I Don’t Like This Photo

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I took a photo last night for Instagram, but I didn’t like it. So... I didn’t post it. Today I’m wondering why. What’s not to like? There’s me. There’s my body. There’s a shot of my practice. Did I see something beyond the photo? Did I see the frustration of my day? Is it showing? Was a bad day showing? Or did I not like it because I was having a bad day? I know that getting on my mat and putting in the work (the very hard work is Ashtanga third series) was something I was compelled to do after a challenging day. I know at one point my husband (who was out having fun bowling) asked if I would mind if he bowled one more game. The answer is always do what makes you happy. Him being home a few minutes earlier or later makes no difference to me. Him being happy is great! I love it when someone does something to increase happiness within one’s self. I’m getting away from my point (rambling). I text him back to take his time not just for him but for me. In the space of my practice I had the clarity to know that being alone on my mat doing my practice, getting sweaty, and getting sore was what I needed in that hour. This brings me back to the photo. What’s not to like? Is the composition off? It’s something. It’s also nothing. It’s literally one photo that I don’t like.... is there more to it? Honestly, tell me if you see something off in the composition or the angle. If not, I think I’m looking at this photo through a lens of not loving myself completely in the moment.