something free

A couple of years ago, someone told me "do something that makes you feel free".
I was reminded of this over the weekend when I relaxed in a river in the Ozarks, and took a walk around my neighborhood when I got home.  These are two things I enjoy, but don't really take time to do often.  It felt good.  And so dear readers, I pass along this quote to you.  Do something that makes you feel free today!

relaxing gifts for busy people

The other day the PTSA of Columbia (MO) public schools bought a gift certificate of several massages for one of their members who "retired" this month after many years of service.  This person, they told me, is very involved with the public schools and keeps busy all the time.  They wanted to do something nice and rewarding, so they pooled their money and gave this person the gift of relaxation!  I thought this was a wonderful idea.  Honoring a busy person with the gift of relaxation, what could be better?

by the way.... Yoga Sol's new website is up and running!

Finding my Yoga

For several years I've been sticking to my own private yoga practice because I haven't been turned on by the studios here in town.  Having a home practice is nice, but its easy to stick to the same routine and do easy stuff.  A few months ago I discovered a new yoga studio in town with dynamic and challenging sequences that are really inspiring.  Yoga Sol!  Unfortunately they don't have a website yet, but if you want to check it out call Polly, she is awesome.
Another urge churning in my heart is the desire to have a class again.  I've been teaching here and there, I'll teach anywhere; let me know if you and your friends want to learn some poses!  But in the future I intend to set my roots down and have a regular place at a regular time with regular yogis.  Soon I think!

Reiki is FREE!

Visited a friend in the assisted living home today.  She broke her ankle and is having a frustrating time.  Everyone staying in those places hopes it is only a temporary arrangement.  I am confident its only temporary for my friend.  But when she gets out, many changes will have to be made, like moving into an apartment with an elevator or on the ground floor.

I taught her Reiki to help her realize her own healing potential.

It seems like a necessary knowledge to be able to listen to your body and send healing to where its most needed.

Reiki is a simple technique to learn and an empowering way to improve your wellbeing.
I don't believe in charging money for it.  This knowledge should be free for everyone.

Love the rain!

All the plants have been growing fast since it's been raining non stop for three days!  The Columbine have started blooming, and the strawberry plants seem to have doubled in quantity.  

Over the weekend a friend gave me some bleeding heart plants.  

I planted one in a container for the front door of my massage studio, adding something living and lovely to the studio entrance.

The other two I will plant in our woodland garden when the ground dries up a bit. 

Living in the Land of Art

Me and fellow Moon Valley Therapists have a booth at the Artlandish Art Mart this weekend.  Last night, we had a blast.  HUGE success with the chair massage, and there were tons of cool people around!  One photographer brought a pony into the basement... don't ask me how it got there!  She was targeting the youngsters and as you can guess, they were going wild!
Our booth is right next to the hula hoop room and I got my hoop on when it was slow... which didn't happen until the end of the night.
Looking forward to another day in the Land of Art!

Bee disappearance!

This morning Jacob and I went out to inspect the beehive and we discovered it was almost empty! :(
It's amazing how fast 3lbs of bees can disappear.  I am really disheartened, and totally baffled at this outcome.  It just goes to show, you can plan and plan and plan for something and then Nature comes up and sticks her tongue out at you.  I will accept this lesson and hope for more luck in the future.