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Honestly, I've been exploring what art is, what creativity means, and most of all, what my own relationship with creativity looks like. And somewhere along the way, I've been feeling really called to write more. My OGs might remember there was a hot minute when I was sending updates ALL THE TIME. Lol. Well, here we are again!

CREATIVITY...

I'd been hearing about this book called The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron for a while. It sounded interesting, and quite frankly, it seemed like something all the cool artsy folks were doing. So naturally, I bought it. And naturally, it sat in my bedroom for months. LOL.

Until about 36 days ago, when I finally decided to crack it open. More about those 36 days another time.

The Artist's Way is a 12-week journey of reconnecting with your creativity. But it's about so much more than making art. It's about getting to know yourself, uncovering beliefs and patterns that hold you back, and learning to trust your own voice again through simple practices of reflection, curiosity, and self-discovery.

One of the daily practices in the book is called Morning Pages. Essentially, you write three pages, pen to paper, first thing in the morning. The book goes into the purpose behind this practice, which I won't get into here.

But here's what's hella funny.

A few years ago, when I was in another program, our teacher invited us to practice Morning Pages, giving credit to The Artist's Way, of course. And I remember being SO resistant to it. I'd sit there with absolutely nothing to write. Sometimes I'd just doodle. I tried it for a few days and eventually gave up because I thought it was dumb and a complete waste of time. LOL.

If I could go back and visit that version of myself, I'd give her the biggest hug and tell her to loosen her grip a little. To release some of that control. And you know what's even funnier? That version of me would've immediately said, "I'm not trying to control anything!" HAHAHAHA.

Fast forward to now. Maybe it's having a better understanding of the why behind Morning Pages. Maybe it's the openness I've developed over the years. Maybe it's also my background in hypnotherapy and appreciation for how writing can help us explore what's happening beneath our conscious awareness. Whatever it is, Morning Pages have been EVERYTHING to me.

I get to the end of my three pages and actually have to stop myself from continuing. And somehow, this has become one of the practices I've been most consistent with. Most mornings, that means waking up at 5 AM, sometimes even 4:30 AM, just to make space for it.

ME. WILLINGLY WAKING UP AT 4:30 AM TO WRITE.

And on the days I miss it? I genuinely miss it. I find myself looking forward to the next morning just so I can sit down and write again. The same practice I once thought was a complete waste of time has become one of the most meaningful parts of my day. Funny how things change when we're willing to meet them differently.

I can't fully explain what this book has done for me yet. Probably because I'm still in the middle of it. Still discovering things. Still connecting dots I didn't even know were there. But I can tell you this: I'm not the same person I was before I opened this book.

It's been healing in ways I didn't even realize I needed. AND I'M NOT EVEN DOING ALL THE EXERCISES OR FOLLOWING THE WEEKLY TASKS AS INTENDED!

I'm currently working through Week 7, titled Recovering a Sense of Connection. And honestly, that feels pretty fitting for where I am right now. I don't know exactly what this experience is opening up for me yet, but I'm curious to find out. And in the meantime, I'm really enjoying the process.

Anyway, I'm sharing all of this because maybe something here has pinged you. Maybe you've been feeling a pull toward something you can't quite explain. Maybe you've been curious about exploring a part of yourself that hasn't had much room to exist. Or maybe you've felt a little like an outsider, wondering where you fit in or what you're even here to create.

I don't have the answers to any of that. I'm figuring things out, too. But I do think there's something really special about giving ourselves permission to explore without needing to know exactly where it's going to lead.

And if this book has been calling to you, I absolutely recommend it. I've linked it below through my Amazon book list. Just to be transparent, it's an affiliate link, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it, at no additional cost to you. And if you do, thank you! It genuinely means a lot. Every little bit supports your girl and allows me to keep doing this work, sharing what I'm learning, and showing up in the ways I feel called to.

