The Dudeist Bathing Ritual
I enjoy the Dudeist Bathing Ritual at least once a month, sometimes once a week. I shower every other day or as needed. The Bathing Ritual is different. The Bathing Ritual is to cleanse your mind and soul. I usually shower before I start the ritual so I am clean when I soak in the tub.
So what is the Dudeist Bathing Ritual you ask? I see it as a meditation, a way to cleanse my mind and soul. The requirements are simple.
1. First you need a bathtub. The bigger the better, a hot tub or Jacuzzi is excellent. Having a shower bath helps to steam up the environment as well.
2. Setting the mood. Lighting is important. I prefer a dark room with candles or decorative string lighting. Using both is a good idea too. LED candles are great, low maintenance and safe. If you have a hot tub outside even better. The goal is a peaceful environment where you can totally relax, and hopefully not be disturbed.
3. Sound, there are many great choices here. Whale song can tie you to nature, but for some it seems eerie and can conjure up a Lovecraftian horror fest in your mind. U Tube is a great source for all things meditative. Conduct a search for ambient sound, like rain white noise or frequency to open your chakras. You get the picture. This is one of my favorites,
I also like Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Hear. You know what works for you.
4. Aroma therapy can be useful, but may be too much and can be distracting. The KISS method should be followed. ( Keep It Simple Stupid) Again personnel preference is preferential. Find what works for you. I like Eucalyptus Epsom bath salts.
5. Most important Mother Green. I do not recommend alcohol; it clouds the mind, and is not safe. You could pass out or fall asleep; drowning is not your goal. A good Sativa will stimulate your mind, and help lift the dark clouds away. Indica is also viable here. I have the fat fumblie fingers condition and can’t roll a decent “J” to save my life. A glass pipe is how I roll, or not roll. What is important is “Know Your Herb” and how it affects you. The Bathing Ritual is a cleansing meditation. Only you can know what works for you.
6. Last organization, plan out the small details before you start. It is a ritual after all and there are steps you must take to prepare. It really sucks when you, have cleaned yourself, prepared the bath, have your herb and a nice lemonade on a little table within reach of the tub, the Floyd is just coming up, you relax into the water reach for your pipe and you have no fire. Having to get out of the tub to go find your lighter and hemp wick really disrupts the flow. Or you did not put a towel in reach to dry your hands before you light up. This can blow the whole mood. Once you are in the tub you do not want to leave until you are satisfied you have had enough.
So go take a nice hot bath.
This Dude Abides.
