Body Mechanics Massage Therapy

01/25/2026

Getting Run Down Recharging Your Batteries
by Madisyn Taylor

Getting worn out and run down robs you of receiving what you need from the universe.

Our natural state of being is vibrant, happy to be alive. Yet, there can be times when we feel run down and worn out. This does not mean that we are lazy or unfit for the tasks in our lives; it means that we need to recharge our batteries and find a way of keeping them charged. Vitamins and extra rest can be very helpful in restoring our physical bodies. And if we are willing to delve deeper, we may discover that there is an underlying cause for our exhaustion.

Whenever you are feeling run down, take an honest look at how you have been thinking, feeling and acting. You will likely find a belief, behavior pattern or even a relationship that is out of alignment with who you really are. Perhaps you believe you have to be perfect at everything or you have been bending over backwards to get people to like you. Maybe you are dealing with mild depression or simply have too much on your plate right now. There may also be people or situations in your life which are draining your energy. Once you get clear on the root cause, you can w**d it out and better direct your flow of energy in the future.

In time, you might notice that the reasons you feel run down have less to do with how much you are doing and more to do with the fact that in your heart, you would rather be doing something else entirely. From now on, try and listen to what your heart really wants. It may take meditation, or just a moment of silent tuning in to gain the clarity you need, but it is well worth the effort. When you know what you truly want to do, and honor that in all situations, you will find that getting run down is a thing of the past.

01/24/2026

KEEP YOUR PETS INDOORS IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. PLEASE REPORT ANIMAL NEGLECT AND ABUSE TO YOUR LOCAL POLICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL AND FOLLOW UP WITH THEM. DON'T TURN AWAY...WE ARE THEIR ONLY VOICE.

01/23/2026

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01/21/2026

01/18/2026

Should You Try Holy Basil? 5 Reasons To Consider…

Holy basil or tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is a sacred plant in India. It is a relative of our culinary basil, but has a stronger, clove-like aroma and taste. Indians do not use it in cooking but do use it as medicine, mostly in the form of tea. Holy basil has been used traditionally to support:

Heart health
Optimal breathing
Joint health
Vision health
Skin health
Research in both animals and humans demonstrates lack of toxicity and a variety of benefits, including reducing inflammation and protecting the body and brain from the harmful effects of stress.

It also has a positive influence on mood, and is safe to use with pharmaceutical antidepressants. My colleague Jim Nicolai, M.D., tells me he has great success with holy basil. Most of his patients have stress-related conditions, and holy basil is at the top of his list of plant-based strategies to target such issues. His personal experience is that it lengthens his “emotional fuse” and leaves him feeling calm and balanced in otherwise stressful situations. Use extracts standardized to two percent ursolic acid.

This tip is courtesy of the new and improved Weil Vitamin Advisor.

01/17/2026

Here are some interesting facts about the dandelion flower:

The dandelion is the only flower that represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. ☀️ 🌙 ⭐️. The yellow flower resembles the sun, the puff ball resembles the moon and the dispersing seeds resemble the stars.

The dandelion flower opens to greet the morning and closes in the evening to go to sleep. 😴

Every part of the dandelion is useful: root, leaves, flower. It can be used for food, medicine and dye for coloring.

Up until the 1800s people would pull grass out of their lawns to make room for dandelions and other useful “w**ds” like chickw**d, malva, and chamomile.

The name dandelion is taken from the French word “dent de lion” meaning lion’s tooth, referring to the coarsely-toothed leaves. 🦁

Dandelions have one of the longest flowering seasons of any plant.

Dandelion seeds are often transported away by a gust of wind and they travel like tiny parachutes. Seeds are often carried as many as 5 miles from their origin!

Animals such as birds, insects and butterflies consume nectar or seed of dandelion.🐦 🐛 🐜 🦋 🐝.

Dandelion flowers do not need to be pollinated to form seed.

Dandelion can be used in the production of wine and root beer. Root of dandelion can be used as a substitute for coffee. 🍷 🍺

Dandelions have sunk their roots deep into history. They were well known to ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and have been used in Chinese traditional medicine for over a thousand years.

Dandelion is used in folk medicine to treat infections and liver disorders. Tea made of dandelion act as diuretic.

