SQUARE Pegs In ROUND Holes... In 2009, I finally got fed up of working for other people, being around workmates with no backbone and low moral fibre (not their fault - just societal programming, lack of parenting and the mortgage trap) and employers who would throw employees under a bus at the drop of of a hat.
I sat down and wrote my first memoir, Eating Smoke, using the compensation money the first of two employers had to pay me for unfair dismissal (see what I mean about square pegs)
Friends doubted me but I had faith I would write a bestseller. Having suffered acute mental health issues and been rejected by society, then recovering without the help of support groups OR the medical community, I never stopped believing in me and now it was time for my 15 minutes of fame and to start to manifest all I could be - despite addiction being an ongoing challenge in my life.
When I walked through Heathrow Airport en route to my book launch as Hong Kong's #2 bestselling author - and seeing my book in the charts alongside premiership footballers and Hollywood chat show hosts - I smiled and said 'Well done, Chrissy' - those that know, know.
In Hong Kong I was treated like a celebrity - with photoshoots, newspaper spreads and radio shows - even signing the bookshop's VIP photo album next to Roger Moore.
Despite fulfilling all of my dreams in the '3d realm', none of it matters - it's just some nice memories. What matters is my connection to the Universe, to the eternal energy, which IS me.
If I don't cherish and maintain this alchemical relationship then my lower nature kicks in, negative behaviour reappear and I start to struggle with my demons and unhelpful habits like anyone else.
I hope this helps. If some of it doesn't make sense then BOOK ME for a free chat - because you deserve to access the truth.
Much love!
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How are YOU feeling? If you're not firing then STOP, take THREE deep breaths, PICTURE yourself as the Universe IN Paradise and grateful for being the much-loved you ... then get out there and SMASH IT! 🌞❤️👊
#legendsville #firing #scripture
How To Row An Ocean & Be A MASSIVE Legend
When I ran the length of the UK carrying a 15kg bergen, I did no training at all because I'd been disabled for 18 months awaiting spinal surgery for a prolapsed disc. I still averaged an ultramarathon a day for 36 days with a huge smile on my face. When I ran the infamous Marathon des Sables across the Sahara (which many people train for years for), I trained for 13 weeks after an 18-month layoff due to personal issues. I ran two 6-milers, about ten 3-milers and a couple of 1-milers. I tried to run 17-miles but sacked it off due to the weather. This didn't stop me completing the MDS by jogging/walking up to two marathons a day in 52 degrees heat - some people that trained like maniacs gave up on the first day and a third of the competitors dropped out.
Before I crossed the Atlantic, I rowed a mile - three times - on the rowing machine in the gym ... before kicking that into touch for being boring.
What I'm trying to say is that you don't have to be ...
Hello Legends ... I have some exciting news coming soon re. our successful Atlantic row - I'll also get some photos and vids sorted - in the meantime let's focus on the import things in life. Here's some ideas in a rough order I employ:
1) Spirit first, ego last
2) Self care - diet, sobriety or moderation, mindfulness, taking ACTION!
3) Family
4) Relationships
5) Environment balance - work, nature, activities, etc
6) Turn EVERY negative into a POSITIVE!
7) Be in Service to others
Hope it helps - don't forget that fiver for others!
Big love
Chris
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Friends, a reminder that our Legends Club (aka paying channel supporters) is meeting at 6pm on Monday on Zoom to discuss the TRUE nature of 'wellbeing' and the Paul Doyle incident. The club is only $5 a month and can be accessed by the links in the comments section (below). Looking forwards to seeing you all ☀❤👊🏼 #pauldoyle #nextpandemic
CONGRATS to Louie, Chris Binch and myself for achieving a NEW world record 'The first ever podcast from an Atlantic rowing boat' We are now record-setting ocean rowers!
Watch here: https://shorturl.at/OnoEz
Donate a fiver here: https://gofundme.com/oceanseliterow
It's not too late to chip in that fiver for our charities - thank you!
#recordbreakers #newworldrecord #atlanticrow
