The Present Trek 
BreathTrek's Upcoming Events, Offerings and Inspirations 

November 2020

The Kinship of Gratitude

excerpt from

The Book of Awakening

by Mark Nepo  

 

The goal of experience is to remove whatever might keep us from being whole. The things we learn through love and pain reduce our walls and bring inner and outer life together, and all the while the friction of being alive erodes whatever impediments remain.

 

But the simplest and deepest way to make who we are at one with the world is through the kinship of gratitude. Nothing brings the world of spirit and earth together more quickly.

 

To be grateful means giving thanks for more than just the things we want, but also for the things that surmount our pride and stubbornness. Sometimes the things I have wanted and worked for, if I actually received them, would have crushed me.

 

Sometimes just giving thanks for the mystery of it all brings everything and everyone closer, the way suction pulls streams of water together. So take a chance and openly give thanks, even if you're not sure what for, and feel the plentitude of all that is living brush up against your heart.   

 

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UPCOMING Hikes

TREKing with Gratitude

 

Allow GRATITUDE to fill you.

Feel INVIGORATED.

CONNECT with nature.

EnJOY the company of a supportive group by your side.

 

Take a look at the hiking adventures we are offering over the next couple of months. 

 

Sunday, November 1st, 10am-1pm   Jenny Jump

~Moderate

 

Saturday, November 28, 11-3pm

Norvin Green

~Moderately Challenging

 

Sunday, December 13, 10am-2pm

Glacial Erractic

~Moderate

 

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GIFT CERTIFICATES!

 

Give an 'out of the box'

Gift Experience 

 

Are you looking for creative and "out of the box" gift ideas? Want to surprise someone with a gift they will not be expecting? One that is sure to create lasting memories and that they will be truly grateful for?  

 

Why not surprise them with: 

A kayaking adventure... A family or group personalized hiking trek... Private individualized yoga/meditation session(s) or a group/couples class? 

 

At BreathTrek we offer customizable gift "experience" certificates that capture your vision or let the gift recipient create their own adventure!

 

We will collaborate with you to create the perfect experience for the recipient. Or let them create their own experience by giving them a "create your adventure" gift. SO many possibilities! 

Give the gift of Beautiful, Connecting Experience! 

 
'Out of the Box' Gift Experience

Cultivate a Practice of Gratitude

 

What does it mean to practice gratitude?

 

When I was going through a very difficult transition in my life I committed myself to practicing gratitude. I was relieved it had nothing to do with convincing myself that everything was all fine and dandy (it was not) and that I needed to put on the proverbial "rose colored glasses".  I was inspired that Gratitude can transform the mind by changing the neural structures of the brain making us more content and altering the way we see ourselves and the world. 

When something becomes a practice we commit ourselves to that activity. I committed to practicing gratitude (every day) even though things were raw and I was filled with grief.  I found solace in my practice.  I began to process my grief, connect to my self more deeply and notice that I was TRULY GRATEFUL for many things. 

Creating and Cultivating a Gratitude Practice had and continues to have a profound impact on my life. 

 

Here are a few things I have incorporated into my daily practice.

 

*Keep a Gratitude Journal (or jar). 

I keep a journal in which I write down things I was grateful for that day- (these could be very simple things like enjoying a cup of tea or that I was grateful for seeing a red tailed hawk perched on a branch in my backyard.) When you stop and reflect you may find there were many moments in your day to be thankful for. 

 

*Share Your Gratitude with Others. 

I make a point to tell my children, my partner, family and friends how much I appreciate them. It may be difficult on some days but even if I am frustrated I try to find something to thank them for. 

 

*Spend time out in Nature! I find this so vital for me. I am truly grateful for the presence and bounty of Nature. When I see the beauty of nature or hear bird song or touch the trunk of a tree I am reminded of how truly blessed I am.

 

*Focus on your Strengths

I acknowledge each day something I did well (no matter how small it may seem).

 

*Be Present. This is probably one of the most vital practices. When we are clinging to the past or fixated on the future we miss what is happening in the moment. When I am truly present to an experience I know am alive and connected. 

 

There are so many things you can incorporate into your day to cultivate a daily practice. What ways do you practice gratitude?

 

Gratitude doesn't change what we have in front of us; it changes the way we see what we have.

 

With a Grateful Heart, Julie

Morning Mudra Meditation

Are you looking to start a daily meditation practice and would like some guidance, support and encouragement? OR Do you have an established practice but are looking to connect more with others?

 

For the past 7 months we have been gathering on ZOOM for a Morning Meditation with the use of mudras (hand gestures). We would love for you to join our community!

 

'MEETS' on ZOOM

Monday-Friday

8-8:20am 

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Yoga for YOUR Events

We would love to collaborate with you so that you can share the gift and beauty of a mindfulness-based yoga practice into your EVENT.

 
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Meet BreathTrek

BreathTrek is a collaboration and partnership of yoga teachers and outdoor enthusiasts Julie Lain and Bill Amos. 

We aspire to provide enriching experiences to our local and global communities.

Connecting people with Nature, Others and their True Authentic Self.

 

We would love to hear from YOU! Are there classes or events you wish we were offering?

We want to hear the voice of our community.

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