Greetings!
Congrats to all of the Olympians this winter for fulfilling their dreams and competing in the events. What a great ride with the snowboarding, skiing, skating, hockey & more! All of the hours, weeks, months & years of preparing for their moment in time...
And just like all the time they put into prepping their bodies & minds for the event, we all prepare for the moments life presents. The question is if we'll be ready for the challenge. Whether playing with kids or grandchildren, stepping up to drive on a long par 5, enjoying a hike with friends, or a fun match of tennis... life presents opportunities and moments. Be ready. What you do now counts.
-PS
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The Fight for "YOU"
When's the last time you had a fight with your self? Maybe it was just now when you had to decide whether or not to spend the time reading this. So, who was it that you were fighting with anyway?
As humans, we all share the gift of self-awareness. This ability allows us to distinguish between our thoughts and our "self" that is thinking the thoughts (and reacting or interacting with events and the environment). The good and bad of this awareness is that we can have thoughts that encourage and empower, or judge and criticize.
At some point, we identify our self as a sum of our actions. In other words, what we DO is a part of who we are. In looking at others, comparing and associating, we may identify others by the sports they play, the way they walk, or their helpfulness in cooking, cleaning, etc. And while these actions should by no means be the complete sum of who we are -- if we lose the ability to do, we lose that part of who we are.
 I can remember injuring my knee in a snowboarding accident and having to be laid up for weeks. I couldn't walk without crutches much less run, couldn't drive, couldn't play sports with friends, couldn't give my girl a bear hug, couldn't do a lot of the activities that I identified with that made me feel strong, free and alive. The frustration level was high as I judged and criticized myself for the accident and for being unable to be active. Questions ran through my head about having to redefine who I was and how I viewed myself. It's a scary proposition to have to re-invent yourself or to have to find alternate activities to those of first choosing.
Fortunately, I was eventually able to regain enough function to get back into activities I identified with. But for many, this doesn't seem possible given their current critical, judgemental thoughts that may be defeating the real 'you.' In the absence of an objective view of your self, the path to getting back into daily activities, sports, or just being free and feeling strong may seem insurmountable.
So here's what I suggest. Come in for a FREE consultation at our clinic. We'll take some postural photos and go over your condition. Along with that, we'll give you straightforward answers on what it will take to get you back on track and how you can rediscover much of what you thought was lost from the true YOU. Call to set up an appointment for your consultation. You have nothing to lose but the limiting beliefs gained since your injury or pain started. You have everything to gain, including the self you once knew, loved and appreciated.
Call to set up your free consultation and find out the best path for your personal condition at 310-450-2549.Know a friend who could use a lift to get back to their old self? Send this to them as well.
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Upcoming Events
Get in Shape while having Fun! MWF @ 6:30 AM
Ready for a challenge that is unlike other workouts you've done in the past? Join us Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings at 6:30
AM. For more details, call 310-450-2549 or email santamonica@egoscue.com
Active & Pain Free in Santa Barbara
Are you a golfer, surfer, or outdoor enthusiast? Keep your body pain free and stay active with Egoscue. We are seeing clients in the Santa Barbara area once a month and will be back up there March 27. If you or someone you know is in pain, call to set up your appointment.
When: Saturday, March 27
Where: Motion Unlimited, 1811 State St. Suite C in Santa Barbara
To schedule an appointment, call 310-450-2549 or email santamonica@egoscue.com
Learn the Method
May 21-23, we will be hosting a three-day PAS-I Seminar (Posture Alignment Specialist). If you're interested in learning how to use Egoscue with your patients/clients, this is your opportunity. Find out more about what you need to do to get started on your journey at www.EgoscueUniversity.com. Call or email for more information.
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You should not have to live in pain. Find out more on how you can tap into the healing potential of your own body - without drugs and without surgery. The Egoscue Method is a non-medical approach to healing and wellness that focuses on the cause of the problem versus the site of the pain. Call today to set up a visit or a consultation.
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Sincerely,
Paul Schell
Egoscue Santa Monica
paul@egoscue.com
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Egoscue-isms
"Perfect health comes to us all as a precious human birthright & legacy."
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