I graduated from massage school! Here, I reflect on becoming a massage therapist.
Read moreMy real dwelling, poem by Ikkyu
My real dwelling
My real dwelling
Has no pillars
And no roof either
So rain cannot soak it
And wind cannot blow it down.
-Ikkyu, tr. John Stevens
RESTING IN COMPASSION
"The heart that breaks open can contain the whole universe." -Joanna Macy
Compassion doesn't cause fatigue. Burnout is the result of a closed heart, not one that's too open. I've found that self-compassion and allowance of whatever arises within me is vital to keep me moving as I move through this work.
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