatness! 🎉🎵
I slept for about 3 hours at my friend's apartment. I left Seattle at 3 am and arrived back in Portland to be at work by 6:30 am when my shift started. 😴🌃
No one pried into the nature of my emergency and except for one or two close work friends, I kept the experience inside the confines of my heart and mind. ❤️🤐
Maybe you can relate—most days I’m happy to follow my plans and routines, but once in a while, I am handed an opportunity to break business as usual and go with the flow. 🌊
When the opportunity to see Beyoncé presented itself, I embraced the spontaneity of the situation and chose not to let my work routine or the short notice get in the way of the flow.
I made a last-minute decision, thought on my feet, and didn’t allow the lack of sleep or the need to be back at work the next morning deter me from enjoying the experience and having a fantastic time. 🌜🥳
This week’s episode of the Luminous Recovery Yoga podcast is about going with the flow. In the episode, I discuss how going with the flow is a way to greet life on life’s terms. Flow is the absence of resistance. When I am not in resistance, I am more open to my Higher Power’s will for me. 🧘♀️🌿
Going with the flow means being open and adaptable to whatever life brings your way, without resisting or trying to control the outcome.
It's about embracing change, being spontaneous, and accepting situations as they are, rather than stressing over what you think they should be.
When you go with the flow, you're able to navigate life with more ease and flexibility. 🧭🤸♀️
Going with the flow often involves trusting the process, letting go of rigid expectations, and being present in the moment. 🙏
This week’s episode: 🎧
If you’re interested in physically experiencing the flow this week, join me for a live yoga class!
Take a break from your status quo routine and join me on the mat. 🏠➡️🧘♂️
We’ll move, breathe, and end with a little meditation to let it all settle in. 💨🕉️
However, if there’s an opportunity to see Beyoncé and I need to cancel class, I’ll give you full disclosure without any vague excuses. 😉🎤
With love, 💖
~Kari
