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David Strauss Shares His Contagious Smile With Telluride. NEWS RELEASE “I have never been more alive than on the day I died…” David is a rare individual with a unique passion for people and life. He is known for his contagious smile, and his endless enthusiasm for making a lasting difference in other people's lives. David's love for health, fitness and wellness translates into an active lifestyle where he uses sports and fitness, and outdoor activities as a vehicle for inspiring others. David is an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, Certified Spinning Instructor, International Athlete and Lifetime Fitness Enthusiast. He loves helping people improve their overall health by introducing them to the importance of eating whole foods, and proper exercise and movement. David has been a fund-raising athlete for a variety of organizations, including Meals-On-Wheels, Cancer Research, Boulder Youth Shelter, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Homeless Shelters and the American Hearth Association. In January of 1995, as a benefit for cancer research, David reached the 23,000 foot summit of Aconcagua, Argentina, the tallest mountain in the western and southern hemispheres. An international traveler, and a true Globe-Trotter with a genuine love for humanity. From the cities to the most remote parts of the earth, no matter where you find him on this planet, David will always be reaching out and making friends with the local and indiginous people of any community or tribe. A graduate of the Anthony Robbins Mastery University, and a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force Auxiliary. Through his involvement with the Center For Leadership and Character Development at the United States Air Force Academy, David has collected a broad range of personal and professional resources. David has been a Key-Note Graduation Speaker at the Emily Griffith Center for Disadvantaged Youth in Larkspur, Colorado, and is also the Founder, President and CEO of the National Character and Leadership Academy, a Colorado Non-Profit Corporation. A graduate of Telluride High School (1983), David earned his BA in Communication at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he also earned his Colorado Real Estate Broker’ License. From his High School days until today, through international travel, and a strong commitment to Personal Development and Community Service, David has developed a deep insight into human nature, and a genuine appreciation for the magical gift of LIFE. An avid word-smith, David enjoys writing inspirational short stories and poetry, finding creative writing to be one of his favorite means of reflecting upon life, and recording the insights from the experiences of his journey. A collection of David Strauss' creative works, going back to 1983, are in the first stages of publication, and will soon be available to the general public.
On September 7th, 2008, David received a surprise "gift" from the universe. He was nearly killed at the Chaco Canyon Cultural Preserve, when a rock formation collapsed, and a falling rock landed on his head. After a 3 hour self-rescue and 90 day recovery, David entered a new stage in his life which has resulted in his formation of Giggle Yoga International, LLC. www.giggleyoga.com With a pre-launch scheduled for December of 2009, Giggle Yoga International is David's creative expression for helping people to self-realize their own potential. As part of his outreach through Giggle Yoga International, David is also promoting health, fitness & wellness, green resources, sustainable living and humanitarian concerns.
David describes his near-death experience as a "defining moment" in his life. “When the Universe allows you to die for a moment, you come back with a remarkable view of life that can only be seen through the eyes of death. Such a view gives you the push to dig deep into your heart and discover the legacy you want to leave before you truly die!" “Life presents so many different opportunities to learn and grow. Everyone has some sort of "ROCK" in their life... it doesn't matter what "hits us on the head". The only thing we have control over are our choices and actions.” “Regardless of the events in our lives, until we take responsibility for the situations we find ourselves in, we can never move forward. We are solely responsible for the outcome of the events in our lives because we can choose the meaning we give to our experiences, and the subsequent actions we take.” “Whatever our current life situation may be, when we make the choice to make a change…, to rescue our self... then, and only then, do we make room for the universe to move in and provide the people, places and circumstances to complete the rescue.” David’s “near death” experience was indeed a true gift. It has given him the leverage to draw together years of experience.
Quotes From David Strauss... "Everything we seek, peace, love, laughter, happiness, abundance, understanding, "We are all teachers and students for each other." "The people we meet provide us the opportunities and experiences to learn, grow, love and evolve." "Simply stated... Life is a mirror! "There are no ordinary moments. To Invite David
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