Staying Centered in Crisis
“We do not see things as they are. We see them as we are. ”
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. My mission is to use this platform to share stories, insight, inspiration and practical wisdom from my experiences at work and in life. A decade of being an energy healer has radically shifted my perspective on everything I perceive. It’s a continuously evolving, humbling work-in-progress as I learn and grow with my clients, colleagues and loved ones. First up: handling crisis.
My beloved rescue dogs, Pablo and Charlie, were a closely bonded pair. They both turned 5 years old in July. Within 10 days of their birthdays Charlie died, I went on a difficult trip, and Pablo ruptured a disc and nearly died. Pablo’s injury caused massive hemorrhaging and spinal cord trauma that paralyzed him from the waist down. My life turned upside-down as I jumped to rearrange everything to take care of Pablo around the clock, maintain my health and grieve for what was lost.
There have been many hard choices and changes within a short time. Through it all I’ve marveled at my responses. I’ve been able to stay in the moment and take one step forward at a time. I’ve felt the painful feelings without getting stuck in them. I’ve reached out for help, receiving support to a degree I never before had. I’ve allowed myself to stay vulnerable and tolerate the discomfort that comes with it, again and again.
How is this possible? Many years ago, when my dog Roxy was paralyzed from the neck down, I was traumatized, filled with angst, and injured my back while rehabbing hers. Receiving help from other people was virtually out of the question. The experience took years off my life. As I compare my reaction to that period with this one, I notice enormous progress in my ability to handle challenges as they arise.
Now I feel a sense of well-being in my core, a knowing that everything is temporary. I understand that there’s no point in worrying about what hasn’t happened yet. The centeredness is always with me, observing from outside myself as I respond to situations, helping me stay true to my values and simply do the best I can.
The relief of this new way of being is enormous. I am grateful from the bottom of my heart for many things: To be able to live this way, and to value the progression. To my family, friends, clients and colleagues, who do so much to uplift Pablo and me. To the BodyTalk System and the Pulse techniques, which peeled away enough baggage, beliefs and miscommunication to make me who I am today.
When problems come up that could knock me off-center, the Pulse grounds me and BodyTalk keeps me well. When it looked like Pablo’s spinal cord was dying, BodyTalk helped him survive what might have been fatal. BodyTalk helped Pablo recover from surgery and get off all medications. Hopefully BodyTalk will help Pablo walk again someday. It did for Roxy.
What gets you through difficult times? Have you ever lost a pet, been a caregiver, or watched yourself evolve? Let’s connect – please chime in with your stories and comments.
In gratitude,
Sid
