Let Water Soothe Your Soul

"Le Bain" by Alfred Stevens

Despite our best efforts to think positive thoughts, be grateful in our hearts and have faith that all is unfolding as it should, there are days when hope just fails us. We see someone we love who's hurting and we can't shake the sadness we feel; we come to the end of the month with not enough money in the bank and we panic; or we want to believe in ourselves but the old tapes keep playing over and over again in our head.

One of the best ways to return to a place of emotional equilibrium is to get ourselves into water. Water has a wonderful way of restoring us to a place of clarity and inner peace.

The next time you find that you just can't shake a bleak mood, run yourself a bath. Be sure to add some bath salts while you do. Bath salts are very therapeutic in a variety of ways. The are calming and help to create a sense of well-being. In addition, they soothe body aches and are good for the skin.

Etsy is a great place to find some lovely combinations of all types of salts. Here's a few that we really like:

"Renew" Bath Salts
$15 by Herbivore Botanicals

"Meadow" Bath Salts
$18.95 by Wild Rose Herbs

"Oatmeal Milk & Honey" Bath Salts
$4.99 by Ashla Designs

Add about 1/4 cup of the salts to the warm water. Let yourself soak for at least 20 minutes. While doing so, spend some time in quiet meditation. Close your eyes and deepen your breathing.

With each breath in, feel yourself taking in all that's light and good in the world. As you breathe out, let yourself release the toxic feelings and thoughts you are holding on to.

As you relax, remember to let go and let God. Find your way back to knowing that all is as it should be. We think you'll find a big difference in how you feel by the time you're done.

Listen to Your Soul

Jodi Chapman of Soul Speak

If you haven't connected with Jodi Chapman yet, we recommend that you do. She's full of spirit, full of energy and loves creating a community with others who want to live life from the soul. In a word, she is wonderful. Take a look: www.jodichapman.com.

One of her recent post asks the question: What Does Your Soul Want You to Know? There's been lots of amazing responses to that post. Take a look, add your own and subscribe!

Here's what we wrote in answer to her question.

Victoria writes:

Our soul is the heart of who we really are. It lives deep within us and is eternal. My soul wants me to know that it is the keeper of my true gifts, purpose and mission. They await my discovery. Our souls have always supported, guided and loved us, well before we came into this physical lifetime. When we feel separate or lost, connecting to our soul will bring us back to the oneness with the Divine. Know that our souls are always calling us to create the greatness that we are – we must trust, listen and be open. It is in this space that we are lead home to a life that truly reflects our soul’s desire.

Lois writes:

My soul wants me to understand that no matter where I am in life, I am a gift to this world. Even if I am grappling with what can be perceived as imperfection in the eyes of man, I am perfect in the eyes of the Divine. And that’s all that matters. There is peace and contentment and joy to be found in knowing that to be true.

I am a gift that God has given to this world, filled with light and wondrous qualities. I am more than enough and need to prove nothing. I rejoice in that knowing that. I see the Divine in others and am thankful for their presence in my life. It’s a wonderful world and I am thankful that I have the opportunity to be here.