Grab the ARTIST'S WAY here. (https://link.amazon/B0iZX8Dlw)

And truly, thank you for being here. For reading these little updates, for receiving all the different parts of me, and for allowing our connection to be about so much more than just hair. It means more than you know.

And on THAT note... BOOK YOUR SESSIONS, PEOPLE! 😂 I may be over here exploring my creativity and writing my little heart out, but I still wanna see your faces in the studio!!!

https://www.salvageandrescue.com/booking

With love+gratitude,
Charyl

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I’m 41, and while I’m still in a little bit of denial about what that could mean for my body, I’m starting to realize something:

I’m learning a new way of being.

And I don’t mean that in some profound, spiritual way. Well, maybe a little….ok maybe a lot 😂

But also, my body is changing, and some of the things that used to work for me don’t seem to work quite the same anymore. I’m more tired than I used to be. I sleep, but don’t always feel rested. And the weight that’s slowly crept on over the last few years? That s**t does not want to leave.

Now, could I be more disciplined and diligent about it? Absolutely, but that’s part of what makes this season so interesting. I’ve spent years learning how to soften. How to stop hustling so damn hard. How to honor my body instead of constantly pushing it. How to let go of the rigidity that used to feel so necessary.

And now I’m wondering how to bring some of that discipline back without abandoning everything I’ve learned about softness.

How do I honor the woman I am now without fighting so hard to get back to the woman I used to be?

I’ve been sitting with that question.

And funny enough, it brought me back to the beginning of my healing journey. One of the very first books my Reiki teacher introduced me to was WomanCode by Alisa Vitti. That book opened up an entirely new relationship with my body. I started learning about my hormones, my menstrual cycle, what different symptoms might be telling me, and how nutrition and daily habits could support me throughout the month. It was empowering to realize how much there was to learn about a body I’d been living in my entire life.

And while the book focuses more on our reproductive years than the transition into menopause, I still think it’s a wonderful place to begin if you’re curious about understanding your cycle.

[WomanCode by Alisa Vitti | Amazon affiliate link (https://link.amazon/B0bgOZzt1) ]

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. So thank you in advance!

Fast-forward to now:

I’m having conversations with friends and women in the studio about perimenopause, menopause, stubborn weight gain, exhaustion, and all these changes that seem to be happening without anyone handing us an instruction manual.

And I’ll admit, I don’t love not knowing. Not because I think I need to have all the answers, but because I care deeply about creating a space where we can have these conversations. Where we can be curious, share what we’re learning, and feel a little more empowered in our own experiences. So I went back to something familiar.

Turns out, Alisa Vitti has a podcast called The O***y Club, and I recently listened to two episodes that made me want to share them with you. The first episode that I share here is about How to eat for your hormones for someone experiencing peri and menopause. The second episode is about sleep in your 40's. They were very interesting.

[Podcast episode 1] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/21XkX9XUm2DUlyojc6EpnB?si=fZZReQI0TMK7TmsYfMXgJw&utm_source=copy-link)

[Podcast episode 2] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cvujRL3IxdwJCjUEcdrH2?si=fMgy3UFgQxSTIhQhKrCxGg&utm_source=copy-link)

I’m not sharing these because I think I’ve found the answers. And I’m certainly not claiming to be an expert on perimenopause or menopause. I’m sharing them because they gave me something to explore. Another perspective. More questions to ask. A place to begin. And maybe they’ll offer you something, too.

One of the things I keep coming back to is that learning to honor our bodies doesn’t mean we have to stop wanting things for ourselves.

I still want to feel strong. I still want to feel good in my skin. I still want to challenge myself and see what I’m capable of. I’m just learning that the way I get there might look different now. Maybe this season isn’t about getting back to who I was.

Maybe it’s about getting to know who I am now.

And I don’t know about you, but I find something really beautiful in that, even when it’s FRUSTRATING as hell.

