Good Morning Everyone! I haven’t written in awhile… but a lot has happened! I woke up this morning feeling like I got run over by a bus, for many reasons. I’ve been in a running funk the past few weeks, so have been doing more weight training, yoga, and power walking uphill. I get frustrated, depressed and anxious when I can’t run, but I find a way to be active in other ways, much to my detriment. The main reason I’m hurting is from the past couple days working at the Spa, and honestly, it wasn’t the first eight clients who pushed me to my limit, but the last one. Sometimes I get those clients who don’t seem happy with anything, and rather than referring them to another Therapist, which I should be doing, I end up pushing myself past the breaking point. Now my body is screaming…
Aside from that one client who dumped on my day, I had one of my favorite clients come in and talk the entire time about his traveling adventures. I love listening to him talk about his travels to exotic places; the language they use in these places, the food they eat, and the legends and myths circulating through that part of the world. I remember thinking that I have the best job, as I listened to him talk the hour away…
Another great thing that happened this past week was when I sat down with another Therapist and she told me all about her experience with Grief Massage and what it means to her. I love interviewing people and writing about their thoughts, feelings and life experiences. I love how open people are to sharing their story; their sadness, their struggles, heartaches, losses, what brings them joy, etc. There’s something comforting in how human we all are, and how we can connect with each other once we strip away the masks and camouflage of every day life. I was fortunate to receive a Grief Massage from her as well, and I remember thinking during the session, that this is probably how my massages feel when I work on people: gentle, but firm.
Maybe I should go into Grief Massage… There are so many Therapists in the area who focus on injury treatment and deep tissue now, that a lighter pressure might be what we need. It’s especially important since a lot of what people suffer from these days is anxiety, stress and worry, so receiving a massage that focuses on calming the nervous system, might be just what the doctor ordered.
Another great thing that happened this past couple weeks is that I was able to buy a new car with cash and still have a little cushion left in my savings. It’s nice that the hard work of saving and penny-pinching has finally paid off and I was able to treat myself to something that I actually really needed. I also went into an interview at the VSpa and offered a job that pays more and offers more benefits! So… things are happening, slowly but surely, as most things in my life do. I may move at the speed of a sloth, but I usually end up achieving my goals, albeit, sometimes years down the road.
How was your weekend? Any exciting new things you’ve accomplished or treated yourself to lately? Share your story!
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