MOON TEAS
The Following Are Recipes For Tea’s Made From The 13 Sacred Druid Trees
HAWTHORN MOON
Peace, sleep, dreams, prosperity, happiness.
1 part hawthorn
1 part catnip
1/2 part rue
1/2 part chamomile
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Day: January 15, 2013
MOON TEAS – ELDER MOON
MOON TEAS
The Following Are Recipes For Tea’s Made From The 13 Sacred Druid Trees
ELDER MOON
Exorcism, prosperity, astral travel, finding faeries.
1 part ginko
1 part mugwort
1 part valerian
1 part spearmint
pinch of anise
pinch of allspice
MOON TEAS – BIRCH MOON
MOON TEAS
The Following Are Recipes For Tea’s Made From The 13 Sacred Druid Trees
BIRCH MOON
Matters of beginnings and children; purification.
3 parts ginger
1 part lemongrass
pinch of dill
splash of lemon juice
MOON TEAS – ALDER MOON
MOON TEAS
The Following Are Recipes For Tea’s Made From The 13 Sacred Druid Trees
ALDER MOON
Spirituality, wholeness of being.
1 part linden
1 part hibiscus
2 tablespoons of cream or milk
splash of cranberry juice
MOON TEAS – ASH MOON
MOON TEAS
The Following Are Recipes For Tea’s Made From The 13 Sacred Druid Trees
ASH MOON
Matters of the intellect; magic, healing.
2 parts angelica
1/2 part sage
1/2 part black cohosh
pinch of rosemary
‘THINK on THESE THINGS’ for January 15th
‘THINK on THESE THINGS’
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler
Do you remember the interesting story of the lion and the mouse in Aesop’s Fable’s? The lion could have crushed the mouse but was merciful and let it go free. A year later the lion became entangled and the mouse nibbled its way through the net to set it free.
It is a dangerous thing to wade through other people’s feelings, burning our bridges and believing we will never need them again. The saddest persons on earth must be those who find they have tried to destroy the only one who can help them.
The smallest and seemingly most insignificant has a purpose in this world, and it isn’t for us to judge what that purpose is. We have enough to do in finding our own.
As in the fable, we must remember, “Few are so small or weak, I guess….but may assist us in distress….nor shall we ever….if we’re wise….the meanest of the least despise.”
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Elder’s Meditation of the Day – January 15
Elder’s Meditation of the Day – January 15
It’s all spirit and it’s all connected.”
–Grandfather William Commanda, ALGONQUIN
If everything is connected, we cannot disconnect. To disconnect is not a real choice. This is why we are always spiritual no matter what we do. Every alcoholic is spiritual. All our brothers and sisters are spiritual. We may not be behaving correctly, but nevertheless, we are spiritual. Our choice is to live out of harmony with spiritual ways or in harmony with spiritual ways. Everything is spiritual.
Great Spirit, give me the knowledge to be in harmony with the spirit today.
January 15 – Daily Feast
January 15 – Daily Feast
Feeling drained and weak in the knees is not so much a physical problem as an emotional one. Too much pressure drains away strength and we feel we are going to pieces. Inertia and lightheadedness may be the result of having to face something that seems beyond any power to overcome. But these will dissolve when met with strong words of strength and faith. As soon as strength takes hold and begins to flow again, we know we have struck down something so wily and subtle that it was both real and imaginary. But nothing has power against strong words, “I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick.” And then we can ride the waves of our emotions like a canoe and not get upset among the waves.
~ Black Hawk is a true Indian, and disdains to cry like a woman. ~
BLACK HAWK
‘A Cherokee Feast of Days’, by Joyce Sequichie Hifler
The Daily Motivator for January 15th – Even more great things
Even more great things
It’s great to be knowledgeable. Yet what truly matters is what you do with what you know.
It’s important to develop and improve on powerful, practical skills. What’s even more important is to put those skills to use in meaningful ways.
Yes, by all means, dream big dreams and make big plans. Then get quickly to work carrying out those plans and achieving your dreams.
Don’t just talk about what you’re going to do. Stand up, step forward and do what you’re going to do.
Plan, prepare, train and learn. Then put it all to use and fashion some outstanding value from your time, expertise and effort.
Life is here to be lived and experienced. So use all the great things in your life to create and do even more great things.
— Ralph Marston
Daily OM For January 15th – Allowing Spirit In
Allowing Spirit In
Clearing Your Mind
The more we practice settling our minds, the easier it will become over time.
After a full day out in the world, stories, words, images, and songs from any number of sources continue to play in our heads hours after we encounter them. Even as we lie in bed, in the quiet dark, our minds continue noisily processing all the input from our day. This can leave us feeling unsettled and harassed. It also makes it difficult to take in any new information or inspiration. Like a cluttered house that needs to be cleared if it is to have room for movement and new life, our minds need clearing if they are to be open to new information, ideas, and inspiration.
Too often, the activities we choose to help us relax only add to the clutter. Watching television, seeing a movie, reading a book, or talking to a friend all involve taking in more information. In order to really clear our minds, we need a break from mental stimulation. Activities like yoga, dancing, or taking a long walk help to draw our attention to our bodies, slowing our mental activity enough that our minds begin to settle. Deep breathing is an even simpler way to draw attention away from our mental activities. Once we are mentally relaxed, we can begin the process of clearing our minds. Most of us instinctively know what allows our minds to relax and release any unnecessary clutter. It may be meditation or time spent staring at the stars. Whatever it is, these exercises feel like a cool, cleansing bath for the brain and leave our minds feeling clear and open.
Setting aside time to clear our minds once a day creates a ritual that becomes second nature over time. Our minds will begin to settle with less effort the more we practice. Ultimately, the practice of clearing our minds allows us to be increasingly more open so that we can perceive the world as the fresh offering it is, free of yesterday’s mental clutter.
