I believe this will be my recipe for success. I felt a tad off today, though I woke feeling refreshed. The moment of “offness” didn’t come until late in the afternoon, but I wasn’t expecting it and it threw me for a loop. It had to do with my career path, and I still wonder if I’m really and truly on it. This afternoon, I didn’t feel that I was and the thought pulled me into a bit of a tailspin, which I worked the rest of the afternoon and early evening to right.

I thought to myself…ah, perhaps I’m hungry. Hunger satiated and the feeling was still there.

I thought…ah, perhaps I just need to talk to some good friends. Guess what was still with me after a few chats.

What happened next? Tears…fast and furious, but I welcomed them because it was cleansing of sorts. Each tear helped to wash away these feelings of anxiety and restlessness which found me today.

They dissolved a tad bit more in talking to Justin this evening. His words were soothing and the conversation ended in giggles, but I still felt “off”.

What to do?

For me, the answer came without hesitation…get thee in a bath full of sea salt to restore energy and dispel negative emotions…add to it lavender and sage and “Presto”…instant dissipation of down mood.

Add Enya to the mix to remind me of my Celtic roots and I was in bliss.

The moments spent soaking in that primordial recipe gave me the first sense of peace I have known since Justin’s departure a few days ago.

This may not be the solution to the immediate problem; however, it’s about the best bandaid I can come up with right now and so it will have to do. If nothing else, my skin will be radiant and my soul renewed daily. Not a bad consolation if you ask me.