Hello tribe, It's week 2 of our 8 week EmbodyGR & Spectrum Healthier Communities challenge. How did you do last week with your new goal? Were you able to connect with your accountability buddy? What roadblocks did you run into? Where did you experience a boost in self-confidence because you were able to do the work? What positive breakthrough did you have? When we set goals, it's not a linear path but a circuitous, bumpy, rocky, and often dark, scary journey. We feel alone, fall down, get bloody knees, shed tears, & cry out in frustration. But if we hang on to hope, reach out for help, work to shift our state, try again & again, we can make it. Often it's just when we think we cannot take another step or we call on our inner resources that feel tapped out, that we reach the top of a long section of the mountain and get a breather with the sun peeking out to shine down on us & a view that takes our breath away... even if just for a moment. Since January 1, I have personally taken on a lofty health goal. I have given up coffee, alcohol & sugar. Unfortunately, it was not initially a personal choice but came as a result of being sick with no desire for food or drink. Once my appetite began to return, I decided to grind through the headache & exhaustion and stay 'clean.' Not fun. Coffee & I were best friends. We woke up everyday together and took on the world. Often I would wind down the day with a glass of wine and chocolate. To say I miss my these elements, my coffee ritual especially, is an understatement. Though, as each day that passes, I am feeling more sustained energy, centered, grounded, calm, and vibrant. It is positively impacting every area of my life. The struggle is worth it. Though I am still challenged each day as I still instinctively reach for the coffee, I am proud of my efforts, choices and my will power to choose the highest good of my mind, body & heart. That's my story for now on my path to my personal goal ; the unvarnished truth. How about yours? If you'd like to share please send me an email to Dana@feelbetterdogood.org. Together is always better. Know you are not alone. And I will remember that, too. We hope to see you tonight. It's okay if you missed week 1. You are always welcome to join. Simply show up. Bring a journal if you have one. Track your attendance, your progress, and any insights. Let's use these eight weeks to feel better and inspiration to do good. Next week our very own Peri Jill will be leading Embody in my absence. Please show up... you will be glad you did. Peri is a gift, a light & a blessing. Thanks Peri, we love you. Be sure to join us February 7 for our Valentine card making & sock collection for our community partner Uprising Yoga out of LA. Let us show our support of incarcerated youth to let them know they are not alone with Valentines! Also, if you are inspired please bring in a pair of plain socks (no words on socks). They are in great need of socks at this time so please "do good" if you can & bring a pair to share. Also bring any card making supplies you might want to use. I will have paper, markers, and crayons available. Let's spread love this Valentine's Day! Chin up, sides of your mouth up & keep up your good work! Only 7 weeks to go :) You got this! All love, Dana Upcoming EventsWednesday, January 24, 2018 ***Located in the TREE HOUSE- 3rd floor What: EmbodyGR Weekly Gathering with Dana When: January 24, 6:30-8:00pm Where: Tree House Why: Feel better, do good. Wednesday, January 31, 2018 ***Located in the TREE HOUSE- 3rd floor What: EmbodyGR Weekly Gathering with Peri When: January 31, 6:30-8:00pm Where: Tree House Why: Feel better, do good. January 17 - March 17 EmbodyGR & Spectrum Healthier Communities 8 Week Challenge When: January 17-March 14. What: 3 surveys given: Jan 17, Feb 14 & March 14 February 7 What: Valentine Card Making & Sock Collection for our community partner Uprising Yoga When: EmbodyGr Weekly Gathering Feb 7th Bring: Card supplies if you like and socks! February 11 What: May Erlewine & Max Lockwood - Sunday Afternoon LIVE!: FREE When: Sunday, February 11, 2-4:00 Where: Kent District Library - Cascade Township Branch-2870 Jacksmith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 March 11 What: Girls Rock GR- CD Release Party & Bowling Fundraiser When: Sunday, March 11 at 2 PM - 5 PM- Where: The Clique Bowling Center- 533 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Deets: $5.00 covers shoes & bowling Please come LIKE us on Facebook!
