bits of string and sealing wax

Last night my cousin, Angela, and I decided to brew up some wellness baths (thank the lord there are three bathtubs in this house) in order to promote positive energy flowing into our lives.  A fantastic (and super simple) way to do this is with basil.  Use two or more tablespoons of dried basil (use fresh basil when your focus is on money) and place into a bowl.  Cover the herbs with at least two cups of boiling water, and then let it steep until the water is no longer hot.  You can let it get cold if you want, but if you are chomping at the bit you can pour it into your bathwater while it is still warm.  Before pouring the basil water into the tub, add two or more big handfuls of sea salt into the tub.   No sea salt, no problem.  A basil bath is a refreshing detox on its own and will clear negative energy.  If you feel like those around you are controlling and negative, a basil bath is perfect.  Adding sea salt helps to further detox the body.  Light some candles and relax.  You deserve it.  I recommend that you do Jelbelle’s dance epiphany challenge, and then have a soak in the tub.  For fricken reals.  That’s what I think I’m gonna do when I’m done writing this.

Anyhow, I added a ripe fig and a fig leaf (for abundance, family, and love) to my mix as well, so if you feel compelled to toss in any other things to your mix, go for it.  All of us are a little kitchen-witchy in the fall, right?

Today I woke up and felt AMAZING.  The detox has definitely helped me shed at least five pounds so far (I am on day five) but I’m not sure of the exact amount because I still need to get a new scale.  The best part is that I’m really enjoying eating such simple foods.  And I won’t lie, on day two I had a few bites of ice cream.  Still felt great.  Yesterday I had a pudding cup and a bit of Angela’s left over sandwich.  Still feeling like a champ.  As long as I am eating healthy whole foods most of the time I am satisfied with my progress.  I don’t seem to be having too many food cravings or anything either, and that is pretty nice.

Well, I am off to dance around like a clown as per Jelbelle’s suggestion, and then I’m taking another basil/ sea salt bath.  Tuesday and Wednesday I will be in class, so I probably won’t talk to you folks again until Thursday.  This week is going to be extra hectic because I have an HIV class on Saturday and Sunday, and our next huge Anatomy exam is on Tuesday.  It’s all gonna be downhill from here.

Hugs and bugs!!