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World Creativity and Innovation Day promotes the importance of fresh, new, and out-of-the-box thinking with regard to sustainability and climate change. Today, take a moment to come up with some creative ways you can personally support our beloved planet Earth. If weather permits, take a notebook or journal outside and sit on the grass or under a tree. (Otherwise find a comfy spot where you can gaze out the window.) Breathe and connect with the elements in your environment, one by one. First, ...
As the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian tradition, Palm Sunday commemorates Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem. Palm branches, seen as symbols of victory and triumph, were laid before him. We all have complicated lives. We work, play, socialize, create, and enjoy recreation. But how often do we stop and take stock of our victories? Today, take time to reflect: What have you overcome? Where is your victory? How do you triumph? It may be something small and seemingly simple, like ...
Spring is the cleaning season. It’s time to wash away the old energy of winter and bring in a breath of fresh air. You can do this is by creating a magical floor wash. Despite the name, it will clean many different surfaces, including wood, linoleum, and glass. This works with a wet mop, a sponge, or a dish rag. In a bucket, combine 1 gallon hot water, ½ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 5 drops essential oil. Lemon, peppermint, and tea tree oils all have ...
An altar can be as simple as a collection of beautiful objects, but there’s also power in creating a space that’s designed to support magical work. You can build a “working” altar by starting with a blank slate and adding only the items that have a specific magical function. For instance, you might include a ritual blade to banish or “cut away” unwanted energies, or a cup or bowl to contain energy. The space can be set up however you choose; the key is to ...