If you mow dandelions, they’ll grow shorter stalks to spite you.

Dandelions are, quite possibly, the most successful plants that exist, masters of survival worldwide. 💪

A not so fun fact: Every year countries spend millions on lawn pesticides to have uniform lawns of non-native grasses, and we use 30% of the country’s water supply to keep them green.

Bee Happy Gardens 🐝

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01/17/2026

Accessing Deeper Planes

Today you may be in a reflective mood and long to discover more about yourself. This desire may drive you to find a place where you can sit and contemplate your life without being interrupted. Taking some time to be alone with your thoughts can help you access the parts of your mind that you normally don't get to pay attention to. Simple forms of meditation can help you move past the outer layers of your consciousness into a realm of mental clarity where your inner self is laid bare before you. By meditating today, you may discover answers to questions that have weighed heavily on your mind, or you may gain insight regarding your future.

Meditation can be a profoundly soothing way to reconnect with the thoughts and feelings that influence your identity. During meditation, you can observe the natural flow of the mind, in which your thoughts are unaffected by outside influence. Deeper, less explored parts of your mind are unveiled, and you are free to peruse and understand them. Meditation can make you more mindful of what passes through your mind by quieting external distractions. You also become keenly aware of the ebb and flow of your conscious mind. If you meditate today, you may find that you achieve a mode of reflection deeper than you've ever experienced. Pick a spot, have a seat, close your eyes and just focus on your breath as it goes slowly in and slowly out.

01/15/2026

There is always good/ better moments/things to happen. You have a choice to look at what was wrong/bad or look for what was right/good.
Diamonds are not easy to find which is why they are so much more valuable.
Look for the diamonds 💎

01/12/2026

I want to age like sea glass.
Smoothed by tides,
but not broken.
I want my hard edges to soften.
I want to ride the waves
and go with the flow.
I want to catch a wave
and let it carry me
to where I belong.
I want to be picked up
and held gently by
those who delight in my
well earned patina and
appreciate the changes I went
through to achieve that beauty.
I want to enjoy the journey
and always remember that if
you give the ocean something
breakable it will turn it into
something beautiful.
I want to age like sea glass.......

By-Gail Sovie

01/10/2026

From Buddhist Boot Camp

You don’t have to agree with, only learn to peacefully live with, other people’s freedom of choice. This includes (but is not limited to) their political views, religious beliefs, dietary restrictions, matters of the heart, career paths, or if they suffer from mental afflictions.

Our opinions and beliefs tend to change depending on time, place, and circumstance. and since we all experience life differently, there are multiple theories on what’s best, what’s moral, what’s right, and what’s wrong.

It is important to remember that other people’s perspective on reality is as valid as your own. this is why the first principle of Buddhist Boot Camp is that the opposite of what you know is also true.

No matter how certain we are of our version of the truth, we must humbly accept the possibility that someone who believes the exact opposite could also be right (according to their time, place, and circumstance). this is the key to forgiveness, patience, and understanding.

That said, tolerance does Not mean accepting what is harmful. oftentimes the lesson we are to learn is when to say “no,” the right time to walk away, and when to remove ourselves from the very cause of anguish. after all, we are the ones who create the environment we live in.

While staying with different host families around the world over the years, I noticed that people’s definitions of everyday words like “comfortable” and “clean” were often very different than my own. the opposite of what I considered true proved to be just as true for others, which was very humbling.

If two people can have very different definitions of what “walking distance” means, imagine bigger words like “right,” “wrong,” “God,” and “love.”

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly" —Richard Bach

01/08/2026

Sometimes, the moments where we feel the most uncomfortable are when it is best for us to be alone and face ourselves. These times can be blessings because your powerful emotions are calling for you to address them so you can let them go.
Often our insecurities can cause us to act out in an effort to ease our unsettled emotions. If we can instead take a more proactive role in reversing our insecurities, we can allow our renewed belief in ourselves to fill our emptiness. As we get into the habit of strengthening our self-assurance, this begins to have a positive effect on our attitude and our need to prove ourselves goes away. As you affirm your positive attributes today, you will begin to feel more empowered and connected from within.