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Use this spell to express gratitude for your blessings and welcome in more blessings. Fill a cup with water and take it outside along with a selection of quartz crystals and a small pitcher of water to refill the cup. Drink the water slowly, savoring it as you think about the blessings that water brings and the necessity of water for our very survival. Then fill the cup again, nearly to the brim. Place the cup on the ground near the base of a tree or other plant. Turn your attention to the ...
With kids back in school, we're in the midst of germ season. Children exchange germs quickly and efficiently while playing, touching, sharing erasers, and trading lunch items. It is time for a Magical Anti-Germ Potion. Tea tree oil, made from Melaleuca alternifolia, is the perfect ally, with antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal qualities. It's also good for the treatment of psoriasis, acne, and eczema. That means you can spray Magical Anti-Germ Potion on any germinfested item and on skin. ...
Meditation is a skill of the mind that lays a foundation for many other skills. When you learn to control your mind, you can use more of your brain consciously. You can also control aspects of your body that are not usually voluntary, like turning down pain signals or turning up heat when you feel cold. To deepen your meditation practice, sit or lie in a comfortable position. Go down into your thoughts as far as you usually can. Then feel for the edges. What can you do here, and what can you ...
It's the height of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, with abundant energy, warmth, and light. Now is a great time to think about emergency preparedness. I'm not a survivalist or a "doom and gloom" person, but I like to be prepared for whatever may come. The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns added another layer of preparedness. I got into the practice of keeping a cash stash in addition to my usual emergency preparedness setup of first-aid and camping gear, water, and food. Money is stored ...
