Thursday, March 22, 2012

Meeting an Angel


It was a warm fall day when Joani walked into my office for a massage. To be honest, I wasn’t so thrilled. It was a Friday and I was ready to go home. She said at the beginning of the massage she had a rough day and she didn’t want to talk, which is normal in my line of work. The first few minutes I was silent. Then she spoke up, she wanted to know a little about me. I was confused, but I answered her questions  about where I went to school and things of that nature. She then told me about herself, talking about how she use to be a teacher, how she was married, and had kids and grandchildren. After a while the room fell quite again, I massaged silently.

Joani soon started talking again. Although I cannot remember what brought the topic up, she confessed she was a psychic.  This was something that did not shock me, I’ve always believed in psychics and mediums. Ever since I was young, I would get a feeling and knew something was going to happen. I always figured if I could sense things that were going to happen, other people could to and possible more. I never knew how this feeling happened, but the how was never important to me.

I no longer wished for my early Friday evening out, I was amazed I ran into such a wonderful person. Before Joani left the office, I asked her if I could take her number and use it to set up a reading. She said of course.
I got into my car and called half a dozen people. I told them I had met a psychic and I couldn’t wait to get a reading done. I told them they had to get a reading done too. Monday morning at our weekly staff meeting I told all the girls about Joani too. Before I knew it, we arranged a work party and Joani came to the office and gave all of us mini readings. The mini readings were awesome. We each drew numbers and got our reading one by one. The moment one of the girls walked out of the session with Joani, we hounded to hear what was said.

Although my mini session was wonderful and I could not of asked for more. As a human, I wanted more. I kept saying “oh, after the holidays” or “I need to email Joani” but I never did. Last week I was faced with a tough choice. My heart and head was not agreeing and I didn’t know what to do. I emailed Joani and asked if she could fit me in for a reading. I got in right away.

Joani’s Procedure:
Joani sends out an information sheet before every reading, even if you have already had a reading before. It gives you the 411 on everything you need to know. The information states what she can and cannot offer you. She does this because people have assumptions on what psychics and mediums can do, due to the media and hot lines.

When you sit down for a reading, Joani asks you to write your name on a notepad. She then asks you to pick a subject (Past, Present, Future, A loved one who’s passed). Without any conversation, she starts to write under your name. She writes fast and without any interruptions. She is writing down what her spirit guide tells her. Her spirit guide, some like to call him an angel, is a voice that whispers to her. He tells her everything the person who is getting the reading done needs to know. Once her spirit guide is done talking, Joani helps you ‘map’ out what the spirit guide has said. At the end of the reading you get to take your map and the notes from the spirit guide home.

From the very get go, I had lots of questions about Joani and her gift. Her path started when she wasn’t finding what she needed from churches throughout her life, so began reading passionately about parapsychology. When she stop spending three hours a day commuting back and forth between work and making every thought about teaching, she had time for herself. She began experimenting and started to see her gift grow. She believes her spirit guide has always been with her. Although, Joani is an amazing woman, her past has not always been wonderful. Just like anyone else, she has had struggles of her own. Now looking back, she believes her spirit guide was always looking out for her, whispering encouragement in those times of need.

With friends and family, Joani experimented with her gift. Once she felt ready, she called a women’s retreat and asked if she could volunteer and do readings. Her first cold reading (Someone she does not know) aligned with perfectly. Joani was shocked. Within thirty minutes the word got around, a lined formed of women that couldn’t wait to hear what Joani and her spirit guide had to say.

Joani enjoys doing reading because she loves witnessing the joy that people get from contacting a passed loved one. She is kind and compassionate person who is always practicing the Golden Rule. Some believe what Joani does is the devil’s work, she whole heartily disagrees. With positive energy, part of the money Joani makes from the readings, goes to cancer research, benefits, or fundraisers. Although she is unsure why she was chosen to be the voice for the spirit guide she believes that God has sent her this messenger as a gift. She was raised Catholic and would ask for forgiveness if there was any negative energy. Instead she believes she is helping mankind one person at a time by giving them comfort and helping them better define their life paths through spiritual awareness. She wants people gain a renewed sense of their blessing by readings. Joani counts her blessings every day.

My last reading was even better than the first. I believe each reading is brand new adventure. This most recent reading helped me with my choice and instead of a cloud of anxiety, Joani gave me hope. I know Joani walked into my life that fall day for a reason, and because of her I am truly changed for the better.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Make the Invisible, VISIBLE

I did not plan to write a blog until Sunday. And I did have plans to write something completely different. BUT this touched my heart and got my lazy ass out of bed and made me write this blog.

I would assume most of you who are reading this is in their early 20's. Most of you are my friends. Some of you don't have children, but have their niece's and nephews to think about. I know this isn't happening in our backyard.... but it doesn't matter.

I recently watched a you tube video. A few dozen shared it on facebook with in the last few days. I am BEGGING you to watch it. It is 30 minutes which seems like a lot, but it is very very very powerful.

