I like when my inbox has fewer than 400 emails. I achieved this about 2 weeks ago–was almost down below 384, but it’s slowly inching up. When I first had an email account, I could keep my inbox to 20 and less.
I love acupuncture. I now have a low tolerance for an aggressive needle-technique. I wonder why I was able to deal with painful-er needles for a number of years. My current practitioner is so, so gentle with the needles. Almost as soon as a couple of needles are in, I feel my system re-balance; often I relax and doze. My long-time toyohari practitioner (a Japanese interpretation of acupuncture in which needles are NOT inserted) said that I take treatment well; my body soaks it up and responds easily. It is good medicine for me. I love acupuncture.
The way eggs feel when gathered right out of a nesting box. I like the way the eggs are warm and the way they are smooth. I like the rosy-colored ones and the chalky green ones especially.
I’m struggling today to find things for which I am grateful. Could you tell?
twinklysparkles 
Yay for acupuncture! Thanks for the plug. I am nearing the end of my program for acupuncture and herbs! Interestingly enough, in the biz, we speak of “emptiness” as an ideal state of health. This emptiness is especially good for the heart. The practitioner Lorie Dechar writes, “The airy space of the heart is the space of wuwei, the space of emptiness, the space of unknowing and awe.”
Love the blog, by the way! But, I (me and pt both, really) surely love and have gratitude for the christmas cards from you guys. Last year’s Abbey Road was particularly awesome! I still have it on our shelf.
xo,
swiggs (aka mrs ptdismal)
Yay for acupuncture indeed. I have been seeing acupuncturists for over 20 years and have been to many different practitioners. Also have had experience with moxa and herbs, so the whole TCM ball of wax.
How long must you train and what will the licensing procedure be? It’s good work and one should be able to support oneself on it….at least a lot of practitioners seem able to.
This is not the particularly good kind of empty, but I am somewhat familiar with that as well via yoga and The Alexander Technique. No mind, non-doing, etc.
I’m glad you love my blog and our AWESOME X-MAS card, but hopefully you love the blog more of the two as I crave constant admiration for my writing.
Take care! Katherine