“Every situation properly perceived becomes an opportunity” – Helen Schucman
Opportunities to redefine and redesign our lives speak to us through stress. Stress is a near cousin to depression which both can often be a body alarm that denotes the mind, body and spirit are out of sync. Which further indicates that somehow our morals, boundaries, desires, and self-worth are being overlooked or diminished. Thus leaving the feeling of being overwhelmed and an outward manifestation of things around us spinning out of control. The remedy to gaining the In-powerment needed to redefine and redesign those moments can come from taking a bath!
Living in a fast pace environment taking quick showers keeps us reaffirming the notion that there is a lack of time, I need to hurry and I am already late, I don’t have time to relax. But if we can demonstrate more self-appreciation we could re-write the mental script as we take more baths. A-Bath can reinforce slow down, get connected, be completely renewed and most of all self -care first.
Taking A-Bath is both spiritual and physical as it refreshes and cleanse our souls as well as our bodies. To alleviate energy drainers and self-esteem killers such as stress we have to do more of what keeps us happy and whole vs. what keeps us repeating the same nasty habits that are attracting more of what we don’t want.
So you got stress? Take A-Bath and here are my personal directives on how to take A-Bath…
1. Take the time at the end of your day to light some scented candles (represents the soul).
2. Play some meditative music (represents creativity and joy).
3. Fill the tub with bubbly hot as you can take it water (represents cleansing the spirit).
4. Close your eyes and relax (represents clearing and meditating).
5. Complete your spiritual intimacy exercise on A-Bath:
A= Analyze what really matters to you.
B= Build belief in what’s possible.
A= Align with your desires and convictions.
T= Treat yourself great by eliminating one thing in your life adding to your stress.
H= Honor your day and your commitment to having a life that you can love by adding something to your life that makes you feel great.
Treasures and Tools to help you release the stress:
Nekisha-Michelle Bakre, has a mission of being a “spiritual spa of In-powerment for the inner and outer you.” Bakre is available for keynote speaking engagements, facilitation of SpaJama W.O.R.K.S. retreats, spa business mentoring, and Executive & Life Coaching. To learn more about SpaJama W.O.R.K.S. and Living Vivaciously Consulting, visit the Web site at http://www.spajamaworks.com.
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