Imagine your child (whether it is your child, niece, nephew, god child or the child you baby sit) is sleeping innocently in bed dreaming good, happy dreams. Not a care in the world. They are grabbed. Forced out of their dreams and into a reality that is more than a nightmare. Their mother and father are far away, if not dead. Their siblings are separated from them. They are alone. They are scared. They do not know what is going to happen.

My niece is four. My best friend's baby is three. The kids I see on a weekly basis for massage ranges from five to eleven. They all matter to me. They all have a place in my heart. Kids like these are being taken from their home and living in a nightmare

They have two paths to go down...

If they are females. Like my niece. They will become sex slaves.

If they are males. Like my best friend's child.  They will become killers.

Either path is not something I plan for my child or any other child. I am willing to bet that no mother, father, aunt, uncle, god parent prays "I wish this child becomes a sex slave or a killer"

Do NOT let this path happen to any child. Watch the video! I am buying an action kit as soon as I am done blogging.


The video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc&sns=fb
To support: kony2012.com

DO SOMETHING NOW!
Make the invisible, visible
KONY 2012

Thursday, March 1, 2012

I'm a Massage Therapist.... & no I do not give happy endings


I’m a massage therapist…. No I do not give happy endings. I say this because once I tell people I am a massage therapist, they usually ask "Do you give happy endings?" When people ask me what I do for a living I often want to say "I am a massage therapist and no I do not give happy endings." 

A massage therapist doesn’t mean prostitute. Unfortunately there are prostitutes who tell people they are massage therapist which gives me, and people like me, a bad name. A massage therapist is a person who works on the muscles in the body to promote relaxation or use therapeutic techniques to make you feel better.

A massage therapist that does relaxation massage, also known as swedish massage, are often found in spa’s and salons. Their main purpose is to get you to relax. It also promotes healing. Relaxation massages gets the blood flowing, and gets the toxins moving. That is why most massage therapist advice water after a massage so the toxins can leave the body. There are many more benefits from relaxation massage.  

A massage therapist who does therapeutic massage is often found in chiropractic office and in a small business. Their main purpose is to fix a problem. People come in with pain acute (temporarily) or chronic pain (long term), this massage therapist is going to use techniques that will help relieve and get rid of the pain. They use techniques like Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Sport’s Therapy.

There are tons and tons of techniques out there. I named off four types I personally do and enjoy on a daily basis. Another very popular massage is hot/cold stone, a lot of people have heard of this massage because they have seen it in the media. There is also energy work, like Cranial Sacral and Reiki, which uses energy from the client and massage therapist to help heal the client. There are also massages from around the world, like Thai Yoga and Shiatsu, which is done on the floor and the client is fully dressed.

Now I’ve heard that there are 80 to over 100 types of massages. I did not want to spend my evening counting so I will let you have the pleasure counting if you’d like. What I do know is, there are so many types of massages out there, there has to be one for you. Every type of massage has at least one benefit, if not more. Plus it is a natural way to heal the body, which is great!

If you are looking for a massage therapist, here are some tips.
1) Ask yourself what type of massage do you want:
                If you are have a shoulder pain, migraine, ect you are going to want a therapeutic massage.
                If you want to treat yourself and get away from the world, go for a relaxation massage.
2) Call around to see what place offers what:
                Do not let money be an influence. Just because prices are higher doesn’t mean that massage    therapist is better.  At the same time, low prices doesn't make the therapist bad either.
3) Try everyone out:
                Make sure you find the therapist that meets your needs. Make sure they have the pressure you want. Also, make sure the therapist is doing what you ask of them. If you have questions, ask them. Don't be afraid to try someone new either.

Here are a few lies about massage therapy
·         Massage therapist give happy endings
                A good massage therapist will not waste their education on anything that is unprofessional. We work hard to become massage therapist and to become certified in the techniques we love.          
·         Deep tissue massages will hurt
                Deep tissue massage does not have to hurt. There are times there is going to be some discomfort, but you can always ask your therapist to ease up or to stop.
·         I have to get naked
                Most clients wear their underwear on the table. Some wear nothing. It is a preference and if you are concerned you can ask your therapist what they prefer. Also, if you are not getting a full body massage, you may only have to undress half way. (If you are getting your shoulders and neck worked on, you can leave your pants on.) Either way, massage therapist use professional draping, so they only uncover the area they are working on and once they are done, they cover the area back up with a sheet. If you have questions, you can always ask your therapist.
·         I don’t want to see a male therapist
                A male therapist is just as good as a female therapist. Some men are worried about another male touching them due to stereotypes. Remember guys the male therapist may have a firmer pressure which you might need. At the end of the day a female pressure might not be able to do what you need if you are bigger or very muscular. Females also get nervous about a male therapist and might feel insecure. Remember any therapist is going to be professional and chose this profession so they can help people.  

Now that you have read this, go find a massage therapist! A regular massage can help with headaches, backaches, acute or chronic pain, stress, and much more. I honestly believe everyone needs a good therapist in their life.

Happy Massage and Blogging <3