“Indulgence comes in all varieties: a mouthful of gourmet chocolate, a hot stone massage, a week in Paris or 20 uninterrupted minutes to getlost in a book.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Rest and repose are as much a part of life’s journeys as seeing all we came to see.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Opportunity to suspend disbelief is often why we watch movies. The stories and images touch us and shift perspectives in ways we may not allow in our daily lives. As readily as you check your “this isn’t real” attitude at the ticket counter – when transformers are defending earth against aliens and 21st century vampires frolic by daylight – on the big screen of your heart and mind train for, run and celebrate finishing your first marathon.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Body follows mind. If the mind compares itself to others this could lead to overtraining. Tune out what other runners do and how fast they run. Tune in, instead, to how your body wants to increase speed and distance.”
— Gina Greenlee
“This is your first marathon. Possibly, you’ll want it to be your last. Focus on future races draws energy from the one in front of you. Like the mileage that comprises them, train for marathons one at a time.”
— Gina Greenlee
“If you are feeling constrained by a group that you belong to, ask yourself,“How can I participate in this community and still be who I am?”
— Gina Greenlee
“An unlimited supply of wonder and trust, bolsters life lived as a process of discovery.”
— Gina Greenlee
“By necessity, we are direct and swift in speech and movement. This is the true dynamic that underlies our apocryphal rudeness. Also true: we do not make eye contact. Neither do we encourage it. Consider the number of humans a New Yorker will pass on a given day – on the subway, in a train or bus terminal, in an office or simply walking down the street. To facilitate speed and minimize drama, it’s productive to keep one’s eyes focused ahead.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Diving in IS testing the water.”
— Gina Greenlee
“You’d be surprised who will back down when you speak up.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Go for it. It will make a great story.”
— Gina Greenlee
“For all the energy directed toward the stratagem of big city living, New Yorkers are never too distracted to respond to, and more often, proactively assist visitors. Tourists tracing the routes of subway maps with their fingers, squinting at street signs or staring at a slip of paper with confusion are typical recipients of our generosity. We know our city can be as challenging as it is fascinating, and we want visitors to have a good experience.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Like flowers blooming through cement,we, too, can grow beyond our cracks.”
— Gina Greenlee
“No map? No problem. Let commitment and determination lead the way.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Be who you are. You may not always please but you will never go wrong.”
— Gina Greenlee
“I know when people think of New York, they think of theater, restaurants, cultural landmarks and shopping,” I told him. “But beyond the iconic skyline and the news from Wall Street, New York is a collection of villages. In our neighborhoods, we attend school, play Kick the Can, handball and ride our bikes. I grew up knowing the names and faces of the baker, the shoe repair family, the Knish man and the Good Humor man who sold me and the other kids in my neighborhood half a popsicle for a nickel. My father took me to the playground where he pushed me on the swing, helped balance me on the seesaw and watched as I hung upside down by my feet on the monkey bars. Yes,” I told the interviewer, “people actually grow up in New York.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Sometimes we have to break down to break through.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Be courageous: be still.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Want more fizz in your life? Shake things up.”
— Gina Greenlee
“At chaos’ core lies the invitation.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Whether by plane, bus or carpet, own the magic in your ride.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Practice trust in small matters for huge returns in the large ones.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Our lives follow the stories we tell ourselves.”
— Gina Greenlee
“If you built the box, you can also break it down.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Nothing is lost in a stumble, only in the refusal to get up.”
— Gina Greenlee
“New insights from being present are a gift.”
— Gina Greenlee
“If it’s true we only live once, then raise your red velvet curtain every chance you get.”
— Gina Greenlee
“The alchemy of diamonds from the rough is to mine every moment.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Stay open. You may find your tribe where you least expect it.”
— Gina Greenlee
“Keep moving. Your next big thing may be just around the corner.”
— Gina Greenlee