Saturday, April 19, 2014
A New Video - Showing off my vegan make up and hygiene products !
A New Video to check out http://youtu.be/thDdn6Bmuz8
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Beltaine !!! May 1st ! - Updated
Beltaine
Themes: Fertility, Love, Friendship, Romance, Nature, Reproduction, flowers , sexuality , mid spring day , trees, Playful / youthful male activity ( Think Pan )
About Honey- Honey is killing the bees and this is devastating for plants and all who eat them . Please read this great article -
http://janewatkinson.com/2013/06/12/buying-honey-products-funds-exploitation-and-environmental-problems/
You may want to also watch this video :
http://wreg.com/2015/04/17/truck-carrying-millions-of-bees-overturns/
Activities :
Earth candles recipe coming soon so, subscribe to the blog ! It's FREE! IT's now there ! Just go to the blog and put Earth candles in the search bar !
I recommend you burn these on a stone altar indoors, in your yard , or another safe place . And if not on an all stone altar on an altar slab of flat stone such as slate .
Recipes :
1 large cucumber
enough organic soy milk to reach cucumber slices in blender
1 oz. fresh lemongrass
1/3 c. fresh dill ( or to taste)
Themes: Fertility, Love, Friendship, Romance, Nature, Reproduction, flowers , sexuality , mid spring day , trees, Playful / youthful male activity ( Think Pan )
About Honey- Honey is killing the bees and this is devastating for plants and all who eat them . Please read this great article -
http://janewatkinson.com/2013/06/12/buying-honey-products-funds-exploitation-and-environmental-problems/
You may want to also watch this video :
http://wreg.com/2015/04/17/truck-carrying-millions-of-bees-overturns/
Activities :
- Gardening
- Feed the birds . Find vegan bird suet here http://www.veganstore.com/product/596/vegan-dogs-and-cats , or make your own vegan suet
- Planting flower baskets
- Camping
- The bouquet - The modern May Day basket
- Responsible wild crafting & foraging
- Forest rejuvenating prayer, spell or meditation
- Earth Candles !!
I recommend you burn these on a stone altar indoors, in your yard , or another safe place . And if not on an all stone altar on an altar slab of flat stone such as slate .
- Making a place for life - Make or buy and put out butterfly feeders, bird baths and houses , bee attractors etc.
- BEE WATER -
Recipes :
- Edible flower list - http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/42-flowers-you-can-eat.html
- Flower ice cubes - Place flowers in ice cube trays with water and freeze then use in water , lemon water, iced tea etc.
- Flower salads - Add flowers to your salads
- Iced rosehip tea - Sweetened to taste with agave syrup
- flower recipes - Dandelion flowers can be ground up and made into a meal/ flour and used in baking . http://toadstoolmushroomgazer.blogspot.com/2014/07/day-lilly-salad.html
- Salad pitas - Salad with home made oil and vinegar dressing . My favorite is with apple cider vinegar and herbs( oregano, basil, parsley and nutritional yeast ) in a warm pita is one of my favorite meals !
- Veggie couscous and quinoa - 1.) cook desired amount of quinoa using the basic directions(water and quinoa only ) 2.) cook desired amount of couscous with just water (I do a 1:1 ratio of couscous and quinoa 3.) I combine the two in a large bowl . 4. Add desired veggies , I like shredded carrots, sugar snap peas, and frozen organic corn . 5. Add black pepper to taste and a small amount of celtic sea salt
- Apple Trail mix http://youtu.be/XeSvdg2o1Bs
- Mango Trail Mix http://youtu.be/6CE1mnTFMTU
Cucumber lemongrass soup ( chilled soup - great for summer!)
Directions:
- slice cucumber
- put coconut creamer in bottom of blender along with a small amount of soymilk so you have about 2/3 c. of liquid in the bottom
- cut lemongrass into 1 inch pieces .
