February 2023
Rituals: Mood-Boosting Rituals
11/02/23 19:27 Filed in: Rituals
When people think of their mood, they often think of just being in a good mood or a bad mood. But the truth is, there is a lot in between these two extremes. Things like stress, daily habits, physical pain, and so many other factors go into how we feel.
Our mood is not just good or bad, it can include feeling stressed, anxious, fearful, relaxed and calm, tense and agitated.
If we feel like we don’t have balanced moods, or we are constantly at one extreme or another, it might be time to take a look at our habits, daily routines, and how we spend our time. Our behaviours have such a large impact on our moods and how we feel.
What Causes Shifts in Our Mood?
One of the most surprising things about mood fluctuations is how many things in our everyday life, many of which we don’t have control of, can change our mood. The more we understand about mood changes, the more we can decide what lifestyle changes will help the best with our mood-boosting rituals.
Some causes of shifts to our mood include:
Stress – Probably one of the most common causes is stress. This may be severe stress where we expect our mood to change, it also includes very mild forms of emotional stress that we didn’t realize had such a big impact on how we feel and behave overall.
Mental health – Many mental health disorders can lead to changes in our mood, including anxiety and depression. If we struggle with our mental health, we might already be aware of how drastically our mood can shift.
Sleep habits – Yes, how much and how well we sleep is going to affect our mood! We aren’t just talking about having a crappy night’s sleep and not feeling our best the next morning. This includes just poor sleep hygiene habits that affect our mood the next day.
Diet – What we will see throughout this content is that what we eat greatly impacts how we feel. What we choose to eat the majority of the time does make a big difference in our mood.
Medical causes – Not only can hormone fluctuations affect your mood, but other medical causes like thyroid disorders, stroke, vitamin deficiency, and Parkinson’s might all be the cause of your mood changes.
1. Morning Journaling Routine
Let’s talk a little bit about morning routines. This is one of those trending topics that people think are just popular right now and will be gone before we know it, but that isn’t true at all.
We have a morning routine now, whether we consciously realize it or not. We have certain tasks we like to get done shortly after waking up, such as brushing our teeth, taking a shower, walking our dogs, making our kids breakfast, or stumbling out of bed and rushing out the door to get to work.
We are not trying to reinvent the wheel with our morning routine, but instead just add a few activities in our morning that will improve our day and your mood.
One of the best activities we may do during our morning routine is to write in a journal. There are many ways this can help, and one of our personal favourites is with a brain dump.
What is a brain dump?
This simply means we write whatever is on our mind, and keep writing until we feel like we have gotten through all those nagging thoughts. Our mood fluctuations might be from stress or just feeling overwhelmed. Our thoughts can do this without us even realizing it.
By doing this type of brain dump in the morning, we get those thoughts out on paper to help release some of the tension, and also gain a little more clarity.
2. Improve Our Sleep Hygiene
The next most important thing we can do each day when we want to boost our mood naturally is to get better sleep. And we aren’t just talking about how many hours we sleep, though that is definitely important.
We will want to focus on proper sleep hygiene, which is simply the nighttime routine we have before we go to sleep.
Here are some things we can add to our sleep routine that will help us get more restful sleep, and balance our mood at the same time:
-Start getting ready for bed 1-2 hours before we intend to fall asleep.
-Don’t use any electronics or keep the TV on when we are getting ready for sleep.
-Try to avoid stimulants like caffeine or alcohol shortly before sleep.
-Set up our bedroom to provide a restful night’s sleep, including a cool and quiet environment.
-Get blackout curtains to keep it as dark as possible in our bedroom.
-Participate in quiet and calm activities before bed, such as reading or writing in our journal.
With these few changes, we will soon notice that we tend to fall asleep a little easier, and we don’t wake up exhausted and cranky.
3. Pay Attention to What We Eat
This might not be what we want to hear, yet what we eat does make a difference in how we feel, including mentally. Some foods, like high amounts of sugar and refined carbohydrates, give us energy and make us feel better in the short-term, and cause an energy crash, after which we might notice a worsening mood.
When it comes to eating right, we want to focus on balance and proper nutrients. Not being on a restrictive diet, just trying to get in more complex carbs, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.
4. Move Our Body Every Day
In addition to eating right, try to also get some regular exercise in. Again, we aren’t talking about completing a difficult fitness challenge or pushing to do some extreme form of activity we don’t enjoy.
Instead, find a workout that gets us moving, motivates and excites us, and that we actually enjoy. These can help us become mentally healthier and improve our mood exponentially, with the added benefit of being good for our physical health as well.
Some exercises we might want to try include are:
-Walking or going on a hike
-Dancing
-Taking a local fitness class
-Yoga or Pilates
-Weight lifting
-Family workouts with our kids
5. Practice Gratitude
When we appreciate the blessings in our life, instead of focusing on what we don’t have, our mood will change practically overnight. No matter how difficult or challenging things might feel right now, there are always things to be grateful for. It might be people in our life who are always loving and supportive, a decent job, a roof over our head, our pets or family, or just our cup of coffee every morning when we have 5 minutes of peace and quiet.
To improve your mood every day, start writing 5-10 things we are grateful for in our journal. Turn this into a daily ritual that we do every morning or evening, and we will notice the changes very quickly.
6. Make Self-Care a Priority
Self-care is so much more than people realize, and often misunderstood. To put it simply, our self-care routine should be something we do only for ourselves. At least once a day, we choose some type of activity that we enjoy, relaxes us, and makes us happy.
While it can be absolutely anything, here are a few ideas if we’re not sure where to start:
-Get a manicure and pedicure
-Do a facial mask
-Watch your favourite show
-Read a book
-Work on an art project
-Take an afternoon nap
-Soak in a bubble or salt bath
-Meet a friend for coffee
It may be something we do alone or with friends. There are no rules about self-care, as long as it makes we feel better and is something we truly enjoy.
