I also taught my kindergartners to “Try, don’t cry.”
Consistent effort over time brings progress in any and all endeavors–progress, not perfection… improvement.
Our effort defines our yogic path.
It is what opens us to continuous transformation.
The wonders of this can dry up our tears to spur sustained effort.
It is through self-effort that we reach our hand out to the grace of yoga.
And even if, on occasion, we do or must cry, continue to try!
The Every Day Yogi 