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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
2:12:07 PM EST
wheat
A Must read series of book if you are into fantasy. Im on book 7 reapers gale even my 17 year old son loves the series
Wheat is the most revered of the Seven Sacred Grains and represents
fruitfulness, bounty, and rebirth. Because wheat fields seem to
replenish themselves, the golden plant represented a cycle of resurrection into
light again. Many funeral rites contain offerings of wheat as part of
the ceremonies. Wheat was sacred to the Babylonian god Ishtar, the
Egyptian Osiris, the Greek Demeter, and the Roman Ceres. Kamut is an ancient
wheat with a buttery flavor and chewy texture that is easier to digest
than modern varieties. Spelt is another ancient wheat, though it is not
as versatile as kamut. Bulgher is parched wheat in which the wheat
berry has been cracked and dried. When cooked, bulgher becomes very fluffy.
Farina comes from just the hulled endosperm of wheat. Couscous is a
semolina made from the endosperm of crushed wheat. It is used more like a
pasta than a cereal and carries the same nurturing qualities of Earth
as other varieties of wheat. Sheaves of wheat are a well-known symbol of
prosperity. [Earth +++]
Wine is sacred to the Greek god Dionysus, the Roman god Bacchus, and
the three major Egyptian deities Osiris, Horus, and Isis. Regarded as
the "blood of the vine," wine is thought to contain a living spiritual
presence that encourages harmony with nature and divine love. The royal
cupbearer was always considered one of the most important members of
the medieval court, and wine became part of the sacraments of many
religions. Nearly every monastery or mission ever built had its own vineyard
that produced wine for the spiritual use of its members. Spanish
alchemist Raymund Lully first made brandy by fermenting wine in horse manure,
then he distilled the unsavory concoction to capture its "fiery
spirit." Wines "airy spirit" is released in champagne, the sparkling wine,
through a double fermentation process. [Fire ]
The place to improve the world is first in
one's own heart and head and hands, and
then work outward from there.
—Robert M. Pirsig
One by one and all together we must learn and practice the ways of peace, cooperation, compassion, forgiveness and understanding. We must put our spirit into action and, be the peace we seek — in our hearts, in our homes, in our relationships and in our communities. In the words of Gandhi, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Surely, this is the humble but firm foundation for Peace on Earth. We are the world, after all.
The way I see it, we are at a cross roads in our evolution. Either we will figure out how we can all live together on one planet without violence. Or we won’t. We expect nonviolence it in our families and at our jobs. We demand non-aggressive, tolerant behavior of our kids at school.
We are modern dinosaurs and it is up to us whether this meteor storm that swirls around us creating devastation in its path will drive us to extinction. As Alice Walker says, "War is a backward step for humanity." Glen, the copier machine mechanic remarked, "this war is like a wake-up call." Well it is actually more like an air raid siren going off in the middle of the night. Emergency! 911.
It is no longer a choice between
violence and nonviolence in this world;
it’s nonviolence and nonexistence.
—Martin Luther King
I have just been reading Chang and Eng by Darin Strauss about the original Siamese Twins who were, in fact, from Siam. Here were two men, fraternal twins, a double-boy, physically dissimilar and with radically different and antagonistic personalities who lived for 64 years connected to each other at the chest by a 5 inch long band of muscle and cartilage which housed their single stomach.
They married two sisters and had 21 biracial children between them — this, in the constrained society of the Victorian American South. These twins managed to make an awkward, untenable, sometimes unbearable situation work because they had to. They couldn’t walk away or hurt the other without suffering that same harm themselves. They learned how to live together because they had no choice.
Can we do less? If we don’t do it who will? And if not now, when? Thetimes could not be more crucial. We must make ourselves accountable.
Today more than ever before, life must be
characterized by a sending of universal
responsibility, not only nation to nation
and human to human, but also human to
other forms of life.
— Dalai Lama
Soulfull Living
http://www.soulfulliving.com/joyfulliving.htm
by Salle Merrill Redfield
Have you ever had an experience where you felt joyful and wise? Maybe you went through a divorce or you lost a loved one and you grew from the pain and developed a new outlook on life. Or maybe you accomplished something like loosing those extra ten pounds or improving your golf swing. For awhile you felt in the flow of life. Connected. As if everything was going to be all right forever. Then something came along that left you feeling out of balance.
Why does this happen? How can we feel so connected to everyone and everything one moment and equally disconnected the next? And what can we do when this occurs? How can we get back into the flow, and how can we be OK when regaining our happiness takes longer than we want?
Perhaps the answer is following the strategies of people who stay joyful most of the time. After observing and interviewing joyful people over the past ten years I have noticed they share strategies that enable them to navigate life with a positive attitude. Through experience, they have come to the realization that opportunities as well as emotions cycle through ups and downs. During hard times this awareness gives them the faith that "this too shall pass." Because they recognize the preciousness of the good times, rarely do they worry obsessively or lament the past. Instead, they keep their focus on moving through life with a sense of joy and wonder.
One of the most valuable techniques they adopt is not buying into the belief that their problems are special or unchangeable. While many people allow the thoughts "This will never get better" or "I can not survive" or "Nobody understands what I am going through" to continuously run though their minds, joyful people stop the chatter before it becomes consuming. They prefer to step back and evaluate the problem. Experiencehas taught them that they can survive difficulties. They also know that everyone has challenges, therefore they seek support and advice from friends, family members, counselors, spiritual leaders and books. Learning from the mistakes and successes of others gives them new options. Sometimes this means working hard to change a situation. At other times it means accepting the facts and moving on.
Another of their strategies is actively pursuing healthy distractions. Joyful people might call a friend and tell jokes, hit golf balls at a driving range, or window shop when life begins to feel heavy. They may also take a walk, go to a movie, or play with their children and pets. Activities like these shift their focus onto something they enjoy. This time out helps them lighten their mental load and return to challenges with a fresh outlook.
Focusing on a compelling future is also a strategy. Joyful people like having dreams that pull them into the future. They may aspire to buy a new car, increase personal growth, or take a nice long vacation. They may seek more quality time with their friends and family members. Or they might pursue a career change. Whatever the desire, joyful people like having something to look forward to.
