Introducing You to Craniosacral Therapy

by SharonHartnett | Aug 29, 2024 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, healing, Healthy Body, upledger institute

Anyone with an open mind can enjoy the benefits of Craniosacral Therapy.

At the very core of Craniosacral Therapy, there is an Inner Wisdom Within each individual. This is where the faith comes in with this manual therapy.Trusting that the body has its own intelligence. A craniosacral therapist listens, follows, and melds with the Craniosacral System to help mirror, nourish and acknowledge the power that is held in each of us.

The Brain and the Spine are part of the information highway of the nervous system withing each of us.When a therapist blends and supports the Inner Wisdom though blending with the fluids, magical things happen. They really do. Not in an abstract way only, although that can certainly be the case. But also in a very science based methology. Craniosacral Therapy restores and benefits by enhancing the quality of the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid.

Cranioacral Therapy is gentle yet powerful work. It enhances wellbeing and brings strength to the whole body by enlivening the tissues and waking up new awareness within the body’s communication network. New messages are born. New information changes.

The thing is, a person must be open minded. They need to think outside the box of traditional medicine. Imagine, a 1:1 relationship where full attention is on your deepest body intelligence. What amazing things could your body do when it is acknowledged and empowered? It’s enough that it works as it does miracoulously every day. But boosting its efficiency, and optimizing its health frees one to deeper wells of inner resources.

If you want to find out more about Craniosacral Therapy, check out the Upledger Institute. Dr. John Upledger has gifted the world with this beautiful and powerful manual therapy. Learn more about how it can help you.

May the fluid flow peacefully Within You!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Moving Into the Light: How to Lift the Shadows

by SharonHartnett | Aug 27, 2024 | change, Craniosacral Therapy, healing, mind body & spirit, Spiritual Healing, thought for the day

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Your Sacred Light Opportunity

We are all mixtures of light and dark. Sometimes others will try and fool you. They present themselves as holy, as illuminated and high and mighty. That’s ego.

The Truth is that we are all made from the same Source, the Creator. The story of origin lives and dies everywhere all the time. We are all ordinary in our sameness. We are all extraordinary light creations in our unique experiences. We are all small. We are all great. Every soul possibility that lives with me, lives within you. That is the substance of God. It is the love of God that sustains us whether we remember or don’t.

I used to wonder when I was younger, why am I alive? What is my purpose here? How did I get here? By my 30’s, I felt such a deep dark hole near my heart. I missed something in this lifetime, and yet I didn’t know what it was. By now, in this stage of my life, I know it was the Light within. But I have to decide to take the path of truth and love many times over to wake up. We are all interconnected. We all do better when we unite.

Anyway, for me, this hole has been my teacher. The spirit which lives within me has chosen to be a spiritual seeker. I move toward the “whole “open heartedly. I am an opener of doors. Yet I also know that to constantly seek can present its own stuck dilemma loop. Therefore, I aslo love to choose gratitude as well. I tend to rejoice more in the moment.

Personally, I am a Pisces, so I am overly sensitive, creative and very emotional. This thing called life has been so easy in some ways, but internally not so much. I live inner struggles all the time by trying to understand how to fit into humanity and its polarities, and to feel, and understand how limiting my beliefs and others can be.

I recognize that in our own way, each of us suffers. We all feel pain. Nobody wins the prize for who has it worst. However, what we decide to do with all that we have been given-that’s what matters. That’s what give meaning to our lifes. That’s where we get to join into the school of human evolution.

We have two choices in life really. A “Yes” or a “No” to what life has to offer us. Being human, we identify as being individuals. These are the rules we live by. I am me. You are you. We are taught from and early age, our names, and some type of social order to which we belong. Our tribe so to speak. Yet, at some point, do we want to step out? What does he take to move away from the familiar?

Each tribe has its own resonance. It’s own ways of doing things. We belong until we don’t anymore. It is inherent in all of us that we will have opportunities to grow. Awareness is moving in and out as waves of new consciousness , intending to wake us up to something bigger than our individual selves. Alas though, we can resist change too.

These tiny brains that we are given soak up everything which is being mirrored to us. Our identify is formed by all the outer influences and how we dance with them based on our soul configuration and personality. Because we each live different lives we each end up experiencing, accepting and also confronting expriences which are Light Opportunities for us to grow and shift into the Greater Whole.

The 3 Main Core Challenges:

1. Choose Love or Move Away From It

2. Take Responsiblity for our Choices and Actions or Deny Life as It IS. Also included here is to Blame in order to avoid oneself.

