In the yoga practice of physical asana, backbends open the heart. When pushed too far or too fast there can be a sense of compression in the back. This is to be avoided by distributing the extension of the spine throughout as evenly as possible. I refer to this often as “leaning up”. Rather instead of “leaning back”.
In our lives, similarly, they are times when we feel we are pushed too far or too fast. Once we can identify that, we can do something about it. Slowing down, distributing our efforts thru all the aspects of our lives is helpful. Leaning up in this way gives us a chance to utilize our issues toward spiritual growth.
Are you feeling pushed too far or too fast? Can you slow down ? Leaning up into your Higher Nature, what lesson are you learning for your spiritual growth? Ki to Happiness sees all of life experience as an opportunity for spiritual evolution.