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Thanksgiving Thanks
It’s that time of the year when a lot of people pause to give thanks for those things they are grateful for. I need to throw in my two cents.
A few months ago when I checked in at the AMTA National Convention in Orlando, I was thrilled when I opened my registration packet and found that instead of just my name badge, some kind soul had put the word “PRESS” in big letters underneath my name. To whomever that was, thank you.
Since I have been blogging about the politics of the massage and bodywork profession, I have seized the opportunity to contact people at the top of some of the entities I’ve written about…I like to present all sides of an issue, when possible, and give the representatives of those organizations a chance to respond, when they will. I’m happy to say that most of them have taken me up on it, in spite of the fact that I have as often as not been hard on them on the blog.
I try to keep my finger on the pulse of all the organizations, participate in a lot of discussion forums, and read as many of our publications, relevant research and articles, and other people’s blogs as much as I can. One thing is clear to me, we do have a profession that cares, and an industry that supports that profession in too many ways to count. Even when I disagree with the actions of some of our organizations, I respect the people who are trying to do their jobs as leaders; I recognize that they have a huge responsibility, and you can’t please all the people all of the time. Read More...
A few months ago when I checked in at the AMTA National Convention in Orlando, I was thrilled when I opened my registration packet and found that instead of just my name badge, some kind soul had put the word “PRESS” in big letters underneath my name. To whomever that was, thank you.
Since I have been blogging about the politics of the massage and bodywork profession, I have seized the opportunity to contact people at the top of some of the entities I’ve written about…I like to present all sides of an issue, when possible, and give the representatives of those organizations a chance to respond, when they will. I’m happy to say that most of them have taken me up on it, in spite of the fact that I have as often as not been hard on them on the blog.
I try to keep my finger on the pulse of all the organizations, participate in a lot of discussion forums, and read as many of our publications, relevant research and articles, and other people’s blogs as much as I can. One thing is clear to me, we do have a profession that cares, and an industry that supports that profession in too many ways to count. Even when I disagree with the actions of some of our organizations, I respect the people who are trying to do their jobs as leaders; I recognize that they have a huge responsibility, and you can’t please all the people all of the time. Read More...
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Comment by Laura Allen on November 28, 2009 at 6:21am
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Thank you all so much and blessings on all of you!
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Comment by Marilyn St.John on November 27, 2009 at 8:09am
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Thank you for your dedication and your writings, Laura. Your sharing makes us better therapists by having a bigger picture of the profession. I would be honored to meet you someday. ~m
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Comment by Susan G. Salvo on November 26, 2009 at 6:57pm
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Thank you Laura and for all you do for our profession. Blessings to you for the coming year!
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Comment by Julie Onofrio on November 26, 2009 at 12:14pm
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Thank you too! Laura for all you do! and helping me out this past year. The best to you! Hope we get to meet next year.
Julie
www.thebodyworker.com
www.massage-career-guides.com
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Comment by Angie Patrick on November 24, 2009 at 11:12am
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Laura Allen,
I just think you rock. I love reading your blogs, and I think your opinions are well thought out and well spoken. You keep us all informed with your blogs and you lend your voice to issues and concerns we should all take in and consider.
I am thankful for you, and for your openness and honesty, especially when the topic is controversial!
Kudos!
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Comment by Mike Hinkle on November 24, 2009 at 10:51am
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Thank you, for being you, Laura! Happy Thanksgiving!
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