Eyes That Are Awake

Last Sunday I kept nodding off in the AM meditation sits. The past two weeks I have been sleeping less, tired more, and my eyes are suffering for it. Since I have not worn makeup for years I can't hide these things. But I don't want people to look into my eyes and see a tired soul.

This is not just about avoiding dark circles, but rather is all on behalf of eye love. Yoga Journal recently sent an article to my inbox titled "Bright Eyes" that discusses nourishing daily rituals - designed to help you remember - the eyes need care to hone vision. Sprinkle them with rose water. Blink 7 times and rotate them all around. Look up to stimulate energy, straight ahead for focus, and down to relax (I learned that one in a yoga class). One thing I like about this article is it encourages you to develop your own bedtime routine based on your own eye issues.

A quick google search "how to take care of your eyes" produces many hits. I am so lucky to enjoy eating fruits/veggies, not to have to sit in front of a computer too much, and not to wear contacts. But I don't wear sunglasses, and I don't sleep enough. Rather than continuing to rub this, I'm going to start wearing my cucumbers. Good night. Time to go plant some cucumber seeds in the garden.

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Day 2 News

I think I'm detoxing because I'm bored. Started the dandelion brew. Researching online how to make herbal salves.  Will be nice because I can't help myself from gardening without gloves, often times. Here is at least one resource although there are many. http://www.naturalhomeandgarden.com/natural-remedies/herbal-salves-how-to-make-a-healing-salve.aspx I will make a medium-sized batch from plants around the North Beach property to distribute to Dita, a few family members and friends. Before I mow the lawn. Also making a batch from dried Motherwort herb, Calendula, and grapeseed oil. Motherwort was traditionally used by midwives as a uterine tonic. Traditional Chinese Medicine regards it as a blood tonic. Calendula is a key herbal ingrediant in most natural wound healing products available at stores. Flower power!

I've also got this quarter oz of Eyebright herb sitting here. Someone I know happens to be dealing with some eye inflammation so I will make some tea today. But other than that - what to do? Not only is Eyebright happy for the eyes, but also allergies. Another compounded tea is on the way, with Stinging Nettle and Rosemary. All from dried plants although now is certainly the time to harvest baby nettle.