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Salt Minerals for skin care & spiritual cleansing

Water & salt for rejuvenation, clearing energy field and purification

The human body is 60 percent water. The human heart and brain is 73 percent water. The lungs are 83 percent water, the skin is 64 percent water, the muscles and kidneys are 79 percent and the bones are 31 percent. Seventy one percent of the earth is covered by water. Ninety seven percent of the water covering the earth is salt water. This writer experiences water as an element to balance and reconnect with self. Water is sacred. Why? We cannot survive without it. Salt is well known as a sacred element as well. It absorbs energies, positive and negative and softens the water. It has the similar influences on your body. Bathing in a warm salt infused bath is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself for rejuvenation; mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. 

Years ago while on a holiday with the children I was drawn in to a booth with a woman who shared her age with me. It seemed unbelievable due to the quality of her skin, yet I took her at her word. She was crusty and the memories she shared could easily match the age range she said she was. The products in her booth originated from Dead Sea minerals. I have always taken care of my skin so after a treatment with her products I knew Dead Sea Salts was the real deal. It outshone all the products I had tried over the years. 

I have since used it in making skin exfoliators, however, recently I discovered it’s benefits for bathing in. The minerals are excellent for ones skin and detoxing the body. It apparently has 10 times the minerals over other salts, some of which are sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, bromides and iodine. Soaking in a warm salted bath is one of the most effective ways to absorb vital minerals.  It is known to be relaxing and soothing creating a deeper sense of well being. 

  • How much salt in a soothing bath?

I have read the suggested amount of Dead Sea salt to add to the bath ranges from 1/2 a cup to 2 cups. I found 2 cups a bit much and have settled at approximately a cup. For an added luxury I add 1/2 to 1 cup of baking soda. Both salt and baking soda are water softeners and in like it stimulates the same softening and relaxation in ones soft tissues. I often add 10 or so drops of lavender essential oils.

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  • How often to soak in a salt bath?

Depending upon the levels of stress in those around me and their interactive experiences I will bathe in salt regularly. Some weeks it is 3 to 4 times. It seems to clear my energy field when stimulated by environmental influences which can cause confusion and a feeling to static. This bath will defuse it immediately. It is a self care routine I use with intention. 

  • Length of time for receiving benefits?

Twenty minutes is my go to guide for the basic starting point. I usually go longer if I have the time, however the minimum in twenty minutes. 


I alternate the salt I use in the bathe in due to the different minerals from their root origins on the earth. Two others I use regularly are:

  • Himalayan Pink Salt

Himalayan Pink Salt has a spectrum of more than 80 trace minerals and is one of the purest and naturally occurring salts.  It is hand minded from the foot of the Himalayan hills and hand ground. This salt has the same benefits as Dead Sea salt such as reducing stress, inflammation and improving skin conditions. I follow the same routines as described in the Dead Sea salt element. 

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Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
  • Mediterranean Sea Salt

I recently discovered Mediterranean due to its price point. I was attracted to the significant difference and did some research. It also has 80 plus mineral elements. It too creates a soothing and healing bath experience. 

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Mediterranean Sea Salt
  • Lavender Essential Oils

Here is an affiliate link to a selection of Lavender Essential Oils on Amazon for your skin care, detox, relaxation and spiritual cleansing. 

Lavender Essential Oils
  • Inexpensive Baking Soda

Here is an affiliate link to a selection of inexpensive baking soda choices on Amazon for your skin care, detox, relaxation and spiritual cleansing. 

Baking Soda

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2024 in numerology is a #8

224 becomes 8


2 + 2 + 4 = 8

What does the #8 mean personally and as a society in numerologies philosophy?

The number 8 in numerology reflects the cycle of balance as in the infinity symbol. It contains both spirituality and the materialistic states of being. 2020 was all about a new operating codelaying a foundation and creating stability, followed by 2021 which was all about being present in the momentdiscovery and exploring while 2022 was about unconditional love and healing. 2023 has been about finding harmony between the conscious and unconscious mind and 2024 will be all about ego and the balance between the spiritual and materialistic states of being.

