I’d rather be called just about anything than boring, wouldn’t you? Sometimes the whole raw/health scene takes itself a little too seriously…been there, done that ;p No more. Promise.
On a recent Exquisite Self Care detox I decided to have a mud bath to prepare for an interview by my sweet friend Willow that turns into an impromptu excuse for a photoshoot. What else is there to do at 6am?
My Earth Empress Essence is iconic, regal, feminine, natural, sensual beauty expressed creatively. It isn’t always flowing gowns…Mother Nature isn’t always rainbows and sunshowers…expressing the fullness of my iconic essence into my work, my health practices, my relationships is FUN
ESC (Exquisite Self Care) isn’t just raw food and beauty baths…its about honouring and CELEBRATING all sides of yourself…
Life is an adventure, never boring.
So turn yourself on, wild free beautiful you!
What’s a side of yourself you’d love to experience and express more..?
Express it.
You don’t require anyone’s approval of you…Exquisite Self Care means approving of yourself.
And for those of you who received my anniversary card and sent silent blessings, I felt you too.
One reader really made me smile when she took the time and offered this:
Darling Empress Shakaya,
I’m not sure if this will make it to you, but I wanted to send a little love note congratulating you on your two year anniversary!
Although I’m not a frequent commenter, I have followed you for over a year and have been delighted to watch your growth and the beauty with which you share your message.
I’m a natural girl myself and someone who believes that self care is the epitome of showing appreciation and reverence for the bodies and lives we have been blessed with. And in doing so, we show up with more power and presence in all areas of our lives.
I love your work and am so happy to see a sister empress espousing the same values, because as women, we truly succeed collectively or not at all. It is so wonderful to see women awakening to the true power of feminine strength, natural lifestyle and sacred sisterhood.
Thank you for the continued affirmation, inspiration and beauty as I seek to embody and spread this powerful message within my own sphere of influence.
Many blessings,
~Kay
For you Kay, and for all sensual beauties who wish to be elevated to your Empress essence, your highest potential, a softer orientation, to indulge your Cleopatra beauty and mystique, and prepare you to own your beauty and RECEIVE it…
BLESSINGS BATH
Get ready for this Empress Experience…Have a large fluffy towel ready to hold you in after your treatment.Imagine your tub is filled with living water from a sacred forest stream or gentle river…add in a few drops of pure essential oil- pine, rosemary or lavender, whatever inspires you.Carefully sit on the edge of the tub putting one foot in at a time into the rejuvenating water.
And with gratitude for your feet and legs say:Bless my beautiful feet and legs as they ground me on Earth and take me on a journey to my Dreams. My feet are beautiful. My legs are beautiful. They serve me well. I take care of them.Gently lower your body into the refreshing water now and say:Bless my beautiful feminine hips and pelvis, the basin of my creativity, sacred energy and power. My hips are beautiful. I love my hips. I stay grounded in my powerfully feminine energy.
Next, place your hands on your belly and say:
Bless my beautiful belly, that I may always hold my value as a woman. I love my belly. I listen to my intuition.
Then, place your hands over your heart and say:
Bless my heart, my beautiful heart that radiates and receives love from all and to all.
Place your hands over your breasts and say:
Bless my beautiful breasts that I may softly and tenderly provide nourishment to my body and dreams.
Now place your hands on your throat and say:
Bless my beautiful throat that voices my truth.
Bless my beautiful hands and arms as they cultivate a garden of my Dreams and Legacy.
Bless my beautiful face that greets the world with radiant beauty and openness to face my fears.
Bless my mind, my beautiful mind and the bright visions I envision for my life.
Bless my beautiful body that is the temple of my Spirit and creative dreams.
Bless this beautiful path I am on, may I fully Celebrate my essence and embody this blessing…
