5: Rest - Give your Feet a Rest With a Peaceful Herbal and Oil Foot Bath Blend
“True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.”
“Dip him in the river who loves water.”
Reflection:
Pause for a moment and consider your feet. Our feet are amazing - amazing! I love my feet! Often not thought of, the feet are so very important. Today, as a day of rest, we will honor our feet by resting them; and, as we sit to soak our soles, we can clear our minds and spirit as well.
So if you are ready, grab a big bowl, a pitcher or two of hot water, and some bath salts, and let’s get started!
Centering Thought:
Today I slow down; my feet are resting, my mind is at ease, and all tension is released.
Recipe:
Peaceful Herbs and Oils
Bath Blend
Items Needed to Create:
A large bowl
A large spoon
A kettle or pot to heat water
A pumice stone
A towel for drying
Oil or lotion for after the bath
Cotton socks for after the bath
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Epson Salts
1/2 Cup Baking Soda
1 dropper full or 1 T of jojoba oil
2 to 3 sprigs fresh peppermint shredded
3 to 5 coreopsis flowers
5 to 10 drops lavender essential oil
5 to 10 drops lemongrass essential oil
5 to 10 drops clary sage essential oil
1 cup of boiling water
Enough room-temperature water to mix with the hot to fill the bowl to cover your feet
Directions:
Place all of the ingredients into the bowl and cover with boiling water. Use the remaining room-temperature water to fill to the desired level and comfortable temperature for your feet. Enjoying the scent of these ingredients melding together, stir until blended. Test the temperature with a finger. If it is good, soak your feet. After a minute, go over your feet with a pumice stone. And again, place feet into the bath. Enjoy. Relax. Clear your mind so it is only you, and your feet, and the nice smells, and the warm foot bath. At this point, you may enjoy repeating our centering thought for the day as you let your feet relax in the warm water: Today I slow down; my feet are resting, my mind is at ease, and all tension is released. After 10 to 15 minutes, remove your feet, and use a towel to dry.
Note: An added step I thought of after I filmed this video. Nearby have an oil of your choice. I like Vitamin E Skin Oil by JASON. Apply to your feet, messaging gently. Then, pull on a nice pair of comfortable organic cotton socks. Your feet will love you!
Questions:
Do you ever consider your feet?
What is your favorite way to rest your body?
Have you ever made the opportunity to soak your feet?
What is your favorite foot-bath blend?
Gratitude:
I am so thankful for my feet. I am thankful for all of the activities that having my feet allow me to do. I am thankful for this day of rest, that I can soak my feet. I am thankful for the warmth of the water and the salts snd my beautiful feet.
Blessings
Thank you for joining me today! I hope you have a beautiful day! Please leave a comment below. Peace and Love to you.