Self-Care Lights the way

Today was a day of healing for me. As I sat inside, not completely snow bound but choosing to consciously hibernate, a few things happened. The first was that I got to rest. I just let the solitude swallow me up and I vegetated. Of course I did my daily prayers and meditations that is a given yet I didn’t try and push myself to do anything. What transpired was wonderful. While I was lying on the couch attempting to take a nap I fidgeted and then I was able to get still. From the stillness tears came and I cried for no apparent reason, all I know is it hurt. I didn’t try to name the hurt or figure out where it came from or what it was attached too I just let it come up and out. The quiet of the day and the setting of the sun urged me to go deeper in this emotional release. I drew a bath and poured in bath salts and perfume I lit the candles in my bathroom and in my living room so when I exited the tub I would be equally nurtured. While in the tub listening to soft soothing meditation music I began to practice conscious connected breathing as taught by Ken & Renee Kizer and the tears returned. My breathing slow and steady produced a tingling feeling in my hands and feet and I began to release what no longer serves me as the Light that I AM.  I let the healing happen and let go of what came up to be released. When I felt complete I sat in the tub while the water drained and gave thanks for the letting go and the relief I felt. I stood up and showered myself with love and affirmations while bathing in a special soap made by Iyanla Vanzant for healing and purification. I emerged feeling lighter than I have in months.

After that I don’t know why but I decided to clean the many candles I had lit. I took them and scraped the extra wax and soot off the wick. I did that to each one and in each one the wick stood taller no longer falling into the wax as it melted. The candles burned brighter and the light was evident. This light was a reflection of the inner light that I had just cleaned off.  The soot was the doubt, fear, anger and self-judgment that came up for healing  and I AM the flame, my wick,  newly trimmed from fear to faith ready to illuminate my life with joy and new found energy to manifest my dreams.

We all have a light within us that needs love and attention. Self-care is the box that it comes in. How have you cared fully for yourself today? Stop take a long deep breath and remember the truth of who you are through the practice of caring fully for yourself. I did today and I  am oh so glad I did.

NOTE:
To  find information about the Master Peace soap I used go to  www.innervisionsworldwide.com or Ken & Renee Kizer and conscious connected breathing go to www.centerforawareness.com 

Your journey to healing is one step at a time. Be Well & in Love Ki'Mani