I Hear You

One of the things that I love most about my job is the ability to listen. Not only do I feel a sense of gratitude but being able to treat all kinds of people, in all walks of life. My patients come from all races, religions, cultures, ages and not one person in the same. Every person that steps into my treatment room has a story and everyone of them is unique in their own way. It really fascinates me how people go about and live their lives. Most of the time patients like to talk about their life stories. Some patients choose to relax and sleep. But for the ones who like to talk I really do enjoy listening. It’s interesting to see how a massage can really help people, to let go and release whatever is bothering them or whatever they are proud of at that moment in their life. It’s the one time I am not distracted by the apps on my phone or any other outside technology sources. I take pride in being able to listen…to really listen. For these patients it’s one hour of their time that the focus is solely on them. Sometimes being able to talk to a stranger gives you the best comfort in return. Mind you I have many “regulars” that I have built up over years of practising massage therapy. So there is a level of comfort and familiarity. Once someone trusts you they are more open to letting go and releasing whatever and everything that is on their mind. I work very passionately from not only my hands but from my heart. I believe wholeheartedly that therapeutic touch is a powerful tool for the human body. We as humans in this day and age carry all sorts of stress. Someone who is stressed out will hold onto that stress in various parts in the body. It’s my job not only as a Massage Therapist but as a healer to make the human body function as a whole. Granted my massages are very beneficial for relieving any stress from the body. Whether it be due to work, family or overall life stress. I think patients who are able to let go with the expression of their voice leads to mind body connection. Once their body is in a state of relaxation the mind also wants to be at peace. Peace of mind, body and soul.

I try to make it a habit in my everyday life to listen. Even when I’m not working as a Registered Massage Therapist. I listen to my friends and to my family whenever they are speaking. I am learning to let friends or family finish their thought before jumping in or interrupting when they are speaking. I give any advice from a place in my heart that is good and pure. I try to not be judgemental and just let people do whatever they think is right or wrong…for that matter. Unless something is truly wrong and is hurting them I will speak up. Sometimes I will say harsh words but some people need the truth, even if that truth hurts them. All in all…I am listening. I am hearing their tone of their voice. I am listening to any pain or hurt in their voice. I watch their body language and facial expressions. When someone is talking to me I am engaged in them 100%. My focus is not on my phone and who’s liking my posts on Instagram or who’s commenting on my Facebook…my focus is on that person in front of me. Even when I am spending time with friends my phone is usually on silent with no vibrate. Why? because whoever is trying to reach me is not as important as the person who sits right in front of me. Don’t get me wrong but yes I do check my phone once in a while to see if there’s actually anything important. Most of the time it can wait. I cherish face to face moments and heart to heart conversations. I like being able to dive deep into people’s brains without having to always post something on Snap Chat. I’m not hating on social media because I have all the apps and I do use them all. But in moderation and when the time is right. The thing that is more important to me is making the memories that can be captured without a phone.

It’s those moments where laughter is so contagious that it brings tears of happiness to your eyes. Or maybe it’s those tears of sadness that turn into bouts of laughter. I crave for moments where you can talk to someone for hours and feel like you could talk to for days. I love the moments where I can share the dance floor and not say a word, but it feels like we have talked all night. It’s the moments where you don’t have to even need to say anything but just having someone near makes all your troubles melt away. Being able to connect to another human being just by being present…is the greatest gift you can give someone. Being able to share your love by actually being here and not there. ” When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh. Nothing is more satisfying than being able to really get to know someone. Not just what is posted on their social media but by face to face interactions. Who really cares when all these strangers are giving you the likes, thumbs up or even hit the love button? The only thing that matters to me is how many times my heart explodes with special real life moments. I care more about making the time and effort to building my connections with the ones I love. So you can guarantee that when I make time for you..it’s because you are someone important in my life.

We are only on this Earth for a short time. So in that time I plan to build the foundation of beautiful friendships and relationships with people who I admire or inspire me. I will continue to use social media but I’ll be making connections beyond what I post online. Actions speak louder than words so when I hug you just remember that is more meaningful than the like or love I gave you on social media. I am going to soak up every ounce of delicious goodness of you whenever you are around. Being present is a gift. So not only will I focus on being here but being present in the ones around me. I am here now and I hear you. Thank You for being in my life.

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