For the past several months, I have made the conscious choice to go media free. I have given up television, radio, and print media to focus on the “micro life” of everyday living. I have made some remarkable discoveries. I think I have found the secret to happy living.
Discovery #1: I find that I can hear my own thoughts much more clearly, and in many regards, I feel as though my life has slowed to the point of awareness of each passing moment. I feel alive and eager.
Discovery #2: I feel more relaxed and happy … free to roam like a cowgirl out on the range, appreciating the simple pleasures of a starry night and bright dawn.
Discovery #3: I have found more satsifaction in each day. I am unencumbered by thoughts of politics, violence or “things” that I want but don’t have. I find I have positive connections with others and more time for meaningful interactions.
Discovery #4: Most important of all, I have realized that everything I really need is mine already. Each day I choose my path for the beauty and pleasure it provides.
Yes, it’s true … all this from tuning out the words of others and tuning in the voice from within. From where I stand, this is the good life. But, I’m always looking to improve. At this moment, one way to make this good life better, is to share the goodness with others.
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kies, I feel a deep appreciation for where my life has led. The natural beauty of this place, and the connection to nature inspires me.
I’ve been hand making daily care products for years now. The main motivation to handmake products was because of the ingredients used in mass produced overly processed products. Yuck. I am happily POO free and super selective about everything I put ON my body. I love the Down to Earth bar, it is chock full of nut butters, and nourishing oils. It leaves your hair and body feeling great. And WOW, the peppermint and rosemary together is inspiring. Everything about it is memorable.
Right now, we are melting the butters and measuring the oils (olive, castor, coconut, kukui nut, cocoa, jojoba, and sweet almond) and we have prepared the lye. Once the lye cools and all the butters are melted we will combine and mix, mix, mix until it thickens into what soapmakers call a ‘trace’. Then the peppermint and rosemary essential oil blend is added and the soap is poured into a mold and covered to cure for a month.
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