Holistic Health and Me

Labor of Love Expo at SWIHA – A different kind of Labor Day Celebration

Labor Parties

When we hear the word ‘labor’, most people think of work. Hard work. For those of us who are blessed to be employed at a place and doing work that we love and enjoy, the word ‘labor’ is not automatically equated with our own jobs. In my mind, ‘labor’ means sweating through a not-so-fun, physically demanding task. Like when I am mowing my lawn or mopping my floors.  

For moms who have experienced childbirth, ‘labor’ takes on a whole other meaning. For me, with my first child, those memorable uterine contractions lasted about 36 hours from the beginning of, “Gee, I think something is happening….” to the delivery of my big bouncing baby boy. Yeah, ouch.

We have heard of labor unions, labor relations, and the Labor Party. Politics aside, as a nation we are getting ready to celebrate that uniquely American holiday honoring all workers and their families: Labor Day. Officially the holiday comes on the first Monday of September. The day marks a number of things; the last weekend before school starts in a lot of states, the beginning of the NFL and college football season, and for much of the country, it is simply the traditional signal of the end of summer, except here in Arizona, where summer temperatures can last another month…or three.

It is an official Federal holiday, and employers mark the day by giving their workers a paid holiday–or sometimes even two days off. With the unemployment rate at 9.5% nationally according to the US Department of Labor, anyone who has a job may find it to be a day to simply celebrate the fact that they are employed in these times at all.

For retailers and businesses, Labor Day like so many other holidays, is an opportunity to peg a special sale to the event. What would we do without another Pre-Fall Blowout Weekend Save On Values 20% Off Everything New Super Expanded Labor Day Sale?

Labor of Love

Well there is a business that is reaching higher: Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. It’s a unique and timely event called the Labor of Love Expo. This event is an opportunity for graduates of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts who are holistic health practitioners to promote their professional products and services. SWIHA is dedicating its Friday, September 3^rd Gifts and Graces event to the Labor of Love Expo. Doors open to the public at 5 pm. Many of SWIHA’s practitioners are gathering together in one location for one evening only for this open house event. You can come get a sample of what these holistic practitioners have to offer and experience a wide variety of modalities such as Toe Reading, Reiki, Massage, Reflexology, readings, and so much more. Be prepared to learn, laugh and enjoy treatments at NO COST! Some vendors will have products and gift certificates available for purchase. There will be door prizes, give-aways, and lots of special offers.

In addition, Motivational Speaker, Humorist and Story Teller Kent Rini will appear with an inspirational talk from 6-6:30 pm. He is widely known for generating good laughs and “Ah-ha” moments.

This is a truly unique experience demonstrating what holistic healing is all about. The Labor of Love event is so appropriately named. Why? Because whether they are Massage Therapists, Toe Readers, Life Coaches, or offer other modalities, holistic practitioners both love what they do for a living and put a lot of love into their work.

Bring your friends and family for an incredible evening of healing, fun, relaxation and enjoyment. Please RSVP for Labor of Love here. It’s sure to be an experience like no other, and SWIHA wants to share the love.

~Merry L.