They also know the value of living in the now. They take time to appreciate a beautiful sunset, a good conversation, or a well prepared meal. They make their relationship with themselves and others a priority. And they slow down to enjoy the simple pleasures.
Joyful people also take time for spiritual growth. They pray, meditate, and study spiritual teachings. They love to dialogue about the mystical side of life. And many of them find a spiritual connection when in nature. At some point they begin to think about fulfilling a spiritual mission. Many have achieved impressive financial goals, others have found their greatest satisfaction in raising children or traveling the world. An intuition or the thought "Is this all there is?" or a crisis can signal that it is time to reevaluate their contribution to society. Examining the past, recognizing natural talents, and listening to their heart's true desire, helps them discover what is next.
Joyful people earn wisdom and inner peace. Each time they face a new challenge, they learn. They grow. And they deepen their understanding of the divine plan of the Universe. They are not without bumps, bruises, and scars. They have discouraging moments. And they are not above asking the question "Why me?" Yet, despite momentary frustrations and regardless of unpleasant past experiences, or difficult current life situations, they take responsibility for their own happiness. Sometimes they do this gracefully, and sometimes they do this by kicking up a little dust. Either way, their strategies can enable us all to prosper in a world that challenges, but has the potential to bring tremendous joy.
Copyright© 2000 by Salle Merrill Redfield.
Salle Merrill Redfield is the author of the book, "Creating a Life of Joy." She is also the author of four audio tapes including, "The Celestine Meditations." She lectures internationally with her husband, James Redfield, about joyful living and the evolving spiritual consciousness. Visit her at www.celestinevision.com or email her at <A href="mailto:salleredfield@celestinevision.com" __doClobber__="true">salleredfield@celestinevision.com.
Eight years ago Salle and her husband, James Redfield, created a small publishing company and published James' book, "The Celestine Prophecy." One year later Warner Books, Inc. bought the publishing rights to "The Celestine Prophecy" and published it around the world. Since that time the Redfield's have had 28 separate works, including books and audio tapes, published. Salle’s latest book, "Creating A Life of Joy" is a meditative guide full of strategies for having a happy life.
The Four Classical Elements:-
 Earth Cold and Dry. Melancholy.
 Water Cold and Wet. Phlegmatic.
 Air Hot and Wet. Sanguine.
 Fire Hot and Dry. Choleric.
The Three Principles:-
 Salt. The Contractive force in Nature. Crystallisation, condensation.
 Sulphur. The Expansive force in Nature. Dissolution, Evaporation.
 Mercury. The Integrative force, interweaving and balancing that of the Salt and Sulphur. Circulation. Dynamic equilibrium.
Candle of Serenity
Use for easing of problems Preferably performed just before the New Moon: the waning moon will help the problems dissipate. Use when everything seems to be going wrong, your self-esteem is low, and everything and everyone around feel imbued with negativity. Have a plate or ashtray nearby, and 7 pieces of paper (not to big). Light a green candle and meditate on the problems afflicting you. If needed, write these down on pieces of paper. Light each piece of paper, one by one, and set them on the plate to burn, repeating the following over and over: "Let my spirit be free as the windthat can be harnessed but never tamedLet the fears and dark thoughts that burden medissipate as light smoke in the breezeLet all evil directed at meturn to ash before my inner flame" Continue repeating these words and focus on the burning paper, visualizing the negativity turn to smoke and ashes. You should feel yourself growing lighter. Let the fire go out by itself, and meditate a moment to purge any negative feelings that have remained in you. Dispose of the ashes in running water and/or setting them to the wind. Make sure no ash is left on the plate. Keep the candle and light it and meditate every time you feel negativity taking over you again. Submitted by Roseflame F
Spell to Ease a Broken Heart
You will need the following ingredients: Strawberry tea (one bag) Some salt (sea salt if you can get it!) 2 pink candles a mirror one pink drawstring bag one quartz crystal a copper penny a bowl that is somehow special to you 1 teaspoon dried jasmine, rose, or strawberry leaves Some rose, strawberry, or cinnamon oil Charge all ingredients first by infusing them with your personal energy. On a Friday morning or evening, when the moon is either new or waxing and close to being new, take a bath with a small handful of salt in it, in the light of a pink candle. As you dry off and dress, sip the strawberry tea. Apply makeup or groom yourself to look your best. Cast a circle around a table with the other ingredients. Light the second pink candle. Mix all oils and herbs in the bowl. While you stir look at yourself in the mirror and say aloud: "Oh, Great Mother Goddess, enclose me in your loving arms and nurture and bring forth the Goddess within me." Gaze deeply into the mirror after you have finished mixing the ingredients and say aloud, "I represent the Great Goddess, Mother of all things. I shine in the light of the Golden Wings of Isis. All that is great and loving only belongs to me." Then put half the mixture in the pink bag and add the penny and crystal. Carry it with you always or until you find another love. Leave the other half of the potion in the bowl, out in a room where you will smell the fragrance.Submitted By Roseflame F
Making your Athame-
Making your Athame From Raymond BucklandIf you can't buy a suitable piece of steel, use an old file or chisel and work with that. Whatever steel you have, it is going to be hard so your first job will be to soften it for working. Heat the steel till it is a dull red. If you have no other way of doing it, lay it on the burner of a gas or electric stove. You may have to leave it there, with the control turned fully on, for several hours but it will eventually heat up to a dull red. Once it has reached that color, turn off the heat and let it cool down naturally. That's all there is to it. It will now be softened and easier to work. Figure 3.1Mark on the metal, with a pencil, the shape you want it to be (see figure 3.1). With a power handsaw (if you have one), or a simple hacksaw, cut out the profile and file off any rough edges Then start shaping the blade for sharpness. A grinding wheel could come in handy here, though you can work with rough and smooth files. The blade is going to be double-edged, so you are aiming for a diamond shaped cross-section (see figure 3.2). Finish off the blade with 2 grades of wet and dry paper. Figure 3.2Now your blade will need to be hardened and tempered. Heat it up again, this time until it is red hot. Then take hold of it with a pair of pliers and plunge it into a bowl of tepid (not cold, or the blade will crack) water or oil. Allow it to cool off then clean it with wet and dry paper. Figure 3.3 and 3.4 Next, to temper it, reheat the blade to a dull red. Again, plunge it, point downwards, into tepid water or oil, moving it up and down in the liquid. Clean it with wet and dry