Spring's Rain

It's these rainy spring days I admire so much. I look out my window and witness Nature's bloom amidst the rain and grey sky; there is a verdant explosion of colour.
It's also very quiet, aside from the rain drops meeting the ground in a crescendo that's harmony to my ears.
It's time for a day bath. Very different from an evening bath.
My body is more awake and not as strained from a long day of activities. The ritual is still the same, I light a candle, choose some essential oils to blend with my mood, and add some soft music. Lights are always out. This time I added a quart jar of nettle water I had left over from blanching nettles I then froze. I keep the water for hair rinses and baths. The green of the nettle water will invigorate my skin like that of the green on the new leaves invigorating my senses.
As I slip into the steaming hot bath I feel instant gratification for the use of water and it being hot! A languid soak, deep - long - stretched breathing and total surrender is the making of a great bath. Today I chose sandalwood EO; perfect balance of grounding and sensuality to put anyone into bliss.

I still have a day ahead of me; bookkeeping, menu checking, grocery buying, and daily bits, it's just now I am in a place of centredness and a calm disposition. I know I have had my bath, yoga and meditation, so the day can go smoothly without feeling stressed when I might get 'me' time.
Incredibly the day goes smoothly and easily, everything is complete and all with my mind at ease.
Day baths, springtime and rain are truly a blessing.
Try it some time.