- add cucumber and lemongrass to blender
- pour in soymilk
- using scissors cut dill into blender
- blend until well blended and frothy
Videos on Beltane :
Vegan make up and hygiene - https://youtu.be/thDdn6Bmuz8
Vegan hygiene Men's stuff too ! - https://youtu.be/tcFzx65F3H8
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Cleaning in Corresponding to Earth Day - Great Outlooks and Inlooks Here !
Cleaning in Corresponding to Earth Day - Great Outlooks and Inlooks Here !
Clearing the way ... Clearing the Clutter out of your life . Clearing for refreshment, cleaning to welcome in the new ...
It's all great !
Going through our stuff can be emotional . Even just going through the mess's. " Why didn't I know there were spider webs there? What does this say about me ? " Is time my enemy ? I clean that so often already. It's so needy . "
However, you can strengthen your relationship to Gaia when considering weather keeping things that require steady supplies to be bought , resources to be used. ( ex. Coffee pot - filters , would instant be better?) Sometimes one decides to make choices that are both best for them and the planet . It is liberating , rewarding and , joyous when we discover what's best for us and Earth are the same !
Gaia is in everything and everywhere . In her most original , natural,whole, and pure forms ( soil, trees, water , flowers, grass etc. ) she must be respected and loved for us to flourish .
By donating , selling or trading old things you no longer want and need it reasons that you are contributing to the buyer choosing not to buy that thing made from new materials .
Sharing is helpful ! When people in this country and others are isolated and even when they aren't sometimes there is an issue where we all go out and buy new things we need when we don't need them we throw them out and everyone who needed what we just threw out goes out and buys a new whatever we just threw out . This is ridiculous , pathetic, sad , and self destructive ! This contributes to more destroying of Earth's resources , and adds to landfills that in some cases are full of materials we don't know can break down EVER !
The chemicals many people use to clean with are also mad ! They are tested on animals . They are toxic to humans , toxic to the environment so much in fact that you are not legally allowed to throw out their containers into your regular trash or to recycle them . You are supposed to take them to a poison control center ! These chemicals go down drains, into waters , onto the soil, and into the air we all share and that is Gaia's body ! So, here's some suggestions for non toxic products http://thevegantruth.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Cleaning%20Products%20-Vegan
We can look into greener ways to replenish what we need and want too bring into our homes and lives .
Remember that the less we have the less we must spend on maintaining what we have in many cases . Would rechargeable batteries be wise? Are those plastic garden ornaments really what you want or would you like stone ones even better ? Can you afford to buy post consumer trash bags , sponges , organic cotton clothes instead of buying new dirtier fabrics , that won't let your skin breathe as well ?
Clearing the way ... Clearing the Clutter out of your life . Clearing for refreshment, cleaning to welcome in the new ...
It's all great !
Going through our stuff can be emotional . Even just going through the mess's. " Why didn't I know there were spider webs there? What does this say about me ? " Is time my enemy ? I clean that so often already. It's so needy . "
However, you can strengthen your relationship to Gaia when considering weather keeping things that require steady supplies to be bought , resources to be used. ( ex. Coffee pot - filters , would instant be better?) Sometimes one decides to make choices that are both best for them and the planet . It is liberating , rewarding and , joyous when we discover what's best for us and Earth are the same !
Gaia is in everything and everywhere . In her most original , natural,whole, and pure forms ( soil, trees, water , flowers, grass etc. ) she must be respected and loved for us to flourish .
By donating , selling or trading old things you no longer want and need it reasons that you are contributing to the buyer choosing not to buy that thing made from new materials .
Sharing is helpful ! When people in this country and others are isolated and even when they aren't sometimes there is an issue where we all go out and buy new things we need when we don't need them we throw them out and everyone who needed what we just threw out goes out and buys a new whatever we just threw out . This is ridiculous , pathetic, sad , and self destructive ! This contributes to more destroying of Earth's resources , and adds to landfills that in some cases are full of materials we don't know can break down EVER !
