This sounds really cool! I've been meaning to do it for ages. You've just pushed it higher up on the list, for sure. Thank you so much for sharing the experience. I really felt like I was there with you.
Years ago, I tried floating, at half price on a Groupon. (Remember Groupon?) I ended it early because I got bored in there. I'm a different person now though, more meditative. Maybe it's time for me to try again.
Ah...the "unseen labor" of letting go. We often celebrate achievements, progress, and the visible results of effort. But your journey into the float tank, and the struggle your neck and shoulder muscles had to release their hold, illustrates that sometimes the deepest work, the most significant shifts, occur when we stop trying. It's a profound act of defiance against our ingrained need for control.
The "hiss from the hydraulics" and the darkness that removes all external cues—these elements transform the float tank into a sacred space for this unseen labor. It's where the nervous system does its quiet, vital work of untangling itself from chronic tension, and where the mind is gently encouraged to surrender its endless chatter. It’s a powerful lesson that sometimes the most productive thing we can do is nothing at all, allowing ourselves to be held and just be.
I’m so glad you did this and you talked to the water. You are safe and you are loved!
I didn’t want to tell you my experience until you finished. I didn’t a float a decade ago. A gift from a client. And I shivered. The whole time. The people who managed the float told me that didn’t make sense and they’d never had that happen. I was so fucking cold!🥶 in hindsight it is hilarious and so ME to have a weird experience they’d never had happen before.
Cool story. And very well written. Great job
This sounds really cool! I've been meaning to do it for ages. You've just pushed it higher up on the list, for sure. Thank you so much for sharing the experience. I really felt like I was there with you.
Mel, this is interesting, because one of my SanKalpas is “I am safe and held.”
I've been wanting to float so bad but at this point I'm probably going to have to wait until I'm postmenopausal 😂
What a cool shop and cool town! I gotta come visit some day! A place to soak your feet while you wait?!?! Um, yes please!
Years ago, I tried floating, at half price on a Groupon. (Remember Groupon?) I ended it early because I got bored in there. I'm a different person now though, more meditative. Maybe it's time for me to try again.
I'd totally encourage you to try it again, Tim! I definitely couldn't have done it a year ago. I'm glad I just took the leap and tried it!
Ah...the "unseen labor" of letting go. We often celebrate achievements, progress, and the visible results of effort. But your journey into the float tank, and the struggle your neck and shoulder muscles had to release their hold, illustrates that sometimes the deepest work, the most significant shifts, occur when we stop trying. It's a profound act of defiance against our ingrained need for control.
The "hiss from the hydraulics" and the darkness that removes all external cues—these elements transform the float tank into a sacred space for this unseen labor. It's where the nervous system does its quiet, vital work of untangling itself from chronic tension, and where the mind is gently encouraged to surrender its endless chatter. It’s a powerful lesson that sometimes the most productive thing we can do is nothing at all, allowing ourselves to be held and just be.
I’m so glad you did this and you talked to the water. You are safe and you are loved!
I didn’t want to tell you my experience until you finished. I didn’t a float a decade ago. A gift from a client. And I shivered. The whole time. The people who managed the float told me that didn’t make sense and they’d never had that happen. I was so fucking cold!🥶 in hindsight it is hilarious and so ME to have a weird experience they’d never had happen before.
Ha! TeriLeigh, I'm sorry that happened to you and I love your perspective on it! This really makes me smile. :)
Oh my gosh! You did it! I have a lot of anxiety about trying a float, too. After reading this I think I have more confidence. Thank you!!! Xoxo
Kim, it was seriously magical! I totally recommend!!!
PS I sent you a text. Not sure if your are using that number anymore xo