I often have trouble asking for help. This is hard for me to do now but I can say it… I need help.

If you haven’t yet heard, I was in a hit and run car accident on Tuesday March 15th, heading to SoHo Yoga in Hermosa at 5:30am. The moment after the collision, I instantly thought to myself, “How am I going to notify the students I won’t be there to teach?! Who’s going to tell them they are missing class because of me?!” I was crushed and felt instant guilt. Nothing else mattered in that moment. 

I am so thankful no one was hurt, but unfortunately my car was totaled. My goal is to buy a reliable used car to get to work and back. I am still paying off some credit card debt so getting a loan to buy a car would be difficult and awful at this junction.

I know that many around the world are facing much bigger challenges at this time, but this is where I am. I am hopeful that the communities I am involved in at SoHo Yoga, Yoga Six and those of you that I consider my family and friends can offer a lending hand in what feels like a very difficult yet temporary time. My heart fills with the kindness I have already received, and I know that one day, hopefully soon, I will pay it forward.

Since the accident, I've been able to sit with myself, find pause for self-reflection and in the end I am happy to share these words:

“Slowly is the fastest way to get to where you want to be.”

My friends, please slow down in the morning. It sets the tone for the day as well as the many that come after.