The chemicals many people use to clean with are also mad ! They are tested on animals . They are toxic to humans , toxic to the environment so much in fact that you are not legally allowed to throw out their containers into your regular trash or to recycle them . You are supposed to take them to a poison control center ! These chemicals go down drains, into waters , onto the soil, and into the air we all share and that is Gaia's body ! So, here's some suggestions for non toxic products http://thevegantruth.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Cleaning%20Products%20-Vegan
We can look into greener ways to replenish what we need and want too bring into our homes and lives .
Remember that the less we have the less we must spend on maintaining what we have in many cases . Would rechargeable batteries be wise? Are those plastic garden ornaments really what you want or would you like stone ones even better ? Can you afford to buy post consumer trash bags , sponges , organic cotton clothes instead of buying new dirtier fabrics , that won't let your skin breathe as well ?
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Earth Day as a Sabbat !
Earth Day
Earth Day to me can be compared to Christmas to Christians . I make it a whole theme and season of it's own . I have no idea when the Earth's Birthday is but, that doesn't mean Gaia doesn't deserve one ! I treat it like Earth's Birthday .
Life lessons :
Inter-connectedness, Oneness with Gaia ( Earth) , Caring for your large home - Earth , Unity with nature, preservation, renewal/ reusing , resources and their finite nature , the beauty, love , care Gaia gives us, giving for the greater good, how big a difference one person can truly make for the good or for the bad ., Reciprocation to Earth's love, care, and beauty , hands on spirituality ,respect and care for life , abolishing domination of nature , outreach to other humans .
Activities And Crafts :
- Calculate your carbon footprint -Sorry , I couldn't find a reliable link for a free carbon foot print calculator. If someone has one please send it to me !
- Make a list of ways to reduce it !
Make a list of ways you can reduce your carbon foot print and to live more in a way that helps heal Gaia !
- Upcycling :
Found objects walks - Go for a walk and pick up " trash " ( found objects ) that you want to utilize and later give them a rebirth . Last year, I was making found object art for a craft bizarre so I picked up all kinds of things I made into picture frames .
Other ideas are:
Soda can wind chimes
Objects to create a paper mache globe or a Gaia statue through upcycling/ partial upcycling - Collect blue and green or brown things , Use an earth friendly paper mache ( Water , flour, and old newspapers or magazines ) and vegan glue if needed glues not always needed .
Tab wreaths
Tab drink cozies
Jewelry
Check out upcycle inspiration here -http://www.upcyclethat.com/
-Start being Vegan - " A conservative estimate is that the amount of land, grain, water, petroleum, and pollution required to feed one 1 of us the Standard American Diet ( also known as S.A.D. ) could feed 15 of us eating a plant- based diet ." - From The World Peace Diet - pg. 185 .
- Responsible Wild crafting - Read about this some here . It's an article I found. And, research the specific things you'll be collecting and how to do so the right way ! http://herbgardens.about.com/od/preservingtheherbs/a/How-To-Harvest-Wild-Herbs.htm
- Use alternatives to landfilling clutter - Around this time people tend to do Spring cleaning . Which is great ! But, Use alternatives to landfilling clutter AKA. Throwing things in your trash can . And use biodegradable vegan cleaning supplies . It's not that hard to find or make them, really ! Here's some links to help you out : -cleaning recipes- http://sabrinaswellnessbydesign.blogspot.com/2014/03/home-made-healthy-home-cleaners-very.html .http://www.officesupply.com/search?q=seventh%20generation, http://www.sunandearth.com/
Yardsales, fleemarkets, consignment stores , online yardsales and other "stores" like craigslist, charity/ thrift stores, and some locations have facebook groups for trading things as well as for giving away things . These are all potential alternatives to a lot of things that tend to wind up in landfills / dumpsters and trash cans options . Do your best to avoid adding to a landfill more than is necessary .
-Get involved - Find or create organizations and groups that are really helping Gaia . Look into them and don't be decieved . There's alot of liars and misguided people out there . But, things like community gardening ,and clean up days are great options !
