Back out in the world
Hello dear friends.
After several days in bed healing from flying in the air and landing on the cement ( ! ), I am back in the world feeling better than ever. They say that Bali chews u up and spits u up and I feel honored to have received a little "Bali magic" ; ). I received tremendous support from the volunteers here and wild things happened like my craniosacral teacher showing up at the clinic hours after the accident to drop something by ( which he never does). I looked up at him like he was an angel - how did you know to come? I didn't understand but was grateful to receive his healing touch so soon after being hurt. I also received all sorts of healing powders and creams that were applied to me by friends. One has to be careful in the tropics as open wounds can lead to infection all too quickly. The acupuncturist, Dr. Bobbi came by to see me as well. She is an amazing doctor and a very intense acupuncturist. She stuck a million needles in me - interesting treatment called surrounding the dragon- putting needles around the wounds. I made my friend Shannon stay with me for moral support because it hurt! But it seemed to help and I am grateful. I also received some interesting work called Body Talk. It is an advanced form of muscle testing that works with first aid, trauma, past lives, chinese medicine...The woman who does it is a Naturopath who has been using it very successfully with the moms and babies and of course I am now excited to learn it and add one more tool to my medicine bag.
I did my first shift back at the clinic and got to catch a little one that came through a sweet 20 year old- wow these young women! I did prenatals last night and there was a 16 year old with her sister. Robin came by and chatted with her which was awesome because although i have learned some indonesian in my time here, and actually i was fortunate to have a translator with me, Robin will be the one that will be here when her baby comes! Ya- it just hit me yesterday that I am almost done with my 3 month stint here and that it is time for me to begin letting go of all the attachments I have made to the community here. Even after being gone from the clinic for 10 days it just felt so easy to come back yesterday. The women are so so sweet, the staff is amazing, and the volunteers are extroardinary.
When I was laying in bed I actually considered staying longer here, or maybe going to Aceh- Robin has asked me to go there ever since i arrived - and although my heart lept with excitement, my mind and body said- no, it's time to go home and rest in the states. And it is actually perfect because there are new volunteers showing up every day and it is good to pass the torch and let others experience the beautiful craziness of Bumi Sehat.
So as of today I have only one or two more shifts at the clinic. The rest of my time here will be spent with the wonderful community here and having fun with my friends and family who are visiting!
Many blessings, Chanti
