Grateful for EVERYthing?

How can you be grateful for everything? 

When I was first introduced to the concept of being grateful for everything, I thought, "How can I can be grateful for everything? Bad stuff happens in life, and I don't want it to have a bad life, so how can I be grateful for it?" 

I have learned over the years that if I can slow down, close my eyes, and be curious and welcoming to the uncomfortable, yucky, even painful places, that there is wisdom there.  

Underneath an aching neck might be a little voice that says "please don't forget to speak your truth." 

Or a sad place in my heart might show me a vision of a loved one hurting which encourages me to reach out and connect.

Or my aching back might say "can you just schedule a massage for yourself" and once I have that massage scheduled, it softens a bit.   

Or the aching pain of grief... even that pain can open you up to gratitude for the love for the person who was so dear to your heart... and to the miracle of life itself.

There might be a strong part that speaks up with resistance about not wanting to sit with these painful places... and you can welcome that part too... and eventually find gratitude for it too! If you didn't experience pain, your body would have no way to communicate with you that something is wrong...

And almost 100% of the time, I find that after I sit with these places, I feel grateful.  I feel grateful that these parts came into my awareness and for the spaciousness that I feel once the part that is resisting these feelings has relaxed.  

When I am practicing being grateful for everything, it is easier for me to find gratitude for my relatives that I might have normally gotten irritated with.  I have more spaciousness in my being for myself, which means that I have more spaciousness in my being for others to be as they are. 

Aaaaaaahhh, space feels so good!   

If you're feeling like there isn't enough space within you for yourself or someone around you, try saying these:

I would love to explore this concept with you when you come in for your next treatment... just mention it the next time I see you, or if you can't wait until then, I'm giving away 5 free 30 minute gratitude coaching sessions that can be done on the phone!  Just click here to set up your time... click "phone sessions" and let's uncover that gratitude! 

I am grateful for you!


Peace,

Laura Rose
www.listeningtouch.org

PS Let me know how it goes!  Do you notice less tension when you find gratitude? Is it easier to find gratitude when you are alone or with people?  What helps you to find gratitude? 

The Power of Intention with Bodywork and Massgae

What is your intention?

I have found that when people set an intention for their bodywork session, that the session goes much better. 

Even if you just think "I am relaxing" or "Letting go of my day", you can aim your treatment in a positive direction. 

Intention: "aim or a plan that guides an action to reach an objective."

Some people like to simplify their intention to a word or two - and they can then use the words to focus their mind on their breath and the present moment.  For example, you can breathe IN "peace" and breathe OUT "serenity"

     Sometimes people use intention to try to get away from a feeling or a problem and might be tempted to exhale out the word that represents the problem.  But I find that if you instead find a word that describes how you really want to feel, then your mind and body are going to move in the direction you want to move in.  For example, you might want to let go of stress so you might be tempted to breathe OUT "stress" and breathe IN "calm".  But when you hear the word "stress" your mind might start to think about what is causing your stress and move in that direction. 

     So instead, you can acknowledge the part of you that is feeling stressed and ask it what it needs.  When you are clear about what it needs, you can simplify it into a short statement or a word.   For example you might hear the stressed part say "I just want life to be more simple."  And when you check in to see how you would feel if your life was more simple, and you might hear "serene."  So then you breathe IN "calm" and breathe OUT "serene."

Visit Laura Rose to learn more about setting intention with your massage or bodywork session.  

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Staying cool in the heat with essential oils!

Summer brings some pretty intense heat and if you're like me, you often feel like melting into a pool of, well, blaaah....  I use essential oils to stay cool and calm and healthy through the summer months, and these are some of my favorite oils, as well as ways to use them!

Peppermint

contains a significant amount of menthol which has cooling and refreshing properties, and also eases tension and relieves aches and pains.  Peppermint is also soothing for the digestive system and it increases mental alertness!

Spearmint

 also contains menthol, but has a softer scent then peppermint. It is very nourishing for the respiratory and nervous system.

  

 Lavender

is an adaptogen, and therefore can assist the body when adapting to stress or imbalances. It is a great aid for relaxing and winding down before bedtime, yet has balancing properties that can also boost stamina and energy.  Lavender is also an amazing healing agent for the skin - especially when there is a burn.  Lavender is also soothing on cuts, bruises and even bug bites, so it is essential in the summertime! 

My favorite ways to
use essential oils in the summer:

Foot Soak

Soak your feet in a tub of cool water

Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils and epsom salts if your feet are achy from summer fun! 

Body Spray / Mist

keep spray bottles handy with purified water and your favorite essential oils

I like 12 drops of peppermint and 12 drops of lavender in a bottle of purified water.

Cooling Bandanas

When hiking, in addition to a sun hat, wear a bandana dipped in ice water and a few drops of your essential oil of your choice.  There are even bandanas with little beads in them that absorb the water!   Check them out! 

 Cooling Bath

If you've been out in the heat or are feeling sunburned, take a lukewarm bath with a couple tablespoons of baking soda and 10-30 drops of lavender essential oil (which has healing properties for burns and skin health)

Add to lotion or oil

Essential oils can be added to your lotion and body oil.  Just add a few drops into your palm full of lotion or oil and slather yourself in the healing aroma. 

And of course, essential oils can be added to your massage treatment... just ask!

Diffuse into the air

Essential oils can be diffused into your home by adding some drops to your humidifier, or using a simple candle diffuser.  The most efficient way to distribute oils through air is with an electric diffuser. 

 

*When using essential oils, you want to be sure that you are getting the best quality because they are absorbed right into your blood stream.  Young Living Oils are some of the purest and cleanest you can find, and are even safe enough to ingest! 

