You Don’t Have to Be Perfect

Summary

The author advocates for embracing individual protective practices, such as using Four Thieves vinegar alongside disinfectant wipes, to maintain a sense of control and spiritual well-being during the pandemic, acknowledging that while no method is perfect, these rituals are personally meaningful and grounding.

Abstract

The article discusses the importance of personal safety measures against the coronavirus, emphasizing that while nothing offers perfect protection, maintaining individual routines can provide a sense of security and control. The author shares their practice of using a homemade Four Thieves vinegar, infused with herbs from their organic garden, to clean frequently touched surfaces. This ritual, combined with the use of disinfectant wipes, serves not only as a physical defense but also as a spiritual exercise that nurtures the soul. The author highlights the significance of these daily practices in staying grounded and connected to one's spirit during chaotic times, suggesting that such methods, though not foolproof, are perfectly suited to the individual and do not need to be universally prescribed.

Opinions

The author believes that while we cannot achieve perfect safety from the virus, we can engage in practices that provide a sense of protection and grounding.
Vinegar, particularly Four Thieves vinegar made from the author's garden herbs, is used as a cleaning agent for doorknobs and other frequently touched items, symbolizing a blend of tradition and practicality.
The act of cleaning with vinegar is elevated to a spiritual ritual, serving as a prayer and a physical barrier against the virus when combined with disinfectant wipes.
The author values the daily ritual of cleaning as it helps remember and commit to the protective practice, keeping them grounded and in touch with their home and body.
The use of Four Thieves Vinegar is seen as a form of spiritual armor that, when paired with scientifically backed disinfectant wipes, provides both emotional comfort and practical protection.
The author stresses the personal nature of their protective ritual, asserting that it is perfectly tailored to their needs and does not have to be adopted by everyone.

Here’s a fact.

I am not relying on vinegar to protect me. I am, however, incorporating a jar of Four Thieves vinegar, made by my daughter from herbs in my organic garden, as one of the tools in my toolbox. I’m using the vinegar to clean doorknobs, handles and other things that are touched frequently. I’m spraying the vinegar on the items and then cleaning it with a disinfectant wipe.

Having these types of rituals and practices can help us stay centered and grounded during this time of chaos and crisis. Is it perfect protection? Of course not. We can’t control this virus. More than any other time, this pandemic is forcing us to recognize we are not in control of anything except ourselves. I choose to clean with sacred vinegar as a prayer to the Gods — and add disinfectant wipes as a physical barrier against the virus.

Here’s why:

I use it daily. Wiping down the doorknobs and such has become a protection ritual. Because of the addition of the magick potion, I am inclined to remember the practice and make it part of my daily practice.

It is simple and keeps me grounded. As I walk around the house, wiping down any possible infected items, I am in touch with my home and with my body. The practice of touching and cleansing these touchstones is needed, but not complicated.

It acts as a spiritual armor. The magick from the lovingly tinctured Four Thieves Vinegar is keeping me in touch with my spirit while the added protection of the disinfectant wipe provides added muscle to defeat the virus.

Doing this ritual every day is protecting me and feeding my soul. It is perfectly me, and it doesn’t have to be for anyone else.

You Don’t Have to Be Perfect

You just need to be perfectly yourself

Here’s my opinion. We are not safe and there is nothing that will give us perfect protection from the virus.

Here’s a fact.