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January 04, 2005
Polarity saves the day
One thing I forgot to mention yesterday was doing the "health history"/"client assessment" check-in for Polarity class... I got to experience watching two students go through it the first time, and then experience doing it with Soyka... I was amazed at how quickly she was able to get us through it. Her active listening skills homed right in on the essentials of what I was telling her, short-circuiting any potential to get caught up in story(telling).
What a model: later that night, at Supervised Practice, I was the first practitioner out the door to go wash my hands.
I slept in this morning, trying to give myself a chance to get over my cold. Unfortunately, when I finally dragged my sack of bones out of bed and up the hill, I was in no state to be giving any sessions. So, I partnered with someone who was willing to let me receive first. We traded full Sattvic sessions, and my intention was "to feel good enough to get through giving my half of this trade, and hopefully the whole day"
Intention manifested. My throat and head felt better enough to give the full session, which was quite enjoyable actually, and I made it through the day feeling pretty good, emotionally/mentally if not physically.
Soyka did say something in class that struck me... at the end, she asked someone "So, would you say giving is receiving?" responding to his description of how good giving the session felt for them... the reply was positive, and she said that's a good indication that a particular modality is "for you".
Well! What a way to look at things. Giving Shiatsu is very much receiving for me. I feel blessed to be able to work on people in that way. Reiki is also often similar for me, although I use it as much on myself as others. As for EFT, I'm so grateful just to be "let in" enough to do it with anyone... similar story. Anyway, I'll be holding the question with me as I continue learning new techniques.
I lived through A&P 2 (Repiratory system test) and TPS.
Dinner was yummy Indian food. Red lentil daal, sweet potato curry, rice, spiced apple chutney, ghee, and suchlike. I read our Polarity text and then some of the literature I got from Green Hope Farm.
When I got back to my room, checked my phone messages, email, and to do list... I was feeling overwhelmed with everything in my life. Took some Essences (Rock Rose and Star of Bethlehem) and got the most important stuff done.
So I want to get to bed soon... I want to go to Yoga tomorrow. Wednesdays are so looked forward to now... only one required class, and the entire afternoon to get stuff done!
Posted by Josh A. at January 4, 2005 08:32 PM