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November is the hardest month for me. The decline in sunshine can leave me feeling sad and depleted. When the darkness begins to wear on me and I start to feel hopeless, helpless, and depressed, I know it's time for a "Save me" spell. There are two essential ingredients for this spell: vitamin D and conscious breathing. You can use either one, or both, for positive effect. Find a good-quality vitamin D supplement with minimal additives that is easily consumed. I use a liquid supplement and ...
As we move indoors in the Northern Hemisphere, we can spend more time doing creative activities. I do more collaging, crafting, and knitting in the dark months. Today, set up a small creativity altar. It can be anywhere. Mine is on the shelf near where my boxes and bins of crafty supplies reside. A creativity altar can include craft supplies of paper, ribbons, wool, and beads; bright colors to stimulate and inspire; and clipped pictures of artists or artwork that you love and admire. The ...
As a Canadian, I have much to give thanks for: democracy, socialized medicine and education, and a relatively good standard of living. Where I place my attention, the energy grows. So today, on Canadian Thanksgiving Day, let's undertake a gratitude spell.On a piece of paper, write:1. Thank you, thank you, thank you for ______.Fill in the blank. Then write:2. I am pleased by ______.Complete the phrase and continue:3. I am happy about ______.4. I am glad that ______.5. I am thankful for ______.6. ...
I once left an event wearing someone else's boots, the same size and color as mine. They didn't feel quite right, so I returned to the venue and found a woman at the door, searching. When my daughter was small, I made tiny labels that were sewn into all her clothes, so they always made their way home. With my own backcountry camping gear, I have carefully written my name in indelible ink, so ownership is clear. Sometimes magic is disguised as common sense. We can assume our stuff is safe, but ...
