What a beautiful and unexpected post! I reached my Medicare birthday and had to choose whether to sign up for another Western conglomerate like Kaiser or Sutter, or risk being outside the system but having access to a naturopath. I've decided to follow my heart and not my fear, and have chosen the latter. The friend who recommended it described the "laying on of hands" and my woo-woo meter went off but I've changed my mind about many things by 65, why stop now?
I also appreciate the explanation of Medical Anthropology, a term I'd only heard recently from my favorite flirt at the Farmer's Market--now there's a simple pleasure!
I fully believe in energy healing, the power of energy but... this is embarrassing... I'm terrified of acupuncture because I can't get over the needles. I tried it once and I have no idea how it's supposed to be relaxing! My acupuncturist was like "I'll leave you here for 30 minutes, some clients fall asleep, just relax." The whole time, I couldn't stop thinking about the needles in my hands. It was so uncomfortable and was very relieved when it was over! But I absolutely love what this post is about, and I would love to soak in the benefits of acupuncture. Has anybody started in a place of fear (of needles specifically), but was able to overcome it and start regular acupuncture?
Simple pleasures - I visited my folks in Neb and plants were so cheap there, I filled up my car and drove them back to TX. I've spent the last few days repotting and repositioning all my plants. I'm enjoying reading about them and watering them and generally trying to let them grow.
Jul 12, 2022·edited Jul 12, 2022Liked by Sara Campbell
My simplest summer pleasure is to go swimming at Frenchtown Pond. I've been going off-and-on my entire life except for during the years I didn't live in this area. But now, living just a few miles away again, I go whenever it is hot and I love it.
Also: what a great interview. Thank you, Sara ... and thank you, Alex!
What a beautiful and unexpected post! I reached my Medicare birthday and had to choose whether to sign up for another Western conglomerate like Kaiser or Sutter, or risk being outside the system but having access to a naturopath. I've decided to follow my heart and not my fear, and have chosen the latter. The friend who recommended it described the "laying on of hands" and my woo-woo meter went off but I've changed my mind about many things by 65, why stop now?
I also appreciate the explanation of Medical Anthropology, a term I'd only heard recently from my favorite flirt at the Farmer's Market--now there's a simple pleasure!
I fully believe in energy healing, the power of energy but... this is embarrassing... I'm terrified of acupuncture because I can't get over the needles. I tried it once and I have no idea how it's supposed to be relaxing! My acupuncturist was like "I'll leave you here for 30 minutes, some clients fall asleep, just relax." The whole time, I couldn't stop thinking about the needles in my hands. It was so uncomfortable and was very relieved when it was over! But I absolutely love what this post is about, and I would love to soak in the benefits of acupuncture. Has anybody started in a place of fear (of needles specifically), but was able to overcome it and start regular acupuncture?
Simple pleasures - I visited my folks in Neb and plants were so cheap there, I filled up my car and drove them back to TX. I've spent the last few days repotting and repositioning all my plants. I'm enjoying reading about them and watering them and generally trying to let them grow.
Thanks for reminding me to slow down and take note.
Simple pleasure: the other day I walked to the park near me and laid in the sun before work. It felt amazing.
Simple pleasure: Popsicles. I've crushed like 7 boxes this summer, and I reckon I'll crush 7 more...
Tiny pleasure: re-reading Walden.
My simplest summer pleasure is to go swimming at Frenchtown Pond. I've been going off-and-on my entire life except for during the years I didn't live in this area. But now, living just a few miles away again, I go whenever it is hot and I love it.
Also: what a great interview. Thank you, Sara ... and thank you, Alex!