Finding Your OJO – How To Connect To SELF

September 20, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

You may be scratching your head and wondering,

“What’s an OJO?!”

Well, it’s going to be different for everyone. I will tell you what my OJO is and what it does for me.

OJO is a method of accessing the deepest part of mySELF. It’s a way to open my heart and the very essence of who I am. Once I do that, I feel pure love, acceptance, joy and peace. OJO is a method where once you release the stress, emotions, or fear, you feel connected with yourSELF and others…some might even call it sacred.

Now, my method of finding that release, leading to the quiet, beautiful, and soul-full energy is in three-part:

1. OCEAN – The ocean feels like my soul mate. I understand that sounds corny but there is something about that large mass of water that resonates with me. When I am at the ocean, I feel safe. I feel like the ocean understands me and I can truly be myself when I am there. I can be reading, journaling, meditating, or simply sitting and observing and the ocean completely envelops me with love and acceptance. The smell calms me down. The magnitude of its beauty whether it’s a sunny day or windy day centers me. The awesome power, the quiet solitude. It is a sacred place that opens me up and allows me to feel, process and resolve. It never lets me down. It is something I can always rely on and therefore it is the first “O” of my OJO.

2. JOGGING – As I’ve mentioned before, I never exercised in my life until I reached the age of 39. Since that time jogging opened me up and exposed all the ugliness, sadness and anger. Once processed, I revealed the LOVE and HAPPINESS that was inside. I exposed mySELF through jogging. I was able to cope better with my stress, end relationships that were toxic and most importantly recognize and honor my INSTINCT. Again, it was a method for me to find mySELF, hidden amongst the pain of the past and the patterns of the now. I was able to discover what was really important to me and hear my own voice. Jogging is the “J” of my OJO.

3. ORGASM – Yes, the power of an orgasm is truly remarkable. It’s a beautiful way to connect, feel INSTINCTIVE and allow my body to feel PLEASURE. It’s physical but it’s emotional too. It’s another method to connect to the very essence of who I am and accepting, loving and appreciating that core. Honoring self. Loving self. Respecting self. It’s very powerful. At 41 years old, I am not embarrassed, ashamed, shy or insecure about my sexuality. I love it. As mentioned in THE Endorphinator, JOGGING plays an important role with my sexuality. Orgasm is the final “O” of my OJO.

So that explains my OJO…my path to SELF, so what is your way? What brings you PEACE, a deep sense of LOVE and a true APPRECIATION of all that is YOU. What ways do you express yourSELF, honour yourSELF and love yourSELF? How do you access the very core of who you are?

OJO IS A RELEASE AND CONNECTION LEADING TO SELF.

OJO helps you access at the deepest level your body, mind and soul in a healthy way. Maybe you add yoga to that mix…so you have a YOJO or maybe meditation for MOJO…or Soccer SOJO…see where I’m going with this?

Find your method and passionately commit to yourSELF by honoring those methods. Honoring the method will only lead you to SELF…having a connection to SELF will only lead you to LOVE, JOY and AUTHENTICITY. Those around you will only benefit.

This is the OJO promise.

Find your OJO. Embrace it. Respect it. Love it. Honour it.

With a smile,

Tina

THE Jog Blog – 43

September 15, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Happy Feet!

As I’ve mentioned before, new shoes are very important. Since my full marathon is a stone’s throw away, I need to put some miles in new runners before I jog that distance. LadySport gave me EXCEPTIONAL service as usual when I got my new Mizunos. Click HERE to see all the fun stuff they have; they even have kids shoes!

New Place!

Yes, earlier in the month I moved into into my new home. I love where I live. Manifesting your life creates such blessings…it also created a sore back! Thankfully with all the lifting of boxes, cleaning and sorting over the last few weeks, I’ve got Benita, from Ocean Wellness to put me back together again.

What To Do When You Have A “Bad” Run - Training Tips Based On My Experience:

People will tell you, there are no bad runs if you are out there doing it. There is truth in that; however, there are also ‘not great’ runs where it seems near impossible to get through and when you’re done, you are just thankful it’s over. This is what I do with those less than inspiring jogs.

1. LET IT GO – On Monday I had a difficult run and it was only around 6K so it wasn’t one of my long runs. I was just having an ‘off’ day. If this happens to you, remember to not allow this run to affect other runs. It’s one day and you got through it – move on. Don’t dwell on it or beat yourself up. That’s not going to help you. Let it go. Let it go. Let it go.

