Goddess
You Deserve to Rock Your
by Shann Vander Leek
Fresh from a steaming lobster pot of a bubble bath I marvel at my healthy form and thank the Universe for learning how to appreciate my body as part of the divine feminine. I love my Shann-ness: curvaceous, athletic, soft and strong. It feels good to be at home with my inner Goddess.
Years ago I had very little body mind awareness. I imagine the disconnect may have had something to do with overindulging in my former career, allowing for mind numbing drama, a diet of rich restaurant food, and partying like a rock star on the weekends. Thankfully, becoming a new mother and getting involved with the martial arts and yoga helped me walk away from a career and lifestyle that no longer suited me.
Are you feeling haggard by bumping around, circling the hamster wheel of your life?
When was the last time you engaged in activities to engage your body consciousness?
I am thrilled to share my personal recipe to awaken and rock the goddess within you. Juicy ingredients devoted to getting your groove back and enjoying a luscious life overflowing with inspiration, self- love, mindfulness and joy.
Create a delicious, luxurious feminine
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allow for body work. The benefits of massage therapy include lowering stress, deep relaxation, and improved circulation.
environment. Adorn the walls with art that speaks to you or fill a vase with fresh flowers and promise to keep the vase full year round. If you have limited space create a feminine alter showcasing a few items that you love on your night stand or window sill. I love adorning my feminine space with pretty stones, special pictures and exotic looking scarves. Buy some lavender to spray in the room for a calming effect or a citrus fragrance to wake up your senses. Burning incense is a lovely ritual for meditation and freshening a stale room.
Make a vision board or collage including pictures, dream locations and words that represent your immediate desires. Choosing the images and crafting each one is fun. My daughter and I make collages a couple of times each year.
Honor your body with regular massage therapy. Massage is not a luxury—it is your feminine duty to
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Enjoy hot baths several times each week. I tend to take mine in the evening after my daughter is in bed. I love soaking up the calming energy of a delightful bubble bath. I create a divine space for a queen complete with tea light candles, incense, soothing music on the iPod and a good book to read. When was the last time to you got your fanny in the bathtub?
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