Bath as Baptism

I have just emerged from a bath and felt compelled to share. For me the bath has become a place to run away from all troubles ... it is the adult version of acceptable fetal position. I never get out until I am feeling confident that the residue of the day or whatever heavy is on my mind washes away. Lately I have been adding bath salts for added cleansing absorption of these troubles :) Usually I listen to music or yes, watch a movie in the tub lol, but tonight I forced myself to be quiet. I thought I would drive myself mad, but funny enough, I was so tuckered out that I succumbed to the silence without a fight. And finally,the moment came where I had clarity. And when I did, I started to sing this song. It is an old favorite, and something that has been a 'go to' when I am in need of some 'girl power'. So, for you, your baths, or wherever you find comfort, I share with you these lyrics from Deb Talen:

When everyone has gone to sleep and you are wide awake,

there's no one left to tell your troubles to.


Just an hour ago, you listened to their voices,
lilting like a river over underground
and the light from downstairs came up soft like daybreak
dimly as the heartache of a lonely child.



And if you can't remember a better time
you can have mine, little one.


In days to come when your heart feels undone
may you always find an open hand
and take comfort wherever you can, you can you can.



And oh, it's a strange place.
And oh, everyone with a different face
but just like you thought when you stopped here to linger
we're only as separate as your little fingers.



So cry, why not? We all do.

Then turn to one you love
and smile a smile that lights up all the room.


Follow your dreams in through every out-door
it seems that's what we're here for.



And when you can't remember a better time


you can have mine, little one.


In days to come when your heart feels undone

may you always find an open hand
and take comfort, there is comfort.


Take comfort wherever you can, you can, you can.