 Laura Rose is a distributor for Young Living Oils -

contact me to order essential oil products for yourself!

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Mom deserves an AWESOME Massage!

AWESOME Moms deserves an AWESOME Massage!

Moms and Moms-to-be can win a ***FREE*** Listening Touch Massage or Private Yoga session!

(and YES you have my full permission to enter your awesome self!)

All you have to do is tell me why a mother that you know is an AWESOME MOM and you could win one of two prizes!

Prize #1

75 minute Awesome Mom Massage

Customized for Mom's special needs 

-tension reduction

-relaxation

-stress relief

-peace and quiet

-aromatherapy

(whatever she needs most!)

Prize # 2

75 minute Private Relaxing Yoga Lesson

(perfect for a Mom who doesn't live in Colorado or Illinois... we can do a skype session!)

HOW TO WIN

FACEBOOK: write on the Listening Touch facebook wall - 

what makes her  -  or you...  (it's totally fine to nominate yourself)... 

AWESOME! 

(and why she deserves an awesome massage!)

The more you post, the higher your chances!

Like the Listening Touch facebook page: 1 entry

Write on the Listening Touch facebook wall: 1 entry

Write on the facebook wall and share it on your page: 5 entries

Post a photo on the facebook wall: 5 entries

Post a photo on the page and share it on your page: 10 entries

Every "Like" or comment that you get will earn you 1 entry

Don't do facebook?  Just email me and you will be entered!  

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And one week after Mother's Day (May 18th) two lucky winners will be drawn out of a hat!

Here is an example of a post I made about my sister:

It's easy and fun... and the Mom in your life will thank you!  

Can't wait until the contest? You can purchase a gift card online!  

Save 10% with PROMO code mothersday  

Rainbow of Vitality: a Transformational Bodywork Series

 

 

RAINBOW OF VITALITY  

BODYWORK SERIES 

 

There is so much more to your body than meets the eye.  Engage your inner healing process by connecting to the inner network of energy that sustains life, and engage that energy to support you in healing and transforming disease, pain, emotional distress, and fatigue.  This special series of treatments is a healing journey that incorporates many different massage and healing modalities, as well as follow up and check-in times in between sessions. 

This video walks you through the main energy centers in the body:

 

 

 

 

 

Earth - Root Chakra - tailbone, colon, immune system, hips, legs & feet

Relax into the support of the earth and feel your bones and tissues stretching, balancing, and becoming in harmony with your spirit, facilitating the experience of being connected to, and supported by life.

Modalities used: Thai Yoga Massage, Breema Bodywork, Reflexology

Water - Sacral Chakra - pelvis, intestines, reproductive organs & bladder

Our body is mostly made up of water - get the waters in your body flowing and balanced, detoxifying your body and enhancing your center of personal power & creativity.

Modalities Used: Lymphatic Drainage, Swedish Massage, Energy balancing

Fire -  Solar Plexus - stomach, liver, gallbladder, adrenals, spleen

cleansing, purifying and motivating.  Spark your fire and increase your passion and joy with this treatment that starts with some guided yoga, and then relax with the heat of the bio-mat and hot stone massage, supporting you to honor yourself, and maintain strong boundaries.

Modalities used: Yoga, Bio-Mat & Hot Stone massage

Air - Heart Chakra - chest, upper back & shoulders

A gentle touch session that focuses on connecting your body and spirit, and revitalizing your whole energy system by listening to your heart and engaging your compassion towards your self and others.

Modalities used: Aromatherapy, Polarity, Hakomi-Inspired Therapy

Ether - Throat Chakra - neck, thyroid, jaw

Gentle rocking and stretching to all of the joints in the body, as well as for the neck and throat and energy balancing to assist you in listening to your inner guide and speak your truth clearly.

Modalities used: Energy Balancing, Stretching, Sound Therapy

 

Light - Third Eye - brain, nerves, eyes, ears, nose, pituitary

Gentle face massage with guided visualization to support you in seeing the difference between truth and illusion, and see the bigger picture in your life, as well as slow down over-active mental activity. 

Modalities used: Cranial Sacral, Bio-Mat, Guided Visualization

Consciousness - Crown Chakra - head, muscles & skeletal system

This energy work supports you in connecting your body to your spiritual nature, and in letting go of fears in order to center yourself in faith.  

Modalities used: Cranial-Sacral, Sound Therapy, Bio-Mat.

Single RAINBOW Vitality Session -75 minute session

(you can pay as you go, or pick one chakra to focus on)
 

TWO FREE BONUS GIFTS

BONUS #1 -Check-in session - After your Rainbow Vitality Session, you will have a 20 minute check in with Laura Rose on the phone so that you can deepen into the inner healing dialogue.

BONUS #2 - Optional journaling and relaxation exercises before and after your Rainbow Vitality session!

Normally, the investment is $120...  Special introductory offer... $100!   
Book your Rainbow Vitality Session today!

Complete Rainbow Vitality Series

A series of seven 75 minute sessions for each energy center 

 

FREE BONUS GIFTS with Rainbow Vitality Series 

 

BONUS #1 - Seven half time check-in sessions

In between your Rainbow Vitality Sessions, you will have a 20 minute check in with Laura Rose on the phone so that you can deepen into the inner healing dialogue.

BONUS #2- Journaling and relaxation exercises

before and after your Rainbow Vitality sessions!

BONUS #3- Relaxing Eye pillow

BONUS #4- Comfortable Ear plugs

BONUS #5- Customized aromatherapy blend

Normally, the investment is $840... Special introductory offer... $600!  

Book your Rainbow Vitality Series today!

 

Call or email Laura Rose with any questions: 303-601-5060 listeningtouch@gmail.com

www.listeningtouch.org