If you’re navigating any of this yourself, I’d love to hear what your experience has been like. What’s changing? What are you learning? What’s actually helping? I don’t have all the answers, but I do believe there’s something powerful about women being able to talk openly about what we’re experiencing. And if there’s one thing I hope you take away from this, it’s that your body isn’t your enemy. Maybe it’s asking for a different kind of relationship.

And on that note, this is also your friendly reminder to book your next session with me. 😂 Because while we’re out here learning to take better care of ourselves, I still need to see your beautiful faces in the studio!

[Book your next session here] (https://www.salvageandrescue.com/booking)

With love,
Charyl

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Hi y’all,

I’ve been thinking lately that maybe it’s time for a little seasonal shift at Salvage+Rescue!

A few things have been swirling around in my head when it comes to my schedule. For one, commuting an hour each way has been challenging, even for me, the queen of zen. 😂 And since I’m still open to sharing/subleasing the studio on the days I’m not there, I’ve been trying to figure out how to make the most of the days I do have in Santa Clara while also being more available for y’all.

Then there’s the fact that a lot of you are heading back into the office more regularly. And while I do love being the reason you tell your boss you gotta leave early, I know that also means rearranging your day, rushing out of work, sitting in traffic, all the things. AND with the holidays coming up too, I started wondering if there was a way to make the schedule work a little better for everyone, myself included.

So this is what I’ve come up with for now:

Wednesday–Friday: 11am–7pm�
Saturday + Sunday: 10am–7pm

Which means, yep, Sundays are officially open! And there’s a little more room in the evenings during the week too!

I’m thinking of this as a seasonal experiment because, as always, I like to pay attention to what actually works rather than deciding something has to be permanent just because I decided it once. And y’all actually get a “say” in this one too! If Sundays stay consistently full over the next few months, I’ll keep both weekend days on the schedule!

So I guess...vote with your appointments? 😂

Mostly, I’m just trying to find a setup that makes sense for this season. One that lets me make the most of my time at the studio, gives y’all more options to come in without turning your whole workday upside down, and still keeps the way we do things around here feeling human.

BOOK YOUR SESSION (https://www.salvageandrescue.com/booking)

See y’all in the studio!

With love+gratitude,
Charyl

ps. and omg actual short email update right?!?! lolzzzzz

A little seasonal shift at Salvage+Rescue 🍂 Click here for an update from Salvage+Rescue Reiki Salon!

Okay, this was not on my calendar!

But The Universe has pinged me enough times that apparently we’re doing this.

Let me explain.

There’s a book called The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron that has been in the back of my mind for months. It’s a 12-week creative practice that’s been around for decades, and despite the name, it isn’t only for people who consider themselves “artists.” At its core, it’s a practice of creative recovery. Looking at the fears, beliefs, habits, old stories and all the other s**t that can get in the way of our creativity, and creating space to reconnect with that part of ourselves again.

And I’ve wanted to go through it for a while.

I’ve also repeatedly told myself I have enough on my plate and do NOT need to add another thing…Then the other day I was listening to a tarot reading, and the reader randomly started talking about The Artist’s Way and the role it had played in her own life! Like wth! Was that an official message from The Universe?

I cannot provide documentation!
But I took the hint!

So I decided I’m finally starting it on the New Moon, September 10.

Which then led me right back to something I created called Alignment.

Alignment is a 45-day self-led practice built around four pillars that I believe make up so much of the human experience:

- Mind.
- Body�
- Hear.�
- Spirit

Every day, you intentionally do something to tend to each one. Not perfectly. Not dramatically. And definitely not because we need another self-improvement project telling us everything we need to fix about ourselves!

It’s a practice of coming back to yourself.

And I realized... it’s time for me to come back to it too. Alignment is something I return to time and time again. I've even had the honor of leading several women though it for three different rounds! I already try to live my life in a way that pays attention to these four parts of myself, but the last few weeks have been FULL.

