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A Rainy Day in California
San Anselmo, CA
These were taken today using a Canon EOS T3i with an L series EF 200mm prime lens. Ain't she sweet!
Kindly,
CA
These were taken today using a Canon EOS T3i with an L series EF 200mm prime lens. Ain't she sweet!
Kindly,
CA
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Christian Allaire Photography
San Anselmo, CA
I still like to get out and take pictures. Here are some random shots from this year.
Kindly,
Christian Allaire
I still like to get out and take pictures. Here are some random shots from this year.
Kindly,
Christian Allaire
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Book Recommendation: The Way of the SEAL
Summerfield, Florida
I'm really blown away by the book titled The Way of the Seal: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed by Mark Divne.
The author is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with a unique background that caught my attention. I am a yoga instructor and am always struck by the number of successful people who I bump into at the yoga studio. The clientele does not square with the stereo typical hippie yoga person.
In Marks book, in the acknowledgement section he mentions right away two huge influences in his life. One is his martial arts mentor and in the second paragraph is his yoga teacher Tim Miller. I'm pretty stoked to see such an elite operator and successful person acknowledge the power of the yoga practice. As I always say to newer students, yoga is not really an exercise class. Physical fitness is surely an ancillary benefit, however the practice is more a mental fitness program. And Navy SEALS are the toughest of them all.
Like all successful people, he builds on the shoulders of giants as the saying goes. The book does rehash or repackage well established philosophies, but from the perspective of a SEAL and then helps the reader apply crucial habits such as "Front Sight Focus" to their everyday lives. Rehashing or repackaging of ideas is a strength. I love to read self-help and leadership type books. Over the years I easily see the commonalities handed down through the centuries which help me establish or re-establish lost habits.
I believe this book to be special. In fact I believe what this Mark Divine is creating via SEALFIT and the Unbeatable Mind Academy is so very yogic and inspiring.
Check out the below video on mental toughness which is a theme throughout the book.
Kindly,
Christian Allaire
I'm really blown away by the book titled The Way of the Seal: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed by Mark Divne.
The author is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with a unique background that caught my attention. I am a yoga instructor and am always struck by the number of successful people who I bump into at the yoga studio. The clientele does not square with the stereo typical hippie yoga person.
In Marks book, in the acknowledgement section he mentions right away two huge influences in his life. One is his martial arts mentor and in the second paragraph is his yoga teacher Tim Miller. I'm pretty stoked to see such an elite operator and successful person acknowledge the power of the yoga practice. As I always say to newer students, yoga is not really an exercise class. Physical fitness is surely an ancillary benefit, however the practice is more a mental fitness program. And Navy SEALS are the toughest of them all.
Like all successful people, he builds on the shoulders of giants as the saying goes. The book does rehash or repackage well established philosophies, but from the perspective of a SEAL and then helps the reader apply crucial habits such as "Front Sight Focus" to their everyday lives. Rehashing or repackaging of ideas is a strength. I love to read self-help and leadership type books. Over the years I easily see the commonalities handed down through the centuries which help me establish or re-establish lost habits.
I believe this book to be special. In fact I believe what this Mark Divine is creating via SEALFIT and the Unbeatable Mind Academy is so very yogic and inspiring.
Check out the below video on mental toughness which is a theme throughout the book.
Kindly,
Christian Allaire
Saturday, January 4, 2014
2014 New Beginnings
Summerfield Florida
As the saying goes each passing moment is another chance to turn it all around. But who says we're so far afield that we need such drastic course changes?
I am a goal setter by nature and am always looking for ways to fine tune my goals. I love the concept of life management. Now I've stumbled upon some great concepts that I'm grappling with. Many of the different fields of philosophy, self-help, task management, leadership studies, management ect. all have significant cross-over and commonalities. It really does boil down to semantics.
This year I've set an intention versus a resolution. Very yogic of me indeed.
The Sanskrit word Sankalpa means 'resolve' or 'resolution' with a yogic twist. The term acknowledges that designer of a life is the mind, and to get a handle on a goal, resolution or an intention one must discipline the mind. It is about a larger arc of life. We don't really need to bring things into our life as all that we require really resides within ourselves. Thus we tap into the mind and call forth prana and direct said life force.
What I love about this concept is that it is anathema to multi-tasking which I struggle with mightily. It's just fine though, as struggle and problems is what teaches. There is no such thing as perfection, only perfect effort. In my yoga classes I love to say that we are practicing yoga, this is not yoga perfect.
Another concept I intend to work on this year is what the Navy SEALS call Front Sight Focus. This term describes the incredible concentration, the single-minded focus a team displays when dispatching a target. These incredible men are aware of what is happening around them, but there objective never leaves the front sight. BOOM!
