I've been in a really dark spot recently, and it reminds me that no matter how positive, self loving and passionate we can be - there is a darkness too and it is also beautiful. Not hurting is easier, and to be honest I think I put feeling a lot of these feelings off for quite some time. But just like #ustrasana in yoga, it's important to open your chest, let it pour out, to be vulnerable, to feel wounded, to be raw, maybe unpleasant for a little while. This is how we grow, resisting the darkness only breeds stagnation. A lot of the darkness centered around feeling like I haven't done enough, like it's too late and that I've tried too hard, and accomplished too little. Too much? My point is, feel what you need to feel and don't apologize for it. THAT is how I feel in all honesty, and I'm not afraid to share it. Ps. When I look at this photo the amazing @rachaelleephoto took of me, I am reminded of my power. So that's good. 💪#livecleankitchen #livecleankitchenyoga #camelpose #honestthoughts #trustyourstruggle #painhasapurpose (at Westport, California)