I was planning for the Sonic Bloom pop-up, then actually doing the pop-up, then came the candle sale and all the energy around that, and right now I’m also guiding a fellow sister through StillPoint, a four-week experience where we work closely together. All beautiful things. All things I chose. And still... it’s a lot to hold. I realized I also need a space to hold myself through all of it too. A place to intentionally come back to my Mind, my Body, my Heart and my Spirit instead of assuming I’ll just keep tending to them somewhere in between everything else.

So coming back to Alignment makes sense to me.

For me, The Artist’s Way will be part of my Mind pillar during these 45 days. Alignment is actually giving me the structure to finally devote myself to this book instead of continuing to say, “I’ll get to it eventually.” 😂. For you, your practices might look completely different. And don’t worry, if you decide to join, there’s a guidebook that comes with the program with all the details!

And honestly, with so much uncertainty around us right now, I keep thinking:

what better way to move through uncertain times than to learn how to be sovereign in your own being?

To know how to come back to yourself.
To know what steadies you.�What supports you.�What helps you hear your own voice.�What keeps you connected to your body, your heart, your Spirit, your own inner knowing.
Not because the outside world suddenly becomes certain.
But because you become less dependent on certainty in order to feel rooted in yourself.

And lately I keep hearing people talk about “locking in” for the rest of the year. Which got me thinking.
Maybe before we lock in on the goals, the plans, the business, the workouts, the money, the things we said we were going to finally do this year…
we lock back in with ourselves first.

What if the next 45 days are simply about getting ourselves underneath us again? Taking care of our minds. Moving and supporting our bodies. Paying attention to our hearts. Staying connected to something deeper than the noise around us. And then seeing where that version of us goes from there.

So I’m opening another round of Alignment.

And this time, I’m doing the whole 45 days right alongside everyone. Because this came together quickly and accessibility feels important:
Alignment is $11.11 for this round.

There’s also an Alignment + 1:1 option for $111.11, which includes weekly 1:1 support from me throughout the 45 days if you know you’d like a little more personal support as you move through the practice.

We begin September 10 with the New Moon.
Doors will stay open through September 17, so if you find us a few days late, or need a few days to let this marinate, you can still jump in.

If you’ve been feeling that little internal:
Okay. It’s time.

Maybe this is how we begin.

[LEARN MORE + JOIN ALIGNMENT] (https://www.salvageandrescue.com/alignment)

Love,
Charyl

ps. if your like, "wth Charyl, what are all these things you have, im so confused' well dang, I've done a terrible job of keeping you informed and in the loop! Explore all the thingy things [BY CLICKING HERE] (https://www.salvageandrescue.com/work-with-me) xoxo!

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Sonic Bloom happened 🤍

And now that I’ve had a few days to rest and let the whole experience settle, I finally want to tell you about the actual day.

Because waow.

When I first started thinking about the booth, I knew I wanted it to feel as much like the studio as possible. Partly because I wanted people to get a real sense of Salvage+Rescue. And partly because, if y’all know me, you know I love showing up with my own flare… which also means I can very easily spend hella money trying to make something feel like me 😂 and lemme tell you, I was TEMPTED!

So instead, I literally brought pieces of the studio with me.

The week before the event, I mock-set up the booth. Twice.

One, because I wanted to see how everything looked and felt together and make adjustments if I needed to. And two, because I wanted to make sure I could set the whole thing up myself just in case I didn’t have help. Very me 😂

Then event day came. We woke up at 6am, went to the studio, loaded everything up, drove to the venue, unloaded, and started setting up. We got lucky because our booth was assigned to this really cute little corner almost right at the entrance to the outdoor area. It was such a blessing ✨

And then something funny happened.

Even though I had already set the booth up twice…Even though we weren’t rushed…Even though I had literally planned the whole thing so I could do it myself…I really needed my man’s help. And thank God he was there. He stepped in, stayed calm, helped me figure out what needed to go where, moved things around, and just handled whatever needed handling without making any of it feel stressful.

And I remember noticing something in that moment.

