Living at YES! Success Stories Archive

YES! stands for You Embracing Spirit!
In the LOGO, notice the symbol for the "Y" is a heart.
When you embrace Spirit - your heart is opened!

Paving a New Path to Live a Peaceful
Life with Purpose -- Gigi Jantos

Gigi Jantos has lived and worked in the Harrisburg area since 1979, where she was employed with the government for 17 years. While her career did have its share of rewards, it was also a very fast paced world with nonstop deadlines, quick turnarounds
and a steady stream of stress. Ten years ago, a life- changing illness stopped her in her tracks, causing her to rethink her life's path and journey. "After my diagnosis I had two surgeries almost back to back which drained me from both a physical and emotional standpoint. I came to the powerful realization that my path had to change. I knew I needed a different course- one that was challenging but at a pace that allowed me to exhale instead of hyperventilate. I wanted to do something that was nurturing. I had discovered the powerful effects the healing arts had on my total well being through Reiki and I knew I wanted to somehow incorporate this into my life's work. I didn't want to go back into government so I did some soul searching. I wanted to create a new foundation that would help me rebuild my mind, body, spirit energy and I wanted a support system to help me put things in perspective, regroup and gain new focus."

Several years ago, Gigi attended a motivational conference in Harrisburg where Sharon was the keynote speaker. She felt an immediate connection and contacted her to do some individual coaching sessions for self reflection and clarification. "I felt lost because what I had known as a career was gone. It felt as if my identity had been stripped away, even though I wasn't happy in that skin. I was in my early forties and had lost my sense of emotional direction. When I met with Sharon, I immediately resonated with her and connected with how she said things. Her energy was very kind and compassionate- however it was also energizing. Sharon helped me create a roadmap and together we discovered what my next step would be. I had a strong desire to learn more about the mind, body, spirit connection. I explained how an internal spark ignited when I discovered Reiki and I knew it was the first stop on the map of my new life. I continued to do some independent consulting work to provide a bridge while I became more educated in the healing arts. I felt my inner core begin to strengthen and knew I had chosen the right path."

It wasn't long before Gigi became a certified Reiki practitioner and began to create and conduct programs with Wellspan in York Hospital. Two highly successful programs taught by Gigi were the "Stop Smoking for Good" and "Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster," group sessions which consisted of guided imagery and coping skills. Soon after, with Gigi's help, the hospital received a grant from the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. "What these women go through emotionally and physically is tremendous. I felt honored to be able to support them through this journey by offering a program with tools like acupuncture, Reiki, massage, guided imagery and yoga that would help keep them strong in mind, body and spirit throughout this challenging time." The program proved so successful that in 2004, Gigi founded Partners in Wellness with Carlisle Hospital, where any person with a cancer diagnosis (male or female) could benefit through Reiki and the healing arts- a program that continues to thrive today. Most recently, Gigi has begun to extend her services to the Highmark Employee Wellness Program and has also formed several partnerships and alliances with area hospitals. Having had experience in the busy world of 9-5, Gigi understood first hand how important self care is to an individual's emotional and physical well being. "Employers look at this as a benefit because when employees are focused on their well being and take the time to participate in various programs that promote wellness, it means less stress for them, which also means less time off from work, less burnout and improved overall performance."

Gigi also provides individual client work for those seeking to discover or rediscover balance and harmony within their lives. Her most recent project is a guided imagery cd entitled Relax Release and Renew. "The idea came to me during my Reiki practice- the combination of guided imagery and tranquil music is a powerful tool that can promote wellness and relaxation in the most challenging and stressful situations. It was a natural next step in my progression and I feel blessed to know that my voice, along with the healing intentions of the cd are out there in the world helping people." Gigi decided to join Sharon's E-Spirit Group to brainstorm, discuss and exchange ideas with others who were starting their own businesses. "I found Sharon's E-Spirit group to be extremely helpful. I gained valuable insight as to where I should invest my energy in terms of promoting the cd. It has been a worthwhile experience and has proved to be a very beneficial tool." The discoveries and rewards Gigi has encountered from changing her life path have been extremely rewarding. "To watch the transformation that occurs as someone goes from scared and struggling to smiling, strong and secure is an experience that gives me such a sense of peace and accomplishment. I never look back. I know this is my purpose."

"The CD is rich with healing "energetic" imagery and beautifully written music to support these images. The use of color, affirmation, the power of your heart, and images of the internal systems flow together for a powerful listening experience. You are reminded throughout to use your breath as the vehicle to the mind body spirit connection, where all things are possible!

All the tracks are under 20 minutes, and are recorded with original music written to assist you to find and stay in a peaceful place as you listen. The tracks are designed to be used individually to allow you, the listener, to get what you need the most today.

Relaxing...the gift of being, not doing
Releasing...things that no longer serve you
Renewing...your perspective and energy

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