9 year cycle

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A new operating code emerged in 2020 that is still adjusting as we enter into the fall 0f 2023. In 2020 the lifestyles of all the world’s peoples paused as the focus shifted to health, home and families. The foundations of stability. By 2021 there was a realization that life was not going back to pre-2020 living expectations and a new normal began emerging. The focus was on humanity with an increase in creativity that was sparked to find ways to sustain life in isolation. This year there is a new normal as life continues to reorganize from the isolation of 2020, 2021 and 2022. For the first months of 2023 store shelves continued to have one to three selections of products as manufacturing and shipping came back on line. It wasn’t until July and August that store shelves began to fill back up with more selections. People working from home started returning to work spaces, sadly letting go of their pandemic distractions such as returning their animals to shelters. Illness has not yet been eradicated as new variants of COVID circulate, however in my region the masses are treating it as they did the flu and common cold pre-Covid. Artificial intelligence has become a topic along with unidentified flying objects. Both topics have been openly discussed in the United States senate with documentaries uncovering artifacts and scientific experiments uncovering unexplained influences. One program that is actively pursuing and documenting answers in based in Utah and filmed on Skinwalker Ranch. It’s n my perspective that 2023, reflects whatever was in the dark coming into the light. This is relevant for considering the significant alignments to numerological influences with one’s purpose. These universal energies can manifest ones dreams with ease and less stress.

WHAT IS 2024’S #8 ABOUT?

The number 8 is associated with the stability between the material and immaterial worlds.

The qualities of a #8 are:

  • Ambitious
  • Authoritative
  • Capable
  • Dedicated
  • Determination
  • Entitled
  • Gratitude
  • Loyal
  • Materialistic
  • Patient
  • Power
  • Professional
  • Spiritual
  • Strength

The areas of influence of a #8 are:

  • Business
  • Achiever
  • Balance
  • Ego
  • Equal give and take
  • Success
  • Goals
  • Manifestation
  • Materialism

For this writer, coach and mentor 2024 numerology reflects the fame and recognition area of the Nine Life Areas grid. I expect that ego will be an even bigger influence this coming year as the spiritual and material words balance. There may be an opportunity in this energy to balance out the dominant outside ego focus with a more correct inner use of ego. Incorrect use of ego creates conflict and disconnection that can be destructive to self and others. Correct use of ego can create self-confidence and power in ones world that contributes to self and others in a productive and abundant way. This writer believes that one’s connection with their own values is the correct use of ego.

Support #8 needs

Life balancing techniques will be important in 2024 along with a focus on manifesting through structured goal setting. Concrete planning will create the focus for integrating balance, harmony and success for living ones hopes and dreams. Co-creating with the universal laws of manifestation through setting intentions into goals creates confidence, direction and purpose. Having a goal orientated plan lays a foundation that is reassuring and increases ease in the journey. The life area of fame and recognition can be constructive or destructive. Cultivating awareness through planning can support a year of celebrations rather than regrets.

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Elusive becomes obvious

In 1989/1990 Renee, Founder of Learning Center for Inside Awareness observed and experienced the failure of systems that until this time was the stronghold of culture foundation she had come to know as the model or pillars of life. Some examples of these system failures where:

  • failure of the first family unit to provide basic support for life (mental and emotional abuse leading to loss of life)
  • misuse of power by executives in professional corporation for personal gain (grooming employees)
  • misuse of spiritual power by trained community members in a dedicated spiritual community (grooming that led to mental and emotional abuse)
  • witnessing the break up of a well-known and global spiritual community that influenced people’s behaviour as it transitioned

These experiences all came while transitioning from one location to another to start over and led to freeing up a lifetime of cultural learning that integrated stuck beliefs and ego. Left with an old language of the two dimensional type in a different inner culture created difficult and conflicted relationships. Exploring ways for understanding and to communicate from this new inner dimension led to focused and committed practices integrating Buddhist meditation and studies, Black Hat Buddhist Feng Shui, Nonviolent Communication and Feldenkrais. Each of the these educational pursuits complimented each other and fit together life a puzzle. Each one reflected practical steps to integrate at whatever level one was available to dedicate time to. They covered the areas of physical, cultural, perspective, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies of functional experience. This integration of these practices and 23+ years of working one on one with students, and through group classes and workshops is the foundation for manifesting through setting intentions into goals.

Begin Creating 2024

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Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais wrote a book titled, The Elusive Obvious, The Convergence of Movement, Neuroplasticity, and Health. Moshe created an Educational System call The Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education. The focus of attention in this learning system is to cultivate awareness of the unconscious behavioural reactions that are taken for granted and habitual, therefore unknown.

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Vanity doesn’t age

In a recent conversation with an elder I was able to reflect back from the spoken words I was hearing, “It seems that vanity hasn’t aged along with you.” “Yes,” was the reply., “vanity tells me that I am ugly.”

