Welcome to my blog! 

 

I am Bridget Welch, LMT, an artist and healer.  In my blog, we explore various topics related to health, self-expression, art, personal growth, and more.  It is also a good way to stay informed about my upcoming events, specials, or brand-new projects.

Take Time To Acknowledge How You Feel compassion feelings healing self care Feb 23, 2023

Woke today with tension in my chest, feeling tender around my heart. Losses of beloved family and friends from late last winter heavy on my mind as we cycle back to the same time of year.

Thinking about my intentions for the day, I felt anxiety rising up, the bodily tension increasing. I...

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Cultivating Kindness compassion feelings self care Apr 24, 2022

Cultivating kindness starts with self love.

This is a garden that needs to be tended on-goingly, like anything you’d like to see flourish.

Self compassion, as I see it, includes tenderness with yourself, patience, gentleness, nurturing of yourself.  Unconditionally accepting your...

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“I’m Too Fat to Get a Massage” compassion massage self care Jul 10, 2015

I have heard, over my 18 ½ years as a massage therapist, of a few cases where somebody said they thought they were too fat to get a massage. They would be too embarrassed or too shy about their form, perhaps even thinking a therapist wouldn’t want to touch them.

Well, I want to tell...

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Secrets to Maintaining Martial Bliss compassion feelings Jan 29, 2012

A dear friend of mine got married last fall, and she and the groom requested advice from the guests.  Here's what I wrote.  I like this so much I had to share it with you.

"Communicate.  Show your love.  Give compliments.  Dance together.  Hold hands a...

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