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Athletic Swag Mantra Episode 41
Over the years I’ve accumulated many shirts, swim caps, water bottles, socks, headbands, whistles, freebies, floating devices, the list is ongoing. Some swag I value for a few weeks, but other I end up donating, which in some cases, donation centers end up tossing swag to the landfill.
As a race director, I had a moment of heaviness as I custom ordered shirts for a 5K. Do we need shirts to host a successful and meaningful race? I pondered and quickly did a cost-benefit analysis.
I must admit, as an athlete, I enjoy seeing my race medals, especially the ones that tell a story, such as, the first medal I earned after recovering from extensive leg surgery; I cherish this award, I worked hard for it. Then again, it’s the memory that lives in my heart and the scar on my leg that truly tells my story. I still can’t shake off the heaviness I feel when I receive or give swag at athletic events. For now, I am still pondering on how to release this heaviness. For future events, I challenge race directors to host a zero-waste event – no swag. May swag funds be 100% allocated to charitable causes.
I sat in stillness to ease the heaviness I felt in my heart after culling shirts from athletic events. Meditation eased my heaviness and allowed me to release this burden. Apply the No Swag Mantra to release any guilt, heaviness or remorse from your heart.
Set your timer (I use insight timer) for 30 minutes.
Begin your meditation with three Mental Agility grounding breaths –
Inhale Love, Exhale Love.
Inhale Love, Exhale Love.
Inhale Love, Exhale Love.
Silently repeat your mantra:
No Swag Mantra
Materialism does not consume me.
May creativity for future athletic events shine brightly, no swag in my near future.
Love, Lupe.
Do you need extra support during your athletic training? I Am happy to consult with you and assess how I may be of your service. Together we will develop a plan that meets your personal and athletic goals. Schedule a session at malifecoach.com.
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By Guadalupe (Lupe), Athlete's Life CoachOver the years I’ve accumulated many shirts, swim caps, water bottles, socks, headbands, whistles, freebies, floating devices, the list is ongoing. Some swag I value for a few weeks, but other I end up donating, which in some cases, donation centers end up tossing swag to the landfill.
As a race director, I had a moment of heaviness as I custom ordered shirts for a 5K. Do we need shirts to host a successful and meaningful race? I pondered and quickly did a cost-benefit analysis.
I must admit, as an athlete, I enjoy seeing my race medals, especially the ones that tell a story, such as, the first medal I earned after recovering from extensive leg surgery; I cherish this award, I worked hard for it. Then again, it’s the memory that lives in my heart and the scar on my leg that truly tells my story. I still can’t shake off the heaviness I feel when I receive or give swag at athletic events. For now, I am still pondering on how to release this heaviness. For future events, I challenge race directors to host a zero-waste event – no swag. May swag funds be 100% allocated to charitable causes.
I sat in stillness to ease the heaviness I felt in my heart after culling shirts from athletic events. Meditation eased my heaviness and allowed me to release this burden. Apply the No Swag Mantra to release any guilt, heaviness or remorse from your heart.
Set your timer (I use insight timer) for 30 minutes.
Begin your meditation with three Mental Agility grounding breaths –
Inhale Love, Exhale Love.
Inhale Love, Exhale Love.
Inhale Love, Exhale Love.
Silently repeat your mantra:
No Swag Mantra
Materialism does not consume me.
May creativity for future athletic events shine brightly, no swag in my near future.
Love, Lupe.
Do you need extra support during your athletic training? I Am happy to consult with you and assess how I may be of your service. Together we will develop a plan that meets your personal and athletic goals. Schedule a session at malifecoach.com.
Sign up to receive your Athlete’s Inspiration straight to your inbox at malifecoach.com
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