Hello Somas,
I thought I’d take a few lines of your time by sharing a few words on this year. Looking back to this time last year, I was looking forward to spending Christmas with both my parents (although they were divorced they had always remained friends and we were all going to be together) and I was excitedly waiting for the January issue of OmYoga magazine to be published as I was on the front cover! My Dad was always encouraging and supporting me and my business.
This Christmas will be very different since my Dad passed away in June. This has been the most difficult year of my life, watching a strong minded and independent man suffer a severe stroke, he had three months of struggle. His courage is truly inspiring to me and it was a privilege to be with him throughout and in his last days and hours.
Throughout that period and for the rest of the year I was and still am, so grateful for all the support and understanding from my students, clients and colleagues, you are all important to me and keep me inspired to teach and share my passion for Somatics. Somatics is really really important to me, to teach it and share it. My personal practice has been helpful in my grieving process too.
I think that’s why I became so emotional at the end of last Thursday’s class, (it’s now in the library titled “Rewind to Relax”) it felt like another ending (albeit a temporary one, but it felt there was more to it this year) and the reading I shared by Khalil Gibran felt fitting, where for a moment you feel you have to hold your breath and gather yourself for another milestone.
Looking to next year I have some exciting things in my diary working with my teacher Martha Peterson and I am planning retreat days and a longer retreat into the diary, so keep a look out.
I am looking forward to the break and I’ve been getting into the spirit of the season, here’s my lovely Mum and I at Belton House recently.
Sending love to you and wishes for a happy Christmas & healthy New Year.
Liz 💕🙏🏻🎄
