In episode 539 of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Melissa Carey back for part 3 of their conversation about choice, presence, and living with greater acceptance.

Jim opens with two words he considers deeply empowering: “I choose.” Melissa shares her perspective on how unresolved experiences can influence our decisions and why trying something different can feel more frightening than it needs to. Through stories about her work and business, she reflects on learning from things that don’t work and listening more closely to what people need.

The conversation also explores the value of doing less. Melissa describes finding her lane, creating space for the work she loves, and inviting people to pause through her online Breathing Room. She discusses her approach to teaching Reiki through the relationships among humans, animals, nature, and ecosystems.

Together, Jim and Melissa consider impermanence, the things we take for granted, and the possibility of enjoying life without requiring it to look perfect. Melissa also shares why she brought her practice into her home, how that reflects the way she lives, and why quiet moments have been so meaningful to her.

Follow Melissa Carey and learn more about her work at Into the Spirit Healing.

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