02/21/2026
π₯°ππ NO EXPECTATIONS & PURE JOY:
(A memory that makes me smile from December 2024, when it all began...and happy to say, our wellness sessions together are still going strong):
I recently received a phone call from someone I haven't seen in many, many years.
She left a message saying she was the activity director at GlenOaks Assisted Living for Senior Citizens in New London, and would I have any ideas for wellness sessions?
When we chatted, Janeen Mitchell told me, "They don't like wellness. The ones in wheel chairs wheel out of the room when I say the word."
To which, I belly laughed HARD at the visual.
Janeen, I got you. I'm in.
She said, "I hope you won't be disappointed if no one shows up, I have no idea what to expect."
I replied, "I am walking into this ready to have fun and NO EXPECTATIONS."
(Also, I've been doing this for 20 plus years, ya know how many things I've offered that no one walked into? Ya don't know until you offer it.)
Turns out, that was the PERFECT way to approach it!
These are my 5 new friends, Jack and the girls π₯°.
What did we do?
πΆ Danced in our seats to the beat of a Classic Christmas Playlist
πͺ Used our cores
π Practiced tapping
and Breathed together (they were amazing at this)
Oh, and BELLY LAUGHED!!! Mostly with Naomi who wasn't so sure she was glad to see me. But then she started moving and laughed THE WHOLE TIME!
So, I joined herπ€£!
She kept saying, "I feel so loose and good" and repeated the phrase, "If you don't use it, you lose it (while laughing)!"
Ya know what Naomi? That's what it's all about girlfriend.
JOYful movement and breathwork.
I don't know who got more out of this, me or them.
Either way, I am so grateful for the experience and connection and will definitely be back!
I smiled and sang all the way home and couldn't wait to tell BZ about it!
I love practicing JOYFUL MOVEMENT with anyone and everyone who wants to do it with me!
Even if they are bribed with Bingo to get them through the door π.
Thanks so much for calling Janeen! It was not only great reconnecting, but you brought so much joy into my day.
Until next time, keep using what ya got Naomi! And hold down the fort until I come back Jack π.
GlenOaks Senior Living Campus
Peace and Love
Be Inspired, Enjoy the Journey & Keep Smiling & Dancing π πΆπΊ
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