Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Five self-care tips just for you...

The card I picked for today is the same I've picked for us a few days ago; apparently, we as a collective still need to learn a bit more about self care ;) Here are a few more tips...

1. BREATHE... not just a superficial breath, but a real, deep, nurturing breath. Relax your jaw (we tend to hold a lot of anxiety and anger there). Massage you jaw joint and ligaments... Now bring your jaw forward as you slightly open your mouth, until you hear a "click" in your ears. Good. Bring your tongue down and forward. You should feel that your throat is open and air circulates more freely. Good. Now inhale to a count of 6, hold for 3, exhale to a count of six, hold for 3, and repeat. Counting will help keep your mind busy and away from the stressors of the day. It's a nice way to lead you into meditation. Do this a few times a day, even (especially!) at the office or during stressful family gatherings. It's one small thing you can do for yourself that others will not even notice, yet you will reap huge benefits.

2. Unwind at the end of your day with a nice bath ritual. Use candles, soft music, your favourite soap. Using 1 cup of epsom salt will help ease muscular tension while sea salt or himalayan salt will help detox your body and harmonize your ionic energy field. Add a few drops of almond or olive oil, and a few drops of essential oil. I recommend lavender, ylang-ylang, or chamomile. If you want to purchase ready-made, try Arbonne's Unwind collection, or the luxurious Detox Purifying Sea Soak (I have a few in stock and can order more to be delivered right at your doorstep.  And - why not - mention this article and enjoy 25% off your order.  Available in Canada, the USA, the UK, and Australia).




3. Look at yourself in the mirror, smile, and ask yourself what would make you happy today. Then take steps to do it. If you're very tense, you might have to listen a little harder to the gentler voice of Spirit which is sometime difficult to hear over the louder, boisterous voice of ego. Doing that nasty thing to your boss or co-worker won't make you happy in the long-run. Just sayin'. ;)

4. Remember that you are beautiful. You are truly and fully loved. You are a divine being having an experience and learning in a physical world, and this is actually a privilege. Ask for grace and guidance to learn the lesson and the courage to move on.

5. If you need an extra boost, coaching or guidance, consider booking a Reiki or intuitive session. A monthly intuitive Tarot-scope could help you become more aware of the energy and life lessons manifesting in your life and of the guidance available to you. When you are centred and committed to allowing Spirit lead your life, you will notice the bumps in your road are just that, bumps. Not mountains.

All my love. :)

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