Day: November 7, 2012

‘THINK on THESE THINGS’ for November 7th

“THINK on THESE THINGS’
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler

Sensibility is said to be neither good nor evil in itself, but in its application. Sometimes we just “out-sensible” ourselves. In the course of years, we come to see the pattern of the truly sensible. What have we at this moment that really means anything? Does it give us happiness? Did it once seem most impractical? Was it worth fighting for?

The intellectual strives for knowledge and in his absorption leaves the world but hardly leaves a vacancy. The materialistic must have everything at the price of peace, and their possessions decay but never their chaotic souls. And the insecure forfeit the most minute comforts to save for that rainy day. Happiness would have been greater and far more lasting if the fund has been smaller and used as an opportunity fund.

The fine line of sensibility can be most elusive, but it seems to be more clearly seen when we relax and quit shoving to get there. If the place we desire is meant for us, it will come when we learn the way isn’t always sharp and direct and by demand.

 

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Elder’s Meditation of the Day
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Elder’s Meditation of the Day – November 7

Elder’s Meditation of the Day – November 7

“Abuse and repression have no place in a traditional family.”

–Haida Gwaii, Traditional Circle of Elders

Traditional families guided by their culture were taught how to live. The were taught about relationships, respect and spirituality. Only since alcohol was introduced to Indians have we seen physical abuse, sexual abuse and verbal abuse. These behaviors have no room in traditional families. The cycle of abuse must be broken during this generation. We do this by asking for help to quit drinking and abusing and return to our traditional culture and spirituality.

Creator, plant inside of me the knowledge of the traditional family.

November 7 – Daily Feast

November 7 – Daily Feast

Few children still have the chance to be innocent. They have been made to look like miniature adults, taught to act adult, and abused because of it. We sympathize with abused children and say that is the way the world is, what can we do? It is an easy loophole that lets us go on our way – wishing things were different but doing nothing to make it so. This is why we have so many throwaway children. We have cut loose from our responsibility to pray. Where did we go wrong? We made children competitive and gave them nothing for inner strength. We curled their hair and twisted their minds. They are going to learn it somewhere – so why not from us? Sadly, we haven’t given them what they need because we don’t have it ourselves.

~ Can it be that you and your children will hear that eternal song without a stricken heart? ~

EAGLE WING

‘A Cherokee Feast of Days, Volume II’ by Joyce Sequichie Hifler

Daily Motivator for November 7th – Stop stopping

Stop stopping

Stop stopping yourself. Stop holding yourself back.

Stop giving power to your limitations. Instead, give commitment, action and  persistence to your best possibilities.

Fear and anxiety are immensely compelling, yet you are even stronger. The  inertia of complacency is powerful, and yet you can overcome it.

Whatever may have been holding you back has done so with your cooperation.  Choose now to no longer cooperate.

You have made the excuses and rationalizations, and you can now let them go.  You have focused on the fear, and you can now move beyond it.

The challenges facing you are very real, but that doesn’t mean you must add  to them. Instead, use the positive power of your life to move successfully  through them.

— Ralph Marston

 

The Daily Motivator

Daily OM for November 7th – Consulting Heart and Mind

Consulting Heart and Mind

Making Choices From a Place of Balance

by Madisyn Taylor

It is important to make decisions from a place of balance in your life by taking a breath and checking in with heart and mind.

 

Each of the myriad decisions we make every day has the potential to have a deep impact on our lives. Some choices touch us to our very cores, awakening poignant feelings within us. Others seem at first to be simple but prove to be confusingly complex. We make the best decisions when we approach the decision-making process from a balanced emotional and intellectual foundation. When we have achieved equilibrium in our hearts and in our minds, we can clearly see both sides of an issue or alternative. Likewise, we can accept compromise as a natural fact of life. Instead of relying solely on our feelings or our rationality, we utilize both in equal measure, empowering ourselves to come to a life-affirming and balanced conclusion.

Balance within and balance without go hand in hand. When you are called upon to choose between two or more options, whether they are attractive or distasteful, you should understand all you can about the choice ahead of you before moving forward. If you do not come to the decision from a place of balance, you risk making choices that are irrational and overly emotional or are wholly logical and don’t take your feelings into account. In bringing your thoughts and emotions together during the decision-making process, you ensure that you are taking everything possible into account before moving forward. Nothing is left up to chance, and you have ample opportunity to determine which options are in accordance with your values.

Though some major decisions may oblige you to act and react quickly, most will allow you an abundance of time in which to mull over your choices. If you doubt your ability to approach your options in a balanced fashion, take an extended time-out before responding to the decision. This will give you the interlude you need to make certain that your thoughts and feelings are in equilibrium. As you practice achieving balance, you will ultimately reach a state of mind in which you can easily make decisions that honor every aspect of the self.

Magickal Crafting for November 7th – Witch Soap

WITCH SOAP

4 lbs lard
13 oz lye (1 can)
5 cups cold water
1 tbsp lavender oil
1tbsp patchouli oil
1 cup fresh strawberry juice
1/4 cup dried soap bark herb (optional

 

In a large enamel or iron kettle, melt the lard over very low heat. (Never use metal) In a separate pot, stir together the lye & the water. Heat lard until small bubbles begin to appear – do not boil.