There was probably a version of me that would have felt like I needed to do it all myself because it was my vision, my booth, my business. But I didn’t feel that way. I let him help me. I leaned on him. And nothing about the vision became less mine because I didn’t do every single part of it myself.

Once everything was set up, all the vendors gathered for a pre-opening meditation because OF COURSE a wellness event would begin that way!

And then it was go time.

The whole day was somehow really smooth, really calm, really grounded… and also went by SOOOOOOO fast. I had all these plans to take pictures, make videos, capture content, show y’all everything that was happening. Because obviously this was the perfect time and place for it. Did I do any of that? Nope 😂

But I think a huge part of that was because I was actually present with every person who came by.

And before the event, I genuinely had no idea what to expect. I didn’t know if anyone would even stop at my booth. I definitely didn’t know if people would participate in the release ritual I created. That part felt especially vulnerable because I wasn’t just putting something on a table and asking people to buy it. I was asking people to pause. To think about what they were carrying. To name something they were ready to release. To write it down. And to let it go. And people did. So many people did.

I got to watch people come over, read the prompt, sit with themselves for a moment, write something down, place it into the water, and watch it dissolve. Some shared what was coming up for them. Some didn’t say anything at all. And I was just… in awe.

Of the people who were willing to release.
Of the people who opened up.
Of the people who asked me about Reiki, hypnosis, ritual haircuts, the candles, the studio, the work.

I loved meeting everyone. Like, genuinely loved it.

But what I really didn’t expect was how much it would light me up to see familiar faces.

Clients. Friends. People who made the time to actually come out and support me. Every time I looked up and recognized someone walking toward the booth, it hit me all over again. You came. You really came. And I don’t think I can properly explain how much that meant to me. Not because I expected anyone to show up for me. Actually, probably the opposite. It felt like such a gift every single time. And even if you couldn’t make it, so many of you sent me texts, messages, encouragement, checked in on me before the event, asked me how it went after…

I felt so supported.

And I want to say thank you for that.

I also have to shout out my brother and sis-in-law because they let me borrow his battery pack and portable fridge, which ended up being SO necessary for that hot ass day 😂 Very unglamorous detail, but also very real. Cold drinks and power matter, okay?!

And then there is my mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. 🤍

There is absolutely no way I could have pulled that day off without him. From helping me set everything up, to dealing with downtown parking in his big ass truck, to being there with me for the entire event, to holding down the booth so I could take bathroom breaks, to stepping in when the booth suddenly filled with people doing the release ritual and looking at candles…

He was IN IT.
Not hovering.
Not just “there.”
Helping.
Paying attention.
Stepping in wherever he was needed.
And doing it all with so much calm.

I know I already said there was something meaningful for me in realizing I could lean on him during setup, but honestly, the whole day showed me that. I didn’t have to carry the entire thing alone for it to still be mine. I didn’t have to prove I could do everything myself. I could let myself be supported. And I think maybe that was part of the day too.

Then suddenly we looked at the time and there were FIFTEEN MINUTES LEFT.

Like… excuse me?! 😂

The entire day had disappeared. And I think that’s probably one of the biggest signs that I was exactly where I was supposed to be.

I wasn’t watching the clock. I wasn’t obsessing over whether enough people had come by. I wasn’t trying to force the day into content. I was just in it. Present. Talking. Listening. Meeting people. Sharing the work. Watching people release. Watching people get curious. Watching people connect. And then it was over.

There is definitely more I want to say about what Sonic Bloom represented for me and what it showed me about visibility, support, doing things differently, and what happens when you finally say yes to something before you totally understand why. But I think that deserves its own conversation.

For today, I mostly wanted to bring you into the day a little bit.

And say thank you.

For showing up.
For checking on me.
For rooting for me.
For being curious about what I’m building.
For letting this weird, beautiful, ever-evolving little business keep becoming something new in front of you.
And speaking of things I brought to Sonic Bloom…

I came home with some caaaaaaaandles ready to share with you!!!

