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When we are stressed, our parasympathetic nervous system, which regulates our body functions, can be overwhelmed by our sympathetic nervous system, which wants to fight, flee, or freeze. Want to quickly invoke a sense of ease and peace and send messages of safety to your nervous system? Dr. Peter Levine invented Voo Breathing to ease hyperarousal and give your brain and body a break. Take a breath in, and as you exhale, incant: Vooooooooooooooooo. Use your voice, feel your belly rumble, and ...
Mothers come in all shapes and sizes; they are not just the women who gave birth to us. Instead, mothers can be friends, sisters, lovers, and those who have raised us and looked after us in our darkest moments. The greatest mother of all is, of course, our beautiful Earth, and although we haven’t been the most responsible of her children, we do still care for her. On this Mother’s Day, show your gratitude to our wonderful Mother Earth. Go outside and stand barefoot on the grass, ...
Earth energy is off the charts today, making this a fantastic time to bless and consecrate a garden plot, a planter, or pretty much any area or anything in which you can grow a plant. To do this, make a tea from hyssop, lavender, and thyme, and set it aside to cool to room temperature. Strain the tea into a small cup or bowl, and add the leftover organic matter to the compost pile. Using the fingers of your dominant hand, sprinkle the desired area or item with the tea as you recite this ...
Morning dew is a very powerful cleanser and purifier. If you need clarity or are going through a difficult time, this spell may help. In the early morning when you won’t be disturbed, go outside while the dew lies heavy on the grass. With your issue clearly in your mind, kneel upon the earth. Bend forward so your forehead and both palms touch the dew. A few seconds is long enough. Feel the cleansing qualities of the dew being absorbed into your forehead and hands. Stand up. Feel any ...
