Episode 9 - Get Connected With Loving Yourself with Fran Bailey
By Jessica Garrison
Fran Bailey is a nurturing, caring, joyful, and loving woman who does so much for the community of healing. There is a remarkable amount to learn from her journey and how she has become such an inspiration for self love.
Being a healer, Fran is very connected to the physical and spiritual aspects of health. Your body is your vessel (and the only one you get), so it should get the care it deserves. Fran does body work and meditation every day and helps others in these endeavors as well, though healing can look like a variety of things. Just like when we talk about self care, what works for one may not work for all, so it’s important to listen to what your body wants.
During this talking point, Fran says, “You’re allowed to be here. You’re allowed to change. You have permission,” and I just had to underline, highlight, and star that quote. We tend to get caught up in outside noise of what others want us to do and where they think we should be going. One of the most important things during your journey is to trust your body and allow yourself to exist where you are in the moment.
You’re allowed to be in this place in your life and take up space. You’re allowed to change your mind, change your views, change your appearance, or change anything that doesn’t align with you; it’s no one else’s business what you’re doing for yourself, especially when it’s what you need. We have to give ourselves permission to feel and then act upon those feelings. Give yourself permission to take a nap in the middle of the day because your body is tired. Give yourself permission to cancel plans because your anxiety is heightened or give yourself permission to go for a longer run when you have pent up energy. Whatever it may be, we need to give our minds and bodies what they need to continue to grow.
It doesn’t have to be long activities either that free up your body. Fran talks about a 20 minute piece she designed to focus on people’s pressure points because she understands time is limited for people. It may take time to find what works best in healing your body, but it’s worth it in the end to have those tools and resources.
You can check out Fran’s website for services or to learn more from her courses, and her personal resources will be on the Embracing Layers website. Through this episode, I hope everyone can begin the journey to finding what heals their mind and body.
Ways to Engage: Try starting a day to day journal of your feelings—both emotional and physical. Correspond these feelings with an activity or exercise that aligns with what you need for the day to either sustain this feeling or develop a healthier outlook for the day.