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October 06, 2004
A better day than I thought
Mmm... last night before I went to bed, I did a foot soak for the first time ever. It was so nice. Soak, exfoliating scrub, pumice, and finally conditioning foot lotion. I was feeling like I've been so rough on my feet here... their skin was reflecting that, peeling in places, hardening in others. So over break I made sure to obtain the supplies necessary to show them some love.
Plus, Paul and others here are always talking about our feet as our foundation, our roots, our connection to the earth. The start of the kidney meridian is there, and the kidneys seem to be the most important organ in the body, or at least the most emphasized in our curriculum.
Today in Yoga, Sirena provided us with copies of the chant she finished practice with, and we were able to chant a long. That was fantastic, because I always leave yoga with that chant in my head for most of breakfast. Now I can actually learn it. Maybe I'll post the words sometime.
Erica said my body mechanics were "looking great" today in Shiatsu... they didn't feel great, but I know it's a strengthening process. At least different muscles are hurting; I see that as a good sign.
We shared mnemonics for remembering the Five Elements today. Mine was:
We Want Fun Element Mnemonics
Some others included "Wandering Women Free Earth Magic", "Freeing Every Moment With Worship", and "We Follow Energy Moving Within"
Celebrating the small victories: my confidence with Reiki received a major boost today. At the end of the bodywork portion of Shiatsu, we were doing some energy work... and when I moved my hand over my partner's heart chakra, I could feel the energy radiating from it. It wasn't something I had been trying to feel, it was actually a surprise. A very nice one at that.
Also, yesterday while talking with Soyka the possibility came up of me helping her with her Reiki 1 class this quarter, and I didn't feel any confidence in my ability to do that. But after today I'm actually hoping that can happen, because I know it would be fantastic.
After lunch I got some stuff done. Sent some mail out, although I've got a lot more to deal with. Also put 20 copies of my postcard on consignment in the student store. The store manager liked them so much she wants to buy some for herself. I would love to be able to do a series of Heartwood pieces... I wonder if that will happen. I'm open to going either way.
Posted by Josh A. at October 6, 2004 10:10 PM