It happened.    I got into the class with Shiva Rea.    Originally, I was going to give up and go to a studio of another famous yogi (although, not to be taught by her)  with some encouragement though, I made my way to Shiva Rea.        At the desk, I told my tale and they were able to find me a spot.   The tale by the way, goes like this…   Last week I was invited to attend Chant4Change with a friend, we’d share driving and her relatives are in the area so that made the hotel price reasonable.     When looking at the Chant4Change website I saw the Move4Change event with Shiva Rea, but the link was dead.  I contacted the webmaster who thanked me for spotting it and subsequently fixed it.  I thought I was in business, however, the link led me to an online registration site where I was told that the class was full.     It should have ended there.   I stewed for a bit in disappointment, but then my friend encouraged me to call and see if there were openings.  I got the machine at first, sometimes you never know with a yoga studio,   but fortunately I got a call back and even though it wasn’t the greatest news.  It seemed there was a chance I’d get in to the class, but I had to physically show up.

My friend and I headed into town.  I had my yoga mat and a bag with a change of clothes, not optimal for walking around the city, but definitely necessary for class.      I inquired at the desk and sure enough, I was able to get into the class.     There I was dancing with Shiva Rea, being led in some great poses.   She even assisted me in getting into a handstand.    It was great.    If I hadn’t persisted, I would have been left thinking that it was impossible and perhaps even cited some sort of unfairness, maybe even altered my perception of Shiva Rea, although none of it would be true nor did any of the situation surrounding it have much to do with her.

At some point, I began to believe a small step beyond hope, thatt I was going to be in that class.    It was great in both belief and reality.     I am thankful for the people I listened to and the persistence thatt made it possible.