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GPS, Take Me There. I Surrender!

16 Monday Sep 2013

Posted by Sarina in Anxiety, Conflict, Embrace Change, Facing Fears, Happiness, Hiking, Intuition, Liberation, Life Lessons, Overcoming challenges, Stress Strategies, Travel

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Journey to Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mts - 8/2013

After all these years, I finally gave into getting myself an iPhone. That was one of my best decisions recently. Seriously, how did I go so long without one?

However, truth be told, I was resistant and hesitant, to make the switch from the Blackberry to the iPhone. With much convincing that it was time to get a new phone (missed texts and calls with delayed messages), I finally realized it was necessary. So I upgraded my phone (my life at the same time) though decided to keep the same network.

It wasn’t until about 2 months later that I discovered the GPS App – several of them! How could I have missed this? Literally, I was on my way out the door, to celebrate my sister, Amanda’s birthday, at the VIEW, [Continue Reading...]

What Have You been Missing in Life? Thank you, Calgary…I’m Back!

31 Saturday Aug 2013

Posted by Sarina in Anxiety, Embrace Change, Facing Fears, Friendships, Goal Setting, Happiness, Healthy Lifestyle, Hiking, Life Lessons, Living in the Moment, Overcoming challenges, Runner, Self-limiting beliefs, Success Strategies, Travel, Yoga

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Jessica + Sarina hiking at Lake Louise in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mts - 8/2013

Why not live every day like its vacation? Experience the simple pleasures in life, embrace happiness in the moment! These thoughts came to me on Day One of my trip in Calgary, Alberta, while I enjoyed a delish, healthy vegan lunch (yellow split pea veggie burger with beet hemp seed green salad, veggie chips and hummus) on a balcony overlooking the distant mountains.

Here I was, on the west coast of Canada in Calgary visiting Jessica, a dear friend and roommate from my SE Asia GAdventures tour. Remember that once-in-a-lifetime trip?! If not, then check out that blog article to see how I embraced being out of my element, began taking more risks, broke free of self-imposed boundaries and was reassured that anything is possible!

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Are you Obsessing Over or Manifesting What you Desire?

17 Saturday Aug 2013

Posted by Sarina in Anxiety, Career, College, Embrace Change, Fitness/Wellness/Health, Goal Setting, Happiness, Intuition, Life Lessons, Living in the Moment, Motivation, Overcoming challenges, Relationships, Self-limiting beliefs, Stress Strategies, Success Strategies, Travel

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Lake Louise, Banff National Park - Alberta, Canada trip - 8/2013

Manifesting or attracting what you desire into your life can be really simple. With only a few steps to implement you can bring desired opportunities and outcomes into your life. However, so many of us, including myself at times can get caught up in Obsessing rather than truly Manifesting. Could this be you?

Obsessive thinking doesn’t manifest what you want in your life. It actually creates anxiety and only delays the desired outcome. It keeps you from being present in the moment and from moving forward. It’s somewhat embarrassing to admit this, but I can spend hours and sometimes days obsessing over things before making a decision or taking action or refocusing and moving on. Trying to figure out the best approach. Trying to control when and how it comes [Continue Reading...]

Is Fear of Failure blocking you from Stepping into Your Greatness?

28 Friday Jun 2013

Posted by Sarina in Anxiety, Career, College, Determination, Embrace Change, Facing Fears, Goal Setting, Happiness, Life Lessons, Motivation, Overcoming challenges, Self-limiting beliefs, Stress Strategies, Success Strategies, Travel

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Central America GAdventures Tour 12/2013 – San Juan, Costa Rica

Failure can actually be your greatest teacher, only if you allow it to be. Heartbreak. Self-Sabotage. Not Making the Sports Team. Not Getting a Call Back for a Second Audition. Below Expectations Rating on Performance Review. Missed Promotion or Opportunities. Unsuccessful Business Venture. Resistance is Failure because you are not Embracing Change. Lack of Dedication, Focus, Passion, and Commitment is also Failure. Because you are not showing up entirely to give your most powerful authentic self to those that need you to serve them.

Sometimes we have to be up against the wall or practically on our knees begging for a better way before we are ready for the next step. Though, you don’t have to get to this extreme level of frustration or disappointment to make the [Continue Reading...]

My Club Getaway Experience – Friends, Adventures, Nature, Risk-Taking, Memories!

14 Tuesday Aug 2012

Posted by Sarina in Adventures, Friendships, Happiness, Healthy Lifestyle, Hiking, Liberation, Life Lessons, Living in the Moment, Overcoming challenges, Relationships, Self-limiting beliefs, Stress Strategies, Success Strategies, Travel, Yoga

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Incredible views of the camp from the top of the mountain
at Club Getaway in Kent, Connecticut! What a sense of triumph from Hiking/Rock Climbing Adventure!!

Here’s to new adventures, good times, and stories to tell for years to come!!

Two weekends ago, I found myself with two of my close friends, Erica and AnneMarie, at Club Getaway getting reacquainted with our inner adult camper, adventurous selves, and lodging in rustic cabins.

On the first day, we hiked the Appalachian Trail for two hours and we conquered Caleb’s Peak and St John’s Ledge with a rainforest like experience on the way back. Steady, Safe, Strong!! This was the Self Mantra that I began to chant with my girls all the way back down the mountain trail to the bus making sure we didn’t slip off the rocks or ledges. It was definitely a fun time, with laughs, and adventures at Club Getaway even in the down pouring rain!

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