KRISTINA'S WEEKLY EMAIL OF THOUGHT-PROVOKING ESSAYS & VIDEOS TO KEEP YOU CONNECTED TO YOURSELF ON THIS JOURNEY CALLED LIFE |
Greetings!
We are officially in full-on summer mode and the heat is on, in more ways than one! No matter what you are doing as you head into this 4th of July holiday weekend, a good practice as you interact with all sorts of folks - whether they are familiar to you or not - is to observe whether you are approaching them from a place of connection and unity, or separation and "other-ing." It is a subtle, but profound difference.
As a country, we have become increasingly divisive (in my opinion, mostly due to the influence of outside forces who know the power of "divide and conquer" and a media that perpetuates and magnifies that narrative). And then in 2020 we were more or less forced into literal "separation" that was implemented to keep us away from one another - friend, family or foe alike.
So as we are slowly emerging from at least that part of it, it seems like everyone is a bit disoriented and needing to readjust and realign themselves in many ways. Disconnection may be pervasive, but the good news is that a direct antidote to disconnection is CONNECTION - first to yourself, and then to others.
I haven't done an in-person talk in well over two years, nor anything online since February 2021. I've been through a big chapter of my own personal growth and transformation which included a solid hermit phase, but I'm ready to peak my head out, get my sea-legs and connect with you all in that way again - I need it, and I think many of you might need it, too.
Therefore, I decided to offer a monthly online gathering called CONNECTING WITH KRISTINA. We'll have a new topic each time, and it will be a chance to share and gain perspectives and support from me and other like-minded folks, and we'll see how it evolves. For the first topic on July 19th, we'll be talking about CROSSROADS. Scroll down for basic details and stay tuned for a separate email with more information.
Today's PGG Video of the Week is asks if you're going to be a peacemaker or a troublemaker? This week's Instagram post is a fun reel I made about my book, and this one to begin your day in peace. Today's PGG Vibe of the Week, reminds you that no matter what you feel about the issues of the day, as Roy Ayers Ubiquity sings, Everybody Loves the Sunshine.
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Kristina
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What are people saying about Kristina's new book
I LOVE this book and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a little boost of positivity in their lives. ~ Margaret H.
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It can be as simple as a jump-start or as deep as an entire rewiring of your inner thoughts.
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SAVE THE DATE!
CONNECTING WITH KRISTINA
Monthly topic, online group chat, support and Q & A
Connect with like-minded folks on a personal growth & career journey
This month's topic:
CROSSROADS
Tuesday, July 19th 7:30pm-8:30pmET
Gather via Zoom with Kristina and others to reflect on where you are at post-Covid/lockdowns/Great Resignation and what's next for you in career and life.
To register send $27 via PayPal or Venmo to @clearlykristina
Zoom link sent upon registration & prior to event.
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Bridging the Divide
Originally published on September 1, 2020
As the famous line from Lincoln’s speech goes, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” This sentiment was in response to the very literal Black and white issue in our nation at the time, i.e., slavery and the division it caused in our union. We are very much continuing to deal with that era’s repercussions, which are coming up very loudly at this moment to be confronted and healed in a more profound way than ever before.
And in the broader context, it’s important not to get sucked into the polarity, the absolutism of everything, the duality of good vs. evil and us vs. them. Right now it’s especially easy — with all the propaganda from both sides — to get into a catastrophic or doomsday mindset. This is certainly a challenging time, and people, property, businesses and ways of life are dying and/or permanently changing, but when we accept that this is all part of the much bigger transformation I’ve talked about here many times, you can switch into a less extreme, more detached attitude in order to be a constructive rather than reactive part of the process.
And we must get there, because when each of us individually is divided within our mind, body and spirit, we cannot stand collectively as a whole and healthy society. In other words, when we are divided, we are much more susceptible to being conquered. And I don’t know about you, but I’m not interested in being conquered on any level. So how can we resist becoming a casualty of the conquest? We need to start with ourselves, hence this PGG, called Grey’s Anatomy which you can find here on Medium.
And to learn more about how you can help bridge the divide, you can check out this interview where Rick Young of What’s In Your Hand Radio Show started out by asking me what I would say if I were speaking at the Democratic convention. I had no idea what he was going to ask in the hour-plus interview, which meant all of my answers were off the top of my head, and here’s how I responded.
And this PGG Video of week is a clip from a talk I gave in February, right before the world turned upside down. I talk about how some days are good, some days are not so good, and how we need to listen to ourselves and learn to go with the flow of life, which can help us be more detached and neutral as we navigate the tempest that lies ahead.
Because the more of us who remain calm in the eye of the storm, the more unified we will be internally, and then can join forces externally to get to the other side as one nation, indivisible, and stronger than ever before.
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If you've heard about affirmations but never knew what they were or how to create or use them, this potent little book is just the tool you need!
This colorful guide’s straightforward, actionable advice and 30 bold affirmations can help you to shift your mindset and feel better about yourself no matter who you are or what your circumstances.
Keep this handy, pocket-size book at your bedside or in your backpack so you’re never far from information about:
- What affirmations are and why they are important
- How and when to use affirmations so they are most effective
- 10 ways to use the specific affirmations in the book.
Use as part of a daily routine or while on the go to strengthen your connection to yourself and maintain a positive, uplifting outlook on who you are and what you can accomplish in every area of your life!
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM KRISTINA'S COACHING:
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GET MORE OF KRISTINA
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Heart & Soul: The Key to Success in 2021 and Beyond
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Using the Great Pause for Personal & Professional Development
Staying Motivated Throughout the Job Search Process
Authentic Branding: Letting the Real You Shine in Any Situation
Who Are You & What Are You Supposed to Be Doing with Your Life?
Stepping Stones for Success
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INTERVIEWS WITH KRISTINA
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