The manager of the yoga studio I work at gave generous gifts! She gave all of us teachers a book on the physiology of yoga, a Lululemon gift card (yogis that love lulu?! What.. :P), and a beautiful sage bundle.

I am so grateful and excited to receive these gifts. My partner and I actually use sage all the time (especially when we are gassy lol!). But it is cleansing and lovely to have on hand.

A good brushing-up on yoga physiology is always a good thing. Plus the visuals in this book are fantastic! Definitely going in my yoga book collection.

And Lululemon… how I love thee and your stretchy, soft materials 😍

* * * * *

I have a bad shopping habit (I do it too much), but have been really working on it lately. I have told myself to only buy what I absolutely love. Anything less, is it worth it? How often will you really wear it? In addition, I am trying to de-clutter my life and only have the essentials and decorations that I truly love to display. I have definitely gotten caught up in this commercialized world, and that’s ok, it’s difficult not to. But I am glad I’ve turned my attention towards these wanting and shopping patterns I have. It is easy to grasp for things to find ‘happiness’. But I’ve been learning that the more simple you live, the more space you create for more meaningful experiences and relationships. I know that I do not need much to live. And if you want somethings, that’s ok too. Ultimately, I believe it comes down to the question of how you want to live your life. With clutter and meaningless stuff? Or with the riches of experience, loved ones, and exploration?