Inner Peace is Beautiful

With the sad and untimely deaths of Brad Renfro and Heath Ledger, it has really hit home to me the need to take better care of myself. I obviously didn’t know them personally but I just find it really sad and a waste of the precious gift that life is. I think it’s too easy to get swept up with the daily grind and the things you have to get done. What I really need to focus on is balance. The best thing I can do for my family is to take care of not only my physical health, but also my mental and emotional well-being. Take the time to be still and be present. When I am able to make this happen, it puts everything into perspective.

One thing that really helps me de-stress and focus is to set a mood. My mother used to say that when your house isn’t in order, your mind isn’t in order. Damn it. Don’t you hate it when they’re right? So I find a “clean” quiet area to just concentrate on me and what I would like to accomplish. This place is most often the bathtub. If I am going to sit down for an extended bath session, I want to really enjoy it. I’m not into bubbles so much but I love oils. Naturopathica’s Lemongrass and Ginger Bath & Body Oil can always get me to where I need to be. It’s so silkyfying and smells sort of musky, I love it. With Grapeseed, Sunflower and Hazelnut oils, I usually don’t even need lotion after one of these sessions. Some people meditate or do yoga to center themselves. I indulge in bath products. I say whatever does it for you, find the time to make it a priority.