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Which is why I haven't written for a month. I needed to figure some things out and I think I have.
Hawaii was, in a nutshell, life-changing for me. DH and I have always loved the way the spirit of the island takes you by the hand the minute you land and all those things which make up the day to day grind...just melt away.
Yes, this happens on any vacation, but Hawaii for us is somehow different. It feels like home to us.
I would be remiss if I didn't show you a few shots of our trip so here we go:
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| Rainbow Falls in Hilo |
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| Madame Pele during the day |
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| Madame Pele at night |
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| Petroglyphs |
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| South Point, the southernmost part of the US |
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| Kealekekua Bay |
I've been trying to focus myself into knitting; which I absolutely love to do. I love to teach and I love to create new patterns...but knitting for-profit and deadlines...not so much.
Madame Pele and her Mother taught me that I don't have to be one thing. I don't have to focus my creative juices into one little shining moment; I can spread them out and give each thing I create my focus.
So after much pondering on me and the Universe, I realized it was time to get back to basics. Deep down I've been missing something and I didn't really realize what it was until I took some time to think and be alone with my thoughts. I miss my herbs.
I used to have an extensive herbal collection that was cataloged and labeled by ailment and spiritual property. I used to make teas for everything or little mojo bags for different needs. I loved the smell of the herbs on my fingers and I felt very connected to the hearth and my healing energy through my herb-craft.
When we had some little children come into our house I knew how dangerous some of these herbs could be and abandoned this part of myself.
Last year we had the front bed and walk lined with plants. What did I insist was planted? Yep, herbs. Rosemary, thyme, sage and lavender greet me every time I walk out the door and I adore taking a moment to smell their lovely scents before getting on with my day.
Last week I made a rosemary/peppermint foot scrub for some eager testers and it had rave reviews. I used coconut and sesame oil because they are absorbed into the skin quickly and really penetrate the layers to smooth and soften. I used sugar because it is not as abrasive as salt and this was a restorative type scrub. I also mixed in some Bach Essences to aid in washing away the stresses of life.
Feet, after all, are what you stand on and they support you throughout your choices, they take you where you need to go and they take a beating every day. This isn't just a scrub; it is an experience. The oils are both ones that relax the body through their scents. They are full of many properties that help strip the feet of their toxic layer and pamper and support the new emerging skin.
I am very proud of this scrub. I put love and Reiki into it and it gave me a sense of peace to create it. I used organic, healthy products with no preservative or additives. The herbs shine through in this scrub and connect one back to nature if only for a few minutes. My testers said that the cooling effects stayed with them for quite a while during the day and their feet were both softer after using it for a week.
After talking with DH we decided some things about our company Vixenpath. We are making Vixenpath an umbrella that will house our other interests and they may or may not get sub names...not sure on that yet.
We have always done a myriad of different things and it feels good to have them all under one roof, so to speak. DH makes silver chain mail jewelry, I make beaded jewelry, I knit and crochet, I teach and design knitting, my Sister crochets, knits and is an artist (she drew our beloved logo) , I am a Reiki healer, I am an herbalist and I love to write...hence the blog. lol
So, yeah, all that is Vixenpath. Just like me, it was never about one focus...so it feels good to let it breathe and evolve. I think my foot scrub took of more then a layer on my feet; I believe it cleansed my whole outlook on everything.
This week I joined the Herbal Academy of New England. I have been waffling on this for a while. I finally decided to do it and I signed up for classes. I like that you have to make tinctures, salves, oils and other concoctions to pass a class. They have a huge herbal resource that I can access anywhere and that is a wonderful thing. I feel like taking this refresher course will be really wonderful for my soul's connection to nature and I'm really excited about it.
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| Caitlin |
I got to teach this last weekend as well and it was a lovely class with amazing ladies who each added something special to our time together. Here is my Caitlin in yet another amazing colorway from Done Roving Yarns. This one is #19 Rainforest. I love this pattern and the way the yarn makes up. I do love to knit and feel the fiber between my fingers. After a month's hiatus...this is heaven.
So yeah, this is me...changing...evolving and circling back to my center and I feel radiant and full of happy bubbly goodness which I am happy to share with all my readers.
Hugs and happy crafting!
Ruinwen
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