by SharonHartnett | May 1, 2014 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, thought for the day
To learn to let go and forgive is a practice.
Finding compassion for those who have hurt us may seem like it is about the other person, but the truth is… you’ll be happier and find more joy if you can let go of your own anger and pain.
It’s interesting as a Massage Therapist/Bodyworker to witness this firsthand. While I am not a licensed psychotherapist therapist, often on the table doing the work I do, as people stay more deeply connected into their bodies, stuck or chaotic emotions tend to arise. If the clients can stay with their experience and open their hearts, something beautiful happens. I can’t help but to notice this connection between the mind, body & spirit as I observe and connect with the person in front of me. Each session is a delightful surprise as the Unknown reveals itself, and I always trust it is exactly as it should be. I am committed to helping my clients to let go and forgive, allowing new space to open to more kind ways of Being.
I do like to dance with the moment during the sessions by listening, through contact, and by experiencing life as fully as possible. Sometimes this means that resentments, anger, hate and darker feelings show up. But these are all part of the blessed realm of humanity. I hold the container for these to transform. The reason I like to do this type of work is because I have found time and time again that it is our resistance to love that keeps us in pain. If we want to release this stress, the key is to change our thinking and to allow ourselves to feel whatever else that has been stored away that no longer serve our Highest Good anymore. Helping people to let go and forgive opens the door for a better life. How wonderful is that to be part of someone’s process in support? For a few people, life awakens spontaneously. For most people, life is a practice about choosing to let go and opening the heart and mind for healing. We all have a choice how we want to live in each moment.
A Teacher I admire-Byron Katie, teaches that we need to question our stories and turn them around if we want to peace of mind, and the truth of all things. Mindful work about our thinking is also very helpful if we want to turn our lives around. The four questions about stressful situations are: 1. Is it true? 2. Is it absolutely true? 3. How do you react to the thought? 4. What would your life be like without that thought? Try this with a stressful situation in your life right now and see what happens. It’s an easy experiential to open up the mind and our thinking. While you do this, stay in contact with your body. Notice the sensations and other information that shows up to be released.
We can’t find true forgiveness within our Selves until we forgive those we blame and feel deeply into our own resistance and soft pain.
Sometimes I ask myself why is it so easy for some people, and so difficult sometimes as a committed healer and bodyworker. What I have found is that the benefit of facing our own challenges is a depth and a surge of experience that is unlike none other. The meaning I have found is to let go means to be free of misconceptions and to find a way to reconnect with the rest of life. It is in our humanity that we ride the waves of despair, jealousies and resentments. But it is also in humanity that we remember love and compassion as a whole. People who decide to take a journey into forgiveness in life, set themselves to a life of liberty and a not only pursuit of happiness, but the real deal.
So if you are wanting to let go and forgive… open your thinking and feel deeply into your heart. This is for your peace, your richness, your love. When you are anchored firmly there, join into a relationship and heal that too. It is in unity that harmony and vitality are lived.
A bit about my journey: As a licensed Massage Therapist witnessing and holding the sessions with the up-wellings of feelings during sessions, I became more curious how could I be in service to those who are in deeper stress and not healing on the different levels of consciousness. To be honest, my journey started with an interest in myself, but also with the world and all living things within it. I wanted to find a deeper meaning and sense to this life. So I attended the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, studied at the Hakomi Institute in a two year program, which is a body centered psychotherapy, later attended a course to help people with trauma, taught by Pat Ogden, founder of, “Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, and lastly learned how to dialogue through SomatoEmotional Release at the Upledger Institute. Integrating these practices for myself has helped me to support my clients to let go of dualistic beliefs and non-beneficial feelings by feeling deeply within themselves with a container of respect and beingness during our time together. Changing ourselves this way positively helps us to unlock unhealthy cellular memories.
Thoughts for the day,
Having Fun
Sharon Hartnett LMT, CST
Columbus, Ohio
740 966-5153
by SharonHartnett | Apr 28, 2014 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, thought for the day
The Source of our humanity is our connection to our blessed planet earth.
The wonder that we feel in life is always found in the simple nature of things.
Our Human Bodies are in continual flux because of the constant inter-play between our inner landscapes and the environment in which we live. Our health and wellbeing is dependent on how we develop our relationships here. It is in reconnecting to our roots that we can find unity and our sense of wholeness. What is the best way for you to enjoy the gifts of Creation?
Have you ever seen a natural waterfall? An eagle swoop down into the ocean? A sunset full of beautiful oranges, grays, blues, yellows and reds? Taken a walk in a forest surrounding by a chorus of nature’s sounds?
Does anything compare?
Healing from the Source
If you are feeling disconnected… your spirit can always be lifted by experiencing and acknowledging what is…
We are born as individuals, but it is in our unity and sense of connection that we find joy.
Take care of your bodies. Take care of our sacred earth. Take care of our precious resources.
Find the beauty and peace that is already here.
Our evolution is depending on it!
Sharon Hartnett LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist)
(740) 966-5153
Columbus, Ohio
by SharonHartnett | Apr 23, 2014 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Consistent Nurturing Touch… Finding a Way to Connect with Autism
For parents: Massage has been shown to be effective in helping children on the Autism Spectrum.
