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The Partnership of Energy Work: Why Receptivity Matters
Facilitating energy work, I have learned - everything is energy & that energy can be transformed into what serves us better. So why then aren’t we all feeling perfect all the time? Because for energy work to be lasting, a person must be receptive, and that is not as simple as it sounds…
We hold so much in. Let the body show us how to release.
We hold so much in. What happens when we let the body show us how to release.
Your Body is Listening! A Pathway for Releasing Chronic Conditions, Part Two: Working with Clients
Our bodies are designed for movement and continuous renewal. When injury or illness occurs, the body seeks to heal. We can help expand or limit the scope of that recovery, and it all begins with the expectations that we set. For me this is undeniable. When I was in a coma, the stark disconnect from my physical body showed me a new connection to it. My brain was no longer directing physical movement, so I learned to talk to my body in a different way – one that freed me from the coma and fueled my healing journey. (For more about my story, please read Part One of this article.)
Your Body is Listening! A Pathway for Releasing Chronic Conditions, Part One
When I first knew that my body was listening, it was a matter of life and death. Twenty-four years ago I was given three weeks to live, and I am told I am the only survivor of that illness. I can remember how I talked to my body, every step of the way, and experienced how it is truly a reflection of my thoughts, words, my prayers. In the most dramatic moments, I felt this connection save me in ways doctors called, “Divine Intervention.” But there were also less dramatic examples of how opening the pathway for positivity and hopefulness helped me restore physical movement beyond medical prognoses.