My Little Viking

Dear Friends,

I have this adorable little viking guy who lives right behind my cameras on the shelf in my studio.  His heart on his hat creates a perfect focal point for me to stare at when I’m teaching balancing poses.  He makes me smile whenever I see him.

My little viking guy is not just practical though…he’s also a daily reminder of connection, community, and the richness we can experience when we’re willing to stay in relationship with others even in the midst of change.

My little guy came from our retreat last year in Iceland, a week filled with amazing adventures, fun, connection and beauty…but, more importantly, my little guy was purchased for me for my birthday by one of my closest friends, my bonus mom, who happens to be my ex’s mom.  

I recognize it’s not always normal to stay in relationship with your former in-law family, but I consider it an unequivocal joy in my life that I have been able to stay in close relationship with my bonus family…I absolutely adore them and would never want to give those relationships up if I did not have to…and I am so abundantly grateful that they are also willing to put in the work to stay in relationship with me in the midst of change.

We don’t always have the option of staying in relationship with those in our lives when our primary relationships change, and I acknowledge that those choices are also not always up to us.  And I fully recognize there are deep wounds we might be contending with that might make continuing in certain relationships unhealthy and detrimental to ourselves.  But, I think, when keeping relationships is healthy and good for us, even if the logistics might be a little more complicated, they can end up giving us a richer and fuller life all around.

I hope, this week and into the future, we can all be a little more willing to put in the work to stay in and deepen the relationships around us.

Have an amazing week, my friends.

Love
Krista