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“I hope you enjoyed Shae’s yoga session and the meditation. If you are interested in the practice, you can do it at any time that’s convenient for you or when you need a breather. When you first wake up, after exercise, before bed, even while you’re out for a walk or doing dishes. Take a few deep breaths when you’re feeling anxious or would like to center yourself. You don’t need anything special to do this. The test is if you feel calmer and more relaxed afterward.”
I stood, feeling a little awkward now that it was over. People rose, rolling up the mats, talking quietly with those next to them. A young woman came up to me. “I loved that. I’ve never tried it. I’m usually too busy to take a moment, but it was great. Will you offer more classes?”
I hadn’t thought about offering group meditation classes, but maybe it would be a good segue to one-on-one coaching. Handing her a card for my shop, I said, “I might. I’ll put it on the website if I do.”
She thanked me, and another woman was waiting behind her. “Did you bring your juice? I’ve always wanted to try one.”
“Sorry. I almost forgot.” I opened the large coolers behind us, handing everyone a bottle. It was my contribution to the event, and we figured it made more sense to hand them out here than by the food court.
Shae came over to help. “That was great.”
“I thought so, too. I hope you get more clients for your studio.”
Then we were busy handing out bottles of juice to those who participated in the demonstrations and the crowd that formed.
A few more people asked about meditation and the benefits of the juice. There seemed to be enough interest, so I was thinking a meditation group might just work.
When it cleared out, Colton stood by the edge of the tent.
I smiled and approached him. “Don’t you have work to do?”
“Dexter’s got it handled. I wanted to see you do your thing. You were amazing. Your voice is perfect to lead.”
“You think so?” Personally, I wasn’t a fan of guided meditations. I preferred to do my own thing.
He looked down at me with admiration and respect. “You were amazing.”
Feeling more confident, I added, “A few asked me to host classes. Maybe I’ll talk to Shae about doing it at her studio. I don’t have room at my store.”
“I think you should.”
“It would be a good lead-in to get one-on-one coaching clients. A few women talked to me about their problems while they were in line for juice, telling me they felt better after just one session.”
He lowered his head, talking softer. “I believe it. You helped me.”
I chuckled. “That’s what I thought of when I got nervous. If you were open to it, then a group of yogis should be easy.”
He rested his hand on my upper arm. “You’ve got this. I’m proud of you.”
My eyes blinked at that. Proud of me? I knew my adoptive parents were when I graduated from college and opened the store, but coming from him, it was different. I felt like there was a balloon expanding in my chest, pressing on my walls, threatening to burst.
“I’ve got to get back to work, but never doubt that you’re amazing. You put this event together.” He gestured around at the tents and crowd.
“I had your help.”
He rested a finger on my lips. “This was your vision. I just helped bring it to reality. Enjoy everything that’s coming your way.”
Anticipation flowed through me.
He kissed me once on the lips before walking away.
I breathed into my stomach where butterflies were fluttering. I felt like I was floating on air as I headed to the main entrance tent.
None of this would be here if it weren’t for my idea. Even though it started out as a way to get together as shop owners, it became so much more. I was excited about the future.
Chapter Twenty-Four
COLTON