- Outdoor meditations - Designed to connect with Earth - and do the right things by her
-Pick up trash -Something I've really enjoyed in the past is getting dressed up to draw attention to myself . Wearing bold found object Jewelry and so forth and going out with gloves and picking up trash for as long as I could or felt like ( Several hours) . I feel like this causes people to wonder why they aren't doing it themselves on the one day of the year designated Earth Day ! Main street , the woods, rural roads anywhere there's trash and you feel like going is great terrain for this !
-Altar and Rituals :
You can do an altar for Earth day or a shrine to Gaia . Just because, it's not an official Sabbat per-say doesn't restrict you in anyway and you can treat it like one. You can do your Sabbat altar up for it or whatever you feel like.
Suggestions/ideas:
- Statues or pictures of Gaia , the Earth , either hand made or not .( Especially awesome when they are upcycled creations)
- Upcycled works ( found objects made into something new )
- found objects ( just collected )
- The list and carbon foot print score
- Any information that you are using in taking steps to improve your care for Gaia such as - vegan literature - recycling center's policies , a community garden info packet , carbon foot print calculation score ,
biodegradable cleaning supply/ hygiene supply list , affirmation, dedication,organic veganic permacuture info , carpool schedule etc.
- Poem
- Organic seeds
I do have a couple environmental themed groups - I'll let you in if you'd like to join . Those links are : https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecogreensaver/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gogreener/
Videos :
A delicate Balance
Earth Day to me can be compared to Christmas to Christians . I make it a whole theme and season of it's own . I have no idea when the Earth's Birthday is but, that doesn't mean Gaia doesn't deserve one ! I treat it like Earth's Birthday .
Life lessons :
Inter-connectedness, Oneness with Gaia ( Earth) , Caring for your large home - Earth , Unity with nature, preservation, renewal/ reusing , resources and their finite nature , the beauty, love , care Gaia gives us, giving for the greater good, how big a difference one person can truly make for the good or for the bad ., Reciprocation to Earth's love, care, and beauty , hands on spirituality ,respect and care for life , abolishing domination of nature , outreach to other humans .
Activities And Crafts :
- Calculate your carbon footprint -Sorry , I couldn't find a reliable link for a free carbon foot print calculator. If someone has one please send it to me !
- Make a list of ways to reduce it !
Make a list of ways you can reduce your carbon foot print and to live more in a way that helps heal Gaia !
- Upcycling :
Found objects walks - Go for a walk and pick up " trash " ( found objects ) that you want to utilize and later give them a rebirth . Last year, I was making found object art for a craft bizarre so I picked up all kinds of things I made into picture frames .
Other ideas are:
Soda can wind chimes
Objects to create a paper mache globe or a Gaia statue through upcycling/ partial upcycling - Collect blue and green or brown things , Use an earth friendly paper mache ( Water , flour, and old newspapers or magazines ) and vegan glue if needed glues not always needed .
Tab wreaths
Tab drink cozies
Jewelry
Check out upcycle inspiration here -http://www.upcyclethat.com/
-Start being Vegan - " A conservative estimate is that the amount of land, grain, water, petroleum, and pollution required to feed one 1 of us the Standard American Diet ( also known as S.A.D. ) could feed 15 of us eating a plant- based diet ." - From The World Peace Diet - pg. 185 .
- Resources - stores- www.veganessentials.com , www.veganstore.com . You can find vegan glue for upcycling projects here btw . I use weldbond it's great !