paper, then heat it again. Watch the blade carefully this time as it changes color. It will go to a bright, light, straw color, then to a medium straw color. Immediately plunge the blade into the water and let it cool off (don't let it get past the straw color; it would go to blue, then purple and green.) Watch the point as that will change color first, At the first sign of "blueing" on the point, plunge the blade into the water. NOTE: The colors appear quickly. Keep the point the farthest from the heat. Once the blade is cold take it outside and plunge it into the ground a couple of times. Now you have Moved the blade through the AIR, Heated it with FIRE, Plunged it into WATER and Showed it to the EARTH. For the handle, take 2 pieces of wood. Draw around the tang (the handle part of the blade) on each of the pieces of wood. (see figure 3.3 and 3.4). Then chisel out the marked sections, each one to ~21 the thickness of the tang. When finished, the 2 pieces of wood should lay together perfectly with the tang inserted between them. When you are satisfied they fit well, slightly roughen the inside wood and then spread a good epoxy resin glue all over. Put the tang in place, press the 2 wooden handle halves together and clamp. When clamping, put on the pressure slowly so as to give a better "spread" to the glue. Leave clamped for at least 3 days. When removed from the clamp, draw a profile of the handle you want on the wood and start cutting/carving it to shape. Some traditions call for certain signs to be carved on the handle. Even if your does not, you may wish to add some decoration. I would certainly recommend at least putting your Craft Name or monogram on it. You might also like to etch something on the blade, this isn't difficult to do
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Thursday, September 20, 2007
10:20:05 AM EDT
Healing Magick
Excerpt from" Healing Magic" By Robin Rose Bennett
Gaia, our ancient mother Earth, is alive and unwell.Yet she can and will heal herself when we stop actively harming her and when we go back to the business of taking care of one another, and ourselves, with compassionate, loving kindness.
Numerous natural life forms exist that are remarkably adept at helping the earth heal herself. Scientists are using modern technologies to apply them to our ecological challenges. Many people suffer from the mistaken belief that the earth cannot heal, that too much irreversible damage has been done.
Renewing our connection with the earth allows us to see and take heart from the abundance of regenerative substances and systems that exist on our planet. For example, in one experiment, tall and (naturally) radiant sunflowers were planted in a pond one kilometer from the Chernobyl disaster site. The Nuclear Energy Institute reported that the sunflowers absorbed through their roots all the radioactive cesium and strontium that was present.They pulled the radiation out of the water and land into themselves.
Thistechnology is very inexpensive by our current standard of resource”exploitative economics. The cost to the sunflowers, however, is radiation poisoning and death.
It is economically and ecologically practicalto plant many new sunflower seeds in order to be ready with new generations of sunflowers to clean up other radioactive messes. But it is more than practical. It is a sacred trust to plant and tend future generations of the plants that are sacrificing themselves for us now and will sacrifice their children for us later. The sunflowers offer Their help willingly. Plants are generous medicine beings and they love people.
Meditiaion- how to
Assume a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down.
Relax your body slightly.
Inhale through your nose to a slow count of 3, 4, 5 - whatever is best for you.
Retain the air, then exhale to the same slow count.
Repeat this several times, gradually slowing your breath rate.
Never hold your breath past the level of comfort.
The inhalation, retaining & exhalation should be controlled, calm, free of tension.
Concentrate on your breathing process while doing this.
As you inhale - breathe in love, health, tranquillity.
perhaps visualizing these positive energies as golden-flecked air.
In exhaling, breathe out hate, disease, anger, maybe visualizing black smoke exiting your lungs. Practice deep breathing exercises daily & gradually increase your capability to retain air.
Sitting in a straight-backed chair supporting your lower back with a pillow if necessary.
Your chin should be level with the floor, eyes closed, back straight, hands resting on your knees, palms up & fingers relaxed.
In this position you should be comfortable & relaxed, the spine straight & the torso erect. Breathe deeply for several minutes.
Relax. Forget.
Visualize the multitude of tensions & worries of your everyday life exiting your body with your breath.
Relax in the chair - now open your consciousness.
Allow your conscious mind to be receptive & alert.
Commune & talk with the deities.
Toss around symbols in your head.
If you wish, chant one of the names of the Goddess or God, or a group of them.
This is an excellent tool for slipping into the twilight world.
Select a time & place with care.
Light should be subdued, candle-lit is excellent.
Burn white or blue candles if you wish.
A bit of incense is fine too, but too much smoke can obviously cause problems during deep breathing.
Ancient Alabaster
Alabaster has been around for centuries. In fact, ancient Egyptian alabaster carvings were found in king Tutankhamen's tomb. The ancient Chinese and Greeks also carved alabaster.
Alabaster is a "drawing" stone, meaning it has the ability to draw things to you or to draw things away from you, depending on what your needs are. It works wonderfully for drawing things of the Spirit to you. White alabaster summons the spiritual.
It can also draw forgiveness, whether it be you that needs self
forgiveness or the ability to forgive someone that has done you
wrong. It also draws energy from other stones as well, meaning you can "soak" up the energy of one stone and have the properties of both stones with you while only carrying the alabaster. It helps to draw anger out of a person and to release it.
Because alabaster is so soft, it does best with the sun's cleansing.
Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.
Peacefulmind.com
Therapies for healing
mind, body, spirit
TO BANISH NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
Draw a picture of yourself with the negative thoughts affecting you(could be a black cloud, or your own interpretation of how they are affecting you).Charge a red candle with healing energy, light it, and hold the tip of the picture in the flame.After it's lit, drop it into the cauldron.Now, with the red candle still burning, draw another picture of yourself without the negativity.Place this under the red candle and let the candle burn out. You are done
Incense Burner
AKA Censer, Thurible In it, incense or herbs are burned to invite the presence of the Goodess and God, and to cleanse the ritual space. (A small box, bowl or bottle to contain the unburned incense is also used.) To Consecrate, Fume pure rosemary, frankincense or copal within the conser prior to it's first use for about an hour.
needed:
small charm bag or pouch
marker
1 small piece each of sodalite,
malachite, amethyst, and orange
calcite
1 Tbl lavender.
Using the marker draw a peace sign on
the charm bag or pouch.
