Being the Witness vs Witnessing....there's a Difference
By: Alisa Schneidman
Hi There,
I was going to write a blog, and I kept struggling with it, and somebody had mentioned last week about my poetry. I rarely just write one to share, and I have not written one in lieu of the blog topic. I did that today.
It did get everything in more eloquently than the blog I was struggling with for a day and a half. I hope you enjoy it.
Check out the announcements, upcoming Sound Baths and groups.
Being the Witness…Sure
Be the witness of your thoughts
It sounds so calming, so Zen
All of the gurus and experts tout it
So tell me, how does it work again?
That’s right- during your freak out
Breathe-get really calm
Tell yourself you have got this
It’s just an inner child feeling it doesn’t belong
Acknowledge its right to be there
Of course, it is hurting and gone astray
Being the witness to all its thinking
Will make all its pain go away
But it doesn’t quiet down
Instead your frustration grows
Why are you still shaking?
Being the witness is the gold standard
So why do you feel so raw and exposed
Why the hell isn’t this working?
You feel yourself begin to spin
This pop psychology bullshit is foolproof
When is it supposed to kick in?
You don’t know what you’re witnessing
How exactly did you end up here?
You never could quite meditate
You’re left feeling more panicked and unclear.
What if the problem is in the wording
What if the goal is flawed on its face
Being a witness is not what we need
Perhaps the whole phrase needs replaced
What about simply witnessing?
It engages in the here and now
We don’t have to be anything
We don’t have to learn how
Witnessing happens by being with
Seeing a person, place or situation
Bringing our energy, attention and presence
With it a sense of reality and validation
Being a witness is a passive role
Witnessing means someone is there
Feeling that we are seen
And our story has been shared.
~Alisa Schneidman
3/5/2025
Announcements:
I am seeing people for Reiki sessions and Craniosacral Therapy because my health has improved! I am also teaching all levels of Reiki either one on one or in a class format. I work out of my home office or in Hockessin.
MARCH SOUND BATHS
THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH AT 6:40 PM IN HOCKESSIN
SUNDAY, MARCH 9TH AT 9:00 AM IN HOCKESSIN
THURSDAY, MARCH 20TH AT 6:40 PM IN HOCKESSIN
SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 9:00 AM IN HOCKESSIN
IF ITS YOUR FIRST SOUND BATH IN HOCKESSIN USED THE CODE HOCKSOUND25 TO PAY $15
BRING A FRIEND AND BOTH OF YOU GET A DISCOUNT (UNLIMITED)!
Monthly Groups:
IFS Group: 3/15/25 at 6:00 pm I have combined the Creative Connections, Empath Group & Book Group into this group.
REIKI SHARE: 3/22/25 from 2:00-5:00 pm
FUN: A new group focusing on connecting through fun begins 3/30/25 at 4:00 pm -we will be doing a different activity every month so the prices may vary a bit. The first month we will be learning a Chair Dance Routine.
Special Events & Gratitude
Come see March 15th & March 16th from 2-5 both days at the Grand Opening of Selenophile a new Crystal Shop 3640 Kirkwood Highway Unit 106, Wilmington, DE 19808. Thank you Vikki Coyle and Tina Todd Walls for asking me to be a part of their special day.
A big thank you to Brenda Roark at Bear Nutrition for having me do a sound bath at her beautiful business-her space has amazing energy and the tea is amazing- go visit her if you get a chance-that tea really does make you feel good.
DOWNLOAD THE MARCH CALENDAR
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