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rrow set 12 2010 will mark three months to the day my mom underwent open heart surgery and after minute by minute hour by hour day by day week by week attention care and rest she was back out at her clubs yes plural and yes as in nightclubs dancing this past weekend it s truly amazing what time can do when you give it a chance to work its magic but in this action oriented left brained results demanding pill for everything instant information fast food society time gets a bad rap faster is perceived to always be better and action trumps rest in the eyes of others with almost everything available to us on demand and bottles of 5 hour energy at our disposal we ve grown impatient beyond reasonable expectations patience is a virtue and time heals all wounds are two of my favorite adages because they express the type of muscles i ve exercised and tools i ve developed you guessed it over time as they become realities when you see the proof in the pudding in my coaching and speaking work i am constantly trying to get folks to understand that although we are living in a 24 7 instant access technological wonderland nature does not work that way the acorn does not become an oak tree overnight clients are often frustrated with me when i advise them not to do anything that they consider as doing or will have a direct and immediate impact on their job search or life s path what i suggest doesn t mean they should sit around twiddling their thumbs it s about understanding that there is a process and it s inner work through activities that don t seem productive or results producing when in fact they are the true heavy lifting of personal growth we all have wounds that need to be healed and not addressing them or allowing them the time and space to do so is often what blocks us from moving forward therefore that is where time and energy needs to be spent i am always planting seeds when i work with clients giving them ideas and suggestions they may not necessarily be ready to implement immediately but should think about pay attention to and consider down the road i also guide them towards the many stepping stones they need to take on the path to their ultimate goal whether or not they are aware of that goal the philosopher kierkegaard said patience is necessary and one cannot reap immediately where one has sown i have had the pleasure of finding out recently how many of my clients are beginning to reap what they have sown with projects jobs and opportunities that are only now coming to fruition one two and even four years after we met which is extremely rewarding and only reinforces the method to my madness the paradox and balancing trick of course is that time doesn t stop it can pass us by quickly so we need to be in motion with it and make hay while the sun shines but on the other hand we need to accept and be comfortable with what is realistic in terms of how long things take to change and develop just like we are all students in this school called life we are all patients in the healing of our lives which is part of what growing means healing the wounds of our past so we can move forward ever more healthy and strong need a little help on your journey from acorn to oak tree or from wounded to well give me a buzz and i ll take a look to see how you can use the gift of time to speed things up or slow them down keeping in mind that might just be the opposite of what you think today s pgg was originally published on september 11 2012 click here for my new monthly online gathering connecting with kristina click here or scroll down to learn more about my new book say it to make it affirmations to empower the heart mind spirit and soul watch a fun video announcement for it here click here for full pgg enewsletter with introductory note about current events get essays like this delivered every friday to your inbox as my pgg newsletter by texting clearlykristina to 22828 to join my mailing list click here for my linktree with all my content if you like what i write you ll love what i have to say in person click here to book me as a coach click here for info about my coaching and speaking services and contact me today click here for some testimonials from past clients click here for a video that explains some ways i can help you as a coach click here for my podcast style interview with rick young of what s in your hand radio show follow me on facebook and instagram and twitter for up to date posts helpful articles and inspirational thoughts slowly building my youtube channel so you check that out and subscribe too text clearlykristina to 22828 to be added to my mailing list and be in the loop with my coaching and workshops as well as have these essays delivered to your inbox check out this very roughly edited not the best quality video of uninterrupted remarks wrapping up the workshop lead yourself to success in work life in this excerpt covering the final seven minutes i summarize my thoughts about confidence being a leader in your own life maintaining your individuality and humanity in the times we live in and why the world is relying on you to be successful click here to watch video read over 100 5 star yelp style reviews here join mailing list share this email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on x opens in new window x share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on facebook opens in new window facebook more share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr share on reddit opens in new window reddit like loading tags personal development personal growth self awareness self reflection categories uncategorized the blind side december 3 2022 i walk a lot my feet are my main source of transportation as my manhattan abode and general goings on allow me to do so with relative ease it s nothing for me to walk 30 blocks instead taking a subway bus or cab if the ride is going to be 25 minutes or less plus walking to from the destination i often prefer to hoof it for the fresh air exercise and lack of crowds plus i save a few bucks and sometimes it s actually faster i put on my ipod clear my mind and de stress with each step i consider it a moving meditation and wonder what discoveries i ll make along the way but in the big apple with its hustle and bustle we must walk with a little protective bubble around us to keep us sane and safe because if we truly took in everything all at once there would be serious stimulation overload and perhaps a few unpleasant experiences sometimes though people take being in their own world to the extreme i regularly observe legally blind men and women fumble or wait at a corner only to have folks of all kinds pass them by as if they were invisible perhaps a few notice but not sure what to do or are uncomfortable approaching a stranger i generally ask do you need any assistance sometimes the answer is no thank you but more often than not they just need to be pointed in the right direction know if