Place the lavender inside. As you do
so say:
"Lavender for great protection".
Add the sodalite , saying:
"Sodalite for psychic connection".
Add the malachite, saying:
"Malachite to bud and sprout".
Add the amethyst, saying:
"Amethyst tocalm throughout".
Add the orange calcite, saying:
"And calcite, orange, to amplify.
Their powers mix and unify.
To relieve stress and aggravation,
Racing heart and irritation".
Close the bag and grip it tightly in your dominant
hand. Say: "Bring me
peace and calm relief. As I do will, so mote it be!"
Carry the bag with you.
Author unknown
Candle Magic
Silver – Is used to remove Negativity, encourage Stability and helps to develop Psychic abilities. Use for Protection, Honouring the Goddess, Telepathy and Clairvoyance. This candle attracts the influence of the Goddess.White – Is a balance of all colours and is used for Meditation, Healing, Truth Seeking, Peace, Spiritual Strength and Enlightenment, Rituals involving "Lunar" energy, Purity, Protection, Happiness, Masculine Divinity, and may be substituted for any other colours. Yellow – Is symbolic of the spirits of the East, and the elements of Air. It is used for Charms, Confidence, Attraction, Wisdom, Visions, Psychic Powers, Mental Powers, Activity, Creativity and Unity. Use it to bring the power of concentration and imagination to the success of a ritual. Also used in rituals where you need to gain someone's confidence or need to persuade someone. This candle generates solar energy.Magenta - Is a combination of Red and Violet that oscillates on a high frequency. It energizes rituals where immediate action is needed, or high levels of power and spiritual healing are required.Indigo - Is the colour of inertia. It is used to stop situations or people’s intentions. Use it in rituals that require deep meditation and rituals that require Saturn energySubmitted by Kath H.
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
12:54:17 PM EST
Shenanigans
Shenanigans
Shenanigans are usually tricks based on high-spirited antics full of nonsense. Shenanigans can also be defined as trickery as in dubious maneuvers, treachery or treacherous acts.
The origins and etymology of the term are uncertain, although Cornish and East Anglican roots have been offered. Freely translated, 'shenanigans' means deception by trickery, silly antics, playing games, practical jokes and all in all just messing about. It sounds Irish in origin to me. Grandmother used sometimes usually with a tinge of humor, 'Arrrah! What shenanigans are they up to now?' other times she used it when she was quite vexed with someone, like 'That mister and his Shenanigans he'll have me worn before me time!'when Grandpa would use a toothpick out of the cup she kept them in on her kitchen dinette and then put it back in with all of the unused ones.
Most often this colloquialism is used in the plural form. I've heard her use shenanery which may be related. It's a cross between shenanigan and chicanery, used when someone has absolutely no idea about what is going on.
The word `shenanigans' first appeared in common vernaculars in California around the time the Gold Rush, but it wasn't used in print until 1855. Since then it has been spelled a numerous ways but most dictionaries today have decided to stick to this version.
Several word lists I checked with were in disagreement as to the origins, the majority opting for the conservative and ever popular phrase "origin unknown." Several experts deliberated its sources. Some claimed the word was derived from the East Anglican lingo nannicking in the sense of playing the fool. Another basis for the word was deduced from a likely link with the Spanish word chanada, a shortened form of charranada, meaning a trick or deceit, which, keeping California's history in mind could be an additional possible and plausible source. Nevertheless a further premise was used in 1948 in American Speech for the derivation from the German word schinnagel to indicate a nail that holds the rim to the wheel, which led to the German slang word schinageln, the peddler's jargon for "work, craft." Adding that the related colloquial verb chicanery was put together with Schenigelei, for a trick.
But in all likelihood it was another word brought over by the Irish from the Gaelic sionnachuighim for "I play the fox," which is to say, "I play tricks." It sounds Irish, and there certainly was no scarcity of Irishmen in the California mines, so it's conceivable to propose the Irish word sionnachuighm as the root.
Synonyms for shenanigans abound; paddy whacking, monkey business, horseplay, antics, capers, high jinks, silliness, silly season, vagary, whimsicality, banter, buffoonery, drollery, clowning, burlesque, farce, scrape, prank, trick, practical joke, mucking about and, skylarking; all pretty much get across the same idea of lively gobbledygook.
Sources:
ETYMOLOGY
Accessed Oct 13 2002.
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Tarot - The Moon
The Moon is the 18th card of the Major Arcana, and is associated with water and Pisces. It symbolizes dreams, creativity, illusions, imagination, psychic abilities and your unconscious thoughts.
Use this today:
If you have a Tarot deck, shuffle through it and find the Moon card. Set it on your altar or someplace prominent. Think lunar thoughts. From now on, whenever you work with dreams or need some creative inspiration, place the Moon card on your altar.
If you're interested in learning more about the Tarot, this page has deck reviews, reading instructions, spread diagrams and more.
Intimate Reflections
Soul Seeing
When we want to see deeply into the heart and mind of another person, soul seeing, also called soul gazing, allows us to see their soul. The soul is the purest expression of an individual and is not bound by physical forms or fleeting emotions. Through a simple art that involves looking deeply into a partner's eyes, soul seeing can show you a person's inner beauty that you might otherwise miss. It is possible for someone who appears cold to have a warm, giving, nurturing soul or someone of average appearance to have a beautiful soul. Soul seeing is a way of looking past shapes, sizes, attitudes, and behavior to see the real individual that lies beneath the surface. It allows you to see the true essence of another person, the radiance of their being, and their spirit within.
Soul seeing is accomplished by sitting face to face with another person. It is helpful to first state your intention before you begin. As you stare softly into each other's eyes without stopping to look away, each of your souls is revealed to the other. Try not to look for anything in particular or seek traits you're hoping to find. Simply let the other person's soul reveal itself to you. After twenty minutes have passed, stay where you are and share a period of silent reflection with your partner for two minutes. You may have suddenly seen your partner's inner nature as clearly as a bright day, or you may need to meditate on your experience before you feel comfortable with your impressions. Either way, soul seeing can be a wonderfully intimate and shared experience.
