Meet my little baby.

Hello everyone,

     meet my little baby girl, Phoebe Rhea.  You have to admit, she is cute!  Forgetaboutit!  You know when I came into the yoga scene, my health was in trouble.  You can say, I was a bit of a mess.  And today, I sit here with this little person next to me and I can't help but to think; "Thank God, I stepped up to the plate."  When I think about how different it would have been had I chosen to stay in the path I was in.  Depressed, taking pain medication, feeling back pain almost every other day, being angry.  Thank God, I chose this.

     It's funny because when I stepped into the yoga world, there were very few theatrics.  I remember practicing in yoga studios that were simple.  There wasn't a big show.  Some studios were cleaner then others and some had a little better furniture then others.  And it seemed as if no one cared.  The minute you stepped in to do your practice everything became a blur and you zoned in on yourself.  My teachers were interested in you and they took the time to learn your name.  To get to know you as a person.  And you felt part of something.  You were part of a community.  At times, we would laugh together in the yoga room and if someone had lost a love one, we dedicated our practice to them in our own silence.  It was powerful.  Some would say it was cultage, we didn't give a shit.  We knew better.  It was simply about people caring about others.  It was about us realizing that there was something bigger then ourselves.  It was about humanity.

     Today, I can honestly say that I've always carried that with me.  All I've ever cared about is helping others discover or rediscover their strengths.  Discover their abilities.  Remind them that they have to make a choice.  Stay in the same path that's holding you back or causing you pain.  Or you can step up to the plate and take action.  Take responsibility.  And change your results.

     This is what I mean when I've mentioned to you in the past that if you can't do it for yourself, to do it for someone you love.  Today, when I look at this little girl, I am filled with love and so much happiness.  But don't be mistaking.  I've had to work hard.  I've had to sacrifice.  I've had to endure.  I've had to struggle.  And I wouldn't change it for the world.  She's worth it.  And when I'm gone, this is what I'll leave her; my strength.  I know many of you can relate.  You may also have children.  What's the legacy you want to leave for them?  I hope that you too will take action.  Don't let your health get away from you.  Take care of yourself.  And when you practice your yoga, don't pay attention to all the theatrics.  Focus on yourself and why it's important to you.

To your health & success, 

Marco Gamez