Is It a "Treat"?.... or....

Getting a massage has often been considered a "treat". I've heard people talk about it as if it's the "holy grail" almost. "I'm getting a massage" can be met with ooohhh!


Is it a treat or is it good healthy care for our body? I had a massage yesterday. My body was achy, my arm was sore and everything felt tight. After the massage and today I feel better. I think massage makes sense when you consider how much stress our body can experience. And what makes it even better is going to a massage therapist who cares.

My massage therapist is a professional and she is so very caring. I feel nurtured by her skill and compassion. She is very aware and responsive to her clients needs. Massages are necessary for good health and when you are lying on the table it feels like such a treat.

Pic.. A Zen monastery I spent a weekend at.