The Easy Spin

Vulnerability, caring, insight, coaching, occasional side-bars, comedy, conflict, and sometimes resolution, all from the mind of The Chad Andrews.

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Mondays with Mel: Ikigai active mind and active body + friendship.

Yesterday I had zero motivation to ride. I did my strength training in the am and a trail hike. However, the MNR (Monday night ride) was seriously in peril because of my motivation or lack thereof….

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Survive and Advance. Need a hug?

Most of you know that I am a sports fan. I’m not as much of a “sports fan” now as I was when I was younger. However, I still enjoy watching the tactics, passion, and pageantry of collegiate and pro sports.

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Self compassion: You ain’t the only one.

I’ve been told that I’m a caring person (Family/clients and friends. Sometimes for the greater good, sometimes to my detriment.

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Do you know you? Knowing oneself.

I did a quick story, two days ago, that quoted a great saying from Gabor Mate: “Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within”.