Here I Am

Hi, my name is Pam Jordan, and I recently turned 48 years old. I am a wife (22 years), and I have 2 daughters (29 yrs and 10 yrs), and 3 grandsons (10, 6, and 2). I am also a botcamper (strength training) runner, biker, and swimmer. I did my first triathlon in August 2011, and was hooked. I also enjoy running 5Ks on the road and trails, and half marathons. My goal at 50 yrs old is to do a half ironman; next year I will do an Olympic length triathlon to warm up :). At the age of 43, I achieved a black belt in karate (Shoto Kan & Shito Ryu styles).
Curently, I work with women in a group called PUSH, at my church. It is for women who are struggling to push through different areas of their lives-emotionally, physically, spiritually, mentally. By profession, I own my own Life Coaching practice, called "Live Inspired!", working with mostly women over 40 to help them define goals and achieve those goals.
My dream is to be a motivational/inspirational speaker to women's groups, to let women know that life isn't over a 40, but that it is just beginning! I love what I do, and I love it when women tell me, "I'm so glad you are in my life!"....that makes it all worthwhile.
I will finish school next April, and will graduate in summer 2013 in Chicago, with a BAS in psychology with emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. It's been a long road, and I am glad I can see the finish line....because I don't stop until I cross it!

Oh So Relaaaaxed....

Wow, it is amazing how the body does what the mind tells it to. As I was lying back and following the speaker's instructions about what I should feel, and where I should "send the blood", I could acutally feel and visualize the sensation of blood flowing and rushng through my veins from my stomach to my arms. The warmth and heaviness, to the point that I could not lift my arms was incredible. I have to admit that while listening to and following istructions, there was a part of my thoughts that were going, "Yeah, right", but when I actually concentrated, and focused on relaxing, it worked. Even the end where he suggested that we feel energized, rather than tired worked for me.
This is something I may use a few times a week to realign myself. I loved it.

A Lifetime Student

I have to say, one of my dream jobs would be to get paid for learning. Learning is a sweet spot for me, however, it doesn't mean that I always learn quickly. There are concepts that I have found to be so difficult to wrap my head around, that have left me in tears....and it's usually aything to do with math and statistics....anyone else?
Learning expands our minds, our perception, and our compassion. Learning has helped me feel better about who I am, who I was created to be, and who I want to become. It has opened up my mind to possibilities that I never before considered. It has helped me decide what I want to "be" when I "grow up" and what I DON'T want to "be". It has helped me understand the world much better, and how my influence can make a difference.... or not.
Learning helps me stay "well oiled" physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I am more relatable to all kinds of people, and I have found it keeps me fresher, younger, and more enthusiastic about life. I encourage everyone to keep learning...until they are no longer breathing....because it just makes me feel better about myself...so, it should be that way for everyone, right?
Hey, I know better than that...I've learned to be more open-minded about what others may or may not feel. Have a great day! GO read a book...or something! :)