Pangs of Guilt
August 28, 2007 | by brett | Permalink
As I pounded away at my keyboard yesterday, constructing the blog of the day in a McDonalds in Chicago, I was overcome with a funny feeling that I had not felt throughout the course of this tour.
Guilt.
I have heard in my interviews and read in books about people that have worked hard to reach a point they’ve always wanted to be at, and once they get there, they feel guilty about what they’ve got (also see: Owen Wilson). But that has never happened to me.
I overheard a conversation between a couple about how hard it was to find “a” job. I watched the grumpy Monday morning faces march off to work from the window seat. And I realized just how lucky we are to be doing what we are doing.
After posting the post about Madison, I trudged back to the 38-story high rise condo (that we are SO fortunate to be staying at) to get the guys for the next interview. Still feeling guilty, we went to our interview with Daren Friesen, the director and founder of Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago.
In this interview the conversation ironically steered towards the different factors of personal happiness. Daren, who has learned from the best master teachers in the world (he takes a 3-month sabbatical every year to India to learn more about yoga), had a lot to say on happiness.
He talked about eating the right foods. He said your poop should float in the bowl and not stink if you are on the right track.
He talked about being true to yourself. His point was to distinguish what is true and not true, and that you need to separate yourself from all the things that are not true so your head isn’t clouded with crap. Clarity is an essential part to happiness.
Throughout the interview, which was conducted cross legged on some yoga pads, he consistently turned to yoga as the art which provided him with a peace of mind and personal happiness.
So guess what?
Zach, who turns 25 today (wish him a happy birthday below), and I will be cruising back to Moksha today to take a Forrest 2 yoga class. I hope to learn something new and learn more about the art that has been said to directly contribute to happiness.
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THERE ARE 9 RESPONSES TO THIS INTERVIEW
Kim of “Kim & Jason” Says:
August 28th, 2007
Happy 25th Birthday, Zach!!! I hope you have some cake and ice cream today and do something to bring the magic of a four-year-old’s birthday into your 25th!!
It was an honor meeting you two guys during your visit to Madison!!!
Jason of “Kim & Jason” Says:
August 28th, 2007
Woo hoo! Happy birthday, Zach!!! May you have many passion-filled years ahead!
Eli Says:
August 28th, 2007
Happy Birthday Zach. Enjoy the Yoga
Taneika Says:
August 28th, 2007
Don’t feel guilty.this is a trip of a lifetime, hopefullyt hat will last a lifetime. You used your creativity and thoughfulness to pursue a passion you’ve had. It’s nice that you do realize the effects of those NOT pursuing their passion, they aren’t so happy. so live it up!
Happy Birthday Puppy(Zach)!
P.S.
I heard from Dr. Oz on Oprah that feces was supposed to sink…if it floats there is a high fat content in your diet! (i don’t know, it was a while ago, I may have gotten it mixed up).
DWeb Says:
August 28th, 2007
Happy B-Day Puppy Leadfoot!!!
Hope all is well and I look forward to hearing from you guys soon. Keep it up, I appreciate the inspiration.
Kelly G Says:
August 28th, 2007
Happy Birthday Zach! Did you have a chance to demonstrate some of your new yoga moves on the streets of Chicago???
No guilt guys. Live this summer with no regrets!!!!
Steve Says:
August 29th, 2007
Happy Birthday Zach… I think what you are feeling is more gratitude than guilt. It’s a good thing. Appreciation and humility…
Peter Says:
August 30th, 2007
Normal stools are about 75% water. Fiber in your diet holds onto water, making stools soft as toothpaste. This signifies a healthy stool. Years ago in the Saturday Night Post magazine, there was a hilarious article about the importance of having poop that floats - and it’s still true. If your poop doesn’t float, you’re not getting enough fiber in your diet.
Eric, Amy and Davis Says:
August 31st, 2007
Happy Birthday Zach, hope you had fun on your birthday. Enjoy the football game. Eat healthy and keep up the yoga. Get some sleep. Thanks for the blogs Brett.
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