Ron Saenz Counseling

Ron Saenz Counseling Exploring the mind-body connection through DBT, mindfulness meditation, flow, yoga and martial arts.

So last week I ran the Spartan Beast 21k. This was my 7th spartan race and my 2nd trifecta, yet somehow was one of the h...
11/02/2021

So last week I ran the Spartan Beast 21k. This was my 7th spartan race and my 2nd trifecta, yet somehow was one of the hardest races I've ever run. This makes me question why I even do this to myself. Well, here are my reasons for those curious enough to keep reading.

1. It motivates me. I've never been the strongest, the fastest, or the toughest guy out there. My physique has always been middle of the road at best. I have to fight, push and earn every ounce of muscle on my body- which still isn't much. Obstacle runs give me a reason to train and a reason to want to be fit and in shape.

2. It tests me. It's easy to be complacent, and easy to assume "I could never do that." While racing last week, there were obstacles I looked at and thought "Nope- no way I'll make it." Yet I tried, jumped, climbed, and omg, I did the thing. These races have been a stark reminder for me that we never know what we are capable of until we push ourselves to try.

3. It gets me outside. I spend far too much time indoors. Even when I travel I go to restaurants, museums and other commercial establishments. I love getting to see the awesome landscapes these locations have to offer. Next year, I hope to run 3 more races and complete another trifecta. I'm super stoked to travel around the country to see what other landscapes I can conquer.


Had a wonderful opportunity to ride through the Santa Monica mountains earlier this month. The breathtaking views combin...
09/28/2021

Had a wonderful opportunity to ride through the Santa Monica mountains earlier this month. The breathtaking views combined with the exciting twisty roads is something I won't ever forget. Looking forward to my next mountainous adventure, wherever that may be.
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A refreshing portrait of an American athlete who had the courage to speak out about the impact of anxiety and mental hea...
09/09/2021

A refreshing portrait of an American athlete who had the courage to speak out about the impact of anxiety and mental health issues. A great story to check our if you get a chance.

Steaming on Netflix.

I'm super grateful for my new office space. Finding a new location was very stressful, but somehow the universe offered ...
08/30/2021

I'm super grateful for my new office space. Finding a new location was very stressful, but somehow the universe offered me this excited new opportunity to collaborate with other like minded therapist in this beautiful space. I'm excited for what the future has in store!

I often urge my clients to find something that reminds them how boundless the universe really is. Its easy to forget abo...
08/18/2021

I often urge my clients to find something that reminds them how boundless the universe really is. Its easy to forget about the miracle that is own human existence. I feel that if we can just capture this belief- one of openness and of curiosity- it is that much easier for our problems to fade into the background. Is there something that reminds you of the perfection that exists within out own reality?
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Bonsai trees have been my favorite hobby I picked up during covid. My trees have provided me with a constant source of e...
08/09/2021

Bonsai trees have been my favorite hobby I picked up during covid. My trees have provided me with a constant source of entertainment through all of the shutdowns and seclusion. I never would have anticipated I could get so much out of such a simple practice. On days that I am feeling the most antsy, restless, and uncomfortable, spending time repotting, wiring or even just looking at my trees provides me with a sense of groundedness and comfort I could have never anticipated. Caring for these guys has now become something I look forward to each and every day. Not to mention how much I've learned about plants and nature along the way!

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I don't like running. I don't even like how I feel after running. It hurts. It makes me tired. However, I like that runn...
08/03/2021

I don't like running. I don't even like how I feel after running. It hurts. It makes me tired. However, I like that running improves my mood gradually over time. The only reason I know this is because of what my past experience has taught me. This is the main reason I run.

It was hard getting moving yesterday. I did not like how I was feeling or what I was thinking, so I made myself move. The more I NEED my mind to move, the more I know I have to move my body to make that happen.

I've really enjoyed using this new outdoor space for my sessions. I'm starting to think of all the cool experiential gro...
07/27/2021

I've really enjoyed using this new outdoor space for my sessions. I'm starting to think of all the cool experiential groups that could be hosted out here. Flow jam? Yoga class? Aikido demonstrations? Yes please!
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During meditation today my mind felt very jumbled and crumpled up, so I imagined pressing it onto the table and smoothin...
07/26/2021

During meditation today my mind felt very jumbled and crumpled up, so I imagined pressing it onto the table and smoothing out each of the creases. I felt a considerable amount of relief afterwards. It is definitely an metaphor/exercise I will use again.

So grateful for my tour of . I honestly can't believe how far this place has come in less than 2 years. Excited to see w...
07/24/2021

So grateful for my tour of . I honestly can't believe how far this place has come in less than 2 years. Excited to see what the future holds!

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