So little of who each of us is can be captured by our appearance or personality. The thoughts, fears, desires, and longings that are part of what makes us whole are not always written across our faces. Often, the most surprising thing you may learn while soul seeing is that while you and the other person may appear on the surface to be quite different, you actually share many of the same inner qualities. And then there is the unique beauty that resides within that is longing to be revealed to another who is willing to see. Soul seeing can help you experience the people in your life as they truly are, beyond any mental barriers or physical limitations.
“When you study natural science and the miracles of creation, if you don’t turn into a mystic you are not a natural scientist.” - Albert Hofmann.
We can be absolutely certain
only about things
we do not understand.”
Humility is not renunciation of pride
but the substitution
of one pride for another.”
 It is the melancholic ones that always seem to get me…
“…and I will leave. But the birds will stay, singing: and my garden will stay, with its green tree, with it’s water well.
Many afternoons the skies will be blue and placid, and the bells in the bellfry will chime, as they are chiming this wery afternoon. The people who have loved me will pass away, and the town will burst anew every year. But my spirit will always wander nostalgic in the same recondite corner of my flowery garden.”
-Juan Ramon Jimenez: El Viaje Definitivo
Talismans - Love Cycles
 Love is Around the CornerWith Valentine's Day fast approaching, and we don't want any of you to rush your spell-work... The Love Cycles Charm works best if you already have someone else in your life - maybe you are unsure if this person is 'The One" or maybe you just want to take the love to another level. It is a powerful gift to create for yourself, or to give to a friend who is in need of some 'clearning-up' in that area of their lives. Begin with some modeling clay (any colour you feel is appropriate, you can get at craft stores - the type that hardenes when dries). Form the base in which you will place all of your crystals. Affix the crystals into the clay - let dry. Imbue with ritual.
1. Conjuring Stone - Amber
2. Psychic Shield - Pink Tourmaline
3. Stone of Passion - Coral
4. Stone of Power - Rhodochrosite
5. Heart Stone - Rose Quartz
The surface layer of magic contained in this charm will enable you to attract love. This is the easiest magic to use. The true magic of the charm is what you decide to do with that love.
Use Amber as your conjuring stone, it will provide you with the mental, emotional and physical state you need to attract successful love--Courage, Prosperity, Success. Only through acknowledging your weakness, can you embrace yourself the way you wish others to embrace you. Amber will rid your spirit of the depression and anxiety you have in your dealings with love.
Pink Tourmaline will block powerful negativity. With this psychic shield in place, your self-image will increase allowing you to open yourself to love, praise and friendship.
The Coral will help to attract passionate love, but more so it's magic is deeper in rewards. By creating psychic invisibility when you need a low profile, the coral will help you discover if the love you've found is pure and true, as you learn the intentions of others.
Rhodochrosite is the power stone that will move you into your 4th phase of love. Fight for the love you want and need, and it will bring you greater happiness in the end. Use it to deepen love ties and increase telepathic communication with lovers, family and pets.
Rose Quartz is your Heart Stone. This crystal you can turn to when you need reconciliation in love. Moreover this crystal is the center of this charm's magic--what you will attain is a gentle and enduring love.
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Wednesday, February 7, 2007
5:36:32 PM EST
Anabus
Anubis - God of Embalming
head of jackal | Anubis invented embalming to embalm Osiris, the first mummy. He was the guide of the dead. The Egyptians embalmed their dead, especially their pharaohs, to preserve them, since they thought that this helped them live for ever.
The Ancient Egyptians believed that when you died, you travelled to the Hall of the Dead. There Anubis weighed your heart against the feather of Ma'at. Ma'at, the goddess of justice sits on top of the scales to make sure that the weighing is carried out properly. You can see Anubis steadying the scales to make the weighing fair. If your heart was lighter than the feather, you livedfor ever. We still talk of "a heart as light as a father" to mean care-free, and "heavy-hearted" to mean sad. If your heart was heavier than the feather then it was eaten by the demon Ammit, the Destroyer. Ammit had the head of a crocodile, the shoulders of a lion and the rump of a hippopotamus. These were all frightening animals for the Egyptians. Thoth, god of wisom and writing, stands by to record what happens.
The Wiccan sect called Kemetic Wicca or Egyptian Wicca is the worship of the set of Egyptian gods and goddesses. There is particular strain to pray to the family of Osiris and his wife/sister Isis, and their falcon-headed son, Horus. This is called a trinity. Sacred symbols such a the Ankh (the ancient Egyptian symbol for life), and Eye of Horus/All Seeing Eye are very popular in this sect. Some try to copy the religious rituals of the ancient Egyptians and the Book of the Dead (ancient Egyptian book describing spells and rituals used during embalming and other various rituals) is sometimes used as a reference. In real life, the Book of the Dead was not called that. It was known as the Book of Coming Forth by Day. To call it the Book of the Dead is incorrect.
Kemetic Wicca is also refered to as Tameran Wicca. Tamerans are mostly eclectic and solitary practitioners. There are schools and seminaries that can be taken on-line and in person.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kemetic_Wicca
Garlic-Ginger Tea
Likely to knock your socks off, this tea should chase away any flu or cold viruses. It is aromatic, spicy, and warming.
2 Tablespoons Ginger root, freshly grated
2 cloves Garlic, freshly crushed or chopped
4-5 fresh Orange slices (organic)
Juice of 1 lemon
1-2 Tablespoons Honey
To make this Tea:
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Add ginger, garlic, and orange to 2 cups boiling water, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 5-10 minutes.
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Turn off heat, steep 15-20 minutes
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Squeeze in lemon juice, sweeten with honey
To Make the (dried) Tea Blend: Blend all of the ingredients in a bowl with your hands, visualizing the purpose for which you are going to use it.
Stichomancy Today
Stichomancy is a rather obscure form of divination that uses random words from a book. It's also called bibliomancy. We tried some pendulum divination last week, so let's give this a test. Pick a sizable book from your bookshelf (Pagan or otherwise) and close your eyes. Think about something you will be facing today and concentrate on it for a moment. Keeping your eyes closed, open the book and flip to a random page. Place your finger on it and see what word you've chosen. If you've struck a spot that is just white space or you got a useless word like "the", try it again.
