Selfcare

Be yourself...everyone else is taken,so the saying goes.So how do you get back to yourself,if you've been giving too much of your energy to others?
At a sanctuary and spa, every day is dedicated to selfcare, and healing of body mind and emotions, so we can continue to celebrate life,and come together to help others.
When I'm not spending time at a  sanctuary or spa,

I've had to designate one day every week to making sure I'm looking after myself.Why?Because we can be so focussed on helping others that we tend to overlook our own needs sometimes.And that doesn't help anyone.
So it's usually Sunday,or every 7 days,or when I really feel the need.What do I do?Nothing.This is my "being" day,when I fill up my cup,nurture myself,give myself what I want.Sometimes doing a quick bodyscan is needed,to find out which part of me is crying out for healing and attention.

Meditation twice a day,preferably out in nature,REALLY helps,weather permitting.
And Balancing the Elements is an essential practice for me,which I mentioned in the "Overcoming Jetlag" post,along with Barefoot Bliss.So if I've had a busy week,then I'll review which of the elements I need to connect with the most to get back in to balance.And I'll do that.Not just think about it,but do it to BE connected,and to feel healed,whole and healthy.
If I'm asked to go somewhere on a selfcare day,I'll only go if I'm sure I'm going to feel better in the doing of it.It's wonderful to be able to do what we love wholeheartedly.
Some cultures

like to keep it simple by recommending sleep and water,for healing and selfcare.I LOVE this!Sometimes we make our lives so complicated.
Preventative medicine is preferable to handing over responsibility for our health to doctors,skilled as they are.Our bodies are miracles of nature,and looking after them is an essential practice.
To your good health and happiness!