So if you wanted one but weren’t able to make it out, I still have some available. They’re made with virgin coconut soy wax in recyclable and reusable vessels with wooden wicks, and an essential oil blend of lavender, sweet orange, clove bud, and myrrh, and each one was infused with Reiki before the event.

I created them with your peace and power in mind, that you cantering your own intention to every time you light the candle.
Maybe when you’re calling something in.
Maybe when you’re releasing something.
Maybe when you simply need a moment to come back to yourself.
You get to decide.

If you’d like one, reply to this email and I’ll set one aside for you while I still have them!

Sonic Bloom was my first vendor event.
Yet, it was so much more than that.

More soon.
Charyl 🤍

ps. The season is shifting, book your sessions 😘
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So… Sonic Bloom happened 🤍 Click here for an update from Salvage+Rescue Reiki Salon!

We are 10 days away from our first vendor event and I’ve failed to keep you in the loop!

And if you’re reading this now and thinking, “What on earth is she talking about?”

Then I’ve really dropped the ball! 😂

A few weeks ago, I felt compelled to say yes to being a vendor at an event. A yes that came from the realization that if I’m really going to materialize my wishes, my hopes, my dreams, my purpose, I have to show up differently than I have before.

Saying yes to this event, I don’t even think I knew what I was getting into, let alone what I was going to do!

The event is called SONIC BLOOM, and it’s a community wellness event featuring experiences, workshops, healing practitioners, and local makers.

I could offer Reiki or mini healing sessions like many practitioners will be, but y’all know that’s not really my style. And honestly, that wasn’t the purpose of saying yes to this event for me.

So, I decided I’d make candles.

Like how I used to.

Now, if you didn’t know I did this, it’s because I really didn’t have the capacity to keep doing it. But I started making candles in 2020 when I first began my journey into spirituality. I began lighting a candle every time I went into meditation as a way to set the space and, honestly, signal to my brain that it was time to meditate.

Through a lot of 2020 to 2022ish, I would make candles seasonally or, honestly, whenever the divine would call me to do so.

Fast forward to now, I’m doing them again. And they’ll be making their return at SONIC BLOOM at our very own Salvage+Rescue booth!

They may look ordinary, but they definitely aren't your ordinary candies! A little bit about them:

Each candle is hand-poured with virgin coconut soy wax and a wooden wick, and infused with Reiki.

The scent is a blend of lavender, sweet orange, clove bud, and myrrh.
I originally created the blend simply because I loved the way these scents came together. But as I looked deeper into each oil, I realized there was so much more meaning within the blend itself.

Lavender · cleansing + peace
Lavender has a long history of being used for cleansing, bathing, rest, and creating a sense of calm. Its name is often connected to the Latin lavare, meaning “to wash.” For me, its place in the blend feels like clearing away what has accumulated and making room for peace.

Sweet Orange · warmth + renewal
Orange brings brightness and warmth into the blend. Citrus has long been associated with vitality, abundance, joy, and renewal. I think of it as aliveness, that feeling of warmth and energy returning.

Clove Bud · protection + strength
Clove has traditionally been associated with protection, strength, preservation, and prosperity. And because clove bud oil comes from the flower before it opens, I love the additional symbolism of potential.

Myrrh · reverence + remembrance
Myrrh is probably the deepest part of the blend for me.
It has been used for thousands of years in sacred rituals, incense, anointing, burial practices, and as an offering.

Together, the blend holds layers of cleansing, peace, warmth, renewal, protection, strength, reverence, and remembrance.

I’m so excited to finally be sharing these candles with you!

