A Total Eclipse of the Heart

With the total solar eclipse happening today in U.S. you have probably already felt and perhaps even seen some of the effects. The moment of the sun, moon, and planets can have a big impact on us, and a major event such as this one can be felt for weeks before it happens. So, if your last couple of weeks have felt a bit off, or you have been more sensitive than usual, there is a perfectly good explanation for it. We can blame it on the stars. ;)

Cosmic events like this inevitably stir up old wounds, challenge our perceptions, and reflect our inadequacies back to us in ways we could never imagine. It uncovers what has been hidden for too long… What is revealed is our greatest gift. All things must come to the light, and this is the universe's way of nudging us along the path. 

In the last couple of weeks I have felt tugged on by my past, a place I work hard to not dwell. Feeling old hurts and embarrassments, and reflecting on things that I might have done better. These memories and pains have pulled me toward seeking resolution, not revenge, but self healing resolution. 

These past pains, and the challenge to our perception of who we are allow us to dig deeper into ourselves, and discover what is actually real (hint, it's only this moment) It does not due to dwell in the past. We must acknowledge our past hurts and pains, they are real after all. Once we've acknowledged them we must set them aside and move forward. 

If you are ready to stop sleeping through your life, and to start living it, join me for life coaching, and soul weather astrology readings. 

Astrology training taken Here 

Freedom For All! Holiday Fundraiser

This year we are benefitting Operation Underground Railroad. This incredible organization works closely with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, and travels around the world (and the US) rescuing children from slavery!. To find out more about OUR follow this link.

The incredibly talented StephAnn Knots has designed these killer t-shirts, being sold here. 

All of the proceeds will be donated to OUR!

If you would like to donate without purchasing a shirt you can donate online here. 

Tis the Season of Giving Update

Thank you for everybody who has donated already, and to those who are planning on donating. I have more information about the family and their needs, for those of you who are planning on donating gifts! We will be accepting new and gently used toys and clothes for the family, and any money donations will be given 100% to the family!

Family Needs (General):

1.  Lamps, they have no lighting in their living room
2. Grocery store gift cards (Smith's Wal-Mart, etc..)
3. Size 2 Diapers for baby girl
4. Bedding For Toddler Beds

Dad:

• Shirt Size XL
• Loves board games

Mom:

• Shirt Size XL
• Loves Board Games

3 Year Old Boy

• Size 3T
• Loves Action Figures, Legos, Plains, Trains, all things boy
• Could use warm clothes for winter

2 Year Old Boy

• Size 3T
• Loves Action Figures, Legos, Plains, Trains, all things boy
• Could use warm clothes for winter

Baby Girl

• Size 6-9 months
• Needs warm clothes for winter
• Binkies (Soothie Brand)

Tis the Season of Giving

 

Thank you so much for all of your nominations. We recognize that there are many families in need, and wish we could do more to help all of them. While our Secret Santa will only go to one family we will be making a donation to ALL families nominated! 

 

Now we need your help to make Christmas extra special for a family in need.

I have great news! Another organization picked up this family for their Christmas fundraiser, so that opens us up to help another family!

 Aren't the holidays the best?!

The new family we will be helping is also in great need. The dad was laid off from his job, and has been searching for work. He was finally able to secure a job, but it does not cover the needs of his little family. They have three kids, ages listed below.

 

Dad

Mom

3 yr old boy

2 yr old boy

3 month old girl 

 

This is a family trying their best just to get by. Any donation will help, and 100% of donations will go to the family! 

We will be accepting unwrapped gifts as well as money donations. To donate money click on the link on the blog, or give it to me in person, to donate gifts you can give them to me personally, or at The Pit Elevated.

Please let me know if you have any questions! 

Thank you in advance for helping this wonderful family in need. 

 

 

 If you would like to donate to this family please specify on your donation.

This is a large family Mom, Dad, and SEVEN kids! Both parents are struggling to find employment, and working hard to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. 

Since this is going to be a SECRET Santa style fundraiser I won't give too many details about the family, but here is some info. The kids, in order...

14 yr old girl

13 yr old boy

12 yr old girl 

10 yr old girl

9 yr old girl

1 yr old boy and girl 

 

Holiday Charity Fund Raiser

It's that time of year! 

Snow flurries are falling, families are planning to get together, and everybody is feeling the holiday love. During this wonderful time of year I like to try to give back to the community that has helped make my business possible. But, I need your help.

I am looking for nominations of families who have fallen on hard times, and could use a little extra love this season. I will select one of these families to be the benefactor of my annual Holiday Fund Raiser. I'd like to run the fund raiser from Thanksgiving-Christmas. The family does not have to live here in Utah, just any deserving family that you know.

So, how do you nominate someone? There are a few ways.

*email me at awoodfitness@gmail.com

*Leave a comment below

*Message me on Facebook or here

Here is the info you will need to nominate a family;

*A few paragraphs explaining why you feel this family deserves the fundraiser

*Contact info for a representative of the family (an adult) email is preferred

*If they have a blog, or something else that tells their story, please send a link

If you have questions feel free to contact me, or comment below. 

I know there are many families in need, and appreciate your nominations! 

Thank you, in advance!