Good Will Massage

13/03/2025

I know I haven't posted in awhile but I've been working on somethings and I think it's going to be worth the wait. Stay tuned.

19/12/2024

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01/05/2024

Why is change so difficult? Why do we know we need to change but fail to do so? Even if we are able to make a change, it often seems like we are thrown into the same situations again and again. Why is that?

Growing takes a combination of self-awareness and willpower.

Change happens on a spiral, not a straight line. Hell, everything that moves moves in a spiral. We start from a point in space and time, often after some kind of rock bottom. We decide to do things differently. This decision plus our willpower creates movement on our path. A spiral of extropy. This spiral is sustained by our self-awareness and willpower.

We use our self-awareness to identify choice points along our habitual path and our willpower to make a different choice than our old reactions at those points. This keeps the spiral moving outward. Eventually, we get so fast at making the new choices that we cease to notice we are making them.

The new choices have become a habit!

However, if we should fail to notice our habitual reaction or lack the willpower to make a change at that choice point, the spiral will invert and become a spiral of entropy. For as long as it takes us to regain self-awareness and willpower.

Understand that this entropic spiral is made of habitual choices and reactions. The same ones that led us to change in the first place.

This is why change can be so hard in the beginning. It takes so much more energy and vigilance to keep from reacting habitually.

The good news is the reason it seems like the universe gives you the same test so many times is because you're actually becoming aware of the pattern!

--hope this helps

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09/04/2024

Watching the eclipse got me thinking about integration. Specifically about integrating our shadow. When we meet this part of ourselves it can be very disruptive to our psych. Our shadow is made up of all the unloved and rejected parts of ourselves. Conversely, our personalities are the parts of ourselves that we use to foster connection. We develop these two aspects around a core wound given to us by our caregivers.

A while ago when i was on the thick of my midlife awaking, I confronted this, I thought, "Oh no, everything that anyone likes about me is just a defense mechanism I developed to protect my wound"! And then, "this shadow part of myself is really my authentic self"! I saw my personality as a mask that needed to be removed. I wanted to take my mask off.

(This is actually the danger of doing shadow work. If you don't have a super strong sense of self, you could blow up your life seeking a false "authentic" self)

The reality is this, neither personality nor the shadow are the authentic self. They combine to form an authentic self. When we start to love the shadow, learn about why we use it the way we do, and why we use the personality the way we do we can build awareness around our thoughts, feelings, and actions, then we can apply conscious awareness in how we use them. It also will give us greater clarity on how others are using theirs.

This leads to greater connection, love, compassion, understanding, and all the other things we are chasing.

08/04/2024

That was rad.

06/02/2024

The perfect evening. Join us for our annual Couples Massage Workshop at ! I love teaching this class! We have a blast. This is a total Valentine's experience. You get food, you get wine, and you learn how to massage like a pro. Learn technique so you can give an effect massage that won't leave your hands tired and your partner completely relaxed.

Who is this class for?

A: Anyone who has wanted to give or receive a massage from their partner that didn't end after just a few minutes with someone saying they were to tired to continue. The space we hold is a completely inclusive one. All types of humans and relationships are welcome.

What is the dress code?

A: This work shop is done clothed. Wear something comfortable. If you have something that allows access to your neck and shoulders all the better.

What's the vibe?

A: This workshop is a super fun learning environment. We will be having a lot of fun and enjoying a relaxed and welcoming environment.

What's the cost?

A: The cost is $175 for food, all the wine you can drink, and 4 hours of hands-on massage instruction and a Valentine's gift that just keeps on giving.

Where do I sign up?

A: website or call 479.222.1130 or email them at info@trailsideyoga.com

22/12/2023

Happy solstice! I hope, on this longest night of the year, that you are held, loved, and supported. That, like tonight, your long dark night of the soul will end, and like tomorrow, the light will grow longer and longer. I hope you are able to mine the wisdom out of the shadows and hard places of your year. May the faith that wisdom will come to you at some point and the healing power of awareness will light your way forward, if not now, will come eventually fill your being with peace. I hope you know that I am here for you and I am proud of you, of Who you are and who you are becoming. I see you. I honor all that you are.

17/10/2023

Happy anniversary to it's been 14 years of marriage and 16 years of love. We have created businesses and a family. We have made homes and memories. We have created art and community. We have shared laughter (so so much laughter) and tears. We have overcome obstacles and adversities. We have supported each other in triumphs and losses. We have held each other in happiness and in grief. We have each become the people we set out to be for each other 14 years ago. This life we have created together is everything I hoped it would be and yet better than I could imagine. I can't wait to see what we become next and what those two beings create. I love you so much, and happy anniversary

17/10/2023

12/10/2023

for the best burger in town. Holy $ #!%

01/10/2023

I got to marry another fantastic couple this weekend. Megan Thomas and Barret Raymon Knutson, it was such an honor to create a ceremony for you two precious love birds. Getting to know you and participating in your union was such an honor. I love love love doing this service. This is my 12th (I think) wedding ceremony and it occurred to me this time that I have been having one long conversation with Spirit or God or whatever you like to call it about the true nature of love and its role in the binding and evolution of the universe. Every time I do a ceremony like this I get to view love through a new lens of the people I am marring, not only as individuals but as a couple, what their love is going to bring into the world. What that union is going to heal both in the couple and their ancestors, and how the marriage will help them evolve through the generations that come after them. What a trip. I am humbled, I am grateful.

25/02/2023

Y'all! I am so excited! This time next week I will start training to become a certified professional life coach with . I am beside myself with anticipation and curiosity. I can't wait to see how this next step in my life unfolds. I know it will change me but I'm not sure how. I know it will make me grow and I know it will help me better serve you. I'm super curious about what kind of life coaching I'll settle on! Do have a thought on what kind of coach I could be?


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