by Cami Ostman | May 30, 2015 | Chile 2014, Conversations, Reflections, SHINE
Those of you who have followed my blog for years have wondered where I’ve gone, I’m sure. I’ve been taking an unscheduled hiatus from posting here since shortly after we arrived home from Chile. To be honest, although my five months in Chile were wonderful—full of... by Cami Ostman | Feb 7, 2015 | Chile 2014, Reflections, SHINE
The “N” in SHINE Nurture your deep self.Years ago when I went through my divorce, I started a practice of visualizing myself walking through a big field to a water well that sat on a knoll in the middle of a grassy expanse. In my imagination, I would sit down next to... by Cami Ostman | Jan 30, 2015 | Chile 2014, Conversations, Current Events, SHINE
Before I get to the “H” in SHINE, I want to tell you about a new development in my life: I’m re-opening my practice in the greater Seattle area! After several years of focusing on my writing and on virtual coaching, I’ve decided to re-open my... by Cami Ostman | Jan 13, 2015 | Chile 2014, Conversations, Reflections
Sorry for being MIA here on 7marathons7continents, friends. As I got home from Chile, I hit the ground running with work. I do plan to post some additional reflections on re-entry and adjustment, but in the meantime, here is a re-print of my latest newsletter with... by Cami Ostman | Nov 24, 2014 | Chile 2014, Reflections, Travel log
I’ve never been a very sophisticated music connoisseur. Just to give you an example, my high school boyfriend tried to introduce me to Peter Gabriel back in the day, but I eschewed his attempts to educate my taste and stubbornly continued to listen to Air Supply—until... by Cami Ostman | Nov 16, 2014 | Chile 2014
I’ve traveled to about 20 different countries on this planet so far in my life (most of those to pursue my love of running), and—although it seems rather like a miracle—I have never, ever missed a train, plane, or bus due to my own mistake. Oh sure, there have been...