Self Care Reminders
Beauty is not caused. It is.
Emily Dickinson
The weather has been very kind to us this summer in many areas of Vancouver Island. And the quote posted above by poet Emily Dickinson came from a tea bag, since our weather has allowed times of drinking regular tea without ice. ๐ซ๐ฟ This end of summer's blog post will cover some self-care reminders for the body (foot care), mind (nature), and spirit (music). โจ๐ฉฐ๐ฟ
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Body: Foot Care
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What to do to keep your feet in good condition.
Try this recipe:
5 min Foot soak cleanse - do this after wearing sandals
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- Step 1: Draw some water in an enclosed bathtub;
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- Step 2: Add some bath salts;
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- Step 3: Use a pumice stone to help detox your feet with a salt scrub.
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- Step 4: Then rinse your feet with water.
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You can also try adding some tea tree essential oil to your foot soak cleanse. Here are some benefits of tea tree essential oil:
Some Tea Tree Essential Oil Benefits include:
- anti-bacterial
- anti-fungal
- anti-inflammatory
- antiviral
- acne
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Mind: Draw some inspiration from nature & some art history
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"A real piece of art is a window into the transcendent, and you need that in your life, because you are finite and limited and bounded by your ignorance...
It is for such reasons that we need to understand the role of art, and stop thinking about it as an option, or a luxury, or worse, an affection. Art is the bedrock of culture itself. It is the foundation of the process by which we unite ourselves psychologically, and come to establish productive peace with others.
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We cannot live without some connection to the divine-and beauty is divine-because in its absence life is too short, too dismal, and too tragic.
Rule VIII, Beyond Order, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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Spirit: Add More Harmony โจ Into Your Life With Shen Yun Creations
"The beauty of heavenly beings dancing" -Meaning of Shen Yun
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Since this blog's theme is about self-care reminders for the body, mind, and spirit, how about checking out a few other things that may help elevate your self-care experience by listening to some classical music by fine artists based in New York-their mission to bring truth and beauty to the world has healing power in it as well as for people who watch it. Check out Shen Yun Creations, and if you would like to support, there is a special subscription promotion going on here.
Debbie
I loved this post – especially when it comes to the things you say about art: “It is for such reasons that we need to understand the role of art, and stop thinking about it as an option, or a luxury, or worse, an affection. Art is the bedrock of culture itself.” Indeed, it’s a great reminder for myself to think of art as the very reflection and state of culture. ๐