When the sharks start to circle, by Cristina Mittermeier

<p>When life is overwhelming, sometimes the smallest action — even one that seems insignificant in the moment — is what helps us move forward. Cristina Mittermeier is a nature photographer and adventurer who's used to navigating treacherous situations in the name of protecting the climate. But when her life takes an unexpected turn, she learns how to take small steps forward to begin unlocking her power.</p><p>Listen to Lehua Kamalu's Meditative Story "Tracking the path of the sun": <a href="http://listen.meditativestory.com/LehuaKamaluWW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://listen.meditativestory.com/LehuaKamaluWW</a></p><p>For more on Cristina Mittermeier and Sea Legacy, visit:</p><p>Cristina’s Website: <a href="https://cristinamittermeier.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cristinamittermeier.com/</a></p><p>Cristina’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mitty/</a></p><p>Cristina’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/cmittermeier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cmittermeier</a></p><p>Cristina’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmittermeier/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmittermeier/</a></p><p>Cristina’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cristinamittermeier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cristinamittermeier</a></p><p>Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story:&nbsp;<a href="http://meditativestory.com/s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">meditativestory.com</a></p><p>Sign up for the Meditative Story newsletter:&nbsp;<a href="http://eepurl.com/gyDGgD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/gyDGgD</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" targ