I’ve found my own stress levels higher than normal, my body tensing and bracing myself for an accident didn’t happen as I followed behind someone with less than terrific tires who was going up the hill sideways.I had to remind myself that this too shall pass, spring will come, the weather will improve and eventually the driver ahead will pull over or turn off as I found myself tense and irritated. (Yes, even life coaches and wellness counsellors struggle with stress occassionally!)

It takes a concentrated effort to relax your grip on the steering wheel , while reminding yourself to let your shoulders drop. There are times when stress is so high that if a person’s shoulders got any higher they’d be touching their ears!

We all face challenging conditions that our bodies react to whether it is horrible weather conditions, facing the boss or going on a job interview. One of the ways that we can help reduce body stress is to take a mental scan of what our body is doing. Are we gripping something too tightly? Are we tapping our fingers or swinging our legs? Are we continuously shifting our body? Are the lips pursed and tight? Are our shoulders up high (full of tension) or low and relaxed? It is helpful to learn to recognize what part of our body is tense.

Once we recognize what we are doing we can loosen our grip, drop and relax our shoulders and relax any area in our body that is tense including our facial muscles.

Have you ever treated your skin to a homemade product? How about treating yourself with an all natural, homemade Rose Water or maybe even a homemade Rose scented lotion that is light and not too greasy? 

 This recipe was given to me as a gift by my sister along with the directions to make more about 10 years ago. I hope you like it as much as I do.

ROSEWATER

Ingredients and tools for Rosewater:

• 1L Mason jar
• water
• Rose petals
• Vodka
• Wooden spoon

Fill a 1L Mason jar 3/4 full of rose petals. A 3 tbsp. Vodka. Fill jar with water. Using wooden spoon stir well. Let steep for at least 3 days…you can steep up to 2 weeks for a stronger scent. Strain and use as a natural perfume! (You can also buy Rose Water in most drug stores).

HOMEMADE ROSE SCENTED LOTION

Ingredients and tools:

• double boiler
• grater
• 1/4 c. Almond, olive or canola oil
• beeswax (1 tbsp) from craft store
• Vitamin E Oil (4 drops or you can use Vitamin E capsules)
• wooden spoon
• sterilized container with lid
• Rose Water

Steps:

1. Make Rose Water at least 3 days in advance or buy from pharmacy or drug store.
2. Grate Beeswax until you have 1 tbsp.
3. Sterilize your container by pouring in boiling hot water or running through dishwasher.
4. Over the double boiler with the water simmering, combine the above oil of your choice (Sweet Almond, Olive or Canola Oil) with the grated Beeswax stirring gently until the Beeswax has melted. (This takes about 8 minutes)
5. Take the mixture off the heat and while stirring constantly slowly add the Rose water.
6. Keep stirring and add the Vitamin E Oil.
7. Using a wooden spoon take out the lotion and put into your sterilized container and seal it.

Using pretty, unusual, collectible or even an antique jar or bottle will add to that pampered feeling.

Please leave a comment if you liked this post and feel free to send me any other ideas you have for pampering yourself.

Several years ago I asked a friend “What does a message from our angels look like?” I didn’t have a clue what I “should” or “could” look for.  Messages from our angels come in many forms from finding feathers to seeing recurring numbers over and over again.

Part of our last 2 weeks at Rhodes Wellness College we had a conscious creation assignment. I did a booklet of poetry and one of my classmates did this project on Messages from our Angels.  He was given this many years ago by one of his friends and is appropriate here as it shows what recurring numbers mean. I

ANGEL MESSAGES

111 —  Carefully watch your thoughts, be sure to think only about what you want and not about what you don’t want. This sequence is a sign that there is a gate of opportunity opening up and your thoughts are manifesting in form at record speeds. The 111 is like the bright light of a flashbulb. it means the universe has just taken a snapshot of your thoughts is is manifesting them into form. Are you please with what thoughts the universe has captured? if you are having difficulty controlling your thoughts and keeping them positive ask your angels for help. You are sowing seeds.

222 — Your newly planted thoughts are beginning to grow into reality. Keep watering and nurturing them and soon the will push through the soil so you can see the evidence of your manifestation. Keep with it! Don’t quit before the miracle! Your manifestation is soon going to be evident to you, so keep up the good work! Keep holding positive thoughts, keep affirming and continue visualizing.

333 — The ascended masters are near you. They want you to know that you have their help, love and companionship. Call upon the ascended masters often especially when you see the number 3 patterns around you. Some of the more famous ascended masters are Jesus, Moses, Mary, Quan Yin and Yogananda. (Ask for help to keep your seeds growing).

444 — The angels are surrounding you now, reassuring you of their love and help. Don’t worry because the angel’s help is nearby.

555 — A major life change is upon you so hold onto that bus strap or buckle up! This change shouldn’t be seen as negative or positive as all change is a a natural part of the flow of life. This change could be an answer to your prayers, so keep seeing and feeling yourself as “at peace”.

666 — Your thoughts are out of balance right now. You are too focused on the material world. This number sequence asks you to balance your thoughts between heaven and earth. Like the “Sermon on the Mount” the angels are asking you to focus on spirit and service. They want you to know that your material and emotional needs will be automatically met as a result.

777 — The angels are applauding you! You are on a roll…congratulations! Keep up the good work and know that your wish is coming true. This is an extremely positive sign and means that you can also expect more miracles to occur.

888 — This sequence shows that a phase of your life is about to end and is a sign that gives you forewarning so you can get prepared. It may mean you are finishing an emotional, career or a relationship phase in your life. It can also mean there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It also means the crops are ripe and that you shouldn’t wait to pick and enjoy them. Don’t wait to make your move and /or enjoy the fruits of your labour.

999 — The is the end of a big phase in your personal and global life. Completion. It is also a message to lightworkers who are involved in Earth healing and means “Get to work because Mother Earth need you right now.”

000 — This is a reminder that you are one with God. Feel the presence of your Creator’s love within you. It is also a sign that a situation has gone full circle.

(Adapted from excerpt by Tiggy from the book Healing with the Angels by Doreen Virtue, PH.D.

Building a new site for someone who is technically and financially challenged (at the moment) is quite a big deal. I’ve been checking almost every internet site that is offering free information.

Today, I was sent some information on blogging free! If I built a blog site that is. I did it! This is it! My very 1st blog! Now, I’m sure you won’t mind that I include the following as promised so that I can get my free information. So here goes!