I hope to apply these concepts to drive my business life, yogic life, love life to achieve self-mastery.
Christian Allaire
I am a goal setter by nature and am always looking for ways to fine tune my goals. I love the concept of life management. Now I've stumbled upon some great concepts that I'm grappling with. Many of the different fields of philosophy, self-help, task management, leadership studies, management ect. all have significant cross-over and commonalities. It really does boil down to semantics.
This year I've set an intention versus a resolution. Very yogic of me indeed.
The Sanskrit word Sankalpa means 'resolve' or 'resolution' with a yogic twist. The term acknowledges that designer of a life is the mind, and to get a handle on a goal, resolution or an intention one must discipline the mind. It is about a larger arc of life. We don't really need to bring things into our life as all that we require really resides within ourselves. Thus we tap into the mind and call forth prana and direct said life force.
What I love about this concept is that it is anathema to multi-tasking which I struggle with mightily. It's just fine though, as struggle and problems is what teaches. There is no such thing as perfection, only perfect effort. In my yoga classes I love to say that we are practicing yoga, this is not yoga perfect.
Another concept I intend to work on this year is what the Navy SEALS call Front Sight Focus. This term describes the incredible concentration, the single-minded focus a team displays when dispatching a target. These incredible men are aware of what is happening around them, but there objective never leaves the front sight. BOOM!
I hope to apply these concepts to drive my business life, yogic life, love life to achieve self-mastery.
Christian Allaire
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Allaire's New Land Boat
San Anselmo, California
When I finally landed in Naples Florida back in 2009 (click here to read that blog post) after my seagoing voyage of discovery thru El Carib I was car-less and needed some transportation. I ended up purchasing the "Green Hornet" my 2001 Honda Accord with 64k on the odometer. She served me well and true.....I piloted her across the United States from Florida to my current home in California.
Well, things move on and this blog has definitely become more Land than Sea....especially evidenced by my new Land Rig.
After graduation I took a job as a Mortgage Banker & Broker at Equitable Mortgage Group and have been working on that business now for about a year and a half. It really is a business where everything communicates including what you drive.
Not long after I sold Christa I was doing my job.....engaging realtors and checking out some Open Houses to see what's on the market thinking maybe I could provide some financing. Well I pulled up to an 8 million dollar home in Ross CA looking very sharp with the exception of the Green Hornet which looked tired with more than a 100k on the odometer. Right or wrong good or bad, a car transmit messages of success or failure. I felt embarrassed.
So I bought a Mercedes Benz......poor baby has to drive a Benz. I've not had a moment of regret. What a magnificent piece of engineering and pure pleasure to drive.
All good in the hood!
Capt C (ret)
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Christa is Sold. An End of an Era
San Rafael, CA
It happened as quick as a Caribbean squall.....she's sold. The new owners Jon & Sara having been cruising and sailing aboard a Catalina 36 and felt they needed something more robust before crossing the Pacific.
So it is with a sense of relief and heavy emotion that I parted company with Christa yesterday. She will be hauled out of the water and trucked up to Bellingham Washington where the new owners plan on cruising the San Juans for the winter. Then they will head south.
It happened as quick as a Caribbean squall.....she's sold. The new owners Jon & Sara having been cruising and sailing aboard a Catalina 36 and felt they needed something more robust before crossing the Pacific.
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| My last time aboard |
So it is with a sense of relief and heavy emotion that I parted company with Christa yesterday. She will be hauled out of the water and trucked up to Bellingham Washington where the new owners plan on cruising the San Juans for the winter. Then they will head south.
I think I'm still a bit in shock that I don't own Christa anymore. Need time to process. I will reiterate that my sailing days are not necessarily over. I think at some point in my life I will return to the sailing life. I'm still a relatively young person and continue to improve my health. Plenty of time.
Meanwhile, this blog was created specifically for sailing but will continue to evolve as my many interest in this world evolve. Please stay on!
Kindly,
Capt Chris (ret)
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
GoPro Hero 3.....Incredible!
San Anselmo, CA
This is possibly the best video capture I've ever seen. Such art.
Enjoy!
Capt C
This is possibly the best video capture I've ever seen. Such art.
Enjoy!
Capt C
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Puerta Vallarta Mexico Visit
Puerta Vallarta Mexico
My girlfriend and I jumped aboard a plane and headed to Mexico to rest and celebrate a birthday. Mexico has such charm to it ALL deriving from the gracious nature of its people. They honestly enjoy presenting an experience.
Of course a trip to Mexico presents a opportunity to work on my photography skills. I present some of my photos!
And there you have it......a little slice of Mexico from the lens of Christian Allaire!
Capt C
My girlfriend and I jumped aboard a plane and headed to Mexico to rest and celebrate a birthday. Mexico has such charm to it ALL deriving from the gracious nature of its people. They honestly enjoy presenting an experience.
