Why I became a teacher-and finding what you love

I knew it was always something I had wanted to do. I had the desire to reach out to people and tell them all the things I knew. I had a calling to enhance the lives of others in any way that I could. I wanted to help people become better than they were or thought they could be. So I became a yoga teacher. 

In a world where our society is getting bigger; in pounds not in people; I wanted to be able to help people find a way to be healthy, recognize the power they had in their bodies, and understand how to live more peacefully in our world.

I'll be the first one to admit that it isn't easy to make a life change-or a big decision. I fought against myself for a while while I tried to decided whether I was good enough (see also: strong enough, skinny enough, flexible enough) to be a yoga teacher. But I did it, because I wanted to. Not because I was waiting for somebody else to validate my decision or me. It was something I knew in my heart I wanted to do-so I did. 

I long ago realized that there is no time like the present. No matter how cheesy that sounds-it's true. If you're waiting for a wake up call or sign from God, the universe, or some other entity-this may be it! There is no perfect time to start your life, to make a change, to do what you want to do. This is your life. I wish for everybody what I have found. Happiness in your career choice. Whatever it is that you decide-love it, and embrace it. 

Nobody is guaranteed any amount of time. Take a chance on something new, before all the chances are gone.