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Inspirational Words and Current Offerings

6/4/2020

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Here it is, June 3rd, and I'm slowly reopening the office. It's been encouraging to go back to doing the work that I love.  And with masks and lots of sanitizer, I'm finding that it's possible to continue to practice. For that I feel enormously grateful.

Over the past two and a half months, I've been bunkering down here at home. I'm feeling appreciation that I have a place of safety, a refuge that Dan and I created in a very uncertain world. It's funny how things that I took for granted just a little while ago have become so precious.Things like a comfortable home, a backyard, a grill and of course, my kitchen and all the foods in it.

Somehow this time has been productive for me. I started a food blog, planted a garden, fenced in the yard and am in the process of getting a dog.  I've been taking an online Tai Chi class and learning to slow down.

For some of you reading this, the last few months have also been an oasis, a chance to have more time with folks you love, catch up on the things you have been putting off, and a pause in an otherwise overscheduled and over busy life.

For others, it's been a time of deep anxiety.  An illness without a cure is spreading; the fabric of our nation is being tested; our economic well-being is insecure.

I have been wondering, "what's my place in all of this?", "what should I be doing", "how can I help?" 

The words that are whispered in my ear are, "find places of safety"," find moments of tranquility"," help others find these as well."

I write to tell you to find harbors to weather this storm. Simple things such as time in the morning for quiet and gratitude and prayer can be so important.  Having a space in your home filled with things that you love can ground you and bring joy.  Planting a garden or even an herb or flower and watching it grow, can give you a sense of control and purpose in an uncertain world.

Each day, write down three things for which you're grateful. Take walks. Smile at your neighbors. Be kind. Find the love that exists along with trauma and tragedy.

I've lived through a lot in life, and I can tell you with certainty, love is always there.

Please know that as we collectively go through this time, my spirit is with you. I pray that each of you reading this will find your way in these unchartered waters.

The spirit is boundless and mine is always there for you. In times like these, you may need a little more than that.  A lot is being asked of us right now.  You may need support. You may need guidance to find the path that truly serves you.

Here are a few ways to connect with me:

1) Sign up for my food blog.  This is filled with healthy, yummy recipes and a look into what's cooking in my kitchen.

2) Schedule an acupuncture appointment or free consultation. Together we can find ways for you to live healthier and happier, with less pain and more ease.

3) Reserve a spot in the class I'm offering through the Gaylord Library in South Hadley.  It's called, "Yummy Healthy Food: How Eating Well for 30 Days Can Change Your Life"

Please know that no matter what is happening in your life in this moment, you are not alone.

Sending healing energy…

Bonnie

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    In practice for over 20 years, Bonnie Diamond offers individualized, heart-centered care using a pain-free, Japanese style of acupuncture.  Her work is influenced by her nine year struggle with and complete recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  

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      • Hope for CFS & FMS
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    • Fibromyalgia
    • Sleep Disturbances and Insomnia
    • Sports Injury
    • Depression, Anxiety, Stress
    • Prevention & Well-being
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    • Craniosacral Therapy
    • Ear Acupuncture Clinic
    • Japanese Acupuncture >
      • Why Acupuncture?
    • Wellness Counseling
    • Visceral Manipulation
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    • Free Consultation
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    • What People Are Saying
    • Workshops Led By Bonnie Diamond
    • Illness as a Spiritual Journey
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