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Hello tribe of love, I know everyone enjoys a good challenge. Won't you please join EmbodyGR in partnership with Spectrum Healthier Communities to dedicate the next 8 weeks to YOU & to doing good for your community? It's simple. Show up at as many EmbodyGR Wednesday night gatherings as possible between tonight, January 17 thru March 14. You will need to take three short, simple surveys (less than 3 minutes to complete) which will be given on January 17, February 14 & March 14. You need to be present at the gathering to take the survey. Just show up & take 3 surveys- that's it. Those of you who complete all three surveys will be entered in a drawing to win a free month of yoga at a local studio. Tonight is our first survey so be sure to show up!! We will set the tone for the next 8 week to focus on our one word intention & make a goal(s) to assist you in taking small, manageable steps. Keeping a journal along the way is highly encouraged to note & celebrate your attendance, efforts and progress. You will also get a partner to help keep you motivated & accountable. Please consider being part of this amazing opportunity! You will create & begin to live into a life you love while also helping EmbodyGR gather important data about the effectiveness and impact of our community in the collaboration with Spectrum Healthier Communities.Thanks for living our mantra- feel better, DO GOOD. Your participation in this challenge will do so much good! See you tonight as we have an our All Lenny Kravitz Yoga Night! Bring a friend who needs a boost in their life & may be inspired by the challenge. Let love rule, Dana Wednesday, January 17, 2018 ***Located in the TREE HOUSE- 3rd floor What: EmbodyGR All Lenny Kravitz Yoga Practice When: January 17, 6:30-7:30pm Where: Tree House Why: To Let Love Rule! Upcoming EventsEmbodyGR & Spectrum Healthier Communities 8 Week Challenge January 17-March 14. 3 surveys given: Jan 17, Feb 14 & March 14 Monday, January 22, 2018 What: Heal- Documentary Screening- When: Monday, January 22 at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Where: Wealthy Theatre- $8.00 (purchase on-line or at door) Why: Watch a moving documentary with friends! Sunday, February 11, 2018 What: May Erlewine & Max Lockwood - Sunday Afternoon LIVE! When: Sunday, February 11, 2-4:00 Where: Cascade Public Library- FREE Why: Support our local artists! Sunday, March 11, 2018 What: Girls Rock GR- CD Release Party & Bowling Fundraiser When: Sunday, March 11 at 2 PM - 5 PM Where: The Clique Bowling Center $5.00 covers shoes & bowling Why: Enjoy time with friends, support local artists and a great cause “Let the power of your love change the world, but never let the problems of this world change the beauty of your love.” ― Debasish Mridha Happy 2018 tribe! I hope your year is off to a fantastic start. First off, my apologies if you showed up last week to our weekly gathering not knowing we had to cancel for the first time in almost four years (aside from weather related cancellations). I was sick & unforeseen circumstances kept my replacement from being able to show up last minute. I appreciate your understanding that life does happen beyond my control and we do our best facing what we're given. Isn't that how life works? For the next three weeks EmbodyGR will be meeting in the 'tree house.' The social hall, where we regularly gather, is having ceiling repair work done. So we will be cozy with our yoga mats close for this next little while. It will be fun! See you on the mat. It's going to be an incredible 2018! Peace & love, dana Upcoming EventsWednesday, January 10, 2018 ***Note- We are in the Tree House What: EmbodyGR Weekly Gathering with Dana When: January 10, 6:30-8:00pm Where: FSC Tree House Why: Feel better, do good Monday, January 22, 2018 What: Heal- Documentary Screening- When: Monday, January 22 at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Where: Wealthy Theatre- $8.00 (purchase on-line or at door) Why: Watch a moving documentary with friends! Sunday, February 11, 2018 What: May Erlewine & Max Lockwood - Sunday Afternoon LIVE! When: Sunday, February 11, 2-4:00 Where: Cascade Public Library- FREE Why: Support our local artists! Sunday, March 11, 2018 What: Girls Rock GR- CD Release Party & Bowling Fundraiser When: Sunday, March 11 at 2 PM - 5 PM Where: The Clique Bowling Center $5.00 covers shoes & bowling Why: Enjoy time with friends, support local artists and a great cause Quote of the Week“For last year's words belong to last year's language And next year's words await another voice.” ― T.S. Eliot |
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