The thought of giving a massage after about a three week break was, at first, a bit daunting. I'm nearing the end of my first week back and everything is feeling pretty good. My clients are simply amazing... generous and warm in their compassion. And, life moves onwards. Trod fearlessly in the direction of your dreams...

Plus, it's been a client-filled week. Juggling massage clients and taking care of my parent's affairs is no easy task. There's a part of me that just wants things done. But, I keep hearing lovely reminders... slow down. Take it easy. Yeah, yeah... so I did a little work on the house tonight and then Bhaktirose and I watched a flic on the new widescreen.

I was really missing my dad last night. As I type, I'm really missing him now. A shy smile sneaking under tears. Thanks dad... thanks mom... thank you for this life... thank you for everything...

I went to drum circle last night. Lottsa fun! There was a tremendously wonderful player there. Very inspiring! First time I used the new djembe in a group. Doesn't quite have the distinctive crack of the old Remo synthetic head, but it still feels good to play. It has a real musical quality... kept hearing notes in the circle and realized it was coming from my drum! Wicked nifty!

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Hamid LMT - Massage therapist in Portland, Oregon