A while back (January 20th) we entered the Rest and Cleansing Moon. This is one of my favorite moon phases around the medicine wheel because, in addition to my birthday falling in that moon phase, it promotes rest, cleansing, and preparation for what is to come. Is it any wonder that the Pagan holy day Imbolc is also during this moon (February 2nd....NOT stupid Groundhog Day....sheesh)? Imbolc celebrates the first stirrings of the seeds deep inside the earth that will sprout and become vibrant plant life in the spring. As I mentioned in a previous blog entry, this is my spa. I LOVE being able to slip into the warm water (kept at body temperature by the heater in the tub....ahhh), relax, cleanse, meditate and chant to my heart's content. This, in addition to my tanning time, is a place where it is all about ME and my needs. No one else's problems enter my spa. No one else's demands enter my spa. No one else enters my spa. This is MY TIME. Sometimes we have to be very strong in declaring "MY TIME" moments. It is way too easy to allow others needs and demands to overwhelm us. But allowing them to overwhelm us makes us that much more in need of "MY TIME".
To put it frankly...when I am in my spa..... I really don't give a shit about anything else or anyone else in the whole world. I like that.
Everyone needs moments like that. When you work in a care giving field like I do and have a partner with health issues like I do, it becomes that much more important to, now and then, at least 2-3 times a week (just sayin') not give a shit.
Today I utilized crystals in the water to charge the molecules of the water and thus of myself. It was delicious! The candle light and the incense added that deeply relaxing and spiritual touch that I was so wanting, and a visit from one of my Spirit Guide who helped me to recharge my heart and third eye chakras was greatly appreciated.
Ahhhh....
Blessed Be
Trent
www.deerhornshamanic.com
http://www.youtube.com/trentdeerhorn
2 comments:
Sounds absolutely heavenly!
While I read your description of your spa, a scene from Steve Martin's movie, The Jerk, came to mind. There he was, soaking in his bubble-filled bath, singing his head off, grinning from ear to ear, and making jets of water spout from his hands. His dog, the ever-faithful Shithead, is in the other room, listening to his master's voice.
Your blog post today is confirmation that joy, happiness, and rejuvenation can come about from partaking in one of life's simplest pleasures, a soak in the tub.
That is very true, Gail! It is one of my favorite activities....
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