KRISTINA'S WEEKLY EMAIL OF THOUGHT-PROVOKING ESSAYS & VIDEOS TO KEEP YOU CONNECTED TO YOURSELF ON THIS JOURNEY CALLED LIFE
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Greetings!
Transformation comes in all shapes and forms. Sometimes it's in your face and sometimes it's a slow burn in the background that you don't even realize you're in the midst of until some really wackadoo and/or intense things start happening. This, folks, is kind of where we're at. Things are heating up and we are slowly inching toward the white hot part of the fire. Remember,
the microcosm is a reflection of the macrocosm, and vice versa
, so take some time this weekend to think about what parts of your life or persona have been experiencing a slow burn of sorts. Perhaps you've been feeling a malaise, neglect, stuck-ness or some parts of your life/self falling apart or away; observe where you aren't being totally honest with yourself or others (or others to you) about your current reality. See it as part of the cycle of change we're in and trust that if something is meant to leave your life literally or psychologically, that all will be better as a result, even if everything ends up looking and feeling completely different. While this week's PGG talks about this theme, this
Instagram post
reminds you to
turn your wounds into wisdom
and in this
PGG Video of the week
I remind you to that
if you lost your job there was a good reason
- perhaps these are some of the areas you are dealing with?
Deep breaths and as always, please feel free to
let me know
y
our feedback about any and all that I'm doing :) Big hug <3 Kristina
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I love your PGG newsletters - one of the only ones I actually read in its entirety. They are excellently written, and spot on. Thanks for being so inspirational and reflective!" ~ Tom D
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The Roof is On Fire
Originally published August 18, 2011
In 2009, Southern Australia experienced some of the worst
bushfires
i
n over 20 years. But the climate and landscape make them a regular occurrence, and many
flora and fauna have adapted over time to use these periodic blazes to fertilize their soil, spread their seeds, and regenerate more quickly.
New species that can thrive in such conditions have been introduced, and folks in many places have even used controlled forest fires to remove underbrush and clear land for other constructive uses.
So with all the heartache and devastation that accompanies such incidents, it’s important to remember that there is a positive and negative aspect to everything – even disasters can ultimately be productive and have a silver lining. One thing is for sure:
You cannot ignore a fire.
Sometimes we get to the place where destruction is required so a situation can be addressed/corrected/acknowledged and/or given the opportunity for something new and improved to exist. The riots in London, the stock market and debt ceiling madness, the crises in Syria and Somalia, extreme weather [
current 2019 snapshot: U.S. democracy, British government, global border crisis, climate change, Amazon forest fires, women's rights, Hong Kong, the Middle East to name a few
] and other “fires” here and around the world are ablaze, calling us to pay attention to them in one way or another.
It
’
s up to us to know what needs to hosed down, and what needs to simply burn, baby, burn.
In many ancient cultures, it is said the
mythical phoenix
dies many deaths by bursting into flames, only to return, rising from its own ashes for all eternity.
As you look upon the landscape of your life, what needs to be consumed and let go of in its current form in order to be reborn anew more magnificently?
Can’t quite see through the smoke or feel the heat? Give me a buzz and
I’ll show you which fires need to be put out, which need to be stoked, and where you might need to have one lit under your butt
so that something better can sprout up in its place, allowing you to move forward in any area of your life. I’ll
either be a spark to
Light Your Fire
or help you with
Burning Down the House…
Remember, you can always see PGGs from any month or year going back to 2010 on my website at
www.kristinaleonardi.com
and visit my social media pages for more inspiration throughout the week! Want to share my PGG? Use my
Medium
page for friendliest posting version.
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WORK WITH KRISTINA
Wednesday October 9th 6pm
Authentic Branding: Letting the Real You Shine in Any Situation
Missed my talk on Wednesday?
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Read Kristina's Career & Personal Growth Articles:
"Since I last spoke with you, I've had some pretty dramatic changes - New Job, a Big Move, Healthy Dating Relationship. It's been pretty awesome. Emotionally, I've done a 180, and my life is certainly a reflection of that.
My last session with you spurred a lot of wonderful life changes.
"
~ Palanda B.
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It is almost unbelievable how a 2-hour conversation can have that effect."
~
Bozhanka V.
Thank you again for
opening my eyes to a new future
!
~ K. Handa
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PGG VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK
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Looking for more PGG inspiration and tips?
Stay tuned for a
PGG TV
video series coming soon!
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kristina leonardi - Medium
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