3. Choosing to live authentically or to pretend to be what others want and tell you to be.

For us humans, it’s not so easy to love all the time. Conflict is inherent in indivualism at this point of our evolution. Some times we are just plain mean spirited. Often we can see ourselves and others trying to hurt each other. Underneath all of us are woundings that have never been fully met nor understood. So we repeatedly act out our lower selves. We are living in an illusion of our own making. Our social media imposes fake reality all the time. With AI emerging, even more so in the future. Still, we can choose love and light at moment. It’s available.

Often, it seems so hard to take responsibility for our hurtful and cruel choices. At a young age, most of of learn to slip the blame somewhere else. It gives us an instanteous relief. However, in our youth and until we learn, we don’t realize that the lies we tell ourselves hurts our health, wellbeing and our soul self. Pointing a finger creates nasty karma when we don’t sense and feel into the consequences of our own negative actions. Choice point moments are to accept Yourself as you are. You are Light.

One of the most painful things is to live by the standards of others. Although we train for this starting at a young age. We all do. Eventually though, as we mature, we are intended to break out and find God in our own individuality. I truly believe that is why we are all here. We have these Light Opportunities to transform and transcend beyond what we ever imageined we are capable of. Change can be found in the smallest acts or grandiose. However evolution enters into your life, you get to choose to hold onto a past that is over. Or- you can choose to be in your truth and express the true authentic you. No matter what the cost. There is profound beauty in being yourself.

This world is a low dark place on many spots. At the same time, the Brightest, Most Beautiful Compassionate Light is EVERYWHERE. Sometimes it will be more apparent. Sometimes we have to listen through our senses intently to catch sight. The best place to begin to look is Within. Learn to Trust Yourself and to be kind.

In conclusion, God is not “Out There”. God is in everything. That includes you too. Perhaps people have labeled you as “bad”, “not worthy”, or “not wanted.” But that was them. Live in your own lane, and follow your heart. Your reason will align with compassion, kindness and generosity to Self and others that way.

I’ll give you a little hint. What I have discovered is that the path is going to continue your whole life. We are not all awakened all at once. No matter what color skin, which religion, or type of job we take. We come here to journey in these skins together. So take the opporunities one at a time. Learn from your mistakes and glory in the gifts of nature. Everything is here for your taking and understanding. And when it’s enough, you’ll remember that you are embodied, whole and complete. The seeking stops.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

How to Find Joy Again:Walk Away For Your Own Wellbeing

by SharonHartnett | Aug 24, 2024 | Craniosacral Therapy, meditation, mind body & spirit, mindfulness, upledger institute

Wellbeing is an Intention

I don’t know about you all. For me, growing up, life was quite often about others rather than my own wellbeing. How they were feeling. What they wanted or didn’t want. Building up the other just so there was some peace. When things were settled, everything was great. On the other hand, when that shoe dropped, cater cater cater. I learned to do whatever I could to make sure everyone was as happy as possible. In childhood, I don’t think I even realized there was a “Self” who had real needs too. Neglect is a silent wound. Not until I grew up did I begin to realize the void.

For a kid, that’s a big burden to carry. Too big really. In the order of things, it was never my place to try so hard just so I could feel secure in the family. As a child like this grows up, often in relationships, the young person doesn’t learn how to ask or how to receive openly and with trust necessarily. It’s a foreign concept. Into maturity, this leans even further into supporting the “other” at a huge cost. The cost being “Sense of Self”. Sometimes, this could even move into agreement to abusive relationships.

As a Craniosacral Therapist and Healer for about 30 years, I have had to truly look inward to discover my True Self. To find my own sense of power. To Live in Integrity. Still, in my 60’s, there is sometimes residual clutter that causes my attention to move outward and about even now. It takes a strong intention to learn how to stay “Present’ and in Service at the same time. It take a commitment and alot of compassion toward the Self, and towards others.

The biggest lesson I learned was to create a healthy boundary if I wanted wellbeing in my life. I learned to listen and take in as much as I could in relationships. As long I made decisions that felt healthy. However, when it was enough, my feet began to know how to walk away instead of leaving myself. For a long time now, I know that I deserve wellbeing. I now embody that sense of Self. When I take care of myself, I have more depth and space to be in presence for others too.

Conclusion:

Don’t wait too long to claim your own sense of power back. If something inside hurts inside because of the person you are with, or the current circumstances in life are overbearing, walk away. Don’t let the narcissists and the bullies win this game of life. Instead find out what you are made of. Sometime wellbeing means walking away and being in your own space. By gifting yourself this, you will be surprised how incredible you truly are indeed!

