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!
Although this isn't a typical Memorial Day weekend, as you're probably not going away or need the same kind of break from the daily grind as usual, I think it's a welcome respite.
'Cause I don't know about you, but I'm ready for things to quiet down a bit - in my head! Now that most states are on the "other side of the curve" and folks are venturing out more, we can hopefully turn off the noise outside of us (like processing information) and
tune in to more of what's going on inside.
(BTW, if you're interested in a glimpse of what NYC was like this week,
read this little slice of life essay
I wrote on Medium).
With the overwhelming nature of this situation accompanied by the amount of changing and conflicting messaging and censorship, many people don't know what to think or who to believe, which leads to much doubt and discord, which only makes things more confusing and contentious. (See links in my P.S. for PGGs where I address some of this). But if you
have
sorted out (as much as you can at this point) what feels right for you in terms of your understanding and how that is informing your actions, well, it's not always easy to go against the grain. This is why it is so important to
check in with yourself, do your own due diligence and learn how to think and discern - without fear being the driving influence
, which I find is the root factor for everyone's response, especially in this crisis.
Because the more of us who find strength in what we know to be true for ourselves from a place of love for self, others and humanity, then, as the Marianne Williamson (often attributed to Nelson Mandela) quote goes
"
... as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
So for this week's PGG I wanted to remind you of the
power and responsibility you have
just by being YOU. For the
PGG Video of the week
I talk about how to
know who you are and find stability in yourself;
this week's
Instagram post
reminds you to "
dismiss what insults your soul"
and
another
to remind you to
focus your mind on the good stuff.
And if you're headed to the beach or want to feel like you are,
here's a
bonus video
.
As always, please feel free to
contact me
with any comments about anything I'm doing.
Big hug <3 Kristina
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One Is The Magic Number
Originally published November 8, 2011
The number one has always garnered a lot of attention – all that talk about the 1%, who came in first place and what or who gets to be number one on which list.
It only takes one person to change the world (for good or bad), and whether conscious of it or not, we all strive to have those blissful moments of
becoming one with something or someone outside ourselves
; it can happen with your loved one, but also with your dance partner, your paintbrush, your horse, your golf club, your violin, with Nature and the whole of humanity.
We also need to take care number one, because if you don’t who will?
How can you help anyone else if you haven’t first cared for yourself?
And hey, if you’re happy there’s a much greater chance of everyone around you being happy too, just like the pebble thrown in a pond whose ripples go out far beyond…
One doesn’t have to be the
Loneliest Number
,
because at the end of the day
you’re the only one you’ve got – no one else can inhabit your body, mind and spirit and experience your challenges and successes.
You are ultimately responsible for your joy and fulfillment, how you relate to the world and make the most of what you’ve been given.
We only have
One Live to Live
, so how can you know and
love who you are and what you think, feel and desire
if you don’t spend some quality alone time with yourself on a regular basis?
The proverbial saying tells us
a journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step,
so now is as potent a time as any to finally make some effort, take some action towards a goal or way of being that you want to achieve and/or be open to discover new, unimagined opportunities and vistas that may bring you out of your comfort zone but closer to your best life.
As Bono sings, we’re
One
, but we’re not the same;
we’ve got to carry each other,
so
give me a buzz
and I’ll help you figure out how there’s just
One in a Million You
, show you what should be
Numero Uno
in your life right now and move you towards feeling
One Love
more than ever!
Looking for some quality content while social distancing?
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If you like what I write, you'll love what I have to say in person!
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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*UPCOMING ONLINE SPEAKING EVENT*
Thursday, June 4th from 5pm - 6pm
NYWICI CONNECT:
Using the Great Pause for Personal & Professional Development
Join me as a guest of
New York Women in Communications
as I offer unique perspectives and practical ways to put the first half of 2020 into context so that you can thrive in the second half and beyond!
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If you're looking for some compassionate candor and a dose of tough love, Kristina is the coach for you.... I came into this really lacking clarity and walked away with a sense of relief. Can't recommend her enough. ~ Kevin R.
The world is going a little cuckoo,
but you don't have to! I can help you
find the clarity, balance and direction you need right now.
Now is a great time to use this pause to take stock of your career and life so
contact me
to schedule your session today!
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!
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PGG VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK
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Click on the link (not the image) for this week's video about
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