My thoughts at this time include the essential workers. Hats off to them, really what would we do without them. Doctors, nurses who help the sick, grocery store workers who help us keep our fridges stocked and also government workers to help manage the rules and regulations that are maintaining our society are all essential aren’t they? But what about massage therapists? Are they necessary? The word essential means “absolutely necessary or extremely important” and that something essential is needed to preserve life and prevent dysfunction or death. There are many shifts happening in our society at the moment and these changes can bring about fear, more so now that we are isolated and out of our normal routines. I am sure you’d agree when I say that we are rattled, nervous, anxious, unsure, uneasy and tensed. If there is any time in history when massage was necessary, it is now. The world needs a massage more than ever right now. Massage therapists are at the essence of that which can help calm nerves and ease tension. We are major contributors to restoring peace and curbing anxiety. Thus I believe that massage therapists are essential workers. Making decisions when relaxed will lead to more balance and peace so I dare believe I can be a positive influence in the grand scheme of things. The soon as I’m told is safe to return to massage I certainly will in order to continue the work that is essential for mind and body. “Fear is a disease that eats away at logic and makes man inhuman.” – Marian Anderson