Exercise:

Mindful centered Meditation is a great place to start. This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgment. A daily meditation routine can reduce stress, increase concentration and improve overall mental health and wellbeing.

Joy to you!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D
703 509-1792
www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

How the Watery Liquid in Your Brains Works in Simple Terms

by SharonHartnett | Aug 24, 2024 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, upledger institute

The Watery Cerebrospinal Fluid Inside of You

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) , a watery substance produced in the ventricles of the brain, plays a crucial role in the nervous system by providing protection and support to the brain and spinal cord.

The CSF circulates around the central nervous system, acting as a cushion to absorb any impact or shock. CSF also helps to remove waste products from the brain and regulate the chemical environment of the nervous system. Additionally, it assists in the distribution of nutrients and hormones to the brain and spinal cord. The constant flow of CSF helps to maintain the overall health and functioning of the nervous system, ensuring that the brain and spinal cord are well-protected and able to carry out their important functions.

A Craniosacral Therapist Works by listening and melding with the flowing watery CSF through the Craniosacral System. By tuning into the rhythm, we can tell if and where there is restrictive flow. The healing that arises- comes from Within You. Our hands and techniques support the Craniosacral System to self-correct for optimal functioning. The inner intelligence does the rest.

This could sound esoteric. But truly it is not. It is a physiological process that brings balance, nourishment and peace to the mind and body quite often. While it’s not easy to measure the benefits of Craniosacral Therapy in numbers. Experientially, the Central Nervous relaxes and calms when needed as it is addressed. On the other side of the coin, a sluggish system will often pick up and become more energetic.

This Watery Liquid which is born from the subarchoid space in the ventricles occupies and flows through the central spinal canal as well as the brain. It nourishes the Central Nervous System. Craniosacral Therapy promotes relaxation, reduces pain, and enhances overall wellbeing. The natural healing abilities within you are powerful and intellgent indeed!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

6797 N. High Worthington, Ohio 43085

Remind Me How to Heal From a Concussion

by SharonHartnett | Aug 22, 2024 | concussion, craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, upledger institute

Concussion Relief

Today I am sharing about my own experience with a concussion. About 10 years ago, I fell badly, and landed on the left side of my head and body. Immediately an ambulance was called, and I went to the “Emergency” room at the hospital.

They checked me out. Sent me home. Problem was I was NOT ok. The concussion symptoms creeped in later. For about a month, I laid in bed. Not able to watch TV, read, go out into the light. I felt light headed and my mind wasn’t clear. The FOG. For those of you who have experienced the same thing, you know what I mean. There is nothing to do but just wait it out.

Eventually my health improved. Enough so that I flew down to the Upledger Institute to receive treatment. The Therapist was good, but honestly- I felt little difference. When the brain gets jostled around it takes time to heal, and many Craniosacral Sessions to just find balance again. Now, for each person this is a unique path. We must each find the right dose of the best remedies for ourselves. So I don’t want to lie here and say there is a magic pill. It’s a journey. Craniosacral Therapy helped me tremendously over the years.

However, I did find top notch Craniosacral Therapists across the States, and I committed to my health and wellbeing.Finally, the headaches slipped away, and slowly but surely I did get better. Also,because I am an advanced Craniosacral Therapist, I practiced the technques on myself almost daily. Admittedly this was a challenging trauma, and I have never come back to 100 percent. However, I do feel much better. My life goes on and nobody would even realized that I am still on the mend all these years later. But hey, life is good and I bow down deep in gratitude to Dr. John Upledger’s Work.

Now, I suppose because I have gone through so much with my concussion and brain injury, I have become specialized in helping and supporting those with similar issues. Sometimes our greatest wounds or hurts make us super detailed and well tuned in to the gift of helping others to heal similar patterns.

So many people have not heard about Craniosacral Therapy, but it is what has helped me the most. That and fish oils and other supplement. My re-dedication to the Upledger work was based on the relief I found from the original concussion sypmtoms. I have been a Craniosacral Therapist since 2003, but now this work is my life passion.

If you are suffering from a concussion or a traumatic brain injury, check out the Upledger site. Find someone near you to join you on the path to recovery. When a Craniosacral Therapist works with you, they are listening to your Inner Physician (IP). The IP takes the new information in and allows the deeper intelligence to heal you. The therapist is the reminder that possibilities do exist to bring you back to Wholeness.

Warmly,

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com