The Story: The Voice That Never Stops

   There was a day I caught myself thinking before I even opened my eyes — a flood of thoughts racing           ahead of my breath.

   Lists. Responsibilities. What-ifs. Should-haves.

   It wasn’t the world rushing me; it was my own mind speaking first.

   For many of us, the mind becomes the loudest voice in the room.

   It plans, warns, analyzes, and often worries — trying to protect us.

   But sometimes that same voice starts repeating stories that no longer serve us.

   And when the mind speaks louder than the heart, the body listens in tension.

  Reflection: When Thoughts Become Feelings

   Every thought is a small vibration.

   When repeated, it forms a rhythm inside the body —

   the heartbeat quickens, the shoulders tighten, the breath shortens.

   The body doesn’t argue with the mind; it follows.

   This is why awareness is healing.

   When you begin noticing what you’re thinking instead of being what you think,

   you create space.

   That space is peace — and in that peace, healing begins.

  Guided Practice: Pause and Listen

  1. Find stillness. Sit or lie comfortably, letting your breath settle.

  2. Notice your thoughts like clouds drifting across a calm sky.

   You don’t need to chase them; you simply watch.

  3. Ask softly: “Is this thought helping me or holding me?”

  4. If it holds you, breathe in deeply and exhale with the words,

   “I release what no longer belongs.”

  5. If it helps you, smile and breathe in again, saying silently,

   “This truth supports my peace.”

   Even one minute of awareness each day retrains the nervous system to rest rather than react.

  Closing Message: The Mind Isn’t the Enemy — It’s a Guide

   The mind speaks the language of memories, lessons, and protection.

   But you have the power to rewrite the script.

   When your thoughts start to rush, remember:

   you are not your mind — you are the one listening.

    Massage, mindfulness, and restoration all work together — body, mind, and soul.

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 – Nancy Vargas, Certified Massage Practitioner