- Responsible Wild crafting - Read about this some here . It's an article I found. And, research the specific things you'll be collecting and how to do so the right way ! http://herbgardens.about.com/od/preservingtheherbs/a/How-To-Harvest-Wild-Herbs.htm
- Use alternatives to landfilling clutter - Around this time people tend to do Spring cleaning . Which is great ! But, Use alternatives to landfilling clutter AKA. Throwing things in your trash can . And use biodegradable vegan cleaning supplies . It's not that hard to find or make them, really ! Here's some links to help you out : -cleaning recipes- http://sabrinaswellnessbydesign.blogspot.com/2014/03/home-made-healthy-home-cleaners-very.html .http://www.officesupply.com/search?q=seventh%20generation, http://www.sunandearth.com/
Yardsales, fleemarkets, consignment stores , online yardsales and other "stores" like craigslist, charity/ thrift stores, and some locations have facebook groups for trading things as well as for giving away things . These are all potential alternatives to a lot of things that tend to wind up in landfills / dumpsters and trash cans options . Do your best to avoid adding to a landfill more than is necessary .
-Get involved - Find or create organizations and groups that are really helping Gaia . Look into them and don't be decieved . There's alot of liars and misguided people out there . But, things like community gardening ,and clean up days are great options !
- Outdoor meditations - Designed to connect with Earth - and do the right things by her
-Pick up trash -Something I've really enjoyed in the past is getting dressed up to draw attention to myself . Wearing bold found object Jewelry and so forth and going out with gloves and picking up trash for as long as I could or felt like ( Several hours) . I feel like this causes people to wonder why they aren't doing it themselves on the one day of the year designated Earth Day ! Main street , the woods, rural roads anywhere there's trash and you feel like going is great terrain for this !
-Altar and Rituals :
You can do an altar for Earth day or a shrine to Gaia . Just because, it's not an official Sabbat per-say doesn't restrict you in anyway and you can treat it like one. You can do your Sabbat altar up for it or whatever you feel like.
Suggestions/ideas:
- Statues or pictures of Gaia , the Earth , either hand made or not .( Especially awesome when they are upcycled creations)
- Upcycled works ( found objects made into something new )
- found objects ( just collected )
- The list and carbon foot print score
- Any information that you are using in taking steps to improve your care for Gaia such as - vegan literature - recycling center's policies , a community garden info packet , carbon foot print calculation score ,
biodegradable cleaning supply/ hygiene supply list , affirmation, dedication,organic veganic permacuture info , carpool schedule etc.
- Poem
- Organic seeds
I do have a couple environmental themed groups - I'll let you in if you'd like to join . Those links are : https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecogreensaver/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gogreener/
Videos :
A delicate Balance
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Imbolc
Imbolc ,Imolg, Mid- Winter
Friendly Crafts :
ly craftsEnviromentally friendly vegan Candle making
Enviromentally friendly vegan soap making
Enviromentally friendly hygine product making -http://toadstoolmushroomgazer.blogspot.com/2014/02/home-made-healthy-vegan-hygiene-recipes.html
Enviromentally friendly cleaning supply making -http://toadstoolmushroomgazer.blogspot.com/2014/03/home-made-healthy-environmental.html
Upcycled book making
Life lessons :
Importance of cleaning on all levels , hope, patience, creativity, gestation - the light in the dark that brings new creations , cleanliness, attention,observation,meditation, Respect and honor for the sacred feminine principal and beings , attuning and Listening to higher self -7th chakra realm in combination with third eye chakra
Recipes:
Vegan corn chowder -
Directions: 1.) Cut up 2 sweet white onions 2.) put in pan with a small amount of oil 3.) cook (stirring occasionally)until softened (medium heat )
4.) Add 1/2-2/3 C. whole wheat flour(or healthy alternative flour ) and cook until browned
5.) Cut desired amount of potatoes ( I used 5 medium/large russetts)
6.)boil in 1, 32oz soy or other vegan milk container ) until almost done(fork goes through but there's a little resistance )
7.) add 3 cans of corn (sometimes I go for 2 yellow one white ) and add onion mixture once golden. 8) Add one container (oz size pending sorry ..so delicious brand coconut creamer (original) 9.)mix 10.)Allow all to get warm and when potatoes are done(fork goes through effortlessly ..)...you're done . pour in bowl and add salt (sea preferably ) and pepper to taste . Yum!