2. REST - It’s important to make sure you aren’t doing too much and your body is just tired! If that’s the case, please, take the day or two and rest up. The next run will be stronger and more energized and your mind will be more focused.

3. STOP THE NEGATIVITY – This is kind of like the first point. Don’t allow that negative voice inside your head to ‘run’ with the thought that you are somehow a ‘bad’ jogger, or you are weak, lazy or whatever terrible things it might tell you. This is a time to be kind and gentle towards yourself. Have a shower and go on with the rest of your day leaving the negativity behind you, in the laundry basket with your sweaty socks.

4. CONGRATULATE YOURSELF – I realize this is difficult to do when you’ve just experienced a slow jog that felt like your legs were in cement and your stomach was negotiating with a bad chicken bone. Congratulate yourself because you got through it when it really sucked. BRAVO!!

With kids back in school and finally getting into routine, make sure YOU carve out a little time for yourSELF to refuel, recharge and revitalize. You will have far more energy for that to-do list and you’ll be more patient and loving towards those around you as a result.

Take a minute, stop, and breathe.

I take my own advice and it really helps to get your energy back up and ready for the next round.

Have a safe and happy weekend! See you on Tuesday.

With a smile,

Tina

Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words?

September 13, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

I started dating and it’s brought up some interesting questions.

When I meet someone new, it’s great because I know who I am and I express myself OPENLY and with AUTHENTICITY. It’s a freedom I never exercised in my previous life. I’m very clear in what qualities I want in a partner and what qualities I’m giving a partner. I also know the life I want to create as an individual and in a partnership.

Although, this is all very clear to me, some questions do arise when it comes to investing in a new relationship:

  • Do ACTIONS speak louder than words?
  • Do words have more POWER?
  • How does this affect my CHOICE in men when dating?
  • Or, for that matter any of my relationships?

I’ll give you a dating example: I seek a man who shows me his INTENTIONS through his actions. So does that mean he doesn’t have to verbally communicate it to me? Does that mean he can withhold his thoughts or feelings because he’s showing me he’s interested?

Do I need to hear it or are the actions good enough?

Words have power and conversations are an important part of getting to know someone. Communication is crucial to solving problems, finding out how the other person is feeling, processing pain or expressing joy. You need to have that exchange so yes, words mean something.

For me, the bottom line is INTENTION. Both words and actions speak volumes; however, what is behind them speaks the loudest…the intent.

INTENTION IS TRUTH.

If someone in YOUR life is making promises but not following through, what is their real intention? What is their truth when it comes to YOU? If they are mean one minute and saying I love you the next and this is a consistent pattern, what is that really telling you?

It’s not a comfortable question is it?

My past relationships were built on false pretences. I believed what I was told not what I was shown. Their actions did not match their words and their words did not match their actions. Despite this pattern, I allowed their voice to be louder than my own internal guide.

What INTENTIONS surround you?

  • Do you have people who make promises they never keep?
  • Give you back handed compliments?

What do you feel when they say something to you?

  • Do you feel loved or do you feel hurt?
  • Does it lift you up or in a small tiny way, hold you down?
  • Do you feel respected? Heard? Validated?

And what about actions, are words being thrown around without any actions to back it up?

My childhood and a large part of my adulthood I believed and accepted broken promises. My father promised we were moving to a big grand house with a pool in the back yard (we moved to a rundown trailer in the middle of nowhere with a bog out the back), my ex husband promised he’d be faithful and my ex partner promised security. Words, words and more words…there was NEVER the intention to follow through.

Today I have confidence I will see the true intentions in the relationships around me because I LISTEN to my INSTINCT. I BELIEVE it and follow the advice it gives me even if it doesn’t make sense at the time. It has NEVER let me down. It’s job is to filter through the bullshit and find the truth.

The INTENTION of INSTINCT is to PROTECT, GUIDE, LOVE, NURTURE and keep SAFE the person it is speaking to; it is up to us to LISTEN.

What are the true intentions in your life?

STOP

OBSERVE

LISTEN

DECIDE

You have a CHOICE. Choose INSTINCT. Choose YOU.

With a smile,

Tina

 

THE Endorphinator

September 8, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

I had an interesting conversation with someone last week and they asked if I’d ever felt the endorphin high when I jog.

“Yes!” I said enthusiastically.

“What’s it like?” he said.

