Hello!
Can you feel the huge hug embedded in that exclamation point?
I miss you, your hugs, your stories, smiles, warm bodies! LOL
It has been a while since I popped into your inbox.
With most of our communication being through virtual formats, texts and emails I know how overwhelming it can be to receive soooo much!
So I've been laying low.
We've been on the ride of our lives.
But lovely you say?
Great question.
The James Taylor song, "The Secret of Life", came on while I was riding my bike yesterday.
It really just sums things up so beautifully for me that I wanted to share it with you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHWHPPHpAj8
The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time
Any fool can do it
There ain't nothing to it
Nobody knows how we got to
The top of the hill
But since we're on our way down
We might as well enjoy the ride
The secret of love is in opening up your heart
It's okay to feel afraid
But don't let that stand in your way
'Cause anyone knows that love is the only road
And since we're only here for a while
Might as well show some style
Give us a smile
Isn't it a lovely ride?
I just wanted you to know I was thinking about you.
I see you, I hear you, I feel you.
I have been thinking alot about our unique experiences, and our collective emotions of pain, fear and uncertainty. And to say that amid all that is happening, give yourself permission to remember joy, feel happiness and to enjoy the beauty that we can find in each day. That place of wholeness and joy is inside each and every one of us. We just need to stop and remember, tap in, check in, lean in.
Lean in to Joy.
I also wanted to thank many of you who have been joining me on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm ET for the free sessions of The Art of Non Doing on Facebook.
It has given me a sense of purpose and connection over the past 10 weeks, for which I am so grateful. I sincerely hope that this practice has given you a sense of deep relaxation and peace,
a taste of no- thing-ness, or a glimpse into pure soul awareness.
It's the real deal!
If you haven't had a chance to join us yet, please do in the next two weeks if you can.
https://www.facebook.com/theartofnondoing/
For the next two weeks, June 3rd & 10th, the session will be held at 8:00pm ET. At that time I'll reassess life and make a decision about the session moving forward.
There will be continued opportunities for you to participate in The Art of Non Doing sessions individually or with a private group. Thank you to those of you who have gathered your "people" and given them the gift of deep relaxation through a Zoom session with me.
I am honoured to hold space for you all.
Want more info on that? click the link below.
Or request a session recorded just for you!
https://www.integrativerelaxation.com/the-art-of-non-doing-virtual-sessions
Oh and YAY!! For anyone living here in Hilton Head, I will begin seeing individual clients on Saturdays only, starting June 13th, at Jiva Yoga.
As always, sessions will be tailored just for you, your needs and comfort level.
Appointments will be limited to ensure best practices of cleanliness and ventilation. Instructions and details of session guidelines will be emailed upon booking an appointment.
Until next time... when I will let you in on an exciting project I've been working on.
I think you're going to Love it.
(here's a peek) I KNOW RIGHT?
Stay Healthy, Stay Hopeful, Stay Helpful,
and enjoy the ride.
Shine On
Shannon