Clearing the Clutter to Make way for the New: Saying Goodbye to my Sound Healing Space
An ode to my Sound Healing Space :
Firstly, hello from my first ever blog post! It feels apt in a way to start something new by saying goodbye. (Right here are my Aries/ Pisces elements in my chart playing out - first & last, hello & goodbye)
Nevertheless, What a journey! From properly registering my business, running it, and opening my Sound Healing space, all during this strenuous time of the pandemic. Starting and running a business is truly the ultimate test of personal growth - the decisions made, the people involved, the clients affected, scaling etc, etc. On the surface these might seem like fundamental business decisions, yet on the deeper level it provokes so many questions of how I show up as a leader, a business owner, and what feels the most authentic to me. Moving through these phases has been truly challenging, but also incredibly rewarding.
I didn’t set out to establish a studio, but it felt right to open and tailor a space where I can provide my personalised services. From the supportive linen mats to the lavender eye masks to the soft plush blankets, I wanted to tailor every detail of the healing experience to the best of my ability, ideally how I would like to receive a session. Creating this studio was a step in the direction of expanding my business, but the studio itself wasn’t meant to be a permanent fixture. One of my favourite Confucius quotes is: “A person (the pronouns are ‘he’ in the original verse but that doesn’t sit right me or these gender fluid times!) who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” Well, I am here building a mountain, cognisant that these small stones are necessary for growth. This space has provided so much solace not only for my clients, but for myself as well.
While I had to let the space go earlier than planned, I am so thankful for the space, and also the support of everyone who has ever stepped foot inside. Most importantly, this space provided precious moments to connect with my clients and learn more about their needs and challenges. Through them, I learn deeply how I can provide better, and respond to what they need. Whether coming by to hang out, or to immerse themselves in the magic and therapy of Sound Healing. This studio has been such a space for and of transformation. I’m so proud to have shared this space with 100+ clients and counting!
Sometimes the bravest thing to do is to let go
While the plan for the space was always temporary, it was still really hard to release the contract - both materially and emotionally. The path of building a building a business - or personal growth for that matter - isn’t always linear. This mountain will have twists and turns, just like a journey through Middle-earth, but what I’m learning is to enjoy and most importantly honour the process. There were moments where it did feel very disappointing to dismantle this physical space that I’ve built. I couldn’t help but think “wow, I put so much effort in this just to take it all down.” But like the article title suggests, dismantling the space is my process of clearing the clutter, shedding old narratives, honouring my past. And now with the release of this lease, I’m able to take a deep cleansing breath, and allow new and fresh energies to be come in. I welcome in spaciousness, the unknown, and elevated levels of abundance and growth. I have the utmost thankfulness for the space and sacred moments it has given. I’m feeling the energies of the Goddess Kali and the Goddess Durga come through as I write this and honour this space, as Kali is the goddess of destruction dissolution. I am moving through a radical rebirth, and instead of pushing this time away, I relinquish my full control to trust. I demolish the ego that holds me back, and instead I lay out my vulnerabilities and share as authentically as possible how this process has been for me. This is my true and deep liberation. And with the Goddess Durga, she comes to me in a time for deep inner strength and protection. While I don’t have this physical space anymore, what I know and what I need are all within. The former versions of myself crumble away, while I embody fierce boldness and strength to overcome and continue on the path. The will power to overcome is within. The strength is within. (Also thank you Leo season woohoo, what a serendipitous salut to the end of this bold season as we enter and welcome in Virgo/ Beyoncé feels)
I’m so much more than just a Sound Healer, and the closing of this space has allowed me to develop further as a Self Love and Empowerment Coach for Women/Womxn of Colour. Thank you again for all your support! Thank you for following my journey. Please stay tuned for further expansions and sharings of love through my offerings. I cannot wait!
Yours truly, blessed and highly favoured,
Yinki