(Madisyn Taylor)
Human beings carry within themselves the seed of healing. Our choices affect us more than we realize, and it is because of this that we tend to place responsibility for our wellness in the hands of others. As beneficial as regular visits to a healer can be, we have the power to heal ourselves at will. When we dedicate a day to the pursuit of wellness, we can relax and renew ourselves in a nourishing and comfortable environment. A sincere desire to open ourselves to the highest realities of our physical and spiritual selves is the key to self-healing so that healing energy can flow into us unimpeded.
A self-healing day should address the vital needs of the self as a whole while directing healing energy where it is needed most. Solitude is an important part of the process as is the ability to take refuge in a space that is both beautiful and peaceful. Start your healing day by setting the intention that you are dedicating this time to healing yourself. Flowers, candlelight, incense, and music can guide our focus toward a more tranquil state. For a more intense session, try listening to music through headphones since tuning out can help you tune in. It is up to us to decide what we need to do to cultivate wellness in our lives. For some, it may be time spent in reflection. Others will turn to calming activities that help them remember their purpose, such as journal writing, being in nature, or studying. Our healing may even take a more direct form as we use colour, sound, or crystals to balance and ground ourselves.
Ultimately, your wholesome intentions transform what might otherwise be a simple day of rest into a day of healing. Grant yourself permission to relax and savour the stillness.
My Thoughts:
I do this on a regular basis, but today is a good time for me to stop and look after me as we have a weekend of visitors which will mean that I will be actively engaging in things I do not usually undertake. This will have a toll on my back and if I am not carefully prepared could prevent me from joining in as much as I want to.
So, today is time for me. Time to meditate, to take frequent long, hot, steamy showers to relax the muscles in my back, to listen to music and to write fun stuff, as apposed to cracking on with my new novel or prep’ing for groups.
Hopefully then I will be ready to keep up with the youngsters that are visiting, then when they all go home … I’ll need another day to unwind.