Hello and thank you

Today was my last office yoga class I was teaching before my holidays. Last week was cancelled because "important meeting" had overridden our booking for the room, and week before that I'd only had five people in the class, so I was pleasantly surprised to see a full twelve people in the class today. I was even remarking to Galina who hadn't come in ages how nice it was to see her, and even Gino and Don came who almost never come.

I was happily chattering away in amazement of the large crowd, when Al interrupted me and handed me an envelope - a gift from my students as an appreciation of what I've been doing. I have to say it really took me by surprise - Al had hinted a little bit on few occasions that he'd like to show their gratitude but I thought nothing of it... in my experience, when at work it comes to outside work issues - if me or Michelle are not doing it, it's not getting done. So I was totally impressed that Al had gone through the trouble of getting a card, and getting my yoga crew to sign it - and there was even a gift card for $125 for J76 (who sell yoga clothes). Very touched, and totally unexpected.

It's been a great opportunity to be able to do this small weekly class. It has given me so much more confidence in teaching, and it's a weekly challenge to come up with new and refreshing ideas - on the other hand, the rewards are there too... It's one of the more satisfying things in life to see people opening their eyes after the meditation and see how happy and relaxed they are, and know that you helped to get them there.

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