Refreshing Depth and Reflection

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“Shallow waters don’t lead to new continents.” – Constance Friday

In the Pacific Northwest where I live, we are blessed with beautiful lakes filled with fresh, clear water. Seeing the bottom gives me such a great sense of depth and stillness. When I spend any time near a PNW lake, I come away with a better feel for my life in reflection.

There are some people that are just like these lakes. I don’t know if you’ve experienced this, but when I’ve met these remarkable individuals, I come away feeling that same sense of refreshing depth and reflection.

It’s how I felt after Vicki Atkinson and I recorded a podcast with Cindy Georgakas, Episode 93: Celebrating Poetry with Cindy Georgakas. In this vibrant conversation we get such a wonderful taste of Cindy’s energized and connected presence. She tells us how Covid was the impetus of starting to share wellness information in a different format.

That led to her book released last year in the Happiness Category, Re-Create & Celebrate: 7 Steps to Live the Life of Your Dreams. In the process of releasing that book, she planned a second release of a book of poetry she wasn’t able to include in Re-Create & Celebrate. Her poetry book, Celebrating Poetry is due out this month!

Hearing Cindy tell these stories underscores the rich lessons of learning to adjust when what we’ve planned turns out to be different in timing and format.

Speaking of planning, Vicki and I ask Cindy about what else she has planned on her creative radar.

This is a great episode because all of Cindy’s answers are so full of heart. She is an inspiring author to listen to – because she’s so interested in creating a-ha moments for others. Cindy is a well-spring of wisdom that speaks to the essence of who we are.

I’m confident you’ll love the scenic and beautiful places we explore as we share the power of storytelling – in podcasts, in poetry, and in conversation.

We know you’ll love it!

Search (and subscribe!) for Sharing the Heart of the Matter on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or Pocket Casts OR Listen to it from your computer on Anchor: Episode 93: Celebrating Poetry with Cindy Georgakas

HoTM episode 93 transcript

AND subscribe to our YouTube channel to see a video clip of each story: @SharingtheHeartoftheMatter.

Links for this Episode:

Cindy’s website and blog: https://uniquelyfitblog.com/

From the hosts:

Vicki’s book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue;
Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/

Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith;
Blog: https://wynneleon.com/

26 thoughts on “Refreshing Depth and Reflection”

  1. What an extraordinary presence Cindy has — there from the first moment. To witness this on Zoom suggests she must arrest the attention in person and not let go. Thanks to her and to the Wynne/Vicki team for the introduction to her and her work.

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  4. What a wonderfully insightful way to look at things, Wynne! Yes, there are places, people, and situations that recharge you and ones that drain you. I sometimes wish I had the wisdom to tell them apart early enough, to avoid those unnecessary battery drains…

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  5. I am so humbled by your words and your analogy of the cool clear water lake comparison to our shared time together, Wynne. Thank you truly for being so warm and inviting and your beautiful introduction. I am speechless and more grateful than words can express! I’m also in awe of all you do and who you are as a writer, a mom and all of the many hats you wear. Thank you truly for this honor of sharing time with you and sharing my book and words with your followers. 💗💗💗💗

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  11. Your conversation with Cindy was indeed very refreshing, soothing and calming. What an interesting person and I could just listen to her speak for a long time.

    Love the anecdote about changing her approach to coaching and wellness during the pandemic and absolutely agree with her and your perspective about online friendships. We draw in people whom we would also welcome into our lives in person.

    You and Vicki will need to get that Winnebago trip started. Or should I call it the Wynne-bago?

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  12. Wynne, you had me in your first paragraph! 🙂 I love freshwater lakes and could feel everything you said deeply. As to Cindy, I enjoyed this conversation with her, and I’m sorry for arriving late! I honestly thought I had commented a week ago! Anyway, I love her beautiful writing that resonates and her warm personality. She is an inspiration to all of us who are lucky to know her. I’m also excited for my copy of her new book to arrive, and I’m sure she is basking in the glow. Congrats to Cindy for being your guest! And thanks to you and Vicki for offering such a welcoming environment to chat. ❤️🥰

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