Pleasant Spirit Podcast: Recent Episodes

Kyle Pleasant LMT

Discussion of a variety of topice on health, wellness, self improvement and massage. I am a legally blind, licensed massage therapist in Portland, Oregon and want to share my professional as well as life experiences. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasantspirit/support

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We are always creating space in our lives to help make us feel secure.  Often times when we are trying to feel peace or manifest something in our lives we forget to make space for it.  We fill it with stress or relationship that are not serving us, leaving no room for peace.  We must make a conscious effort to make sure we are vessels with the space for peace and prosperity.

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During the spring our thoughts turn to  embracing the birth of new life and new ideas and cleaning out our closets and sweeping off our driveways.  It is also a good idea to reflect on the quality of the relationships we have.  From our family, friends to who we follow on social media.  Cleaning out, or letting go of relations that don't serve us can help bring us closer to peace of mind.

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Letting go of expectations can be hard.  By letting go and forgiving you allow for more blessings to come to you.

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With all that is going on in the world today, it's important to have perspective.  What is being t demonstrated is not always wihat it seems.  Often times can be showing what is working or what is not.  If we are to have a wold with peace wie have to make space for things to adjest so that we can see what's not working and make necessary changes.  

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Part of being human is that we don't  always feel or act our best.  We feel guilty if we have a no bones day.  But we are not perfect super humans and sometimes need to just give ourselves permission to not be Ok.  As long as we are responsible with our energy when we are out in the world.  It also reminds us to give a little bit of grace for those we come in contact with, when the too aren't at their best.

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Our spirit, just like our physical bodies require a balance.  Homeostasis is the bodies natural way of getting that balance.  For spirit that balance is peace.  If we respond to our emotions they can tell us whether or not we are in alignment with that peace.

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My wife Kelsey has join my massage practice this year.  This episode introduces her, her journey, and style as an LMT.

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A challange for 2022 is to think differently, by seeing things from a new perspective.  Pehaps by doing so we can move away from insanity.

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Whether we are sitting in church or yelling at traffic, our lives are in an ongoing prayer.  The words and thoughts we use are constantly going out into the universe..  Being mindful of this will help us align more closely to peace.

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During stressful times we all have our go-to's for coping.  The trip is to find a balance between coping and what may cause you more harm than good.

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The mind is willing but the body is weak happens a lot especially when we get older.  Often times we aren't always do the things we used to.  Accepting this, listening to our bodies, being mindful, and asking for help is okay and great self care.

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During stressful and challeging situations I'm always reminded of the serenity prayer.  Knowing what you need to change or just accept in those situations go a long way to achieving peace.

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By releasing and letting go of energy that isn't serving us, such as negative encounters or unforgiveness, we allow room for more opportunities for blessings to flow into our lives.

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Daily Blessings for a Pleasant Spirit


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There are a lot of different diets out there with different pros and cons.  There is no one size fits all method.  The main goal of course to to create a healthy lifestyle.  Similarly this can be true for religion.  There is no one way to connect to spirit.  The main goal is to be at peace.

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Daily Blessings of a Pleasant Spirit: A gratitude journal


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Another area in our lives we can be mindful of is mealtime.  In many cultures mealtime is an event.  If we take the time to stop and enjoy our food we can enjoy the benefits of better digestion and nutrition.  Who knows maybe even lose some of that covid weight.

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Sometimes we can get caught up in taking care others we neglect ourselves.  Self care is important and we must stop once in a while and make sure we replenish our own aenergy.  After all you can't give away what you don't have.

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Everything is moving and vibrating.  Without movement we would not have a universe.  The physical as well as the metaphysical all need to move and vibrate.  We most also move in our bodies and minds.  

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There is no shortage of creatie enrgy in this world.  We are are all creators.  The fact that we are alive today means we have the opportunity to create something for the world because we are created to create.  So what if it sucks? The fact that you are alive with the ability to create is beautiful in itself.  So don't be afraid of what it is because it's a part of your ultimate journey.  Be daring to inspire you never know what will show up.

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This time of year we start to wake up and start new projects and try to clean out the clutter.  In this episode I talk about various forms of spiring cleaning, such as fasting, and being mindful of the need to clean out out spiritual closets.  

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Often times we can solve a lot of problems if we can see things from another perspective.

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A sample of the audiobook version of my book Fostering Energy

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We as a society often use stories to share our ideas and creativity, to make a point or to feel connected to each other.  This episode invites you to consider sharing your story.

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Demonstration is the only authority.  We can determine whether we are on a path to peace or chaos based on what is being demonstrated in our lives.  In this episode I give a few examples in my life.

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Often times when we are facing stressful situations, it can help to visualize a more favorable situation.  Your body doesn't know the difference.  If we are able to use NLP techniques, like positive visualizations or changing our habits and the words we use, we can face difficult situations better.

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Clients often ask how I got into massage, so I answer this question in this episode.

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My Journey as a Legally blind massage therapist


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So much of our world is based on perception. From our economy, media and even how we feel about ourselves.  When we get to a place where we start to value our true selves and know that we have a purpose and value, we can start to see meaningul change in the energy in our lives.  You are matter, because you matter.

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With all that's going on in the world today, what we are feeling and seeing are Effects of a much deeper Cause.  Much like a dis-ease we must address the causes by addressing the feelings and seeking to understand if we are going to start the healing process.

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A perspective on my best/worst day on the Appalachian Trail that I hiked back in 2005.

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Everything that is happing is part of an energy system.  We must be mindful of the energy we entertain and use our emotions to guide us to peace and light.  A good nights sleep doesn't hurt either. :)

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Just some random thoughts to close out 2020, and to hold an intention for bgger and better things in the coming year.

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A reminder to have an "attitude of gratitude" to carry that consciousness into the new year.  To do so, we can let go of unforgiveness and be of service to others.

I invite you, before the end of the year to record a message and send it to me about what you are grateful for  and I can add it to  a future show.  Just use the voice message link.

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Just some simple thoughts about how we can work together for the good of all mankind.

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Stressing the importance of good communication and feedback before and during your massage session.  after all its your time and you deserve the best experience.

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History is written with challenges opportunities.  We can turn our own challenges as a sign to create a world that inspires others.


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A brief perspective on the current political landscape.  Where we go from here is up to all of us.


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There is no private good any more than there is private aggravation. We all have similar experiences.  We can take that opportunity to become "ice breakers" for others.

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Some suggestions on doing self care at home using common items, to help you between massage sessions.

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Sometimes we feel separate from our good.  Are those around you challenging you because they feel the same way?

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Practicing mindfulness is another way of dealing with stress, depression and anxiety.

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The Power of Now

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Some common questions I get  from new massage clients.  Also addressing the topic of gender preference when choosing a massage therapist.

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During these uncertain times, there is one thing we  can be certain about and that is our perspective..

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A way I compartmentalize my human experience from the perspective of the self help book I Dare You  by William Danforth.


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A word picture of what you could experience at Pleasant Touch Massage


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What causes stress and what are it's long-term effects on the body?


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Just some basic background on me and what I do and what the podcast will be.


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