So here we are.
In the middle of stories we never thought would be ours. Mine has taken childhood flights to India and Australia.
After graduation from NYU, I lived and worked in New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Atlanta. I have toured with Broadway musicals, appeared on giant and tiny screens, danced with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover, produced events, film and television. I have gotten certified for Pilates, yoga and coaching. Listen, I have done so many things, in so many places. I used to think this was unfocused wandering. But then I realized that all of this, every single brilliant and miserable piece, every solid and terrible decision I have made, has led me here. And I feel rooted in being a resource for those that are experiencing the incredible challenges of fertility, or INfertility. I have been through it. And my training and personal experience mold my stance. I can’t take away the pain. My magic wand is low on batteries. But, my yoga and meditation background can help you breathe deeper, or breathe at all, and be in your body. You may be mad at your body right now. That’s fair. Let’s sit in that and get unstuck. You need to build your tool box to get through this. I’d lend you mine. But you need yours. What is in your toolbox? I am forever grateful that my hail Mary worked. I know all parents say so, but I ended up with the most amazing kiddo. When she was born, an Auntie to us both gave her some beautiful mala beads. When I hold them, I feel connected — to multi generations, to something greater than myself. It brings me a sense of peace. It’s easy to go down the black hole of Google, searching for answers for why you’re struggling, hoping to find a piece of data that will give you hope. That’s exhausting. I will help you fill your tool box with things you can pull out when you need them. Let’s get into our rehearsal clothes. It may feel like show time, but take that pressure off of yourself. Isn’t there enough pressure already? Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.
— Rayne Marcus
