I think one of the reasons I have failed to post is because so much of my writings have been very personal--both deeply inquisitive, musings on my spiritual path, and politics...something I really loathe.
Part of my job is to provide a space away from all these things....to set aside these details that cloud the mind, even for just a while, and just *be* in our body, to feel joy and pleasure in the present.
I've been sitting here for quite a while, trying to decide if taking a stance would hurt or help my work. Mostly I work in an area that shares my politics. Only once did I find myself in bed with a Trump supporter (that I know) and guess what? He was sleezy in other ways and chose to stop seeing him.
Love--not the mushy, romantic, attached type, but the open-hearted spiritual love that happens in a moment and is allowed to pass--Love is basically the sacred seed that I try to plant...or fertilize their mind with it if it's too barren to sprout. Now, that's an important message to give, no matter what side a person is on politically. Our whole problem is basically stemming from a lack of love and a focus on fear and hate.
Now that said, I don't think I could stomach even a quickie session from Trump, nor will I put up with hateful energy. A lesson popping up for me is learning how to say no to more things, to conserve my energy for where I can do the most good. Learning the difference between friends who really have your back and people who just know you. What's funny is, that has never really been a problem in my work. I am grateful that by and large, my clients are all amazing people.
When I first started on this path, I did worry that I might eventually get burned out, feel like I needed a break from providing. What I've come to realize is where I get burn out is in my personal & friendship sphere....that I give and give and I never ask for anything in return. The few times I felt burnt out on work, it wasn't the clients but the lack of clients happening when I wouldn't take a break from giving. It wasn't even work that I was burnt out on, but the continued giving without reciprocation.
So, even though it's early for Thanksgiving....all my readers here, all my clients and potential clients waiting to reach out....Thank you. I am grateful for you all--you make my work not only a pleasure, but soul satisfying as well.