This sweet guy had felt great after a soccer game but wasn’t sure he’d felt the endorphin high after jogging…he didn’t think so. I promised him I would send him an email before and after my jog.

I share my messages to him with YOU, so you can also see what an endorphin high is like:

Before:

Tired

Sleepy

Sore

Content but not high energy

A little lazy feeling…

Pleased it’s sunny and not raining

I have to wake up still…this is sleepy Tina pre-jog

AFTER!!!!!!!!!!!

First, I should mention that I am glistening…albeit from sweat, but it’s all a matter of perspective you see…and in the sunshine I am glistening…

Oh, where to begin!!

Well, it really is a ‘high’. I was anticipating the feeling as I was walking my dog beforehand…already feeling great, knowing I’d feel even better soon…

Here’s my best description of how I feel right now:

JOY and HAPPINESS – I’m literally giggling to myself I feel so happy.

GRATEFUL – I’m full of gratitude and appreciation for my life and all the people in it.

BLESSED – I feel totally blessed that I get to feel this way…everyone should have this unbelievable feeling of total joy, bliss and happiness where all is right in the world…(in reality I know it’s not; however, this feeling also includes hope that it could be.)

POSITIVE – Feeling positive and upbeat leading to…

ENERGIZED – Tons of energy right now; I’m vibrating.

LOVE – I feel like I am all love…I know that sounds corny and I probably sound like some woo-woo chick from the sixties, but I don’t really care. I feel full of love, loving, loved, loveable, lovelovelove –it’s a beautiful thing!

FOCUSED – I know what I have to do today and for the rest of the week. I am very clear on my intentions for some challenges ahead.

CREATIVE – Oh ya, creative juices totally flow in this state…I write novels when I run…

SEXUAL – Yup, absolutely jacks up my sex drive (passionate, sensual etc)

ALIVE – I feel like I can sense every cell in my body…every thought, feeling, emotion and intention. It’s pure, raw energy!

So I think that’s it…if I had to describe it, that’s the best I can do in the state that I’m in….

This is the pure, raw endorphinated Tina.

After I sent the email I wondered if later I would shake my head and say,

“Tina, you were totally high.”

It didn’t matter, when I started to ‘come down’ I felt calm and at peace and I knew I spoke from a true, authentic place. It’s a beautiful way to live.

THIS IS WHY I JOG, TO BECOME THE ENDORPHINATOR!

Have an awesome, fun, silly, happy weekend and I’ll see you on Tuesday!

With a smile,

Tina

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Celebrate Good Times!

September 6, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

A year ago, on September 7, 2010 I post my first blog called “My Online Journey Begins”. I can’t believe it’s been a year! I am so EXCITED and HAPPY to CELEBRATE this anniversary. My purpose for this blog was to share my experiences of facing fears, processing childhood pain, sustaining authentic happiness and honouring my instinct hoping it will help CREATE CHANGE in your life.

I’ve shared the effects of TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS, the weight of depression and anxiety and the profound benefits of exercising and processing your pain. I’ve CELEBRATED all the amazing and courageous women out there (and men) and challenged you to examine your life to see if you are participating as an empowered person or as a VICTIM.

It has been an exciting year; one with many changes, challenges and choices. It required making DECISIONS based on my INSTINCT and this I share with you so we can learn together.

THANK YOU!

Thank you for supporting my writing, my blog, and my life.

Thank you for sharing your stories with me and being so open. That takes great courage and I admire and respect you.

Thank you for spreading the word and sharing my message of LIVING AUTHENTICALLY, creating DECISIONS to change your life, seeing other options for depression and anxiety and how you can create love and true happiness in your life.

In honour of this day that we celebrate together, I thought I would share a few blogs from this past year that have a special place in my heart. Some are painful, some are joyful and some are based on what you found to be helpful:

HIGH EXPECTATIONS

I’M SORRY

YOU CAN SUSTAIN HAPPINESS

TALK UNTIL SOMEONE LISTENS

ARE YOU AN AMAZING WOMAN?

LOL!

SHE’S CRAZY…ISN’T SHE?

Thank you for celebrating with me. Thank you for sharing this year of change, growth, inspiration, motivation, challenges and decisions. I have never felt alone because you are by my side.

Thank you!

Let’s celebrate life today. Let’s celebrate YOU!

With a smile and much gratitude,

Tina

PS. We have a few more CELEBRATIONS ahead of us: the full marathon on my birthday (42by42) and my EBOOK! So excited to share this with you!

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