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Ohashiatsu has influenced my life - and continues to do so - in so many beautiful ways I don't know where to start, really.

What I find really beautiful about Ohashiatsu is the simplicity of it. It seems like the real breakthrough lies in breaking down everything to the essential. That's what makes it so efficient. On the other, it feels like meditation - simple but not easy. That is how it's like to train body and mind effortlessly. It's paradoxical. At least as far as it goes against the grain of public opinion which often tells you that if you want something you have to discipline yourself, strain yourself and endure hardships in order to reach your goal. For me, Ohashiatsu means practice with effortless effort. It continues to influence my daily life in that way. It keeps me in the present moment when I wash the dishes, take a shower, pick up something on the floor.

It is like a treasure. Margarete once mentioned it - and it's so true! The deeper I dig in (or rather let myself fall into) the more precious gems are being discovered. Such a delight. They have always been there, yet I couldn't see them. So Ohashiatsu opens eyes, mind, heart. What has changed considerably in the last two years is a growing awareness for what feels good and what does not. Ohashiatsu helps me to decide intuitively, i.e. to trust my gut feeling and to act accordingly, more round, smooth and warmhearted.

People on the street or on the train, for example, I watch the efficiency and accuracy of their movements. I noticed that I tend to watch their faces, especially the wrinkle patterns on the forehead. With some acquaintances, I sometimes catch myself putting labels on their behavior patterns like 'that reeks of wood' or 'hmmm.. some metal surplus there'. And it's so funny in a way, you know, because it's all meant in a friendly attitude and helpful mind set. Yes, that's another beautiful thing: Ohashiatsu tends to settle restless minds, sets the mind at ease, enjoying the experience of being a human being.

So grateful I am that I am able to help people. Feels kinda wondrous. People ask me what this or that pain could mean and what I think about this or that. I am happy to say 'I don't know... but maybe...' and they are already grateful for having someone to talk to who actually listens.

I realize more and more how much there is still to be learned and that this journey never ends. So Ohashiatsu also gives me some humbling experience. One could describe it as kind of an intellectual modesty or moderation of discursive reasoning... by dipping into maybe logic and oriental diagnosis.

Ohashiatsu has influenced my life - and continues to do so - in so many beautiful ways I don't know where to end, really.

May all beings be happy and live with ease.

One Love

Michael