My favorite metaphor is that of the river gaze. You look down and see the water settled and somewhat clear. Then you start to mix it up; it gets cloudy and thick, but then the water carries away what was dislodged and you see the sparkles of blue and green on the rocks once again. Thus is the infinite process of letting go of the things that get settled and somehow become a part of us, or even begin to define us. We are always needing to let go of who we have become to be who we really are and this is the essence of spring.
Spring Cleaning generally refers to cleaning the house, maybe the office, but it is also a time for cleaning your physical and inner-self. Similar to the post last week on moving from a state of contraction to expansion with daylight savings, we are moving out of the winter state of accumulation into the spring state of shedding. In the winter, we go inside, responding as if in hibernation mode. We layer our wardrobe and we eat more dense foods, packing on excess weight and sometimes even stories, patterns, habits or too much television. But as the warmer weather rolls in with spring, we begin shedding the layers of clothing, stepping outside again into the rejuvenating sunshine, basking in the glory of nature, are drawn towards lighter foods, and once again, let go of the things we will not need for the lighter, longer days. This said, we all know it can get messier before it gets cleaner, so grab your flashlight, pull up the sleeves and prepare to move and transform both the inner and outer space of your life, so that your colors can shine bright and sparkly again.
Being a time of renewal and fresh starts, it’s a great time to embark on spring cleaning rituals in your life both inside and out. Perhaps you’d like to start on the inside by paying particular attention to the liver, the organ related to this season. Supportive items for the liver are lemon and water in the morning, the liver kick (that you received if you signed up for our newsletter in the 44 beauty disciplines), apple cider vinegar and honey to start the day, or maybe eat more bitters. Greens, dandelion and milk thistle are also very supportive for the liver. Green foods are full of regenerative and cleansing energy and support the removal of chemicals from our organs and tissues. They have high amounts of chlorophyll, which is known to improve blood flow and oxygen throughout the body as well as provide the lungs the support they need. You may also wish to exfoliate and get rid of your dead skin and do abiyanga, a great Ayurvedic method of daily self massage with oil that improves circulation, (use essential oils specific to the benefits you need, like grapefruit if you are in need of breaking down fat or peppermint for cooling and energizing effects). There are some amazing facial and body scrubs in my mama’s book Beauty by Nature, available on our website. Exfoliating with raw sugar really helps to revitalize the skin, leaving you fresh and rejuvenated. Try also changing up your practice a bit and get your heart beating. I begin the process in the ra’yoKa dvd, but as I get to complete the production of the system, you will find that there is a time and place for everything and spring is about stirring it up again. Jump on a trampoline or with a rope and play the day away.
Recently I’ve been cleaning out all the corners in my own life and rooms, such as my jewelry boxes, where I’ve let things amass and though overwhelming at times, it’s so important to do and will feel so good afterward. When organizing a pile of beads that I’ve accumulated from all of my travels, I almost felt like a spider that had way too much stuff trapped in my web of jewels. It’s time to get those that can be fixed fixed and pass on what I should let go of…or toss it in my rock garden perhaps, jewels for the earth. Cleansing helps awaken our senses and grounds us in the present so that we are better able to move freely on our journey into the future. Remember this when feeling cluttered or stressed. We must push through the fog in order for things to become clear, and by continuing on through, other issues may be revealed and/or resolved as well. The organization and perfect beautiful state, already exists there, with every color vibrant and full. Somtimes, we just need to focus our intentions and allow this process to take place so that it becomes so. Use water, breath and some good natural essential oil cleaners and trust that always empty, always full, and all is coming.
All my best,
Rainbeau
19 comments
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beautiful and helpful blog as always. xoxoxo
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Gracias Rainbeau!! I’ve been feeling so restless with all the warm weather! I just relocated to Mexico City and I feel like I need to do something different with myself…You’re right, it’s time to let it all go, and move forward once again! =] I’m thinking of a good 21 day cleanse also, which I have never gotten myself to do.
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Wonderful blog. I’ve been spring cleaning, my apartment and my body (with green smoothies) for the past week. I have a little more to do in my apartment but the energy has definitely shifted and it feels so good in here!!
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That’s SO True ~ I’ve been feeling like shedding & letting go of things & have begun to believe that Life is all about Letting go ~ Letting go of the things that don’t fit anymore & breathing out ~ Brathing in the Light of Freedom & remembering all that Is and Always will Be :0 )
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Kriya Yoga gives us simultaneous development of our body, mind and spirit. Kriya Yoga prevents aging and rejuvenates the elderly persons.
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Great post… I loved reading this thank you
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Love this Rainbeau! I have been feeling the same way! Not only am I spending my day today cleaning out my closet and letting go of old clothes that I no longer need, but also I have been feeling the warmth outside.. in turn making me want to shed some more weight. Not only physical but emotional and mental weight that only drags us down. I have been wanting to spend more time around kids as they are so free. It reminds me of how I can be as well if I chose to.. lose the worries and doubts of life. Thank you for all you do! We need more of your beautiful energy! -Jolene
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Thats AUSOME news and I am so very glad to hear. thank you sharing. Send one of those Green smoothies over here. Bless.
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Hi Lydia – hope your joining us on the 21 day challenge right now. We are just now starting week 2.
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Thank you SHeila – I guess I was pretty busy during the time you wrote at first but now, on this challenge, I have more time for everything. YAY.
Thank you for sharing Rainbeau.
Since I am on Spring Break now, I plan on doing my own spring cleaning. Cleaning my room, doing different yoga everyday, and vision boarding! =]
You always say how we need to let go of who we have become to be who we really need to be, and that is what I’ll be working this week while I am off. =]
I hope the weather is great there, pretty gloomy here.
I also hope you received my letter.
With support and love,
M’Le