The Commandments (of God) #3

Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.

O.K. - which or whose Lord? As I stated in the previous post, there is only one "God", with a thousand names. Just a few of those names are (depending on your spiritual orientation) : God, Jehovah, Jaweh, Allah, Baha'Ullah and Dionysis. Again, depending on your spiritual orientation, your holy day may be any day of the week, or even specific times of the year.

I like to think that every day is a holy day. Having said that, I also feel that setting one day aside each week to ponder nature and the Universe is a worthy goal. This is the day you could reconnect with the natural world - hug a tree, sit beside a creek/river/ocean, walk in the park/woods/forest.

DO NOT : mow the lawn, shovel the snow, paint the shed, pay bills or shop.

Write a gratitude list, visit the sick or take a meal to a house-bound person. Make or buy cheery cards and leave them with home-made cookies at every one of your neighbour's homes. Cuddle a baby. Call a friend or family member you haven't spoken to for a while. Tell each person you connect with that you love them ... and why.

Smile!!

Take a ritual bath -  scented with natural herbs, infused with milk or a bag of oatmeal tied under the faucet (great for winter skin!) - to relax and rejuvenate your spirit for the rest of the week. Express gratitude ... yes, again! ... for hot, running water and soft, fluffy towels.

Just a thought ...