Hygiene Supplies - http://toadstoolmushroomgazer.blogspot.com/2014/02/home-made-healthy-vegan-hygiene-recipes.html
Turning in:
Meditation -
Guided meditations -
Chakra aligning and work -
Crystal magic , attuning and cleansing -
Activities :
Journaling and other introspective work
Respect for Lactation , Mothers , the feminine :
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/factory-farming/cows/dairy-industry/
Other rituals and activities :
Purification -
Take a cleansing, purifying bath -
Do a home cleaning -
Do a spiritual, mental ,or emotional cleansing -
Write letters -
Do divination -
Ice Magic
Snow magic
Purification magic
craft magic - making magical candles, soaps, bath salts , etc.
Magic to heighten spiritual awareness, mindfulness, intuition
Friendly Crafts :
ly craftsEnviromentally friendly vegan Candle making
Enviromentally friendly vegan soap making
Enviromentally friendly hygine product making -http://toadstoolmushroomgazer.blogspot.com/2014/02/home-made-healthy-vegan-hygiene-recipes.html
Enviromentally friendly cleaning supply making -http://toadstoolmushroomgazer.blogspot.com/2014/03/home-made-healthy-environmental.html
Upcycled book making
Life lessons :
Importance of cleaning on all levels , hope, patience, creativity, gestation - the light in the dark that brings new creations , cleanliness, attention,observation,meditation, Respect and honor for the sacred feminine principal and beings , attuning and Listening to higher self -7th chakra realm in combination with third eye chakra
Recipes:
Vegan corn chowder -
Directions: 1.) Cut up 2 sweet white onions 2.) put in pan with a small amount of oil 3.) cook (stirring occasionally)until softened (medium heat )
4.) Add 1/2-2/3 C. whole wheat flour(or healthy alternative flour ) and cook until browned
5.) Cut desired amount of potatoes ( I used 5 medium/large russetts)
6.)boil in 1, 32oz soy or other vegan milk container ) until almost done(fork goes through but there's a little resistance )
7.) add 3 cans of corn (sometimes I go for 2 yellow one white ) and add onion mixture once golden. 8) Add one container (oz size pending sorry ..so delicious brand coconut creamer (original) 9.)mix 10.)Allow all to get warm and when potatoes are done(fork goes through effortlessly ..)...you're done . pour in bowl and add salt (sea preferably ) and pepper to taste . Yum!
Blueberry Cream Oatmeal -
Notes: Good warm or chilled. I prefer chilled.
Ingredients: 2 C. steel cut oats
1 1/2 C. frozen blueberries
1- 8oz. container SO delicious (brand of coconut yogurt )
blueberry flavored yogurt 2 1/2 tsp.
xylitol
Directions: 1.) Start preparing oatmeal cook at 5-6 heat instead
( here's our standard recipe for oatmeal 1."the taste test method" - ( If you prefer use another basic recipe found elsewhere to create the oatmeal base consisting of just the steel cut oats and water ) Pour oats and water into med. saucepan and cover. Bring to a boil 2. When bubbling , stir and reduce heat to low . Stir often and add water so oatmeal appears wet until oats are no longer crunchy . 3.When desired consistancy is achieved, remove from heat )
2.) Add 2/3 the blueberries 1/2 way through cook time mix in xylitol .
3.) Add remainder of berries to allow just enough time for them to dethaw (approx 10-15 mins ). Mix
4.) When done and off burner mix in yogurt .
Whipped potatoes and horseradish with seasoning
* note -Requires electric mixer
Ingredients:
1.) Potatoes (5-6)med/lrg russet potatoes
2.)horseradish (Not sauce ! Just pure root stored in vinegar) 2tsp-3tsp. /to taste
3.)thyme to taste (I used approx. 3tsps.)
