Spa 'Tude

We can't always get what we want, sings a certain old rock group that refuses to grow up. But if we try.......well, you know the rest.

And I always want to go to a spa. A good spa. Like Mii amo in Sedona or Fairmont's Banff Resort & Spa or maybe Miraval, right in my own backyard.

But 'tis not possible for the moment. Life intrudes sometimes, with unexpected hurdles and challenges, of which I'll speak no more.

So what to do when you really, really want a fabulous spa experience and you simply can't make it happen? Little things help. Like a bubble bath splashed with an essential oil of your choice (lavender is great for relaxation). Or a quiet spot in the garden to literally smell the roses or just meditate 20 minutes.

Cuddling with your significant other. Savoring the juicy goodness of a fresh peach. Reviewing your kids' baby pictures. Thinking of all your blessings. Of which there are many, regardless of situation.

That oh-so-wonderful spa-visit-feeling can be the result of your own blissful state of mind. Or a heartfelt conversation with a good friend. Even a good movie that makes you cry. Or laugh. Or both.

Gratitude begins in the heart and even though I can't always get what I want, I'm grateful for what I have.

How about you?