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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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