02/08/2026
A Lesson from Bubbles
Sometimes joy shows up when you try something new.
This morning was my first time making frozen bubbles.
I stepped outside in the freezing cold, not really knowing what would happen. After many attempts (and very frozen fingers), I watched these shimmering little worlds form right in front of me, filled with tiny feather-like crystals.
Each one was beautiful.
Each one completely unique.
As I stood there trying to capture their fleeting beauty with my phoneâs camera, I noticed myself smiling. I felt that quiet, childlike sense of wonder that can be easy to lose as adults if we donât intentionally make space for it.
It got me thinking about life⌠and my reflexology practice.
Trying something new doesnât always have to be big or brave.
Sometimes itâs small. Quiet. Simply showing up without knowing exactly what to expect.
Over the years, clients have shared things like:
⢠âI was afraid to try it because I thought it had to do with a certain religion.â
⢠âI thought it would hurt.â
⢠âI have ticklish feet.â
⢠âI didnât know what to expect.â
⢠âI was hesitant because Iâve never tried it before.â
⢠âCan I really lay there for 45 minutes to an hour?â
⢠âHow do I stop worrying about all the things I need to get done?â
All valid thoughts, and ones I hear often. I am happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.
Many of these same clients have come back time and again. Iâve had the privilege of watching their comfort grow and their willingness to try new things expand.
Sometimes itâs hard to imagine how something will feel⌠or what it might offer⌠until you experience it for yourself.
Often, the benefits come through simply being open to trying something new.
Each reflexology session is its own experience.
Just like the bubbles, each one has its own patterns and its own beauty.
Some people notice how deeply they relax.
Others become more aware of their breath, their body, or how rarely they slow down.
Sometimes itâs simply the experience of being still, supported, and not needing to do anything at all.
It doesnât look the same for everyone, and it doesnât need to.
What unfolds often comes through presence⌠through allowing yourself to receive something unfamiliar without needing to analyze it, other than feeling the unique beauty in it for YOU.
Remember the bubbles. If youâre curious, reflexology is always here to explore when it feels right for you.