Matea

I’ve actually been dreading writing this blog. I’ve sat down to write it multiple times and then stopped. I get over-whelmed with sadness each time.

Today I am saying good-bye to a very dear friend.

I’ve had the privilege of knowing Matea—practicing yoga with her for the past year and a few months.

Today she is headed back to her home country of Croatia.

I remember the first time I realized she was going to be a regular at the yoga studio. 

She was so cute with her little accent. Her yoga practice took off in a flash and I found a new place for her within my little circle of friends here—within my soul.

And although I know it’s time for her to return to her boyfriend and family—words cannot express just how much we are all going to miss her here in our community and in our kula.

Matea,

I will miss seeing you every Monday at 5:30 and every Thursday at 6. Your laughter and joy will be missed as I’m hanging upside down in splits up the wall-or grimacing in torture pose. You will be missed at every yoga conference we go to. And I’ll never forget our time in New Orleans together;)

I know this isn’t a good-bye but more of a “see you later” because you can bet your best dollar that as soon as I get time from school, I’ll be over to visit. I already have pages marked in my Croatia book that I must see in real life.

I will miss you so much dear friend. You have changed our Kula for the better and touched so many people’s lives.

I’ll do my best not to cry today when we have lunch. But I probably will anyway.

Here’s to you my friend! May you continue on your journey with peace of mind and a heart full of love. May you never quit learning, discovering, searching…..

Until we meet again,

I love you!

Jen