October 1, 2024

Dear Friends,

I am so distracted today, thinking of the destruction and chaos left in Helene’s wake, particularly in my home state. It’s a special kind of heartbreak when something catastrophic happens. I want to know if they’re ok, how to help, what’s going on, what to send, and mostly, I want to know that “it’s all going to be ok”. And there’s some guilt. Over here 6 hours away, the weather is stunning. I am enjoying a truly glorious North Carolina day - blue skies, sun on my shoulders with a little breeze… Days like these almost seem to prove the existence of a Divine grace - what else could create this majesty?

It was not until this Monday morning that I realized I was at risk for dedicating my time, energy, and efforts on worry, self-pity, and fear. Hours of scrolling on socials today will likely not yield any tangible positive results - not save any lives, not clear any roads, not provide any comfort. Feeling sorry that I “can’t help” doesn’t empower me or create anything I am committed to creating in my life or in yours.

A little time journaling and a conversation with a friend from WNC helped me redirect my thoughts. Time to be selfishly unselfish.

I choose to LET GO of the things that I can not control. No more wringing hands or scrolling.

I choose to use my unique gifts to serve. I’m a coach and I’m physically capable. Here are my offerings:

15 minute coaching calls for positivity, empowerment, and faith. I am here to listen, to remind people of the present moment and that they ARE NOT ALONE and to assist people tap into their own inner beauty, power, and grace (recovering from this, they are going to need internal resources). Anyone affected by Helene can call 828-404-6829. Please share as needed.
Trips to WNC to help with manual labor and rebuilding over the next year. Watch Healthy Life Health and Wellness Coaching social media for details and join in if you’d like. Healing takes time and I am here for it.

Here are a few ways to support WNC:

For detailed information on resources and how to help all of WNC:

https://discoverthecarolinas.com/how-to-help-western-nc-hurricane-helene/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFntRpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWr6e-cw4gkGBAm1SCU_qW1O3D5BdDg_JC8GJ0R--_3uGTxpVyjmWQYGog_aem_hBdxlKVQoS2T5NEYLKtx6w

Other ways to support:

UMC MISSION

SAMARITANS PURSE

RED CROSS

Love, Hope, and Faith.

Amy

Coach Amy Chang

Amy Chang, MS, RN, NBC-HWC is a health coach who works with people struggling to lose weight, have enough energy, and choose better health to create healthy bodies, feeling more confident and empowered with peacefulness and ease.

Amy knows that people can accomplish more than they think they can, and with a little coaching people can have the health they really want to do all the stuff they want to do with all the people they love.

Amy is a board-certified health and wellness coach through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching

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