One of the most important things I have learned while being in school is the power and importance of positive energy and intention.
I have always been a strong believer in the power of positive energy. I believe that if you stay positive in your thoughts and actions, good things will happen. However, I really was unfamiliar with what was meant by intention.
I first heard about intention from a massage therapist with whom I work. She said that if you always have good intentions during a massage, then your guest can only receive those positive intentions. But if your intentions are in the wrong place, they are almost guaranteed to be felt by your guest.
I heard this discussed again while in school and, by that point, I was really interested in trying it myself.
Now, I practice positive energy and intentions during every facial I perform. I like to spend a few moments before and after the treatment, with my hands touching my guest, either on their shoulders or on the sides of their head. I take a few deep breaths, and think to myself what I hope my guest will receive during their treatment, both physically and mentally. Maybe it’s glowing skin or the gift of relaxation. By just taking these few moments to pass along my energy to my guest, I have found that it really does result in a better experience.
There is nothing I love more than the feeling I get when someone is genuinely happy with the service I performed, and they leave feeling better than they did when they arrived.
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