Category Archives: Self-Care

Four ways to keep stress away

Posted on January 15, 2015 by RJR Self-Care

Great thoughts from a fellow body worker: Four ways to keep stress away.

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From Massage to Self-Care

Posted on August 15, 2014 by RJR Self-Care

How did my practice expand from massage to self-care support, since my training and certifications are in bodywork? This came gradually, through the needs of my clients.(Some of whom have been part of my practice for over a decade.) We … Continue reading →

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What is Chi Running?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by RJR Self-Care

 “I’d love to start running, but my knees…” So, let’s talk about injury-free running. It is possible, using a gentle form called Chi Running. This practice combines a forward lean, neutral arm swing, mid-foot strike, and engaging the core, to … Continue reading →

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SF Marathon Self-Care All-Stars

Posted on July 28, 2014 by RJR Self-Care

A 70-year-old client, who ran a marathon for the first time A 30-year-old friend, a veteran marathoner, who had to withdraw the day before, due to illness My client made the completion of this goal a birthday gift. She was … Continue reading →

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Fear of Failure or Fear of Action?

Posted on July 25, 2014 by RJR Self-Care

Let’s be clear: It’s not fear of failure that keeps most people stuck. It’s fear of action, any action. I’m writing about stubborn inaction, rather than pausing, or taking a legitimate time-out. It takes courage to admit inaction, if we … Continue reading →

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“Each time you judge yourself, you break your own heart.”

Posted on May 24, 2014 by RJR Self-Care

Thought for the Day: “My beloved child, break your heart no longer. Each time you judge yourself, you break your own heart. You stop feeding on the love which is the wellspring of your vitality. The time has come. Your … Continue reading →

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A Synthesis of Self-Care

Posted on May 20, 2014 by RJR Self-Care

My client community feeds my body and spirit. Sometimes I carry canvas bags filled with fresh produce from my clients’ gardens. You might see me loaded down with tomatoes, kale, squash, beets, lettuce, honey, or even a container of cold … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of the Ocean

Posted on May 8, 2014 by RJR Self-Care

This photo is from 1972. I’m in the baseball cap, with my brother and cousins, and it reminds me that my grandfather, and his 10 siblings, had a deep spiritual connection to the ocean. He spent his whole life a short … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Loving-kindness

Posted on May 7, 2014 by RJR Self-Care

As she lay dying, my grandmother dictated a large section of the following meditation, from memory, to my Dad. She had been a lifelong avid reader, and this passage was a perfect summation of her attitude toward life. It took … Continue reading →

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New Week Intention

Posted on April 27, 2014 by RJR Self-Care

I listened to a great interview on the Good Life Project Podcast, hosted by Jonathan Fields. Debbie Millman offered this to the listeners and I’m going to incorporate it into my new week intention. What do you think?

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