Yesterday, my teacher Sharyn Galindo, spoke about Granthis. The Sanskrit word granthi means “knot” or “doubt” and also means “an especially difficult knot to untie.” Granthi in spiritual practice are psychological or psychic barriers to total freedom. They lock us to our misperception of reality (avidya) and self (asmita).

The best “layman” translation of this was when she mentioned how we all sometimes get the N.G.E.’s——also known as, the NOT GOOD ENOUGH’s. I loved it!! Think about all the things or situations you go through in life and then add the criticism or comparisons that tell you that you’re just not good enough. If you’re like me, that’s countless times.

• “I can’t touch my toes.”
• “My house isn’t big enough.”
• “I wish I had her abs.”

Ironically, I was going through some photos on my computer yesterday and I came across this photo taken in Costa Rica last December. I remember after reviewing it, I said to myself, “Nope, THAT’s not going on Instagram! The heels of my hands aren’t even touching! Grr..” Now, seeing it, I realize its time to dump the N.G.E.’s!

Why judge myself over not touching the heels of my hands in reverse namaste? I really should be more grateful. First of all, I was in COSTA RICA! Second, I was able to do this posture after dislocating my elbow years ago in volleyball, after breaking my rib from falling off my bike three years ago, and after muscle adhesion in my neck and shoulders! (Thank you Dr. Nottoli from Functional Spine and Sport for healing me of that)

So, screw the fact that my hands aren’t completely touching in reverse namaste. THIS is my good enough!! I AM good enough!!

Dump your N.G.E.’s too, people! Feel the freedom of being good enough in being YOU! Thank you, Sharyn, for the great reminder!!  Namaste.