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Harp therapy? That's something new!\nGeraldine “Geri” Afshari will talk to us in today's episode how she uses Harp as a therapy. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/shhhh-listen-do-you-hear-the-sound-of-harp-therapy-ep-38\nListen to the Interview with Geraldine “Geri”\xa0Afshari, Harp Musician and Speaker on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podcast Addict.\nFor instructions on how to do that, go HERE.\xa0 She played a song for us, and we can't put that into words!\nGeri Afshari is a musician and plays the Paraguayan harp professionally, travels extensively and lived in Iran, is a writer/editor/photographer, a lay counselor, a life-long activist, an avid SUP paddler, and hunts sea glass for her sea glass mosaic artwork.\xa0 She is also retired from working because she has to for money.\xa0 What a great place to be!\nGeri has been the featured speaker for numerous parent classes and teacher workshops over the years, including MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers), various women\u2019s ministries, annual Pre-12th grade conventions for ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), and many K-12 school and home school groups.\nShe loves to SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board), and tells people to slow down, use the luxury of time, understand how sound healing works, and she also volunteers for the palliative care team at Scripps Encinitas.\nHer newest passions include harp therapy and sound meditation, besides whatever her family is doing.\n\n* Geri is the mother of 2 grown children and has 2 grandsons. They all live near her in North San Diego County and share her love for the ocean and nature\xa0in general. She loves taking them with her on trips.\n* She plays her Paraguayan harp at all types of events besides harp therapy and sound meditation.\n* Jesus follower\n* Prayer group\n\nGeri says that eating, cleaning, epigenetics, yoga and meditation all can help improve your health.\xa0 Of course, listening to music (and in particular\xa0harp music) can't hurt either!\nWhat do you think people should know BEFORE they retire?\n\n* Geri thinks people should know how free and giddy they\u2019ll feel to own their own time. She also thinks retirees should remember that the best things in life really are free. You will find your new self, your significance, your purpose and you don\u2019t need much money. She also says to spend time\xa0in nature.\n\nWhat if you feel stuck:\n\n* Give yourself permission to return to your basic self. Your health is your responsibility, so take ownership of it, don\u2019t outsource it anyone. Research, learn, grow, heal and seek joy. Do things that line up with the heart of God. Time is the treasure so use it well. Serve others and you will be blessed.\n\nContact information: geri.harp@gmail.com\nToday\u2019s Freebie:\xa0 http://RockYourRetirement.com/harp\nhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/rockyourretirement/Geri_Afshari_160523_IFinalo.mp3