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things have been *silent*
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There have been two reigning topics that have appeared in my treatment room the past few weeks. No matter the client, I felt like I kept having the same conversations. I'd usually get asked one and then both of these questions (though not always in the same order):
I see what I do as my small part of holding space for all of this, holding space for you. While at the same time, I'm also wondering the same things ... As strange as it might sound, I truly believe that what we talked about in the latest podcast episode has been helping me. Ever since we recorded this, I've noticed how I'm leaning more into silence. I'm not always having to play music or listen to something. I'm slowing things down, instead of hustling at all costs. I'm also bringing more intention into the small things like the way I fold a blanket or put away the dishes. Somehow, all this feels like it creates more space ... both for my own feelings and the people I serve. In Episode 6, Kelly shares about the retreat she went on over the holiday break. We also talk about:
🎙️LISTEN HERE: The Hidden Medicine of Doing Less and Why Retreats Matter Even though, I did not go on retreat myself, I feel like I got washed with a residual calm. And that calm is much needed these days. So have a listen, and may that sense of calm find you too. In Joy,
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Nyssa Hanger
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It's not revolutionary to say, "Healing isn't linear," but what does that actually mean? It means thinking that the case is closed when ... it's not. But you only realize this much much later. It means going back to your PT exercises when you feel the back pain creep in. It means finding yourself reacting emotionally to a problem that you used to think would be no big deal. It means finding yourself in the emotional abyss you used to know so well and thought you'd said goodbye to years ago....
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Hey Reader, It's been a minute. If you're new here, I usually send this newsletter once a week. But apparently I've taken an accidental sabbatical. I shared a few months ago that we're renovating our house ... while still living in it. At this point I'd say I don't recommend it. 😫 So we've spent the past few months shuffling our belongings from room to room, trying to make space for the work while also going to work, taking care of ourselves and our animals, and generally keeping life moving....