At yoga class last week, the instructor told us the story about how she’d called to check in on her niece her first week of middle school. Her niece told her all about how everyone had this specific backpack now, nothing about the actual classes and ended with “But I’m here for it.” She asked her about that phrase and she told her “it’s something everyone is saying.”

Think about what a great saying that is “I’m here for it.” So I don’t have the backpack that everyone else has that I really want, but I’m showing up 100% anyway – that’s really what she was saying (whether or not she meant it).

We spent the entire class, holding poses MUCH longer than is comfortable and the instructor kept reminding us “Be here for it.” In other words, don’t drift off when it’s uncomfortable or your legs start shaking – stay present. It’s what life is, isn’t it? Showing up for the good, the bad, the ugly?

Even when you have a million things to do at once and you are just one person.

Even when the kids take their bad day out on you and you are exhausted from it.

It’s when you all have giggling fits at bedtime or when you see someone’s face who makes you smile.

It’s the times you sit in the sand at the beach or on your favorite park bench.

It’s when you’re driving in traffic and cars are moving impulsively all around you and you need to be on your toes.

I feel so lucky that I get to be here for it.

It’s what’s helped me figure out my business and really follow my dreams. Being here for every moment – all of it!

How about you? Are you here for it too?

XOXO,