Dear Rich and Julie, An Expression Of My Gratitude...

Dear Rich (Roll) and Julie (Piatt),

It always means a lot when some one takes a moment to send a thank you card. Especially when it is for something that you did or gave to them,  just because, without any motive and without looking for something in return.  You acted because you wanted to be nice, helpful or because it made you feel good and brought you joy and happiness. Now it's my turn. I am sending you a thank you letter. I can't begin to express to you my gratitude for how you have both helped me. This is not the first time that I have reached out to you. You read my email/question on your podcast and discussed some realities around my issue at that time. You suggested making decisions and taking actions towards my goal.  You had a conversation about how it was possible to make changes and take step towards the goal without making it a complete all or nothing situation. After I listened to the discussion, I realized that I had been doing exactly that! My eyes and heart were suddenly wide open. Here goes... because then I jumped! I did it ! I took the leap of faith, with quite a bit of pre-work (to enable my family and I) to continue to survive. That was about 6 months ago and here's where I stand.  I am studying holistic nutrition at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition,  and just launched my business called TheGreenMindProject.com  which is for holistic health and lifestyle coaching. Additionally, I am coaching CrossFit at two locations and working at a near by vacation resort where my job is to take guests on hike/kayak tours!! Seriously? If you told me a year ago that this would be my life I never EVER would believe it. I have eliminated most sources of stress in my life. I started a (sort-of) regular meditation practice,  and I just want to help people find ways to fulfill their passions. I don't mean in fairy tale glorified way, to be honest, I did give up a great paying job and had to make sacrifices to do so. I just mean there are ways for anyone and everyone to become un-stuck.  Furthermore, in the event that I feel any doubt creeping in, or start to worry about the future, I just listen to your podcast and keep the faith. In such a short time so many opportunities and doors have opened that I choose to see the serendipity.  From the bottom of my heart I thank you for all that you do. I truly love this life!
With Gratitude,
Kris

Just Breathe!

Breathing correctly is important for living longer, maintaining a good mood and keeping you performing at your best

Here are some benefits of proper breathing

Releases toxins, tension and relieves pain, relaxes the mind and body while elevating your mood, massages organs, improves circulation and quality of blood,  strengthens the immune system, increases digestion and assimilation of food, boosts energy levels and improves stamina, improves nervous system function, improves cellular regeneration and improves posture.

Try the 4, 7, 8  method 

breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds expanding your diaphragm (belly breathing)

hold in the breath for 7 seconds 

exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds

This can be repeated for about 5 minutes, you will be amazed how quickly you find yourself feeling relaxed.

Thank You Coach; for the Resiliency and Grace!!

Thank you Coach (CPJ) for the lessons on resiliency and grace.

First I want to say thank you for teaching me about resiliency. I never allowed myself to understand this, but now it has become an important place that I have been longing to find. A place where I can place my feet in the sand and not be worried about being washed away by the tide. You have taught me how to find the resiliency within. I really appreciate all the lessons that were so hard for me to absorb.  I have the ability to tune-in, listen to my body and my mind and step forward with a positive approach to anything.

Thanks for teaching me about Grace. Grace is  a representation of so many things to me. First of all Grace was the name of my nanny who liked my brother much better than she liked me. Grace was a work out that terrified me during my first RX competition. And NOW Grace is the way I choose to carry myself and represent myself to the world.  A powerful being who embodies kindness.
As I approach the first day of the rest of my life, the day I have been seeking, the life I have been building every day that I have spend learning and becoming the better version of myself, I choose to take  the first step with gratitude. I am grateful for the lessons in resiliency and grace.

resilience

[ri-zil-yuh ns, -zil-ee-uh ns]

 

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noun

1.

the power or ability to return to the original form,position, etc., after being bent, compressed, orstretched; elasticity.

2.

ability to recover readily from illness, depression,adversity, or the like; buoyancy.

grace

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noun

1.

elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, oraction:

We watched her skate with effortless grace acrossthe ice.

Synonyms: attractiveness, charm, gracefulness,comeliness, ease, lissomeness, fluidity.

Antonyms: stiffness, ugliness, awkwardness,clumsiness; klutziness.