“Setbacks, Slowdowns & Sacred Lessons”

By Yogic Cowgirl

“Setbacks, Slowdowns & Sacred Lessons”

Sometimes, life gives you a plot twist disguised as a grasshole.

I was on vacation in Utah—fully in my element—when I stepped into a hidden hole in the grass and twisted my knee. One minute I was basking in the beauty of the mountains, and the next I was sitting with pain, swelling, and an unexpected pause.

As someone who is constantly moving—whether I’m practicing yoga, hiking, walking, or working out—this was more than just a physical injury. It was a spiritual halt. A moment of forced stillness. I immediately thought of that simple but profound truth:

A body at rest stays at rest. A body in motion stays in motion.

And suddenly, I wasn’t in motion anymore.

But rather than resist, I accepted the setback. I tuned in—literally and energetically. I meditated. I brought out my Acutonics tuning forks and began a gentle three-week vibrational healing protocol on my knee. The frequencies began to speak to the tissues, nerves, and tendons. I believe our bodies are always talking to us—sometimes in whispers, sometimes in wails. My knee wasn’t just hurt… it was saying, “Slow down, sister.”

So I pivoted.

After 10 days of intentional rest and frequency medicine, I could walk again. Yoga was still painful, so I didn’t push it. Instead, I laced up my hiking shoes and started to simply walk. I walked into the mountain air and into presence. Every step became a sacred ceremony. Slower. Softer. Deeper. I embraced the moment instead of chasing the momentum.

And that’s when I realized: this injury wasn’t punishment—it was permission.Permission to recalibrate. To reconnect. To listen.

Setbacks, when we let them, become sacred teachers. They reveal what we’ve been avoiding. They help us build new awareness. They strip away ego and expectation and invite us into the truth of what our bodies—and our spirits—need most.

Yes, I gained a few pounds. Yes, I felt stressed and a bit defeated at times. But healing isn’t linear—and it’s never about the scale. It’s about self-awareness, self-respect, and surrendering to the unfolding.

One of my favorite reminders comes from the philosopher Alan Watts and the parable of the Chinese farmer:

A man’s horse runs away. The villagers say, “How terrible.”The farmer replies, “Maybe.”

The horse returns with wild companions. The villagers say, “How lucky!”The farmer replies, “Maybe.”

His son rides one, falls, and breaks his leg. The villagers say, “How tragic.”The farmer replies, “Maybe.”

The army comes looking for young men, but the son is spared. The villagers say, “How fortunate!”The farmer simply says… “Maybe.”

You see—it just is. Neither good nor bad. Just a divine unfolding.So if you’re facing a setback, pause. Breathe. Listen.Your body may be offering you the greatest wisdom of all.

From grassholes to growth, I bow to the lessons.

Namaste and TTFN,

– The Yogic Cowgirl