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Saturday
16Aug
Carnival of Healing
Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 08:22AM Something wonderful I've discovered in the blogosphere... not new, but new to me.. Blog Carnivals!
This week's carnival is hosted by Janet Dagley Dagley on her site, "The Reiki Digest.". Do go check it out... meet some other healers and holistic folks out there.
I'll keep you posted, both here and on Twitter, as to where the next carnivals will make their stops.
And I'm super - excited to announce that I'll be hosting one on my site on September 13th! Be sure to come by!!
Saturday
09Aug
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Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 09:39PM
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Tuesday
29Jul
Fear, the Real Pandemic
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 07:55AM First things first, I try to avoid fearmongering.
I believe (and it's been proven) that fear and worry take a toll on the immune system. Not to mention, there are far better ways to spend one's time and energy. But I also feel a sense of responsibility to pass along information when it seems necessary. It can create a dilemma.
For example, when I received not one, but three successive emails last week from the the Natural Solutions Foundation (a clearinghouse for information to protect the public's health freedom) about the weaponization of the avian bird flu, well, I was a little torn as to my role in spreading the word.
My first response, as the author of these emails had intended, was concern, giving way to panic. The author, Dr. Rima E. Laibow, effectively using scary subject lines, made it clear that ignorance of this potential government plan to cull our population by releasing a pandemic of laboratory-concocted bird flu virus, could result in the death of myself, my loved ones, and many, many more. Among Dr. Laibow's advice for preparation, (besides procuring passports, and getting ready to find a spot to hole up for a few years) was to strengthen the immune system.
Aha. Here is something I can get behind.
Okay, so, first of all, don't panic (quick becoming an oft-used tag line in my life). Panic is paralyzing, and it triggers the autonomic nervous system response (read: 'fight or flight'), draining the brain of blood, and diverting essential energy to muscles, rather than to internal organs. This is good advice in any situation. Panic rarely leads to anything positive.
Other suggestions she gives (and while this is always relevant, perhaps even now more than ever) is to clean up the diet! Get rid of refined sugar, which has an immediate suppressing effect on the immune system. Cut back on processed food, genetically-modified food, pesticides, chlorine exposure, fluoride. Educate yourself about immunity-enhancing supplements and herbs. Take up stress-relieving activities: meditation, exercise. Get regular bodywork, like shiatsu (you had to know that was coming!)
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23Jul
Your Thoughts Please?
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 07:59PM I am considering adding a weekly podcast to my website, as yet another means of offering support for your wellness journey. I am interested in the kinds of topics, you, my dear readers, would be interested in, and would appreciate your answering of these two short questions. This survey will close at 5pm on Monday, August 4th. Thank you!
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News Wednesday
23Jul
We Interrupt This Wednesday...
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 08:13AM If you've been a previous visitor to my site before, you'll notice that it looks a bit different. As I had announced last week, my host, squarespace, introduced an upgraded version of their service. Most of the new features are more about allowing a non-techie like me to do cooler things without knowing code, but some of the those things you'll notice here, like the addition of a third column (yay!) The template design that I was using before has not yet been upgraded to the new version, so I'm playing with some of their other choices.
As you can see, this one is more reflective of the Japanese flavor that my brand of massage arises from. I think it's kinda cool, although there is another one that I will try out in a few days, that I (and one of my sons) likes even better. Not to worry, the content won't change.. it just might be presented in a slightly different way. If you have a chance to see both, I would love to
hear some feedback on what my readers prefer.. it is after all, about you!
I still have some rearranging to do, to work with the new arrangement... such as the top navigation bar, filling out the new pages I now have room for, etc. I also will be working to create a site that reflects my vision for expanding my practice beyond the hands-on bodywork. I am very excited about what's in store, and I look forward to hearing from you about what you think, and what you'd like to see offered here.
Namaste'!
Tuesday
15Jul
Upcoming changes to website??
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 04:49PM I've just been informed by my website host, squarespace, that we'll be off-line in the wee hours of July 21st, as they are implementing a newer, better version of their templates. I'm not entirely sure, as of yet, what this means for me, although I'm suspecting (and hoping!) that it may be the answer to a wish I have about getting a third column on my site. (Yay!)
If that is the case, I'll be able to offer a couple more things to my front page without further cluttering it up, as well as inviting easier interactivity from my readers. They (s.s.) are hinting at but holding back on revealing all the new features that will be available for non-techies such as myself, so I'm in a great deal of anticipation about what's coming.
So, keep you're eyes open! (and if you're having trouble viewing my content next Monday, you'll know this is why, but please be assured all bugs will be worked out as soon as possible!)
Sunday
06Jul
Is an Hour Not Long Enough??
Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 10:41PM This weekend, I was requested by one of my clients to extend her regular hour-long shiatsu session to 90 minutes. It was amzing to me how programmed I was to be within the 60 minute time frame, but I offered to give it a try.
I was amazed at how luxurious the extra half-hour felt, and, of course it was for her as well.
Part of my training, and indeed the very nature of the shin tai work, is about discovering the 'priority' in the treatment. In other words, to seek out that place of access within the receiver's energy system that will faciliate the most effective releases, no matter how narrow the time frame is. Once again, it's all about containers and boundaries, and keeping the focus clear enough to hone in on the most effective use of treatment time.
However, there's something to be said for extending the window of opportunity a bit. For a person who takes a long time to relax and let go, perhaps even right up to the end of the session (my dear 'type A's'), that extra 30 minutes can be just what is needed. And, for me, I felt more willing to spend extra time on tight shoulders, and really be patient when holding unresponsive points, until they opened under my touch.
I don't think that 90-minute or more sessions are often necessary to receive a complete and fulfilling treatment, but I will be making that option available, for anyone who wants to try it!
See my details page!