Later in the day I became curious about this experience and how and when this shifted for me. When did I stop giving power to vanities harsh words of criticism spoken in my head? It wasn’t that long ago. I wondered what changed? Spontaneously I connected to the sense of self-love inside. I realized at some point the depth of self-love surpassed the value I placed upon vanities words in my head. The scale had tipped in self-loves favour and the criticisms of vanity don’t carry the weight they once did. This is a celebration. At some point in the practical application of my practice there has been a shift in the dialogue in my head and body. My heart speaks the loudest and demonstrates that self directed sense of love.

In my conversation with the elder I hoped my intonation came from this heartfelt experience so it had a soft landing. My intention – not to increase their own moral judgements.

What is your vanity telling you? Has your vanity criticism shown any acceptance of your aging?

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Introducing the Cerebellum

Cerebellum is a Latin word that when translated into English it means little brain.  The circled part of brain pictured here is the Cerebellum.  It is located behind the brain stem just under the two lobes of the brain.

Early in my Feldenkrais training a video was shown of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais working with an infant who was borne without a Cerebellum.  Her name was Elizabeth.  Elizabeth’s parents had been told by numerous Doctors after her birth that she would never be able to learn, walk, talk or think.  Their predictions and recommendations were dismal.  In their first meeting Dr. Feldenkrais told Elizabeth’s parents that she was far more intelligent than her earlier Doctors had predicted.  As it turns out Elizabeth did grow up and attend University and had the ability to walk independently.  Thankfully her parents didn’t listen to all the earlier diagnoses and continued their pursuit of supporting their young child to reach her potential!

Why am I writing about the Cerebellum today? 

This body part became a dominate focus of attention in meditation this morning.  While sitting I guide my focus of attention through my body parts for a sensory check in, especially if I feel agitated. My intention is to discover  where the agitation is located.  Having a strong Kinesthetic sense means that if one part of body function is agitated balance is off. This sitting and scanning pattern allows for awareness of what is out of balance and gives the opportunity to pause and observe the agitation.

Usually recognizing it without going into story or strategies is enough to clear it.  If not, this recognition cultivates awareness of how this imbalance may influence the days functional abilities giving more choices of how to respond versus reacting.

It’s important to increase understanding of the impact the Cerebellum has in our moment to moment living experiences.  It governs key functions such as speech, mood, fear and pleasure response, balance and posture, mental function, movement, motor learning, and vision.  ​It receives information  from other regions of the  brain and body to coordinate and control voluntary movements.  Recognizing the world events is influencing  my cerebellum gives me pause to consider that it will be a major influence in others current experiences as well.

The Cerebellum is known as the fear and anger center which communicates with the pre-frontal cortex.  Five tangible ways you can choose to increase the window of tolerance in the fear and stress responses of in the cerebellum region:

#1

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#2

 

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#3 & 4

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#5

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Today number 2 essence influences inner strength to support ones goals

May 28, ,2020 reduces down to a number 2 in numerology.

This number reflects balance, harmony, peace diplomacy, sensitivity, intuition and emotion.

The energy of number 2 influences one inner strength to support goals and bring harmony to self and others.  Have you tapped into the inner power that can be achieved from setting goals?  If not, check out this link to a goal setting program created to support new patterns for breaking free of learned ways of thinking.   The eight phases are designed to integrate flexibility in mental pathways that can create depression.  It is a way to integrate to check in and create new habits.  Link @ https://sway.office.com/vDAmJuAHhsuHCKLV?play .

Setting goals and the attitude of setting goals are patterns  learned that become a lifestyle.  What model are you using?  One that has power over, power under or power with?

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Today is a good day to commit to this cycles goals. Find out why?

May 26, 2020 reduces down to an 8 in numerology. This number is considered to be the luckiest number and reflects setting goals and putting oneself on a path to achieving them.   Number 8’s energy in not under the spell of any outside influences.  It’s the energy of an achiever with good judgment, business sense and skill.  Success for number 8 is accomplishing set goals.

Today the moon is in the Crescent phase which is the action of committing to writing out one’s goals.  It is the transition from inner reflection to outside action.   As 8 lives for achieving and giving back today these two phases marry together well.

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Balance Tip for falling fear when going down inclines

Are you fearful of falling going down stairs or an incline? This is the  number one  question at Renee’s Balance & A Fear of Falling Movement Series. 

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Her answer:  

Drop your center of gravity

Try it. 

  • Drop your center of gravity.  Can’t figure it out?  Bend your knees and let your butt drop down slightly.  Notice the difference in your feet.
  • Straighten up again and notice your body weight and posture
  • Now drop down and notice the difference.

Bending your knees and dropping your butt slightly is more grounding and can give one a sense of  solidness in their feet calming the fear center.

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