Touch

Humans of our time store a lot of tension in our bodies. We disrespect the natural rhythms. We overeat, overwork and are filled with all sorts of chemicals. Now more than ever, we need touch.

Touch reconnects us with our true self. It liberates us. It takes away some of that stress. It opens us up to new possibilities and gives us renewed confidence.

As an energy worker, I discovered that there is no such thing as negative energy. There is energy that feels heavy and dense but that doesn't make it bad. It has taken on this form because it has been blocked. Usually because of a belief we hold that doesn't suit us. One such belief is that I am only valuable because of what I do. This belief causes us to overdo it. We are rarely valued for doing nothing in our culture. In fact, this non activity usually generates jealousy or contempt in those around us.

As Tommy Tiernan says, "a no loitering law is basically a law against doing nothing".

So what I am proposing is to take some time to do nothing. Then while you're doing nothing, you could value yourself for all that you do and all that you don't do. Then let someone touch you or you touch someone, or both.

You'll feel happier. I promise.

Chair Massage

Oh my God! I had my first chair massage today. And boy oh boy I almost proposed to my good friend's husband (he was the one giving the massage).

When I say chair massage, everyone thinks I'm talking about those chairs that you sit on and there's a tiny person inside the lining of and when you press the buttons the tiny person sticks their tiny multiple fists into your back. This tiny person also has the ability to vibrate.

No, that's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about a special massage chair that has a placement for your head, arms and knees. You are slightly bent forward in it. And the massage therapist has full access to your back, arms, neck, hands.

All the way through the fifteen to twenty minutes massage, Andy checked with me whether he was too deep or too shallow and adjusted according to my preference.

I didn't realize how stressed I was until I felt it leaving my body through the artful touch of this angel sent straight from heaven. I was so relaxed I felt myself beginning to drool!

Hint: If you ever want me to shut up, massage me!

By the time Andy had finished going through his routine, my mind was gone to another planet and it took me quite a while to come back here. I was actually light headed and my feet were tingling. I lay down for a while and had a glass of water. Andy suggested not to talk which surprisingly enough wasn't difficult. (Anyone who knows me, knows I like to talk. I'm not Irish for nothing!)

Now I am just left with the thought - when can I go back for another one?