The JoiLotus Garden: Holy Water

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Holy Water

"There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won't cure, but I don't know many of them."
~ Sylvia Plath

Nothing on this side of life compares to the transformative experience of becoming a mother. As earth light meets a newborn, the mommy energy each infant needs is birthed in the same moment.

Just this week, a dear friend was chosen to receive a beautiful baby boy. He will become her greatest love as she joyfully sets aside many of the personal rituals she has grown accustomed to in favor of tending to his care. There is no doubt she will win "Mother of the Year" and I pray she can savor the sweet time spent getting acquainted with her precious bundle.

Sharing in her joy, causes me to reflect upon the two lights entrusted to my care. Now that my babies are teenagers, I wax nostalgic as I am able to come full circle to a time of rediscovery.

I traded hour long baths amidst scented candles, oils, and incense for quick showers. My evenings were better spent sponge sprinkling my babies and brushing their hair to their melodic newbie coos between the trickling sounds of water.

"Anyone who thinks heaven is not hot water behind a locked door has forgotten what it means to live." ~ Lucy Frank

I have advanced in my motherhood journey and I look forward to hearing my friend share the beginnings of her new adventure. I am pleased to return to the evening baptisms in solitude I have missed. It is a quiet time to exhale the burdens and inhale the blessings of the day. A grace filled immersion into the healing waters of peace and restoration.

Bath time can again serve as a brief retreat to balance my energies for the next day's journey and I am grateful.

Consider what your most transformative life experiences have birthed in you?
What personal rituals have you put aside for a time?
How do you go about restoring peace and healing balance before retiring from each day?