A little thought about change, releasing, and revitalizing.

The Covid made me do it. Really. It did. I was fortunate to have read a marvelous book, Spillover, by David Quammen, just before the corona virus broke. Well, if the truth be told, I listened to it. When the book came to a conclusion and the audio system switched back to NPR, the lead story was about a novel coronavirus that had broken in Wuhan. My ears perked up because the group of corona viruses had been covered with great care in the book, and so had the whole pandemic response thing. I felt slightly comforted by having some knowledge of the science and the scientists who were and would be working to try and keep us safe.

I also made sure I had paper towels, TP and plenty of animal food. After that was stockpiled, I attended to my own pantry and freezers and larder. Because of the recent education I had given myself with this book, I knew that quite possibly we would be in for a bumpy ride. I filled my spray bottles with alcohol, gathered my hand sanitizer, and worked for 2 more weeks before we were all shut down. I don’t think I have ever spent as much time tailing clients, spraying and wiping, and washing and worrying.

When the shut down arrived, I started to study more about what massage might look like in the aftermath.

This virus is going to be around for quite a time, and safety has to come first for all of us.

I crunched numbers, talked, considered, drew up new schedules, and came to the conclusion that it would be best to move my office space back onto the farm, into an unused, unfinished cabin. That is when the tape measure came out, the internet got exercised, and a plan formed. The new space is created to be truly Covid cleanable, and the only people coming in will be my clients. There is no waiting room, but if you turn your car around, the view from the parking area is pretty darn good. There is a bench out by a really good view, too.

All is coming along nicely, with flooring ordered, sheetrocker employed, and electrical stuff sorted out. I even sprung for a professional insulation company to come in to make it as cozy as possible. I will continue to work both with my feet and hands, and the new brackets are ordered too!

I am excited to make this change, although leaving my yummy South Dorset space was sad, and I will miss my interactions there. However, I look forward to providing massage care on my farm, and sharing that magic with my people.