My transition to an alternative lifestyle

My philosophy of life used to be -- Life is like a rose.  Once you get through the soft petals and the nice smell its all thorns!  I was going from job to job and relationship to relationship in search of something just out of reach.  I felt like I was going in circles, wondering…why this happening to me again.  In the spring of ‘97, my relationship of 6 years (a marathon for me) was starting to deteriorate I was angry and very unhappy about my situation.  I felt that I needed something, but was not quite sure what.  I was about to end yet another bond when I saw an infomercial on relationships.  I purchased the 2 sets of tapes one for each gender.  That started the wheels turning.  I joined 2-3 book clubs bought self-help books and tapes so that I could learn how to cope with life. I started utilizing and telling everyone that would listen.  I was so excited. I felt that I was finally on track.

By the fall of ‘97 my sister saw how enthusiastic I was and told me about a place that had free demonstrations on Thursday Nights.  I went with her to one them and was very impressed with what changes could happen so quickly within the mind and body.  All I could think about was how I can afford the time and money to go to the weekend classes. My prayers were answered I started classes in the spring of ‘98 and finished the eleven classes offered to become a Holistic Coach the spring of ’99.  I had learned of Reiki from a fellow classmate and became very curious about it.  Of course, I bought a book on it.  Again I was thinking how I could afford to take this class.  In the spring of 2001 the answer came and soon I was receiving my level I & II Reiki attunements. 

The following spring of 2002 received the level III attunement Teacher/Master level a year later was teaching Reiki.  My husband suggested I take a course in Foot Reflexology to diversify my talents in the alternative field.  I received my certificate in August of 2003. One of my classmates persuaded me to attend an open house with her for Polarity Therapy and I ended up taking classes by doing a work study program through their center.  I finally finished taking classes December of 2003.  I opened my 1st office January of 2004.  I now practice Reflexology, Reiki and Polarity.  I also teach people how to become more proactive in their health care.  Current classes/workshops are in Reiki levels I, II & III Teacher/Master, Reflexology basic mapping & techniques, Meditation and Creating Your Future   I have now become an excellent gardener that removes the thorns of life.  I also help others to learn how to do so for themselves.