Hey Glet,

Thanks for taking the time to visit my website. I’m glad you like it. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

You know growing up I never aspired to be a writer but realized later in life that writing helps you get your ideas, thoughts, feelings and emotions out. And since I have a passion for helping others, I figured why not blog and reach people from all around the world (this is more personal).

Just want to share this with you:

You don’t have to “good” at something before you try it. Just do it. And it doesn’t have to be writing, per se.

“Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.”
-Mahatma Gandhi

Sorry about going off on a tangent haha. And I will check out your blog soon.

Take care,
James

Hi Matic,

It’s funny how the Universe works eh? Things happen for a reason. Thanks for the feedback.

In regards to calories, I used to focus on counting them and stress the importance of doing so. I understand that some people would benefit from counting calories because of their special health conditions. However, my view has changed over the years because I think many people obsess about it and eventually stress over meeting their numbers. Eating shouldn’t be a math problem and shouldn’t be complicated. I may be wrong but I think this is mainly a first world problem, definitely a big issue in the US.

Keep up the good fight! I’m sure you are inspiring others on your journey as well.

James

Hi Matic,

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website and your kind words of encouragement. I would greatly appreciate any feedback that you might have for me to better improve the website.

Also, you can check out my latest post (9/19/15) on naturalignment.com.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks again,
James

Hey Logan,

Just wanted to start off by saying you are not alone. There are so many people out there who are feeling the same way you are feeling (including myself). Your inner voice is trying to tell you something – travel. If you can, definitely do so because you will be revitalize.

With that said, I want to share a quote with you:

I Was Dying

First I was dying to finish high school and start college.
And then I was dying to finish college and start working.
And then I was dying to marry and have children.
And then I was dying for my children to grow old enough for school so I could return to work.
And now I am dying…and suddenly I realize I forgot to live.

Life is short. Always listen to your inner voice. Keep us posted if you decide to go travel somewhere.

Best,
James
naturalignment.com

• This reply was modified 9 years, 2 months ago by James Ng.

Hi Shilah,

It’s great to find out there is another health coach in the making. I am a health coach myself, studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. May I ask where are you currently studying?

James

Hi Lauren,

It sounds like you are ready to start anew after you have reinvented yourself. I share a similar story in that I have decided about three years ago to reinvent myself. I did that by sort of isolating myself from my friends in a gradual process. Your true friends will understand what you are trying to do, so they will be there for you. You mentioned you occasionally speak to a few of your friends. Well I will assume those are your close ones. It is the quality of your friendships that matter, not the quantity.

Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use. -Earl Nightingale

After a period of isolation, it is definitely hard to jump back into social gatherings, etc. What I did was basically make conversation with strangers whenever I go outside (in the park, supermarket, cafe, etc). Little by little, you build your confidence in interacting with people again, and then you’ll be back on your feet again in no time. Also, I should mention being outside in nature (parks, shores, gardens, etc) is conducive to helping you relax, think less, and “flow naturally”.

As the saying goes, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Hope this helps,
James