Two ~ Deep ~ Breaths
“How do you encourage people to engage for more than a momentary effort, especially when faced with severe anxiety and stress?
After just 5 minutes or even just two deep breaths do you hear “this isn’t going to work”?
- CASAC, NYATCP Conference Attendee
This question strikes at the heart of what’s emerging beyond societal expectations. Do you ever feel you’ve been conditioned to measure “success” by duration and effort?
Yet in the realm of healing and transformation, we know every step is monumental. Two deep breaths for someone enveloped in anxiety are not just a start but a significant stride towards reclaiming a calmer connection to life.
In our STOP & FLOW sessions, which range from a few minutes to an hour or more, participants find flexibility in engagement—actively participating or simply observing. This inclusivity underscores that every moment of presence, every breath taken, contributes to the fabric of our collective reality.
Success isn’t measured by traditional metrics but by the sheer act of participation, in whatever form that takes. Thriving in the act of breathing not only inspires us but also unconditionally emerges within the collective.
Encouraging, yes!
Kristin Onderdonk
Owner Enjoy Chi | Creator STOP & FLOW | Author | Speaker | Coach
I'm deeply thankful to Monika Taylor of Crouse Health Addiction Services and the NYATCP board for their support.
STOP & FLOW's debut at the conference received fantastic feedback, attracting diverse professionals and sparking conversations about its integration into treatment centers.
In the coming weeks, I'll be discussing potential collaborations with agencies throughout the U.S.—why not join us?
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This Week's Connect to Calm Tip:
Take a few moments and capture an image you love in your mind’s eye.
Looking within, observe the ebb and flow of your breath.
Thank your miraculous body for breathing you. Take in the sacred geometry.
Imagine what it might feel like to sit peacefully with nowhere to go, nothing to do, no place to be. Let go. Hard is overrated.
Quick! Make a wish. A few seconds have saved many a life!
Well played!
4 More Ways to Connect:
Sign up for S&F Level 1 Stress Relief - Live or On-demand
Get info for your organization Free Discovery Call
Read STOP & FLOW; 8 Steps to Recharge Your Life as a team.
Work with Kristin privately and for your conference events.
I’d love to hear from you!
Your kind responses are so appreciated! What’s on your heart to ask about today? Question everything and if I can ever be of support, I’d love to.
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