One study in particular found that children who received a general 15 minute massage before bedtime showed more on-task focus and improved social skills, along with better sleep throughout the night. Massage is an easy practice that all parents can take up to help their children relax on many different levels. If you are not sure of the best way to go about learning massage, a few sessions with a local and experienced Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) or Certified Craniosacral Therapist (CST) can help wonders. By taking your child in to see a LMT or CST a few times, you can learn some basic techniques to make your lives easier through touch awareness, exploration and experiential re-connection. Mindful touch is so nourishing and healthy and you might be surprised at the benefits for both of you.
Beautiful shifts and changes with children who are diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum has closely been observed at the Upledger Institute for many years. Craniosacral Therapy is a much more detailed set of techniques that focuses on working with the brain, spine and surrounding tissues. With Craniosacral Therapy in particular, children have consistently found deeper balance and a sense of quiet centering. While they also have been seen to discover more positive feelings about the Self as well as with the surrounding environment, they also have the benefit of physiological change in the CNS. This work helps to decrease structural stress and strain on the nervous system. By releasing tension around the brain, and along the spine, the body functions more optimally, and many kids have experienced very positive results this way. For a case study, please click the following link located at the Upledger Institute, http://iahe.com/html/support/details.php?id=10059
Massage and CSt can feel non-invasive if done with respect and patience- the benefits are numerous: better circulation, more flexibility, less stress. Whether you want to set up a schedule for treatment for yourself and children, or learn some basic skills for calming and integrating, you can’t go wrong. There is no down side to this treatment!
Crainosacral Therapy supporting Autism
Additional Links:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11794416
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/21221626/cranial-massage-helps-autistic-boy
Some other recommended links given to me by mothers with autism:
Reduce the Noise: Help Loved Ones with Sensory Overload Enjoy Shopping
http://www.retailmenot.com/blog/sensory-overload-while-shopping.html
Home Modifications for Autistic Kids
http://www.homecity.com/creating-a-home-where-your-child-can-thrive-with-a-disability
Resources for Military Families
http://www.patss.com/resources/
Moving with Special Needs Kids
http://www.yourstoragefinder.com/moving-with-special-needs-kids
Academic Accommodation Resources
http://www.washington.edu/doit/academic-accommodations-students-psychiatric-disabilities
Worry Wise Kids
http://www.worrywisekids.org/
Estate Planning for Parents of Kids with Autism
https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/estate-planning-for-parents-of-children-with-autism
Sharon Hartnett LMT,
CST in Columbus, Ohio
740 966-5153
by SharonHartnett | Apr 15, 2014 | Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, thought for the day
If we want to continue to Grow and Evolve, it is necessary to open the mind to the body’s own wisdom. By bringing our conscious awareness to our body’s breathing, movement and dialogue, we continue to learn from our internal experience and stay healthier.
Human Evolution
As an experienced massage therapist and bodyworker, I am no longer surprised by how many people spend the majority of time living in their thinking head. I know this may sound crazy to some of you, but there is so much more to us then the thoughts we have been thinking for so long. There is a whole blissful pool of intelligence Within that is Light and the key to our human evolution.
Exploring our bodies with curiosity, through witnessing and and experiencing will help us to feel more deeply connected to the core of our lives.
For yourself, take some time to expand your life and move one step ahead into the fullness of your life!
Lighten Up Therapies is happy to help you on your journey too.
Call Sharon Hartnett LMT at:
(614) 372-6598
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
by SharonHartnett | Apr 13, 2014 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, thought for the day
Flex those Muscles for a Great Stretch: Gently and Slowly
You know that as you get older, it can get harder to bend down and touch the ground. Yet somehow, remembering to stretch loses its priority in our daily routine. Why not change that now?
A full body stretch commitment can change how you feel. Taking a few minutes out your day to dedicate to the wellbeing of your body can change your life.You’ll find that stretching can feel great and it naturally give you more flexibility. The real plus here, is that freer movement helps prevent injury and keeps us feeling younger and more energetic.
Enhance your physical fitness by finding an activity that fits your needs. Below is a chart that I recommend that is based on Yoga. But there are many other DVD’s and classes that are just as useful. Ask your physician what he or she recommends.
Fit some stretching into your Day!
Don’t forget to breath and allow yourself to feel the relaxation of opening:)
You health is worth it!
Sharon Hartnett LMT
(740) 966-5153
Recommended link:
by SharonHartnett | Apr 11, 2014 | Massage, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Do your Feet Hurt? How about a wonderful Foot Massage to sooth away the pain?
When your feet feel good, you feel good. Foot massage will not only help undo knots and tension in your feet, but also helps bring comfort to your whole body.
Benefits:
- Having your feet rubbed helps with circulation and is especially advantageous for people experiencing neuropathy in their legs.
- It’s wonderful in how well it alleviates cramped feet discomfort and chronically tight leg muscles.
- From a structural perspective, when the foot is balanced, we stand better in relationship to gravity. Our posture improves from foot to the top of the head.
- Reflexologists state that there are certain areas of nerve innervation that when worked will enhance the corresponding parts of the body.
- Stimulates the Lymphatic System to carry away waste.
Massage Columbus Ohio
Ask your massage therapist to spend a little extra time on your feet!
For additional information, check out this Dr. Weil link: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02030/massage-tips.html
Sharon Hartnett LMT
(614) 372-6598