Remove from the heat & slowly pour the lye solution into the lard. With a big wooden spoon, stir in the lavender & patchouli oils, the strawberry juice & soap bark herb. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour into 2-inch deep greased pan & allow to cool overnight. Cut the soap into squares and leave in the pan for at least 3 days before removing. Place the Soap bars on waxed paper & allow them to age in a draft-free area approximately 4-6 weeks before using.


			


	



			
				


	

		
Crystal of the Day for November 7th – QUARTZ

			


	

		
Quartz is a common crystalline mineral made of...QUARTZ




Amplifies the healing energy of the one using it. Used to help draw out pain.  Able to tap into the energies of the universe. A good stone for

meditating on. Works primarily with the Third Eye center, also relates well with the heart center. To be able to  tune into the quartz  promotes clarity while concentrating on it. Also affects the crown chakra.  Very potent and often worn to protect from negative vibrations. Cleanse regularly.  Rutilated-rutile needles help focus attention. Smoky-good for calming the mind. Rose-vibrations

of universal love & inner serenity.

			


	



			
				


	

		
Herb of the Day for November 7th – VALERIAN

			


	

		
Valerian


Valerian is one of the most beneficial herbs known to man. It has incredible sedative properties and is very close to valium without chemical dependency or side effects. Although it smells a little like dirty feet, it has a pleasant taste with just a little sugar. It also cures insomnia without causing a drugging effect. Valerian is useful for tension, hysteria, nerves, headaches, insomnia and as a relaxant.

			


	



			
				


	

		
Deity of the Day for November 7th – DIANA

			


	

		
Goddess Comments & Graphics


DIANA




The classical moon goddess, Diana, is still worshipped by NeoPagans today. Long after Christianity’s triumph over classical paganism, her worship is still going strong.  St. Kilian, a Celtic missionary to the pagan Franks, was martyred when he attempted to persuaded the peasants to abandon their worship of this goddess.  A writing on the life of St. Caesarius offhandedly mentions “a demon whom simple folk call Diana.”


Diana was the personification of the positive aspects of lunar forces.  She was

also believed to have led groups of nightriders (known as the “Wild Hunt” or the “Furious Horde”) who flew through the air.  The “Wild Hunt” was comprised of  “people taken by death before their time, children snatched away at an early age, victims of a violent end.” The goddess would accompany her followers as they wandered at night among the houses of the well-to-do.  Whenever they would arrive at a home that was particularly well-kept, Diana would bestow her blessings upon it.


Many benandanti (from the Italian for “those who go well” or “good-doers”) were followers of Diana.  The benandanti were members of a fertility cult who were basically anti-witches and practitioners of white magic. Nonetheless, they were  tortured by the Inquisitors just the same as practitioners of the black arts were.


Diana was intrinsically linked with several other witch deities, including

Abonde, Abundia, Aradia, Hecate, Herodias, Holda, Perchta, Satia, and Venus.

Bibliography.  (Ginsburg 40-46)                Bibliography.  (King 24)






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A Little Humor – Hay

			


	

		
Hay












A clergyman, walking down a country lane, sees a young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a cart after it had fallen off.”You look hot, my son,” said the cleric. “Why don’t you rest a moment,          and I’ll give you a hand.”


“No thanks,” said the young man. “My father wouldn’t like it.”


“Don’t be silly,” the minister said. “Everyone is entitled to a break.          Come and have a drink of water.”


Again the young man protested that his father would be upset.


Losing his patience, the clergyman said, “Your father must be a real          slave driver. Tell me where I can find him and I’ll give him a piece of my mind!”


“Well,” replied the young farmer, “he’s under the load of hay.”


Turok’s Cabana


 









			


	



			
				


	

		
Eleven Things Every Witch Should Know

			


	

		


Eleven Things Every Witch Should Know


1. Magic is what happens when you open yourself to the Divine. All real magic is

a manifestation of the Divine – it is how you co-create reality with deity.


2. The Divine is within you and is everywhere present in the natural world. And

everything is interconnected by this sacred energy.


3. Wicca is not about information — it’s about transformation, so practice,

practice, practice — and do it as much as possible in Nature! Witchcraft

enables you to commune with divinity and to manifest your destiny, your desires

and your highest and sacred self.


4. The real ethics of how Witches live and practice magic are simple: Witches

live in a sacred manner because we live in a sacred world. We therefore treat

all of life with reverence and respect.


5. Because all magic flows from our connection to the Sacred, our lives and our

magic, must be guided by the sacred nature of the energy with which we work.


6. The energy Witches work with is not neutral — it is divine love.


7. Magic often works in unexpected way because it is not a mechanical process,

and the Universe is not a machine. You are living and making magic within a

divine, organic, living reality.


8. Witches don’t command and control — they commune and co-create.


9. The real secret of successful spellcasting, as with all of magic, is your

connection to the Divine power that dwells within you, and surrounds you. And

spells do work so be careful what you ask for!


10. Nature makes the Divine tangible. By working, living, and practicing your

magic in harmony with Nature, you are in harmony with the Divine.


11. The ultimate teacher is the God/Goddess inside you and in the world of

Nature all around you.


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