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The Infinite
Connection Connecting Hearts
Connecting Lives December 2011 Volume 1, Issue 9
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In This Issue
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In Gratitude….To You
Slowing Down to Speed Up
Our Health
Love
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Happy Holidays!
I cannot believe it is time to write another holiday newsletter!
 Me and my2.5 year old nephew!
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In Gratitude….To You
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I am grateful for all I have in my life and all those wonderful people that are in my life. I am grateful for my team I work with, Sarah, Krista, Simon, Rosabelle and Sandi. I am grateful for all the clients we have served this past year and for the all children we impact. I am also honored to coach leaders in large organizations, I have a true passion for this work as well. I was not sure exactly what would happen (but this truly was my vision) when I left my corporate job 9 years ago. I am thankful this is the outcome. I want to take this time to thank all of you for the impact you have been on my life in this past year. As my yoga teacher said “what if you wake up tomorrow and the only things you have left are what you were grateful for today?”
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Slowing Down to Speed Up
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This is going to be my motto for the coming year. I have heard it from clients in this past year. The faster technology goes, I believe the more ineffective we become in so many ways. I saw a YouTube video of a mom on her phone texting and her child was tugging at her leg. The caption was “no matter who is on the other end of that phone, no matter how insignificant, all this child knows is that they are more important than her”. I see so many families so addicted to the technology we have and I have to set my own boundaries. My wish for your family this year is connection…..to each other. Not to technology. It has been proven that children from families that have dinner together do better overall throughout life. Please take a moment to slow down this year and put the technology down so you can connect with your loved ones. Have dinner, sing in the car, play on the floor, or walk outside. Connect, your loved ones will thank you, one way or another.
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Our Health
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This past year I learned that without our health, life is very challenging. I was diagnosed with a wheat allergy and my immune system and intestines were not working well. I was quite sick and during this time, I reflected a lot on health. I encourage you to take a step forward for your health this coming year. I have worked to really lower my level of wheat intake and it makes a difference for me on many levels. I also have a commitment to attending yoga and/or walking 5 days a week. I recently watched a video that presented amazing statistics on the benefits of walking just 10 minutes a day. What will you do for your health this year? We take this so for granted until it is gone…..my wish is a healthy life for you.
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Love
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It is so simple
Yet sometimes so very hard
Breathe, Enjoy, Live, Connect
Allow yourself the gift of love
Love you, then
Loving others is easier
Smile
Know you are safe
Love, send it out
Love, receive it in
Love is everywhere
Mostly it is in your heart
Open and feel
Stop and breathe
Close your eyes,
Feel the love around you…
I am sending it to you.
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Me and my 1.5 year old nephew!
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Happy Holidays,
 Strategies for Healthy Families and Rios Coaching
Shannon R Rios, MS LMFT
Phone: 303-720-6534
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