Welcome to The Seasoned Path
Welcome to the The Seasoned Path. In each newsletter I will share some of my musings along the path as well as inspirations gained from those who have traveled this way before me. My hope is to tickle your curiosity, heighten your awareness, and encourage you to become an environmentalist for your soul.
In this Issue:
Quote of the Month
The Holistic Benefits of Walking
Nature’s Coaching Tips
Readings for the Journey
Exciting New Upcoming Events
Quote of the Month:
“Movement in the body brings movement in the mind. It is a natural alchemy. So many of us seek this kind of movement in our lives, a fusion between being and doing. We long to restore wholeness within ourselves and to connect with one another and with the spiritual values that sustain and guide us.”
Carolyn Scott Korte, "The Spirited Walker"
The Holistic Benefits of Walking
Fall is a wonderful season for getting outside and walking; the air is crisp and the colors are glorious. Walking has long been known to have numerous health benefits but now it is understood to also be good for your mental health and spiritual wellbeing. Health benefits:
A recent AARP report states that walking 30 minutes, 5 days can week can help: manage your weight,controll your blood pressure, decrease your risk of heart attack, boost your good cholesterol,lower your risk of stroke,and reduce your risk of breast cancer and type 2 diabetes.As one person so aptly put it,” I have two doctors, my left leg and my right.” (George Trevelyan) Mental Health Benefits:
Walking, particularly in pleasant surroundings, is also very effective in reducing tension and negative feelings. It has been shown to improve self-esteem, relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, elevate mood, reduce stress, enhance sleep, and increase energy. In general, an individual who walks regularly feels an overall sense of empowerment from taking an active role in their health.
The universal law of nature is that movement and growth are essential to life. Inertia and stagnation can strangle a person’s spirit and creativity. Sometimes when you feel stuck, what’s most important is to simply start moving. The first step will determine the next, and eventually you will find yourself in a completely new place, physically and emotionally. Inspirational Benefits:
For centuries, walking has also been recognized as a form of mediation and prayer. Some forms of worship include walking the labyrinth, circumambulating holy sites, or taking long treks on pilgrimage. But walking is especially effective as a spiritual tool in modern times when our lives are constantly moving at a rapid pace. It helps slow us down and bring us into the present moment.It helps clear our minds as we lose ourselves in the rhythm of breathing and moving. Walking in the wise company of nature can be a wonderful soul booster full of inspirational metaphors, such as the cyclical pattern of change, the vast horizon of possibility, and the interconnectedness of life. So I encourage you this October to get outdoors! Take a walk in the morning before work, or during your lunch break, or as soon as you get home. Take a whole Saturday or Sunday and go for a hike; explore a new corner of your state. And always be attuned to the metaphors nature is placing before you.
Nature’s Coaching Tips:
I came upon this amazing rock when hiking up a side canyon of the Gunnison River in Colorado with my Mentor Coach Helene Van Manen. Over countless years this huge boulder had been carved out by water to create this delightful sculpture.
Inside the hollows of the mouth and eyes, one could clearly see the distinct circular pattern of the erosion. This rock reminded me of the gradual turning within all change. With time water that cannot move of its own volition can transform mountains. No barriers, no sorrow, no challenge is impervious to the gradual turning.
It was such a magical day that that I found myself singing the Donavan song of the 70’s:
“Happiness runs in a circular motion.
Thought is like a boat upon the sea.
Everybody is a part of everything anyway.
You can have everything if you let yourself see.”
Readings for the Journey:
"Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time" by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin "Invisible Acts of Power: Channeling Grace in Your Everyday Life"
by Caroline Myss "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise L. Hay
Exciting New Upcoming Events:
Letting Go (Friday, Oct 19): Nature inherently knows that in order for new growth to appear, there must first be a letting go of our limiting beliefs. Amongst the beautiful fall trees of Morris Arboretum, we focus on how to clear the way for our own personal growth. Times: 10:00 to 3:00
Fee: $70; early registration by Oct 5th $60.
Breaking Patterns & Re-Inventing Your Life: Feb. 28 – March 3 at Maho Bay Camps Eco-Resort on St John in the US Virgin Islands. Discover and embrace a new you with five days of renewal, reflection, and adventure! Through the window of the five elements and the wisdom of Classical Chinese Medicine, Linda Marrical will help you explore your patterns that repeatedly cause you emotional and physical difficulties. And Life Coach Karin Marcus will help you translate this new awareness into personal growth and by clarifying your life’s purpose help you begin to re-invent
the rest of your life. All retreat activities are in the morning and your afternoons are free to explore the gorgeous and tranquil environment of Maho Bay.
Retreat and Lodging:
Register By November 18, 2007: Double Occupancy Cabin $950 per person / $900 if you register with a friend..
After November 18: $1000 per person/ $950 with friend
Food and Plane Fare not included.
A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY GIFT FOR YOU!!
The Small Print
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