{"id":3856,"date":"2016-08-26T17:37:38","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T17:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stephaniearnold.net\/?p=3856"},"modified":"2016-08-27T01:23:33","modified_gmt":"2016-08-27T01:23:33","slug":"still-waters-run-deep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stephaniearnold.net\/es\/2016\/08\/26\/still-waters-run-deep\/","title":{"rendered":"Still Waters Run Deep"},"content":{"rendered":"

Water has been used as a spiritual element since the beginning of time. \u00a0For centuries it has been used for cleansing the body and the soul.<\/p>\n

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The Ganges River <\/a>in India is deemed sacred to Hindus. Many Hindus bathe in the river to wash away sins and the faithful often spread ashes of the departed into the river, helping them reach nirvana. Christians rely on the spiritually healing waters of baptism<\/a> for redemption, cleansing, renewal and rebirth of the soul. Catholics employ the use of holy water<\/a> for blessing themselves and their homes. \u00a0Jews also use water for a spiritual cleansing and rite of purification. \u00a0It is called a Mikvah.<\/p>\n

“The\u00a0mikvah<\/a>\u00a0is not just\u00a0a pool of water; it must be composed of stationary, not flowing, waters and contain a certain percentage of water derived from a natural source, such as a lake, an ocean, or rain.” Both men and women can use the Mikvah, but most of the time, you find women following the “Jewish law where they\u00a0immerse themselves in the waters following their menstrual periods or after childbirth in order to become ritually pure and permitted to resume sexual activity. ”<\/p>\n

Because I no longer menstruate due to my amniotic fluid embolism<\/a> and emergency hysterectomy<\/a>, I do not, by Jewish Law, have\u00a0to go to the mikvah. \u00a0But after talking with a couple of Rabbis, they urged me to go, one last time. \u00a0The Rabbis said, “You had a rebirth. \u00a0You died and came back to life.<\/a>\u00a0 You were given a new Hebrew name to signify\u00a0that\u00a0transition. \u00a0You need to thank G-d and you need to heal completely.” \u00a0I thought I had done a lot of work on my mind, body and spirit already. I prayed a great deal and I thanked all the forces that\u00a0saved my life. \u00a0The doctors, friends, family, Hashem. \u00a0What was one more event for which to share my gratitude. But for whatever reason, I was nervous. I was thinking, “What do you mean I can only go one last time to cleanse my soul? \u00a0What if the very next day I screw up and tarnish my spirit? I cannot go back?” \u00a0I could probably always go back, but in my mind, I needed to make this one count. \u00a0\u00a0 I reluctantly agreed to do it\u00a0and found the perfect person to lead me down this path.<\/p>\n

\"mikvah\"I was blessed to be taken to a specific\u00a0mikvah in Chicago with the rabbi’s wife (rebbetzin) from Hyde Park. \u00a0We have been in touch this year after her son was diagnosed with Leukemia<\/a> and she was dealing with the very real pain of the unknown so many others unfortunately share. \u00a0I asked her to take me. \u00a0The last time I went to the Mikvah was before my wedding. \u00a0It was the right time, with the right person.<\/p>\n

I got to the mikvah, run by volunteers and the rebbetzin, who never met this particular volunteer said hello and I noticed her accent. \u00a0She told me she was from Venezuela and I asked her if she knew my brother-in-law’s family and she DID! \u00a0Random, chance meeting on this particular day where she volunteers 2 days a month at this place and we find we are connected through someone in Latin America. \u00a0She is a medical student and boy did we have a lot to talk about regarding spirituality and medical science. \u00a0As you know, I do not believe in coincidences.<\/p>\n

A woman must take a bath BEFORE the ritual bath for 30 minutes and during that time they play soft music through their sound system to clear your mind and have you relax. \u00a0I was 16 years old when I went to high school in Israel and fell in love with a particular song. I swear to you, as I am writing this, I have been searching for a specific\u00a0song for almost 30 years. Every time I would hum it for someone or attempt my best karaoke version of it, no one knew the song. (Obviously I am not a good singer). \u00a0Wouldn’t you know, I am meditating in the bath and the freakin’ song plays in the background. WHAT?!! I jumped out of relaxation mode and Shazam’d the song just in time. If you care to listen to it, here it is.<\/a><\/p>\n

I was now walking\u00a0into the Mikvah prepared for what awaited me on the other side. \u00a0It is said that during the moments you are submerged in the water and standing there, it is a direct line to G-d. \u00a0So I prayed. I prayed for my family. I prayed for the rebbetzin, her son and family to be healed from dealing with this torturous disease. \u00a0I prayed for the women who have no idea they are about to experience an amniotic fluid embolism this week. \u00a0I prayed and prayed and prayed. \u00a0And after it was done, the rebbetzin and I hugged. \u00a0Both in tears acutely aware of\u00a0how powerful a moment this was for both of us.<\/p>\n

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You don’t have to be religious to experience the “cleansing” the way I described above. \u00a0You can breathe in the ocean water, meditate by a diffuser\u00a0or do yoga in the rain. \u00a0The power of prayer<\/a> is potent and the energy it brings is awe-inspiring. \u00a0I do feel a little different a couple of days afterwards. I am not healed 100%, but this was a boost of enlightenment I desperately needed. \u00a0And every time I drink a glass of water now, I think of that moment. \u00a0I hold up a glass of water and toast to your\u00a0moment of clarity, peace and tranquility. \u00a0Still waters do run deep into the soul!<\/p>\n

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