How to Balance Yourself in an Imbalanced World
BALANCE is the word each and every March here at Shepard Moon. The entire universe is shifting towards it—-LITERALLY.' Equinox' means equal night — marking the time when the sun crosses the plane of the earth making night and day roughly equal. This happens just twice a year, in the Spring —around March 21st— and in the Fall —around September 22nd. For this human who strives for balance EVERY DAY, I find this uniquity incredibly healing and re-assuring. It's like a big universal blessing of self-forgiveness. Think about it. There are only 2 days in the entire year that are actually 'balanced'. Actually, if I really think about it ---- and if you're anything like me, ----that's probably on par with my annual track record!
So perhaps striving for 'balance' is not the point —- even by Universal standards. After all, it only occurs .005 percent of the time each year. Maybe the point is more about transitions and adjusting to them gracefully rather than working hard for a goal that quickly passes.
Springtime is such an incredible reminder to celebrate transitions. From more darkness to greater light——Hibernation to birth and renewal. It's even a visual transition in hues—- from Winter's grays and browns to Spring's vibrant greens, brightly colored bulbs, delicate light blossoms, and brilliantly blue skies. It's the time to sow seeds to nurture and grow into something that will later sustain us. A time to return outdoors and reconnect with Mother Earth. And it's a time to RETURN TO SELF and renew our commitment to self-care.
Shepard Moon Products for Spring Self-Care
Shepard Moon is all about self-care. We absolutely LOVE to support healing and bringing balance to body, mind, and spirit. It's truly the 'essence' of who we are —-and has been—— from our beginnings over 20 years ago. Back then, some folks called us throwback hippies who spoke about mindfulness, consciousness and we worried about the packaging we used and its effect upon our planet. Today, you might call us 'visionary or cutting edge'. The truth is, we didn't change. Our country did. TRANSITIONS.
Here are a few of our favorite springtime products.
Shepard Moon for sore muscle relief
Ache & Pain Epsom salt baths are a favorite any time of year but with Spring's longer days and its delightful return of sunshine, sore muscles from gardening or other outdoor activities can soon become a part of our bodies everyday experience. Our Ache & Pain Bath Remedy is a perfect solution to relieve sore muscles. We carry this best selling bath in 6 and 12-pound bulk bags so a nightly muscle-soothing soak can become a cost-effective part of your self-care routine.
And speaking of 'relieve' the same effective essential oil blend in our Ache & Pain epsom salt baths is found in our Relieve Lotions and Relieve Massage & Body Oils. After you get out of the tub or before you go outside to work in the garden, apply Relieve Lotion or if you prefer, Relieve Body Oil. Both are great for easing sore muscles and quenching dry winter skin!
Vitality Muscle Support Epsom Salt Baths are also created for easing away pain and tightness. Originally created to relieve muscle pain caused by fibromyalgia, this warming, nurturing blend is particularly good in cold, crisp weather. If you love our Ache & Pain formula but would love the added comfort of a bath that feels nurturing and warming, then give our Vitality Bath Remedy a try. Like our Ache & Pain bath, we utilize Vitality's super-effective organic essential oil formula in a body oil and organic lotion form. Our Revitalize Massage & Body Oil and Revitalize Lotion are favorites of massage therapists and winter sports enthusiasts alike.
Shepard Moon to alleviate dry, winter skin
Winter can not only be hard on our emotional outlook, but also our skin. Months of artificial heat, less activity and just plain being covered up with layers of clothing can leave our skin dry and dull. Our Soothing Oatmeal bath is just the ticket for this winter 'consequence'. Oatmeal baths are an effective ol'time home remedy for all sorts of skin ailments from dry skin, to rashes—-bug bites to sunburns. Unlike other colloidal oatmeal baths, Shepard Moon Soothing Oatmeal bath is blended with a wonderful, skin-healing organic essential oil blend of chamomile, sandalwood, and frankincense. Gentle enough for babies, we make 3 oatmeal baths to choose from: Soothing Oatmeal for Adults, Kids Soothing Oatmeal Baths and our lavender-infused Bedtime Bath for Kids.
One of my favorite tricks to relieve dry winter skin is to get out of the bath and before I begin to dry myself, I add a small amount of body oil and rub it all over my body then pat myself dry rather than rubbing. Our Meditate and Relax Body Oils are made with essential oil formulas that are perfect for skin rehabilitation and health---- but any of our body oils will work wonderfully. Not only are they nourishing, but their fragrances will have your friends asking what is the intriguing scent you're wearing. Two of our favorites? Shepard Moon's Love Body Oil is fun and enlightening, while our Inspire Body Oil is wonderful for those who love the clear, refreshing essence of a cool sacred forest.
Shepard Moon to enhance a springtime body cleanses
Spring cleaning can become addictive! From clearing out flower beds to wanting to do a cleanse of our bodies. Don't forget to include our Detox Support Epsom salt baths. We often overlook our skin when doing a cleanse, but our skin is our body's largest organ of elimination. Shepard Moon's Detox Support Bath enhances any cleanse and helps alleviate headaches and muscle aches that detoxifying can do.
Our Release Body Oil is made with the same powerful essential oil formula as our Detox Support Bath and was originally created for a colon hydrotherapist who used it with her clients before and after colonic cleanses. Boost the effectiveness of your cleanse by applying this oil to your belly and feet.
Shepard Moon to alleviate Springtime Allergies
With spring, comes springtime tree pollen and for many of you, that can mean spring allergies are not far behind. Did you know that allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness? ---And essential oils are among the most popular and effective natural remedies to combat them? Our immune-boosting essential oil formula in our popular Cold & Flu and Allergy Too Epsom salt bath is the perfect natural remedy to have on hand for those of you who suffer from Springtime allergies. And like all of our bath salt blends, we create them in 6lb and 12lb bulk sizes to get you through the season and make it easy for you to add 'Taking more baths' as part of your commitment to greater self-care.
So happy spring everyone. May you know the peacefulness of Spring's blossoms, the hopefulness of her budding leaves and the joyfulness of brightly colored daffodils and tulips. And may you treat yourself like the magnificent being that you are——balanced or not!
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