What does a yoga teacher do when he’s not doing yoga? – #2

At 7:00am., as sunlight beamed through the window, I rose from my bed. And then, I began to smile.

Why?
– Because whether through accidents, illness, poison, freaky pneumonias, old age, or just bad luck – eventually, we will all cease to exist. Every living thing will pass on & new beans will sprout. Yet today (fortunately), I entered my 45^th year of existence on this earth (yes, another birthday).

And being partial to Tibetan Buddhism, I contemplate my death daily. By doing so, I am more apt to see roses where there are roses & thorns where there are thorns. I focus on the community & family. I walk away from the trivia & gossip. I do what is important. I pay attention to my actions, thoughts, and words. I remember that my existence is limited. And most importantly, I walk with humor & remember to have fun.

Being a Scorpio, my birthday falls within the time line of some of San Francisco’s most celebrated holidays – here’s what a yoga teacher does for fun and in memory of those who no longer exist.

“Dia de los Muertos is an annual Meso-American holiday dedicated to our ancestors and loved ones now gone. We celebrate the Day of the Dead by creating sacred space with art installations, performances and a walking procession which help us contemplate our personal existence, mortality and celebration of life.”

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” – In San Francisco’s Dolores Park, I witnessed an attempt to document (for the Guinness Book of World records) the largest amount of individuals simultaneously dancing to the choreography from the Michael Jackson’s “Thriller Video” . “How hot is that?

Rumor has it, they will be back next year. Therefore, I have one year to bust a move and join the troupe (don’t laugh – I’m gonna do this before I die – ynot?).

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
tony

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