Keep this word in your mind during the day and see how (or if) it applies to the situation you were thinking about.
More on lesser known forms of divination:
http://paganwiccan.about.com/cs/divination/a/azdivination.htm
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Monday, October 30, 2006
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Spirit Stones
~ Painted Spirit Stones ~
A great excuse to go for a walk!!
You will need to find 2 smooth flat stones the size of the child's palm or slightly larger, go when the moon is at full cycle. Paint upon the back of the stones a magical symbol that is appropriate to your child (perhaps a birthsign? or their initials combined into a glyph?) On one stone have the child paint a picture of the animal they feel the closest to, whether it be a creature of land, sea, or sky.On the other stone, a painted pentacle. When the moon is full, empower these stones to call the magical skill, wisdom, and protection of the spirit animal.
Henceforth, when the need arises to banish boogie-men, bad dreams, or simply to call upon the benevolence of the spirit...it is done through clapping the stones together and saying: "Once to call the Lady, Once to call the Lord, and Once to call the magic in which the ________(animals name) is stored!"
Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.
In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before. But in poetry, it's the exact opposite.
-Franz Kafka
Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.
Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.
All that spirits desire, spirits attain.
Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.
Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother.
Faith is an oasis in the heart which will never be reached by the caravan of thinking.
He who has not looked on Sorrow will never see Joy.
In the depth of my soul there is a wordless song.
Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.
In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans
-Kahlil Gabrin
Tiger's Eye
Astrological Influence: Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo
Months: June
Element: Earth, Fire
Chakras: Naval, Solar Plexus, Throat
Numbers: Six
This opaque brown stone often wearing streaks of dark brown, black and golden yellow is both a fascinating and durable gemstone. Tiger's Eye, or the Falcon's Eye as it is sometimes calls actually starts out as a blue asbestos mineral called crocidolite. And, like all asbestos materials, crocidolite typically grows in long, thin fibers. Tiger's eye is a quartz replacement of crocidolite and is
grown through a process similar to that which takes place when quartz replaces wood to produce petrified wood.
Found in South Africa, India, Namibia and the US, it is said to offer protection, courage, energy and luck. Roman soldiers would often forge into battle wearing a piece of tiger's eye within the confines of their clothing, as it was often said it would provide protection in battle.
Its quartz contains the gentle grounding energy of earth and is
stabilizing, enduring and can help us build confidence and increase one's sense of sensitivity as well as helping us recognize our personal resources and abilities to attain dreams. This stone may in fact bring abundance, prosperity and financial independence to the wearer.
Tiger's Eye is both beautiful and unique in banding with a
spectacular sheen that seems to originate from within and leap off the surface. Metaphysically, tiger's eye is considered to enhance confidence of one's self and elicit courage. In conjunction with the opening of the third eye, it may help anxiety, restlessness and insomnia. Tiger's Eye is also considered to dramatically increase psychic ability.
Said to be sacred to `cat' Gods like Bast, this is a stone of great
power. Enabling all who draw near its aura to tap their own inner power and then use it wisely. It teaches us to see the eye of the tiger, clearly and without illusion and grants its wearer courage, strength and grace.
In addition, tiger's eye integrates the heat, passion and glaring
truth of the sun with the receptive dark, cool fertility of the
earth. From this unification within our sexual selves comes both inner power and the ability to nurture and create with that power. This integration and balance of male and female energy is also facilitated by tiger's eye. From this balance, we can more fully develop our strength along with gentleness.
When seeking aid in softening stubborn behavior and helping one be more flexible, tiger's eye will help us until our will and desire and project us into its nuances of feline supremity.
~Legend and Lore~
Long been known and used since at least the time of Egyptians,
tiger's eye is one of the most leading and projective of all `eye'
stones that are considered strong talismans. It was believed that a person possessing one could see everything, even behind closed doors. Egyptians carved this stone into god figurines, often to represent divine intervention.
~Healing Affinity~
Increases: Protection, Clear Thinking, Personal Empowerment,
Integrity, and Gland Strength
Decreases: Order from Chaos, Bruises, Eye Strain, Sore Throats,
Weakness, and Unclear Thinking
Balances: Emotions, Clarity, and Focus of the Mind
The splendor of the tiger's eye is both beautiful and unique in
healing arts. Excellent for grounding psychic energy and providing security for opening up the psychic centers, tiger's eye is very useful in any act of purification.
Its healing power offers benefit to the spleen and pancreas and aids in ridding one of digestive disorders. An excellent stone for
enhancing clear perception and insight, it amplifies awareness both in ourselves, and others around us.
