Bridges of Belonging
Blessed beyond measure to be able to have a casual conversation with the LEGENDARY Bruce Kirkby, hosted by the GREAT Andrea Carey
Obstacles and Opportunities
It was great to drop in with these two beauties; be sure to check out this fun conversation with this GREAT power couple, Lowell and Julie Taylor
40 day Sadhana
BiG LOVE to Ryan Leier and company at One Lions Yoga for sharing their love for humanity and curiosity from the MIND BODY relationship; it has been a humbling, eye-opening experience to join them and many other aspiring yogis on a 40 day Sadhana.
Be sure to check out One Lions Yoga for a full summary of the daily offerings that motivated and inspired me to become a little bit better every day. My commitment to this program has sobered my mind and tempered my body through daily routine and discipline, for the most part, I have been able to dedicate the first two hours 5-7 am of each day practicing asana, meditation and devotions. We were invited to give up something and add another to our life for these 40 days – I went huge and gave up my favourite vices and picked up reading in their stead, it also motivated me to dive into my own 4o day challenge #listenbekindhavefun – if you missed it you can catch that on the ‘gram.
BIG ups and blessings to all who are brave enough to approach each day with the heart of a lion!
Obstacle Course
Obstacle Course
Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with a couple of fine gentlemen as we explored vulnerability, as it relates to my experience in the sports world and beyond. Hope you enjoy these moments of deep reflection.
Ascension Podcast
It was a real pleasure for me to drop in with Dumont on his podcast, Ascension. During skiing’s golden era, Simon was one of the most decorated, and fierce competitors in the ski industry, here is one of my personal favourite Dumont moments showcasing his creative force.
Paralympic Summary
Sport has the ability to elevate the human spirit beyond the physical, creating synergy with the mind and spirit. It is the potential of the human spirit in motion that drives us to be better and inspires those around us to do the same.
The 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang have been nothing less than spectacular, with records being broken, personal bests being had and balanced with the inevitable heartbreak of missed opportunity.
The Agitos at The Jeongseon Alpine Centre. The Paralympic Winter Games, PyeongChang, South Korea, Thursday 8th March 2018. Photo: Simon Bruty for OIS/IOC. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC
A true beauty of sport is the vulnerability one feels the moment before dropping in, that moment of surrender where all things possible are just outside your comfort zone. When we surrender we expose ourselves to the incredible potential that lives within all of us. Sport is no more than an analogy for life.
The game themselves did not disappoint. Much of my time was spent at the Alpine venues, watching racers push the line as Team Canada absolutely crushed it on the daily, seemingly being drawn down by a sea of red and white fans cheering wildly. Witnessing Mac and Jack take the downhill title, the most glorious event kept Canada’s legacy of being a nation of speed alive. Seeing Kurt Oatway ski to victory in Super G was emotional as the seeds of the sit-ski program continue to grow. Our friends from New Zealand, Adam Hall, and Corey Peters both brought great joy to my heart as they skied to the podium and elevated the sport in great ways.
Canada’s curling team was one of the most exciting and emotional rides I have been on, who would have thought? Their semifinal game against China nearly gutted me and had my paralyzed on the edge of my seat for the duration of play. I came into the Paralympics knowing next to nothing about the sport itself and little about the players on the team, I leave Korea not only a fan of the game but also humbled by the synergy the team built throughout their time here.
Speaking of synergy, the energy was palpable at the Nordic venues as Team Canada kept to their ethos teamwork makes the dream work. Their hard work, energy and symbiotic approached elevated all of Team Canada and rippled through the games, inspiring fans near and far. Together we are, (i’m)possible.
Being a reporter for CBC on the front line gave me unprecedented access to the athletes, their incredible stories, the power of sport and the energy of the games in a new way. This was a full circle experience that has increased the depth of my gratitude for the experiences during my time as an athlete, a celebration of community and humanity through movement.
To summarize the games in 5 words | Beauty. Grace. Peace. Gratitude. Love
Thanks for Community
Since 2014 Josh and I shifted our focus from many things related to running a business to healing and family. Retirement from sport was devastating for our family; we had no idea of the depth and scope of the challenges ahead. No need to go into details because that’s not what this blog is about, but what I will say is that in the dark days, Josh and I once again became ultimately grateful for community.
In the fast-paced world we live in today, entrepreneurs like ourselves are faced with the ever-evolving world of social media and in the few short years we stepped away from promoting our services through digital platforms, we noticed how quickly our brand started to fade – what a lesson for us in business.
We have recently been motivated to get back in the world of digital because we realize we have to for the work we do. The first step was getting our website up and running again and we are extremely happy to have the team from nine10 on our side. This is the third time we have had them help us with web design and we are more than happy with the results. They were completely honest and upfront with what they could provide in the timeline provided. They definitely exceeded all expectations and were extremely professional especially when it came to format and design.
This brings me to my last point and that is elaborating on community. Support and networking through word of mouth are still one of the most valuable ways to spread the word. So thank you nine10 for being part of our team.
~ Lacey
Pyeongchang 2018
My sport story has come full circle.
Being in Pyeongchang for the 2018 Paralympic Games will mark the third round at the games for me, first time as a reporter. It feels great to be on the other side of the fence watching closely and cheering loudly with the millions of fans around the world as we watch these athletes put it all on the line.
Welcome
The word hyped seems like a gross understatement; as words often fail to describe emotion. Today is a big day, in so many ways!
The obvious, this is a new website and our first blog. Lacey and I are excited to open the doors and share with you the on going ebb and flow what of what we see as the second chapter in our life story.
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