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An invincible Light inside

In the darkest days of winter, ancient populations performed rituals to the sun, invoking its return. ​In Rome, in 274 CE, Emperor Aurelian merged Eastern solar traditions with Roman ones and declared they be celebrated on the winter solstice.  "Dies Natalis Solis Invicti" (Birthday of the Unconquered Sun) represented the invincibility, eternal power, and life-giving force of the sun, associated with the emperor's divine authority. Later, it became the celebration of Jesus' birth. Natural cycles teach us that nothing lasts forever; rebirth comes again and again. We must be strong and develop resilience to overcome tough times. ​But people tend to remain trapped in deep negative emotions that keep returning to the mind and devastating the heart, making a true rebirth impossible. Not only are difficult situations often powerful challenges, but even after they are technically over, they persist because we cling to them in our memory. And yet, if we could onl...

At the thermal springs

 


I live only a few kms from this "Terme". Actually in Pavia's province there are three! So I'm quite lucky for that, I don't need a long trip, it takes about seven/ten minutes to reach the "springs", and I can go at any time, I don't need an appointment, whenever I arrive is fine. 

I am not having any healing baths but I chose three kind of inhalations. Sometimes though I do take a Turkish bath or a Sauna. 

Being here it takes me back into the 50s/60's. The old structure, perfectly working, it shows its "vintage" style, and makes me feel like in a Fellini film! 
Besides, all that palpable atmosphere, thick with the steam produced by the hot springs, takes me into a kind of subtle trance. Hot and humid but healthy. And I feel sooo well there. 

If I don't prolong my staying further, with the sauna or Turkish bath, in half an hour I am out. The little town, Rivanazzano, is a little holiday jewel of this region: the Oltrepò pavese. Sometimes I take a stroll and I go for a quick coffee while enjoying the place. 

Everything is at peace: within and without. 

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