11/09/2025
Vulnerability and the Power of Compassion.
I've often found vulnerability incredibly difficult and saw it as a weakness. Past experiences protected me from showing people my inner world. The inner world, the other half of me, the part of me no one else see's, the 'me' kept tucked away.
I've learned over the years that vulnerability breeds love and compassion for yourself, and for others. It’s not something to be afraid of, in fact, showing yourself to others opens the door for them to also become vulnerable, to allow love and compassion to come into their lives. I now see it's as a strength not a weakness.
And so here I am, being vulnerable, showing just a little part of myself you wouldn't normally see.
Becoming a reflexologist was life changing for me in so many ways, this is it, I thought, my forever career. I could never have imagined 12 years on and I'm here telling you all I have a new business to compliment my reflexology practice.
I became a reflexologist after being diagnosed with ME in 2010, I left my corporate finance job in IT, I reduced my working week dramatically, and I resigned myself to the fact I was never going to get better. I spent my days in bed researching, and everything I read was pointing to the same conclusion, that this mysterious disease was just that…. mysterious, with no cure.
Life became pretty limiting and I succumb to energy that kept me prisoner. Once a competitive swimmer and triathlete I became depressed, anxious and confined to my bedroom for the most part of my day.
Living in this depleted energy was tough, but, after a few years I realised something had to change if I was to bring up my beautiful boys and enjoy what would be a very active few years with two toddlers. I needed to find something to help me stay active, without too much exertion and to de-stress. I heard meditation was great, but thought with my neurodiversity it was impossible. I then came across an exercise called tai chi and qigong (chee gong); meditation in motion is stated, interesting I thought; slow movement and meditating, creating energy and peace. Sounded perfect, I was apprehensive but went along to try it out.
It took just one class to feel calm and peaceful. It felt so wonderful to have lasted an entire hour on my feet and I feel great afterwards. I felt tired but didn't relapse into an ME burnout, it was a huge aha moment!
The rest is history….. literally. I've been clear of pain and fatigue for almost 5 years, I no longer have ME, I am taking long walks, swimming and even taking high intensity classes, my life is finally back on track.
So now here I am, offering you the same skills that once helped me. Skills you can easily learn and take home with you to practice. Skills that will enhance the energy of your Mind, Body and Soul.
Here I am…..for you.... come try it out.
www.satoriqigong.co.uk
Much love, Michelle
