Today is February 29th. It is a leap year. As we all know it comes once every four years. It is reason enough for many to do something they have never done before, to break with tradition. The purpose of leap year is to adjust our perception of time in tune with nature. It was meant to help farmers plant crops appropriately. In modern history, leap year has been associated with doing something unconventional, for example, "Sadie Hawkins Day" in which women propose marriage to men instead of the other way around. While the idea of doing something different on a day that only comes around once every four years, sounds interesting, the concept is something we should adapt to our lives daily.Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!
Every day can be Feb 29th. Use each day to adjust, to adapt, to become in balance with nature. Don't wait for a specific time or a reason to seize the day. Carpe diem baby - take a daily leap! Each day can be an opportunity to do something jubilant and unconventional. Get up, be silly, have some fun. Smile, laugh, be tickled for absolutely no reason at all. Eat a treat that makes you feel good that is also good for you:
Raw Vegan Strawberry "Ice Cream"
4 frozen bananas or 2 frozen plantains
1 cup frozen strawberries
Chop and puree strawberries in a blender or food processor. Set aside. Next, chop and puree the bananas/plantains in the same manner until thick
and smooth. Add strawberries. Blend well.
Enjoy with a smile on your face.
As you can see, taking a daily leap doesn't have to be a complex task:
- Wear silly socks, a whimsical tie or your favorite cartoon character t-shirt under your business suit. Remember you have it on in the middle of a meeting and mentally tickle yourself with a smile at the thought.
- Try skipping down the block or through the park every now and then. When was the last time you did that? Double your fun, bring a friend.
- Sing along with your favorite song out loud at the top of your lungs.
- Play a few of the games you played as a child.
After you've had some fun, smile in gratitude for being able to remember how to experience innocent, personal amusement. Be grateful for the courage to have taken a bold, high, strong leap, knowing that after you've experienced silliness, you will still safely be the same, competent (fill in the blank job description, duty, or responsibility) that you always were, just a little happier.
Although there are more than one way to practice Mandukasana, each version helps tone the thigh muscles, opening the hip and abdominal regions, assisting the digestion process. The frog pose strengthens the legs, providing full flexibility and the ability to....leap.
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