20. Hydration

Basic nourishment, foundational healing, source of the problem

There is more to the story than meets the eye. Be mindful of what hides beneath the surface.

Ever had dry skin in the summer? Between sun rays, air-conditioning, salt water and chlorine your skin can take a brutal beating. You can increase your moisturizer, of course, but that is only treating the symptoms and not the problem. While environmental influences increase your chances of having dry skin, proper hydration is half the battle. Getting enough of this foundational healing by just drinking more water will have a significant impact on not only your skin but your body’s overall wellness.

Spiritual well-being is similar. You may be attempting to manifest a large goal or heal an old wound but are focusing on the symptoms when there is a much bigger problem driving the external manifestations you’re experiencing. Poor beliefs about self-worth may prevent you from attracting more love or wealth. A deep-rooted fear of new experiences may hinder your plans to travel more or chase after a dream, or you could find that troubles in a relationship are the result of a long-forgotten childhood wound. Additional information, understanding or healing is needed before this situation can come to a conclusion. Put on your X-ray glasses and look beyond the surface of your problem or question, because there is more to the story than meets the eye and you have only just begun to peel back the layers.