Of course a trip to Mexico presents a opportunity to work on my photography skills. I present some of my photos!
And there you have it......a little slice of Mexico from the lens of Christian Allaire!
Capt C
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Christian Allaire is Selling his Beloved Christa
San Anselmo, CA
My odyssey years are truly coming to an end....well maybe not coming to an end....the wanderlust is simply latent. I'm so happy and content in my life here in Marin County California. Click on the hyper-link and read a great article from the NYT.....you'll start to understand why I've decided to grow my roots. I am awfully grateful for my time aboard Christa, the incredible experiences, character building and deep satisfaction I feel when I take a look at my video's on Youtube.
I am convinced that my sea going days are not over. I'm still a young man at 46 years old with plenty of wind left to sail.
Christa is a terrific boat that does need some TLC....nearly all electrical as I am the worst electrician....not patience to string cable correctly. Sigh. But she will make someone a very happy boat owner. Click on the above image and contact Bob, or contact myself.
Fair Winds,
Capt C
My odyssey years are truly coming to an end....well maybe not coming to an end....the wanderlust is simply latent. I'm so happy and content in my life here in Marin County California. Click on the hyper-link and read a great article from the NYT.....you'll start to understand why I've decided to grow my roots. I am awfully grateful for my time aboard Christa, the incredible experiences, character building and deep satisfaction I feel when I take a look at my video's on Youtube.
I am convinced that my sea going days are not over. I'm still a young man at 46 years old with plenty of wind left to sail.
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| At the dock In San Rafael August 2013 |
Fair Winds,
Capt C
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Asana Task Management Software
San Anselmo, CA
I've always had a bit of a fetish for task management software and prior to the ubiquitous computer with paper day planners. It all really started for me as a wee child emulating my father who always carried his Daytimer in the pocket of his suit jacket.
This really started to ramp up for me when my CO aboard CGC Washington sent the crew to a Franklin Quest, the original Franklin Covey seminar regarding life management tied into the Franklin system. Of course the original master planner was Benjamin Franklin himself. Here is a great link to Ben's daily schedule. Click here.
I've spent....can't say I've wasted $365 on Franklin Covey's cloud task management, however it can not even come close to competing with the free Asana Task Management Software.
This is the way I manage a very busy life across three distinct areas. My mortgage loan officer business at Equitable Mortgage Group, my personal tasks as it relates to my rental, my boat ect...and now a very busy yoga life that is starting to expand into workshops, private lessons and retreats.
I use it as a solo enterprise, however the real juice of the system is it's built specifically for collaboration with teams of people. Even better, the value the company places on constant improvement is significant. They are always adding new tested features. I simply cannot rave enough about it! Please click here to read about some history and how asana flowed from the creators of Facebook as they experienced frustration with building out complex, fast growing companies.
Check it out!
Christian Allaire
I've always had a bit of a fetish for task management software and prior to the ubiquitous computer with paper day planners. It all really started for me as a wee child emulating my father who always carried his Daytimer in the pocket of his suit jacket.
This really started to ramp up for me when my CO aboard CGC Washington sent the crew to a Franklin Quest, the original Franklin Covey seminar regarding life management tied into the Franklin system. Of course the original master planner was Benjamin Franklin himself. Here is a great link to Ben's daily schedule. Click here.
I've spent....can't say I've wasted $365 on Franklin Covey's cloud task management, however it can not even come close to competing with the free Asana Task Management Software.
This is the way I manage a very busy life across three distinct areas. My mortgage loan officer business at Equitable Mortgage Group, my personal tasks as it relates to my rental, my boat ect...and now a very busy yoga life that is starting to expand into workshops, private lessons and retreats.
Check it out!
Christian Allaire
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Yoga Retreat in Hawaii
San Anselmo, CA
Ahoy all. I recently spent 13 days on the island of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands for a yoga retreat. What an unbelievable experience it was and it convinced me that I'm ready to lead my own yoga retreats. More to follow on that score.
I practice with 15 other yogi's at a super resort call Lumeria near the northshore town called Paia. Check out the website.
I leave you with some photos's shot on my Canon or GoPro Hero 3. Check it out!
Enjoy!
Yogi C.....the former Capt C
Ahoy all. I recently spent 13 days on the island of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands for a yoga retreat. What an unbelievable experience it was and it convinced me that I'm ready to lead my own yoga retreats. More to follow on that score.
I practice with 15 other yogi's at a super resort call Lumeria near the northshore town called Paia. Check out the website.
I leave you with some photos's shot on my Canon or GoPro Hero 3. Check it out!
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| The Pool at Lumeria |
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| GoPro Hero in Action |
Enjoy!
Yogi C.....the former Capt C
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