I took my first "Restorative Yoga" class today.

I was very surprised at how challenging it was at times yet how relaxed I was at the end of the session.
It is always relaxing after yoga but I really enjoyed this class.

There were only about 6 other people - all women - so it was very intimate. Most of the woman were injured in some way and were there for a kind of yoga conditioning and relaxation.
The woman next to me was in an accident and had metal pins surgically planted into her back for reconstruction. She was so positive and really enjoyed herself.
We talked a little about the baby coming too. She said it was one of the most wonderful things in the world and that the amount of knowledge gained by this experience will be immense. I think I believe her.

For a long time I deliberated the morality of having children in North America. The amount of waste we expel and energy we consume, and then to add one more member to the masses...
It seemed selfish to enter into parenting without a clear sense of yourself and leading a responsible lifestyle. Perhaps it is still selfish to have children in a way, it depends on your sense of self.

Regardless, I respect my friends and their views on the world since having children. I think there is a definite awakening for those with their eyes open enough to feel the experience.

I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to decide to raise a child.