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This story isn\u2019t that deep, because maybe I\u2019m not that deep. Nope, not true. I\u2019m as deep as I need to be; I\u2019m not going to judge myself. Maybe that\u2019s really what my sound bath experience helped me to learn. I\u2019ll let you decide.<\/p>\n

I work hard\u2014really hard. I think I\u2019ve just been wired that way. While I definitely recognize the importance of a work\/life balance and extoll the values of it to my clients, I often fail to find that balance itself. I make Type A people seem like procrastinators. I\u2019m a perfectionist. I\u2019m also a joiner. I\u2019ll try anything (within reason) at least once.<\/p>\n

About a year ago I decided that I would use the \u201cjoy of learning\u201d part of my personality as a way to conquer the \u201cI thrive on being overscheduled\u201d part of my personality and set off on a bit of a self-care binge. I figured that I couldn\u2019t just spout self-care ideas to my clients without having one of my own. The trick though was to find one that would both hold my interest and have some sort of well-being benefit.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve tried cycling, but it often results in me walking around like I just got off a horse for a few days after the class. I\u2019ve painted rocks, which often holds my attention for a while. However, there are just so many rock animals that your friends will accept from you as presents. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve tried book clubs, but for some reason all of the ones in my neighbourhood are held in actual libraries. This is a bummer, because the hushed tones and the lack of wine make them a lot less exciting than the raucous boozy book clubs I\u2019ve seen on social media.<\/p>\n

Getting comfortable for the sound bath<\/h2>\n
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