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One of the benefits of being a Massage Therapist for over Seventeen years is that you get a great “feel” for people. For example, you can tell when someone wants to distance themselves from you. The person will place obstacles in between you and them. Attempt to hug such a person, and you will literally get the “cold shoulder”.

To illustrate my point, I visited a local bank in Rancho Cucamonga to cash a check, issued by one of their customers. The entrance and exit both had two sets of doors, with a space between them,where you were forced to remain, unable to move forward or retreat; you were locked in under bank control. To get into the lobby, you had to be buzzed in. Once I was admitted inside, I was allocated to a teller.  She requested two forms of ID, my social security number and my thumb print. The teller was acting defensively, and I was feeling like I had done  something wrong.  The bullet- proof doors and the bank security policies did not make me feel  more secure.

Presumably,all of this stuff was installed to improve theft prevention, but a thought crossed my mind; it acted like an obstacle between the banker and the customers. Maybe they do not want to face their customers. Imagine that. Bank managers concerns about hoodlums with guns robbing their banks is real enough, but why stop there? A video of a Bill Moyers interview with former bank regulator, Bill Black, demonstrates where the real security efforts ought to be made.

Bill Black, a regulator, during the Lincoln Savings bank scam, pointed out that the best way to rob a bank…..is to own a bank. Bankers don’t want to face their customers, because they are rightly ashamed, and by distancing themselves, they have become out of touch with the real pains they have caused to others.

When one bonds, forming meaningful relationships, our society becomes a whole fabric that cannot be torn apart. We do this by staying in touch.

Hey, did you know that  petting your pet  not only feels good, but produces positive health effects?

Studies have shown that just petting the kitty or pooch can slow down your heart rate and blood pressure. It can also lower your cholesterol levels. Other studies show faster recovery times from illness.

Of course, you have to want a pet and be willing to take care of your new family member. Otherwise, you’re going to create more stress in your life.  I do prefer dogs, but I love my cat, too. My pet fish, “Hydro”, passed away last year.

My cat receives regular Massage; she loves getting the back of her neck and ears gently rolled between my fingers. Does your furry family member (cat or doggy) enjoy being massaged?

Rancho Cucamonga has an animal shelter.    http://www.rcpets.info/