 Crystals for New Beginnings: Blue/Green Stones The power behind new beginnings, whether it is for a New Year or a new day, can be found in the strength of our mental attitude. Encouraging words, affirmations and other tools can keep us along the path we desire. So engaging crystals as a tool for guidance seems only natural. Love, abundance, creativity are often the ideas we strive for the most. Living is an act of creativity. Not just being an artist, writer, painter but the sheer act of living is a creative force that we often do not acknowledge. Living consciously and with awareness is an act of even deeper creativity. On many levels, creativity is an inner process: what you dream, imagine, and then give physical form to as an outer process. Amazonite Assists in courage of personal expression, giving us the power to say the words we're afraid to speak. Creativity may be a process of co-creation with others. Prosperity. Gentle Friendly, calming, soothing; Opens throat, heart, and solar plexus centers for self-expression, artistic creativity, healing. Throat, thyroid, nerve and Brain paths. Reduces self-damaging behavior, increases straight posture of self-respect, confidence, grace, self-assuredness with communication. Great over a door to bring in new business. Green stone instrumental in distilling the raw information used for personal expression. It is a pale green form of Microcline, a potash feldspar, and is found in Brazil, U.S.S.R., and U.S. The best crystals are found near Pike's Peak. Soothes the brain and nervous system. Helps filter information and combines it with natural intuition. Enhances masculine qualities. Good for anyone involved in the arts. Aquamarine Helps us to access our souls' wisdom, and on the deepest level to the wisdom of universal consciousness. Tranquilizing, uplifting, openess, innocence, lightheartedness, creativity, communication, self-awareness, confidence, purpose. Throat (& spleen) Chakra, Heart, immune system, thymus, lymphnodes, Especially for mouth, ears. Affects etheric and mental levels. Releases anxiety, fear, restlessness, peaceful stillness. Breathing allergies, water travel, journeys, seeing through people, protection. Found in the US, Mexico, USSR, Brazil, and India. Has a soothing influence. The stone also occurs in a golden yellow color. Helps stabilize and harmonize unsettled surroundings. Filters out unnecessary information to the brain. Calms the nerves. Clarifies perception and strengthens the body's cleansing organs such as the liver, spleen, thyroid, and kidneys. Helps the eyes, jaw, neck, stomach, teeth, and throat. Was given to sailors as protection against drowning and for courage in battle. Helps reduce fears. Has an affinity with sensitive and mystical people. Increases creativity and sharpens intuition. Excellent stone for meditation. Helps one attune to nature.Quiets the mind and reduces stress. Helps bring about a tolerance toward others. Recommended as a purifier of the throat and helps sore throats. Clears blocked communication and aids the user in verbal expression. It is a good stone for teachers, counselors, chiropractors, genetic engineers, lecturers, and massage, reiki and crystal therapy practitioners. Blue Lace Agate When we need to be clear and yet peaceful in our verbal expression is a helpful stone. Composed of microscopic crystals of Quartz laid down in colorful bands or ribbons. The appearance of the stone is waxy and soft. Almost always translucent and occasionally transparent. Agates are grounding stones. They help obtain a better physical/ emotional balance. They work to raise consciousness. Builds self-confidence. Blue Lace Agate helps to focus on the inner source of love within you that transforms and heals all wounds. Contains the qualities of flight, air, movement, and grace. Highly inspirational when working with the inner self. Works well with not only the Throat Chakra, but the Heart, Third Eye and Crown Chakra. Strengthens hereditary skeletal structure, outward manifested growths, as well as arthritis. Chrysocolla Calms us so that our thoughts flow freely. This is a good stone for those who find their thinking processes to be intellectually sound, but lacking emotional quality. Excellent for Heart Chakra; flushes and heals heart blocks (loss, hurt, guilt, fear...) for allowingness, flexibility, self-forgiveness, peace of heart, patience. Keeps one in light, love, and healing daily. On Throat, expressing feelings, verbal and artistic creativity, thyroid. Also, heart bloodsugar, and emotional balance. High conductivity from copper draws out pain, heat (fevers, inflammations, arthritis), Excellent therapeutic assistance for healing loss, incest, other traumas. Cleanses auric field. Dreams and Earth healing. A stone found in shades of blue or green. Mined in Mexico, Zaire, Chile, USSR and US. Resembles Turquoise and its properties are similar to it. Benefits arthritis and other bone diseases as well as the organs of the digestive tract, and ulcers become less problematic. Relieves hypertension and stressful conditions due to fear or gilt. Helps one feel more comfortable speaking the truth. Help develop personal confidence. Historically used by musicians, perhaps because of its reputation for having healing properties for throat and lungs. Turquoise This is valuable for clarifying our desires and expressing them to others who can help us manifest them. Speech enhancer, Friendship, Communication, Healing. This gentle, cool, soothing stone is a Native American classic. It opens the Throat Chakra, for open communication, creativity, serenity, spiritual bonding, upliftment; Opens the Heart Chakra for giving/receiving. Symbolizes our source (spirit/sky) and spiritual love for healing, help. On brow: Psychic connection to great spirit. Strengthens and aligns all meridians, chakras, and energy fields. Like amethyst, it protects and detoxes from alcohol, poison, pollution, x-ray/sun radiation. Ancient absorber of "negativity"; protection from "evil eye." Brings wisdom. Helps anorexia, headache, fear, etc. Throat, lungs, asthma, infections, teeth, TMJ, hearing, high blood pressure, creativity block, depression. Dull, paler, weaker. Works well with Chrysocolla, best with Silver. Used for healing on every continent! Androgynous, balances yin/yang. Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. Peacefulmind.com Therapies for healing mind, body, spirit 
Toby Keith Lyrics : Courtesy Of The Red, White, And Blue (The Angry American) LyricAmerican girls and American guys
We'll always stand up and salute
We'll always recongnize
When we see Old Glory flying there's alot of men dead
So we can sleep in peace at night when we lay down our head
My daddy served in the Army when he lost his right eye
But he flew a flag out in our yard till the day that he died
He wanted my mother, my brother, my sister, and me
To grow up and live happy in the land of the free
Now this nation that I love has fallen under attack
A mighty sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in the back
Soon as we could see clearly through our big, black eye
Man,we lite up your world like the 4th of July
Uncle Sam put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist
And the eagle will fly and its gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom start ringing her bell
And it'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Brought to you courtesy of the red, white, and blue
Justice will be served and the battle will rage
This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage
You'll be sorry that you messed with the US of A
Cause we'll put a boot in your ass it's the American way
Uncle Sam put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist
And the eagle will fly and its gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom start ringing her bell
And it'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Brought to you courtesy of the red, white, and blue
Ohhh
Of the red, white, and blue
Ohhh
Spider-
Spider is another medicine that varies greatly from tribe to tribe. One tribe has associated the white man with spider medicine. Their prophecy says that when the white man (Spider) has connected all of his power (electrical) lines and forms a great web over the earth, then his world will burn and he will be destroyed. Another tribe speaks of the Spider Woman who weaves existence together like great strands of a web. Learning the stories of the Spider Woman can help one understand that we are all connected. By dishonoring one, we dishonor ourselves.
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Friday, August 18, 2006
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Heron's Wisdom
Heron's Wisdom
- All aspects of diversity
- Self-reliance
- Boundaries
- Exploration
- Self-esteem
- Balancing multiple tasks
- Dignity
Lion's Wisdom
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Brotherhood
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Letting go of stress
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Strong family ties
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Strength
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Courage
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Energy
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Self fullfillment
Cheetah's Wisdom
Brotherhood
Elusiveness
Ability to focus intently on something for a short period of time
Swiftness
Self-esteem
Accelerating time
Keenness of sight
Hummingbirds's Wisdom
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Ability to heal by using light as a laser from mouth
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Endurance over long journeys
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Ability to fly into small places to heal
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Joy
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Happiness
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Love
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Choosing the right time to meditate
A calm part of the day, with very few distractions, is the best choice for your personal meditation time.You should meditate at the time of day when you ate most able to clear your mind and least likely to be distracted.
