I have decided to focus my blog this week on self care, since I am in the perfect environment this week to take some needed time for myself. I am on a ministry conference cruise with my family.
My self- care, while on the ship has been:
- Meditative time out on our balcony.
o Reading my bible, journaling and spending time with God
§ This has been strengthening me spiritually.
§ I have been studying in my bible about water (ocean, waterfalls, rivers), the tree of life and healing and art in the bible.
· When David played his harp for Saul and the troubled spirits departed from Saul.
o Contemplated if the basis for a harpist to play in patient’s hospital rooms came from David playing over Saul? Will be researching this out.
o watching and contemplating the mysteries of the ocean and the sunsets.
§ I absolutely love being on the ocean!
- Movement
o Interpretive Dance - each day while my husband Steve plays music for the ministry conference.
§ The conference is being held in one of the lounges on the ship so there is a lot of floor space all around the outer edges of the room to dance freely.
· To be able to dance like this each day has been a release of expression and creativity for me. It is strengthening me physically and emotionally.
o I find as I begin to move, my thoughts are on movement and healing. I am searching for new understanding.
o Walking the track each day
§ This has been great exercise and has helped to clear my mind.
· I cannot help but notice the unique difference in each person, no two are alike.
o Each person has their own gait, way of walking.
o I am contemplating different aspects of movement and healing.
I am thankful for being on the ocean on the Liberty of the Seas Ship this week taking some time for myself. It is refreshing and I realize how important taking time for self-care is in the arts and medicine field.
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