4.)hemp seeds( Optional) 4tbs or to taste
5.)celtic sea salt (Or another salt if you must lol ) a few pinches to taste
6.) Pepper to taste
7.)1/2 to 3/4 C. Soy or other unsweetened vegan milk
Directions:
1. Wash potatoes 2. and than cut into one inch cubes 3. Place in a pot of water and boil until very soft 4.) Drain any excess water 5.) Place potatoes in a large boil 6.) Add in about 1/3 of the vegan milk and horse radish 7.) with electric mixers mix together adding vegan milk as needed.8.) When smooth and well whipped add in remaining ingredients and 9.) whip briefly to incorporate everything .
Cleaning supplies - -http://toadstoolmushroomgazer.blogspot.com/2014/03/home-made-healthy-environmental.htmlIngredients:
1.) Potatoes (5-6)med/lrg russet potatoes
2.)horseradish (Not sauce ! Just pure root stored in vinegar) 2tsp-3tsp. /to taste
3.)thyme to taste (I used approx. 3tsps.)
4.)hemp seeds( Optional) 4tbs or to taste
5.)celtic sea salt (Or another salt if you must lol ) a few pinches to taste
6.) Pepper to taste
7.)1/2 to 3/4 C. Soy or other unsweetened vegan milk
Directions:
1. Wash potatoes 2. and than cut into one inch cubes 3. Place in a pot of water and boil until very soft 4.) Drain any excess water 5.) Place potatoes in a large boil 6.) Add in about 1/3 of the vegan milk and horse radish 7.) with electric mixers mix together adding vegan milk as needed.8.) When smooth and well whipped add in remaining ingredients and 9.) whip briefly to incorporate everything .
Hygiene Supplies - http://toadstoolmushroomgazer.blogspot.com/2014/02/home-made-healthy-vegan-hygiene-recipes.html
Turning in:
Meditation -
Guided meditations -
Chakra aligning and work -
Crystal magic , attuning and cleansing -
Activities :
Journaling and other introspective work
Respect for Lactation , Mothers , the feminine :
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/factory-farming/cows/dairy-industry/
Other rituals and activities :
Purification -
Take a cleansing, purifying bath -
Do a home cleaning -
Do a spiritual, mental ,or emotional cleansing -
Write letters -
Do divination -
Ice Magic
Snow magic
Purification magic
craft magic - making magical candles, soaps, bath salts , etc.
Magic to heighten spiritual awareness, mindfulness, intuition
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Spring Cleaning as Sacred !
Spring Cleaning as Sacred !
Well, This year I've been hit with this force that has me writing a whole series on Spring cleaning. I'm baffled really. This is not the topic of a series I would assume to choose. Nonetheless, it calls out to me.
Perhaps, I should be honored, this is Wood Horse year .
I grudgingly, clean my roofed space. I feel, I no more than spin around and it's a dusty dirt storm again. I am challenged with the reality that the space is too small to hold our things and provide enough space for the amount of chi flow I desire.
I have lived modestly in the past with few possessions and it was liberating , helpful, and not as bad as many think . Let's just say the cloud was fluffy white and had it's gold lining . But, since then I have accumulated more than I had before . While, I have a selection of different clothes that I feel is between humble and extravagant, I find that most my things are tools that I use to create the life I want and to give and share . I have my art supplies, my craft supplies, my educational books, notebooks, and so forth . I regularly pick out a few things to shed and get rid of them and have been doing so for a couple years. But, I am left with a conundrum with this project of Spring cleaning this year . The usefulness of my possessions and the dream of moving to a larger place this year leaves me unsure of what to do . Nonetheless, I'm trying ! I keep trying to prepare well for what's already here ( in calender terms anyway ) Spring .:)
The more I think about spring cleaning and cleaning , the more I think about it's benefits and connections beyond the obvious physical realm. There's feng shui to consider. There's ritual and action. There's the obvious uplifted moods that come from a neat home with your personal touches .
To a lot of people the terms cleaning and sacred don't belong together . And , it sounds absurd . Others will "get it" before they read this .
