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We need a balance of all the elements to live with a feeling of = wholeness.=20 Water purifies and cleanses -- it's used to baptize, sanctify and bless. = We feel=20 its power when tears well up unexpectedly, and we experience the great = release.=20 That's why it's called a "good cry" -- we are feeling the full depths of = the=20 heart, and letting go. Opening to the water element means tuning in to = ALL your=20 emotions and discovering ways to honor them. This is how you come out of = stagnation and lethargy. Water balance is also about seeking out the = succulent,=20 the refreshing -- it's finding our own pathways to bliss.
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Ways to Bring Water Balance into Your Life:
- Eat Juicy Fruits and Vegetables. Some are watermelon, honeydew = melon,=20 cucumber, tomatoes, grapes, strawberries, peaches, plums, pineapple,=20 coconut....I'm sure you can add to this list!
- Start an Aquarium in your home. The movements of the fish can be = soothing=20 to watch.
- Take the time to soak. Long baths are made special with herbs like = relaxing lavender or chamomile.
- Do Hot Yoga! Ok, this one combines fire (heat) and water (sweat) = for a=20 steamy workout. You really feel wrung out afterwards!
- Waterfalls and waterwalls. Consider a small design feature that = brings the=20 sound of running water into your home.
- A water garden or koi pond. Perfect spot to daydream.
Other ideas:
- Plan a kayak or canoe trip, or boat excursion.
- Start swimming or doing water aerobics for exercise. It's easy on = the=20 joints and you don't sweat.
- Sit in the sauna - make sure it's the wet one! Steamrooms are = heavenly,=20 too.
- Have your partner wash your hair. I do this for my husband and he = loves=20 it! Add sliced cukes on the eyes for an added touch.
- Keep an aromatherapy Mister on hand. I like Aura Cacia brand the = best.
- Add cool tones of blue and green to your palette. Accents like a = scarf or=20 new throw pillow does the trick
And then there's always:
- Making sure you get plenty of unscheduled time for relaxing.
- Listening to your emotional needs, and learning to say "No" when = you need=20 to.
- Knowing when you've had enough togetherness, and need some = solitude.
- Doing what it takes to self-soothe, comfort and get to the heart = of your=20 emotions....so you can live in harmony with them.