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NURTURING
By Cornelia Powell | April 2, 2008
Recently I was treated to a nurturing and healing Ayurvedic body treatment and massage at an exotic day spa. Gracious attention, aromatic tea and a delicious vegetarian meal were also a part of the gifts of service extended to me during the quiet and soothing afternoon.
To end my meditative body wrap session, the lovely practitioner placed her hands over my eyes and said: The light in my eyes honors the light in your eyes. A beautiful and intimate salute. I left feeling nurtured and refreshed and deeply cared for inside and out.
I used the occasion of my birthday to indulge in this generous gift from friends, but it had me consider: What do I do on a daily basis to nurture and care for myself — no matter the circumstances of the day? What do I include in my day that is soothing and relaxing as a matter of course — not just as a break, but as a way of being? I know from my experience, if I don’t put attention there, it won’t happen; if I give attention to being my own best care giver, then there will be more softness, quiet, ease, meditative moments, nurturing responses in my life.
I always write messages to brides about giving attention to their inner well-being as well as to pampering their physical well-being: take quiet meditative breaks; be out in nature as much as possible; put attention on your breath and breathe deeper; be gentle with yourself; cuddle as often as possible; request support when you feel yourself getting a bit overwhelmed; and etcetera.
I’m going to take my own advice and put attention on being more gentle and nurturing to myself each day. And I invite you to join me — whether you’re a bride or just a “regular person” like me! The light in my eyes honors the light in your eyes.
Love. Listen. Let go.
… with love from Cornelia
Topics: Women's Notes |
April 13th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Very nice to read your blog and feel the peace and serenity, and humble humanity. As a man, I could be ridiculed by my “Brothers” to read this, but I am witnessing and exploring that there is a wealth of masculine energy also benefiting from these same thoughts or nurturing you so aptly describe.
Take a look at my blog. Perhaps we have some ideas to exchange.
Sincerely,
Kip