Essential Touch llc

In one of my happy places. Not because i feel ‘joy’ but because i feel calm & peace & stillness. I get to help educate. To answer questions. To find the name of a loved one. To hear stories. To witness healing.
This In Memory weekend should be something very special!!!!

One of the few things i dislike about teaching YTT classes is that i am often creating the photos of poses i want to use in the manuals or worksheets…. because they are not just free to use from the web. Which is as it should be.
But UGH when it is me, between clients, with a timer on the phone camera…. You just pray it looks ‘okay’. 🤣😂

My parents brought some old photos for me this weekend when they visited.
This was my first time sitting at the VP of Communications desk at The College of St Rose. As a junior, i entered campus as a seasoned RA, the VP of Communications, a double major taking a full-year course on Research (including conducting a research project) alongside Seniors, and a full course load.
And i was SO happy!

One of the best parts of higher education is being able to explore what you think you like, finding your inspiration, and having the permission to ask questions. Lots and lots of questions. Curiosity served me well.
I also learned that i am ‘tenacious’ and not ‘stubborn’ 😜😝 … one of those majors was English…. I devoured everything possible that i could read and expanded my vocabulary! 😂🤣

An overnight visit from my Buffalo-based parents brought a WONDERFUL treat! Sponge Candy!!!!
IYKYK 🤣😝

Always a good day when i get on the mat to TAKE class….
Especially when i find a new-to-me instructor i really like!!!!!

What an exciting arrival home from work today!
My new Tori Amos CD arrived off pre-order
AND
I am able to cover the Tuesday 5.30 pm, one-hour, moderate yoga class at Samadhi Yoga Studio tomorrow!!!!

Spent the morning with the VA Mental Health Summit online.
Excellent speakers, programs, resources, & presentations.
Until we see mental health as akin to physical health, we will all struggle against stigma… knowing that sometimes we need a band-aid, but sometimes we need a splint; at times we need quick triage and outpatient care, others require multiple days and procedures; and yes, we need check-ups, plans for maintenance, and the opportunity to access this easily! Just like our physical health.

Although many presentations discussed community/connection and the importance of physical activity, no one talked about bodywork and massage as means to connect to self, allow the physical body to rest and reset, and to create a space for therapeutic touch to all assist in emotional regulation.

Maybe i am seeing the work i need to do…. 😉