From a feng shui point of view your worldly possessions are an extension of you . Your home , your car , they are so linked to you and your life that problems in specific areas can be linked to problems in specific areas of your body . Windows for instance = your perception , the ceiling your brain and head . So , with this in mind going through your things and getting rid of that which is no longer serving you equates to getting rid of excess in your body and life that is not serving you . If it's not serving you it is in the way of chi flow. This means it is in the way of new opportunities and good life giving energy. It inhibits the chi's ability to flow through your life and body .
Cleaning ( dusting , vacuuming, washing grime out of bathrooms and so on ) = cleaning the grime and old accumulation of debris from your body and life .
So, I see it is a very spiritual and very sacred act indeed ! It may be fun , enjoyable, a drag, boring, work, or refreshing . Or a combination but, it reaps great rewards and is perfect for Spring, when nature comes out of it's winter and sprouts forth life energy ( sun and warmth ) and lots of new greenery , and flowers ( growth ) .
Having done our Spring cleaning we are more prepared to receive and experience the gifts of Spring and the abundance of chi available for our lives and bodies .
Well, This year I've been hit with this force that has me writing a whole series on Spring cleaning. I'm baffled really. This is not the topic of a series I would assume to choose. Nonetheless, it calls out to me.
Perhaps, I should be honored, this is Wood Horse year .
I grudgingly, clean my roofed space. I feel, I no more than spin around and it's a dusty dirt storm again. I am challenged with the reality that the space is too small to hold our things and provide enough space for the amount of chi flow I desire.
I have lived modestly in the past with few possessions and it was liberating , helpful, and not as bad as many think . Let's just say the cloud was fluffy white and had it's gold lining . But, since then I have accumulated more than I had before . While, I have a selection of different clothes that I feel is between humble and extravagant, I find that most my things are tools that I use to create the life I want and to give and share . I have my art supplies, my craft supplies, my educational books, notebooks, and so forth . I regularly pick out a few things to shed and get rid of them and have been doing so for a couple years. But, I am left with a conundrum with this project of Spring cleaning this year . The usefulness of my possessions and the dream of moving to a larger place this year leaves me unsure of what to do . Nonetheless, I'm trying ! I keep trying to prepare well for what's already here ( in calender terms anyway ) Spring .:)
The more I think about spring cleaning and cleaning , the more I think about it's benefits and connections beyond the obvious physical realm. There's feng shui to consider. There's ritual and action. There's the obvious uplifted moods that come from a neat home with your personal touches .
To a lot of people the terms cleaning and sacred don't belong together . And , it sounds absurd . Others will "get it" before they read this .
From a feng shui point of view your worldly possessions are an extension of you . Your home , your car , they are so linked to you and your life that problems in specific areas can be linked to problems in specific areas of your body . Windows for instance = your perception , the ceiling your brain and head . So , with this in mind going through your things and getting rid of that which is no longer serving you equates to getting rid of excess in your body and life that is not serving you . If it's not serving you it is in the way of chi flow. This means it is in the way of new opportunities and good life giving energy. It inhibits the chi's ability to flow through your life and body .
Cleaning ( dusting , vacuuming, washing grime out of bathrooms and so on ) = cleaning the grime and old accumulation of debris from your body and life .
So, I see it is a very spiritual and very sacred act indeed ! It may be fun , enjoyable, a drag, boring, work, or refreshing . Or a combination but, it reaps great rewards and is perfect for Spring, when nature comes out of it's winter and sprouts forth life energy ( sun and warmth ) and lots of new greenery , and flowers ( growth ) .
Having done our Spring cleaning we are more prepared to receive and experience the gifts of Spring and the abundance of chi available for our lives and bodies .
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Don't Want to make cleaning Supplies? Want to buy them ?
I found this great blog post on vegan cleaning products.
http://thevegantruth.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Cleaning%20Products%20-Vegan
http://thevegantruth.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Cleaning%20Products%20-Vegan
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