"I anoint myself everyday with oil, burn perfumes and use cosmetics that make me worthier of worshipping thee."
This said in prayer to God Marduk by Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II who reigned circa 605 BC-562 BC
Photo is of a representation of Mesopotamian God Marduk
Yes... it's a holy thing.
Contmplative.
Celebratory.
Devotional...
A beautiful quote, I dare say.