I also got more insight into everything happening at Sonic Bloom, and it honestly makes me wish I was going to be there as an attendee too. 😂

SONIC BLOOM�
Saturday, August 22, 2026�
10am–5pm

Akiyama Wellness Center�
110 Jackson Street�
San Jose, CA 95112

Find out more and register for this FREE event here:�sonicbloomfair.com/home

One other note because omg, August is filling up FAST!
If you’ve been meaning to come in, hop on the website and book your session. And also feel free to text me, especially if you’re looking for a late afternoon or evening appointment. Those are usually the first ones to disappear, and sometimes I can see something on my end that may not be obvious through online booking.

Okkkkkk! That’s it for now!

I’ll pop back into your emails next week with more before Sonic Bloom.
Sending you all lots of love this eclipse season! 🤍

Love+Gratitude,
Charyl Le

www.salvageandrescue.com

10 days until Sonic Bloom! ✨ Click here for an update from Salvage+Rescue Reiki Salon!

The last time I sent an update, I had a whole bunch of thingy things to tell you, and I did. Now I’m ready to fill you in a little deeper. Why? Because I know y’all love the tea, but really, it’s for my own self-preservation! Lol.

Here’s what happens: I experience so much, either internally or behind the scenes, and then when I get asked, “How’ve you been?” I don’t even know where to start. Or, I do, but I know it's going to take me an hour to tell the story! Hahaha! Plus, when you’re in my chair, my intention is for that time to be about you, because that’s what it's meant for! My heart genuinely loves holding space for you!

The last email started like this:

“Why is May significant, you might wonder.
Well, May was the official 10-year anniversary of Salvage+Rescue, and honestly, I celebrated it with a ton of stress and exploring different options for a new location. Great news for all of us: we did not have to find a new location and are very much still here, right in our Santa Clara spot, thriving.”

The experience of stress, uncertainty, and negotiating with my landlord was a big wake-up call about what is important to me.

At one point, I really had to let myself release control and explore the very real possibility of no longer being in the studio.

What was I going to do, especially with such a short time frame? I realized that securing my own space again was going to take time. Time to find a new location. Time to rebuild the resources to do so. And how would I rebuild if there were no space to do it in?!

Well, thankfully, your girl here is resourceful like hell.

I reached out to a friend to see if she had any open days in her studio. I asked if she would be willing to let me temporarily sublease her space, AND she said yes! Thank goodness!!! She had two, potentially three, days available. I really weighed out this option.

If everything played out this way, it meant compressing my schedule into a strict two or three days and trying to fit in as many of you as I could during that time. And you know what, if things went down that way, I was willing to do it, even if it meant 10, maybe even 12-hour days!

Then I would also offer outdoor or distance Reiki sessions, selling candles, and who knows what else!

Because do you know what I was meant to learn through this experience?

When I had to sit with the possibility of not having my own studio, the question I asked myself was:

“Well, how can I still help people?”

And that was the well that all of these ideas and different channels were affirmed and began to spring from. That’s when I had the realization that NOTHING can stop me from my passion and desire to genuinely help people.

And that realization is what brought me back to the actual heart of Salvage+Rescue.

At Salvage+Rescue, our mission is simple: to support you in your journey to reconnect with your peace and power.

The studio is important to me, there’s no doubt about that. I love this space, and I’ve poured so much into creating it. But the work has never only been about having a studio.

It’s about helping people.

It’s about living out that mission, whether it happens through your hair, Reiki, hypnotherapy, a conversation, my programs, or something I haven’t even created yet. That was the through line I needed to be reminded of.

That whole experienced reinforced what I was already planning AND gave birth to some new ideas I mentioned in the last email, and honestly, even more that I haven’t shared yet!

Looking back now, it makes sense why I went through that for the mark of our 10 year anniversary of Salvage+Rescue. It refocused what Salvage+Rescue will be like going forward.

And one thing before wrapping this little chat with you. Let me remind you that everything worked out (just as it always does lol) we are still in the same location in Santa Clara! In fact, we’ve even gotten to update our little cozy hangout area that I’m super excited about and there are more updates and new things to come soon! Stay tuned! Love you!

With love+gratitude,
Charyl Le

www.salvageandrescue.com

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