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The last weekend in October was a memorable time in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Quite unexpectedly, and very early for that part of the country, a significant snowstorm occurred!! It took a lot of folks by surprise! The other unexpected event that occurred was a presentation at the Mind/Body/Spirit Expo, conducted by Joe Weldon, Master Synergist and Co-Director of the Rubenfeld Training Institute. About 25 people, most of whom had never heard of Rubenfeld Synergy, were surprised and amazed by the gentle power of the work and the mind/bod/spirit awareness they experienced— the connection that is their natural birthright!!

Joe started the presentation by breaking the group into pairs and asking them to become aware of what they noticed in their bodies when they received a compliment. He then went on to show them in a very tangible but gentle way, the felt sense of how “in order to relax, we need to be lax and to be long. Using a classic Rubenfeld Synergy body-mind exercise called Moving Like a Bamboo Tree, Joe gently showed participants how they could expand their visual awareness and ease of movement in the world. This was followed by a demonstration of another classic RSM technique called a Shoulder Release. During this demonstration, Joe touched the lives of all participants, as he showed them the weight/impact of some emotional material on their shoulders and how their bodies responded to support given to the shoulder when it was ‘listened to” by the gentle touch of another.

The Rubenfeld Synergy booth at the Expo was very busy all weekend and it was great to talk to so many people about the work. It was particularly heartwarming to see the outpouring of interest after Joe’s presentation as people came to express their thanks and to inquire about the work and the training. On that special day in October, I was more proud than ever to be a practitioner of this important work.

So, don’t wait for the next snowstorm to find out about the Rubenfeld Synergy Method!! Give yourself the gift of this awe-inspiring work and experience your natural birthright!, Go to RubenfeldSynergy.com and find a practitioner in your area today. You won’t be disappointed!! And then, after you have made your first appointment, go give someone a compliment and tell them about the Rubenfeld Synergy Method too!! Happy Holidays!! Lori R. Schlosser, PhD, Certified Rubenfeld Synergist. TouchTalkTransform.com.

* I originally wrote this post for the Rubenfeld Synergy Blog.

Having sought treatment in the past for my emotional pain, I had been prescribed medication that only served to remove me further from the messages my body was sending. I tried conventional psychology, changed my career, and ultimately was hospitalized for anxiety-induced high blood pressure.

Finally, I have found a therapy that is safe and effective. I never perceived the disconnection between my body, my mind, and my emotions until I experienced the Rubenfeld Synergy Method. Almost immediately, everything I thought I knew about myself shifted radically.

I discovered the ability to listen to my body and respond to its messages. With guided questioning and the gentle touch of my practitioner, I am releasing pain from emotional and physical trauma. My healing is transformative; I truly believe that RSM is the catalyst.

Through Rubenfeld Synergy I have direct access to the infinite wisdom of the universe through my own body.

I met Sheba, a shy and timid tigress, trapped in a small cage in my solar plexus, and over the last 2 years I’ve witnessed her grow and transform into a beautiful, free and empowered queen of her world.

I’ve encountered the small yet resilient plant rooted in my sacral chakra and learned how to nourish it and give it what it needs to thrive.

I’ve met my inner child, I’ve encompassed the moon in my belly, I’ve felt the physical sensation of confidence in my spine.

I confronted my intimidating Vice President in a Rubenfeld Synergy session and our terrible relationship transformed into a productive, co-creative relationship.

I’ve faced fear head-on, knowing I was safe in Lori’s sanctuary. Self-deprecating thoughts and behaviors have been brought out into the light and healed. I’ve made friends with Guilt, realizing that it simply needs to be reassured that I am OK. A high-maintenance friend, yes, but at least no longer an enemy.

I’ve gained incredible insights through conversations with different parts of my body. I’ve argued with some and bonded with others, especially my feet!

I could go on and on about my experiences with Rubenfeld Synergy because the depth is infinite and the benefits endless. Our bodies are aching ( literally!!) to tell us the truth about what’s happening in our lives. It is our choice whether or not to listen. If we do choose to listen, it is the highest form of love we can give ourselves and everyone we touch.

Lori listens to a shoulder

This is the first time I have ever written a blog and it is my very first blog post.  My intention is to make my blog part of a spiritual practice.  It will allow me to stay connected to my own experience while serving as a means to let you know me as a Synergist and a person.  I plan to share with you how RSM has changed my life and in doing so, allow you to discover the power it can have in transforming your own.  It is not my intention to market my practice or RSM or to convince anyone that it is “right” for them.  I will just share my own experience.  I will also let you know of any special events or groups I will be presenting in case you are moved to join me or want to learn more. I genuinely invite your questions and would love to dialogue with you.

For this first blog post, I will highlight six of what I will call RSM Gifts that have enhanced my life tremendously.

       Living Life with All My Senses- The heightened somatic (body) awareness I have learned through RSM has allowed me to live my life in all its fullness with all my senses!!  How much more vibrant the world is, how much more I hear, see, smell, touch and taste!! 

       Coping More Easefully with Change- RSM has given me a framework of how to deal with change.  It has taught me that the journey towards a new way of being is not linear and that confusion or “not knowing” are signs that the change process is happening.  What a relief!! It makes change less overwhelming and gives me the stamina to hang in there with hope!!

       Fully Listening- RSM has taught me the art of compassionate listening—really listening- listening with my ears, my eyes, my hands, my heart and my intuition.  It has also taught me to listen to myself and the wisdom of my own body which carries my truth.

       Self-Care- Through RSM I have learned skills that support my own self-care.  RSM has taught me that I can be fully present with another and still stay connected with myself.  It has shown me that I can actually be more available and present for others if I stay connected to myself, or as Ilana Rubenfeld, the founder of RSM has so eloquently stated, “ By continually filling up, I can spill over without depleting myself.”

       Staying Grounded- Using simple and elegant postures, RSM has taught me to notice the ground under my feet, my connection to the earth and a position we call BOMA (Balance of Mechanical Advantage) that reminds me to use my hips to support my torso and upper body.  This position provides me with the “felt sense” that forceful winds of change and emotion will not knock me over!!

       Being In Relationship- RSM has empowered me to identify and liberate myself from relationship patterns I absorbed as part of my “family trance.”  This kind of awareness allows me to consciously create my own authentic relationships instead of unconsciously repeating patterns that I learned from those who went before me.

Listening hands

Six gifts (and that’s only the beginning!!),  stated separately, but in fact, intertwined to create a powerful new life paradigm based on Gentleness, Respect, Openness, Understanding, Noticing and Discovery — the GROUND of Rubenfeld Synergy!!  What a gift, what a blessing, what an incredibly beautiful way to “be” in the world, to “be” with others.  I am humbled and honored to do this work and to share these gifts with others on the journey.  I am grateful to have this chance to share this with all of you who are reading.

I will conclude with a quote from a client at the end of a recent session she had with me. She said, “Amazing is over-used in our culture.  Pizza is not amazing.  It may be delicious, but it’s not amazing.  This work is amazing!!” 

I love my work, I love my life. Wishing you an “amazing” journey!!

                                    ‘Til next time, Lori Schlosser 

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