Make Your Aim True

One of the things I really love about my life right now, is that I have the ability to go and learn. I really, really love learning, especially about things that help me live my best life. I seek out teachers, events, and workshops that will give me tools and lift me up, in all aspects of my life. Most recently, I was able to spend a weekend on a yoga retreat with the amazing Kathryn Budig. Hearing her speak had been on my “inspirational bucket list”, so when I found out she was doing a workshop near me, I jumped at the opportunity. Kathryn is a renowned yoga teacher, so I was super excited to get there and work on my personal yoga practice. While that aspect of the weekend was amazing, we also learned much about Kathryn’s philosophy for yoga and her life, which she calls “Aim True”. At the very beginning of the workshop, Kathryn asked us, “what does the phrase aim true mean to you?”. We all had our own definitions. For Kathryn, Aiming True means every day setting an intention of being the best that you can be. Making decisions that are in alignment with that intention, and not steering from the course. I just loved that message, and she has made it her mission to spread it in her teachings around the world.

In the weeks since my retreat with Kathryn, I’m still buzzing from her infectious personality and inspiration shared there. Every day I ask myself “who do I want to be today?” and take action accordingly. In the spirit of what I learned with Kathryn and her mission in life, I’ve put together some tips for you to make sure your aim is true. Check it out.

• Set intentions. Just like in a yoga class, we set an intention for our practice, Kathryn suggests to set an intention for your life. It’s an interesting question to think about. What do you intend for your life? You can even break it down into smaller components, setting intentions for your year, your day, your yoga practice, etc. Ultimately, your intentions stem from your main goal, the rest keep you on your path, making your aim true.
• Cultivate a confident and loving relationship with yourself. We can’t be the amazing people we are meant to be if we don’t love ourselves first. Take drastic steps to ensure your own self-love. Whether it’s leaving loving messages around your house or setting reminders on your phone. Find ways to remember how much you love you.
• Find activities that are in alignment with your intentions and goals. If your mission is to inspire and help people through yoga, start to master, love, and appreciate yoga. That’s just an example, but find ways to participate in your mission. Make it all encompassing and full of joy.
• Be of service and share. Kathryn stressed that each of us has a unique gift to give to this world, and it’s so important that we share it! There will never be anyone else like you, make sure your voice is heard and you leave your mark on this world.

How do you make sure your “aiming true” in areas of your life? Let me know in the comments below!