Lay Your Cards On the Table

Lately I’ve been having a lot of tarot card readings.  Some I take with a grain of salt and others I take very seriously, but nonetheless all are fun.  I also chalk that up to my tarot reader who is not only brilliant but quickly becoming my new best friend.

In my life; all intimate relationships have had a beginning, middle, and end.  Recently I had the courage to let go of a dead-end three year relationship and once again, I find myself single and back on the market with a broken heart.  Yuck.  Not necessarily an attractive sight when one is quickly approaching their 50th birthday.  

After a few months of tears, depression and loneliness, I decided it was time to be proactive with my life.  Having felt sexually and skin starved for quite some time, I phoned an acquaintance who was also freshly available.  Together we settled on a casual sexual liaison.  Yummy, a younger lover.  A relationship wherein both our primal needs get met, sprinkled with doses of out of the bedroom fun thrown in for good measure.

Ironically, we were both a tad bit surprised at our intense chemistry.  After some steamy nights (and days!), it became apparent that we needed to have “that” talk.  Is this going anywhere?  If so, where?  Is there an expiration date?  This is what I want.  This is what I need.  This is how I feel.

It was of great importance to me to continue walking the line of lightness and respect of our newfound connection.  For those of you that know me personally, you can attest to my pining for crystal clear communication.

Whilst taking a painting course in France, I was introduced to watercolor pencils.  Such a expressive way to draw and create an illusion of iridescence in the same stroke.  A light bulb came on one afternoon, I had the perfect idea to gently open the door for our conversation.  I whipped out the pencils and some paper.  Drawing inspiration from recently gazing at such alluring tarot cards, I cut the paper into seven rectangular shapes.  This is what they said:

name of my ex

name of the ex of my lover

rebound

sex (with little fireworks!)

a red heart/a grey scarred heart

$

?

One evening, I said, “I am going to lay my cards on the table”.  

I asked my new lover to shuffle and place them face down upon my table.  One by one my lover drew a card.  I commented on each and encouraged questions and remarks.  Together we had an insightful and brilliant conversation.  Creative and full of clarity - which is something this passionate Leo deeply cherishes.

So, if you’re feeling a little anxious about a heavy topic, give it some levity by unlocking your imagination!

Art of Tanning: 101

It's summer, at least here in South Florida and tanning is an art. You may tan easily or not at all. You may hop right into pinkdom. Or you may burn after a couple of hours. If you love the outdoors, here are some suggestions for sun protection directly from mother nature:

Pomegranate Seed Oil is highly effective. One reason to love pomegranate seed oil is its faint aroma is reminiscent of melted baking chocolate! A wonderful light oil that is quickly absorbed into the skin. 

Its recommended use is either undiluted by the drop or creating a 10% solution with a blend of carrier oil(s). Mix with oils such as coconut, jojoba, or almond and rub into the skin. Pomegranate Seed Oil is luscious when blended with Seabuckthorn Berry Extract. The two delightfully compliment one other and have a truly synergetic effect in skincare blends.

The benefits of this delightful oil are limitless for nearly all skin types. Research indicates it to be helpful in skirmishing both skin and breast cancer in laboratory tests. Pomegranate Seed Oil has an extended shelf life due to its high level of anti-oxidants. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, therefore relieving muscle aches and pains.

Choose a Pomegranate Seed Oil that is Co2 extracted which allows it to remain high in antioxidants, these ward off free radicals to promote healthy skin regeneration. The high lipid content reduces inflammation and swelling. It nourishes the skin thus improving elasticity (yay!) and reducing wrinkles.

And fair maiden, If you stay out in the sun a little too long, it has also been shown to help sunburned and ultraviolet damaged skin. Much evidence suggests that its calming and healing properties may aid treatment of numerous skin dilemmas; including dry, irritated, sensitive and even eczema and psoriasis.

Pomegranate Seed Oil also contains phytoestrogens. Women have found that using pomegranate seed oil has helped to ease symptoms associated with menopause; such as mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and diminished libido. It may be taken orally as a dietary supplement, used topically as a moisturizer or massage oil or personal lubricant.  OoLaLa

Consider that over 200 pounds of fresh pomegranates are used to produce just one pound of pomegranate seed oil! It's easy and fun to create your own sun solutions, but if you're not sure how ... I will happily custom blend a formula just for you, contact me at info@twistedyoga.com.