I am so tired, every muscle, bone and joint is screaming in pain; and yet when I lay my head upon my pillow I cannot find sleep.

Ah; first I must soothe the aching body, then quiet the mind. For some it is easier said than done, while other have no problem. For those who take a few Tylenol or Advil; that’s cheating unless you are on the run; and need to be or do something else.

            If you were me, the best way to find relief would be a nice, warm Epsom salt bath with a few drops of lavender sprinkled in to help relax. The salt soothes the ache and pains, the lavender helps you to relax the mind, and prepare for rest.

            So as I draw my bath in anticipation, I could already feel my body release the muscle aches from a hard day of planting. The water oh so warm, feels totally awesome as I slowly lower my aching body into the salted waters.

            I sit there reminiscing about the day, it was long but when I looked it over, it was absolutely beautiful; I did a great job. The beauty of the lilies around my rock garden, while the tulips brought attention to newly planted trees. Oh yes my garden looks beautiful, and with the tulips and the new trees it will look great even a few years down the road.

            After my bath, I’ll retreat to my room, snuggle up with a pillow and a nice fluffy quilt; and slowly I shall drift off to a much need sleep.