The quality of your meditation can be affected by the time of day you choose to meditate. There is no point embarking upon a relaxing visualization exercise if you are late for work or the phone is ringing, as these things will be too distracting. To be successful in your meditation, your mind must be clear. It is
important that you choose the time when you feel calmest and most likely to be tree from any disturbances.
Allowing your mind to unwindOf course, the exact time of night or day you choose is entirely
personal. Some people can apply themselves more fully first thing in the morning, while others prefer to clear their mind last thing at night. Depending on how long you wish to meditate for, you can choose any stage throughout the day
whether it be five minutes before you get out of bed in the morning, 20 minutes in your lunch break or a good 10 minutes once you get home.
For most people, a hectic Life style means they feel unable to find time to meditate. Doing nothing for 20 minutes can seem like a waste of time if you usually work hard to get things done.Meditating during your hectic daily routine will help to clear your mind.
* Taking time to meditate and clear your mind will actually create more time for yourself as you will feel refreshed and ready to get on.
*Studies show most people need a break every 90 minutes to help restore concentration andmaintain productivity A short break allows your mind lo clear.
* While a longer session might be more beneficial, five minutes of good quality meditation can be just as effective. You will soon find that you have more time than you thought.
Making time to meditate
Use these simple suggestions to help you organize your meditation and establish a routine that fits around even the most hectic of lifestyles.
We all have different meditation needs and different time preferences, but here are just a few suggestions as to how you can make time work for you when it comes to planning your mediation IIT'S A DATE If you are the sort of person who likes to be organized, then why not pencil a meditation session into your personal organizer or diary? It will help you to make sure you meditate regularly and stop you from making
other plans during your meditation times. It can also be helpful if you are disorganized and forgetful as it will remind you of your good intentions and help you keep to them.
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BED HEAD Before you get out of bed in the morning, lie still for five minutes and look up at the ceiling Try to visualize yourself having a calm and enjoyable day. Concentrate on your breathing. By the time you get out of bed, you will be relaxed and ready to face the day.
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ROUTINE MEDITATION If you like order, try meditating on the same days at the same time every week. This will help you to get into the routine of meditating and encourage you to set aside some quality time
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RULE YOUR MIND Wednesday is ruled by the Roman god Mercury, who astrologists associate with the mind. Perhaps this would be a good day for you to focus your mind with some meditation? THE PASSAGE OFTIME
3 You can also use time to help you meditate. Stare at a ticking clock and focus as each second passes and is replaced by another Listen to the tick... tock...tick... rock... and focus on the moment-your moment. Imagine the cogs of the clock in your mind slowly turning and, look a the clock, feel yourself
unwind.Everyone has different meditation needs. After all, no two lives or personalities are the same. Choose the day and time for your meditation that feels most natural to you
,  Aches & Pains For general aches and pains associated with the onset of an infection, drink a cup of hot Cold & Flu Tea, take a hot bath, then get into bed under the blankets. Cold & Flu Tea contains boneset and meadowsweet which are effective in relieving aches and pains. Meadowsweet contains salicylic acid which is an aspirin - like chemical. Boneset is antispasmodic and has been used for hundreds of years for relief of aches and pains due to colds and flu. Cold & Flu tea also stimulates the sweat glands encouraging the release of toxins through the skin. The hot bath and warm bed will enhance this effect and the rest will aid healing. You can drink up to four cups of Cold & Flu Tea per day using one tablespoon of the herbal formula per cup of water. Brew it all at once and store in a thermos for convenience. Cold & Flu Tea 2 part Elder Flowers 2 part Peppermint 2 part Yarrow 2 part Boneset 1 part Meadowsweet 1 part Catnip 1/2 part Ginger To calculate proportions in the recipe, choose a part such as 1 tablespoon, or 1/8 cup then simply combine the required parts and blend well. Preparation: Using one tablespoon of the herbal formula per cup of water, pour boiling water over the herbs, cover, steep for ten minutes then strain. Drink the tea while it is hot for maximum effect. I really like to add fresh grated ginger root to this when it is available. You can add about a tablespoon of fresh ginger in addition to the dried ginger in the recipe.
A Grounding Embrace
Hugging A Tree
Trees are among the world's greatest givers. Their slow and gentle life cycles provide the world with clean air, their roots filter water, and their majestically spreading branches provide shade. Full of vibrant, natural energy, trees can also give us the gifts of peace and nurturance. Hugging or sitting with your spine against the trunk of any tree can ground your body and inspire a profound closeness with nature, as the energy of the tree connects to you. Making physical contact with a tree can help you relax, alleviate stress, sleep more deeply, and hold on to more positive energy. Trees can absorb great amounts of energy and have the ability to soak up harmful energy from deep within you. If you are feeling anxious, sad, drained, or tense, then try hugging a tree.
Go to the woods, a garden, or a park, and find a tree that you would like to hug. Stand next to the tree and close your eyes. Relax your senses while breathing in the scent of leaves and bark. Listen to the creaking of the branches. When you feel settled, open your eyes, keeping them unfocused, and walk around its trunk. Feel the unique energy of the tree as your auras meet each other. Ask the tree for permission to touch it. If you feel the tree saying yes to you, begin breathing in its energy. Put your arms around the trunk and press your face to its bark. Embrace the tree for as long as you wish, feeling the roughness of its wood and the strength of its years. Relax into that strength and let the tree support you. You may even be able to physically feel a cyclical flow of energy taking place between your body and the tree.
If you would feel more comfortable doing so, you can sit with your back pressed to the tree for the same effect. Likewise, if you are seeking greater comfort, you may want to wrap your legs and arms around the tree, either at the base or by straddling a branch. Remember to thank the tree because, by hugging your tree, you are drinking from the well of natural copious energy cultivated by the tree's many ye |