it s okay to cross the street or confirm what block they are on other times i m met with profound relief as they grab my arm while i escort them wherever they need to go it never takes more than a minute or two and the fact that no one else seemed to care upsets me every time all it means is being a little more aware of your surroundings which is a good thing no matter what while still maintaining your don t mess with me nyc look and attitude as you strut you stuff but i realize there s also something deeper to be learned from these moments especially when they occur more than once in the course of a week what is it that i m not seeing in my own life where is my blind spot how can i do more to show others what they cannot see for themselves so big guy or gal asking for direction s is never easy but we all need help now and then looking for some assistance getting from point a to b give me a buzz and i ll be happy to get you on the right path and walk you through step by step guiding as much or as little as you d like along the way today s pgg was originally published on november 1 2 011 click here for my new monthly online gathering connecting with kristina click here or scroll down to learn more about my new book say it to make it affirmations to empower the heart mind spirit and soul watch a fun video announcement for it here click here for full pgg enewsletter with introductory note about current events get essays like this delivered every friday to your inbox as my pgg newsletter by texting clearlykristina to 22828 to join my mailing list click here for my linktree with all my content if you like what i write you ll love what i have to say in person click here to book me as a coach click here for info about my coaching and speaking services and contact me today click here for some testimonials from past clients click here for a video that explains some ways i can help you as a coach click here for my podcast style interview with rick young of what s in your hand radio show follow me on facebook and instagram and twitter for up to date posts helpful articles and inspirational thoughts slowly building my youtube channel so you check that out and subscribe too text clearlykristina to 22828 to be added to my mailing list and be in the loop with my coaching and workshops as well as have these essays delivered to your inbox check out this very roughly edited not the best quality video of uninterrupted remarks wrapping up the workshop lead yourself to success in work life in this excerpt covering the final seven minutes i summarize my thoughts about confidence being a leader in your own life maintaining your individuality and humanity in the times we live in and why the world is relying on you to be successful click here to watch video read over 100 5 star yelp style reviews here join mailing list share this email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on x opens in new window x share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on facebook opens in new window facebook more share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr share on reddit opens in new window reddit like loading tags mindfulness personal development personal growth self awareness self reflection categories uncategorized the rhythm of the saints november 25 2022 there is a tree outside my window that marks the passage of time with its cycle of leaves that float to the ground in autumn whose branches remain bare throughout the winter until one day i wake up to find they have sprouted buds which eventually become the lush greenery of summer before slowly turn yellow fall off and go dormant again until spring no matter how extreme the weather is and we ve had some doozies lately my little tree never ceases to amaze me with its remarkable and reliable transformation year in and year out those of us who are either born or became city slickers find ourselves existing in a concrete jungle filled with technological wonder and have to make a conscious effort to get our green on but spending time in nature is not just about breathing fresh air and taking a hike in the forest or swim at the beach i t s about realigning ourselves with how the world really works not how us humans have manipulated or want it to be it s easy to forget that we are made up of the same elements as the trees birds oceans and stars and have within us an innate nature that if we tune into it will always serve us exactly as it should but this means we must tune out the loud voices and headlines screaming for our attention telling us how we should feel what we should do who we should fear or what we should buy we need to block out the many warped perceptions of how long things should take and in what way they should transpire spending quality time with yourself each day strengthens your you muscle so you can get to know love and accept who you are and operate accordingly music is a powerful tool to counteract the noise of the day and get you into your own space so make sure you are feeding your soul with a good dose of melodies harmonies and or lyrics that uplift soothe or energize depending on what you need at that moment to create peace in your little world what if you don t quite fit in the status quo for example being an introvert and a night owl living in a society that favors and rewards extroverts and early birds might require more effort to go against the grain but the more you go with your own flow and march to the beat of your own drum the less stressed and more rewarding life will be you can then experience the joy of synchronicity because it is when you are so connected to yourself and the universe that magic happens you see a scene or hear a line in a movie or come across a book that speaks directly to you you find out about an event or run into a person that helps get you your dream job or perhaps receive an unexpected check in precisely the amount you needed just in the nick of time it all comes down to having trust and faith in yourself and your path and trusting in the very process of life itself is the best way to honor being alive those of you who know me know that one of my favorite sayings is that everything happens in time and on time in eastern philosophy this goes hand in hand with the concept of wu wei loosely translated as non action or effortless doing i am also here to remind you to have patience because life doesn t happen overnight or like an instant message there is ebb and flow a shedding and a blossoming and an unfoldment that is under the control of something far wiser than our little pea brains feeling a bit tone deaf trying to find your own rhythm in a world of distraction and dissonance give me a buzz and i can be like a piano teacher with a fancy metronome who gets you back in the groove to make beautiful music in every area of your life today s pgg was originally published on april 20 2 013 thanksgiving sale use coupon code thanks now through 11 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