7. Declutter and Organize Our Space
Yes, working on our space and getting it organized helps with mood stabilization! Have we ever woken up in a clean and orderly room, and just felt better? Just having a decluttered and clean home makes all the difference. We feel happier, healthier, and more productive.
Spend just a few minutes a day picking up our home and tidying it as much as we can, even if we have a busy schedule.
8. Unplug at Least Once a Day
Give ourself at least one time of the day when we are completely unplugged. This means no computer or laptop, no tablet, and no cell phone. It is up to us if we choose to include television in unplugging, but definitely no phones! We need some time to relax without social media, phone updates, and text messages. This allows us to sit in the quiet and just enjoy our home and family, without all that extra noise.
9. Set Healthy Boundaries
This is probably one of the more surprising ways we can boost our mood naturally. Sometimes, we have so many expectations and so many people needing things from us, that we don’t realize our responsibilities are what is negatively affecting our mood.
It is okay to say no. It is okay to turn down an invitation. It is okay to not always be the one person people can count on for whatever they need. Set some healthy boundaries and let people know when and if we are available to them. If they love us, they will understand our need for boundaries, just like we respect their boundaries.
10. Get Outside for Fresh Air
Lastly, try to spend more time outside if we can. Fresh air and vitamin D will both greatly benefit our mood and energy levels. Many people don’t get enough vitamin D in their diet, and aren’t outside enough during the day to get it naturally from the sun’s UV rays. The simplest thing is to figure out how we can spend a little more time outside.
Our mood is not just good or bad, it can include feeling stressed, anxious, fearful, relaxed and calm, tense and agitated.
If we feel like we don’t have balanced moods, or we are constantly at one extreme or another, it might be time to take a look at our habits, daily routines, and how we spend our time. Our behaviours have such a large impact on our moods and how we feel.
What Causes Shifts in Our Mood?
One of the most surprising things about mood fluctuations is how many things in our everyday life, many of which we don’t have control of, can change our mood. The more we understand about mood changes, the more we can decide what lifestyle changes will help the best with our mood-boosting rituals.
Some causes of shifts to our mood include:
Stress – Probably one of the most common causes is stress. This may be severe stress where we expect our mood to change, it also includes very mild forms of emotional stress that we didn’t realize had such a big impact on how we feel and behave overall.
Mental health – Many mental health disorders can lead to changes in our mood, including anxiety and depression. If we struggle with our mental health, we might already be aware of how drastically our mood can shift.
Sleep habits – Yes, how much and how well we sleep is going to affect our mood! We aren’t just talking about having a crappy night’s sleep and not feeling our best the next morning. This includes just poor sleep hygiene habits that affect our mood the next day.
Diet – What we will see throughout this content is that what we eat greatly impacts how we feel. What we choose to eat the majority of the time does make a big difference in our mood.
Medical causes – Not only can hormone fluctuations affect your mood, but other medical causes like thyroid disorders, stroke, vitamin deficiency, and Parkinson’s might all be the cause of your mood changes.
1. Morning Journaling Routine
Let’s talk a little bit about morning routines. This is one of those trending topics that people think are just popular right now and will be gone before we know it, but that isn’t true at all.
We have a morning routine now, whether we consciously realize it or not. We have certain tasks we like to get done shortly after waking up, such as brushing our teeth, taking a shower, walking our dogs, making our kids breakfast, or stumbling out of bed and rushing out the door to get to work.
We are not trying to reinvent the wheel with our morning routine, but instead just add a few activities in our morning that will improve our day and your mood.
One of the best activities we may do during our morning routine is to write in a journal. There are many ways this can help, and one of our personal favourites is with a brain dump.
What is a brain dump?
This simply means we write whatever is on our mind, and keep writing until we feel like we have gotten through all those nagging thoughts. Our mood fluctuations might be from stress or just feeling overwhelmed. Our thoughts can do this without us even realizing it.
By doing this type of brain dump in the morning, we get those thoughts out on paper to help release some of the tension, and also gain a little more clarity.
2. Improve Our Sleep Hygiene
The next most important thing we can do each day when we want to boost our mood naturally is to get better sleep. And we aren’t just talking about how many hours we sleep, though that is definitely important.
We will want to focus on proper sleep hygiene, which is simply the nighttime routine we have before we go to sleep.
Here are some things we can add to our sleep routine that will help us get more restful sleep, and balance our mood at the same time:
-Start getting ready for bed 1-2 hours before we intend to fall asleep.
-Don’t use any electronics or keep the TV on when we are getting ready for sleep.
-Try to avoid stimulants like caffeine or alcohol shortly before sleep.
-Set up our bedroom to provide a restful night’s sleep, including a cool and quiet environment.
-Get blackout curtains to keep it as dark as possible in our bedroom.
-Participate in quiet and calm activities before bed, such as reading or writing in our journal.
With these few changes, we will soon notice that we tend to fall asleep a little easier, and we don’t wake up exhausted and cranky.
3. Pay Attention to What We Eat
This might not be what we want to hear, yet what we eat does make a difference in how we feel, including mentally. Some foods, like high amounts of sugar and refined carbohydrates, give us energy and make us feel better in the short-term, and cause an energy crash, after which we might notice a worsening mood.
When it comes to eating right, we want to focus on balance and proper nutrients. Not being on a restrictive diet, just trying to get in more complex carbs, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.
4. Move Our Body Every Day
In addition to eating right, try to also get some regular exercise in. Again, we aren’t talking about completing a difficult fitness challenge or pushing to do some extreme form of activity we don’t enjoy.
Instead, find a workout that gets us moving, motivates and excites us, and that we actually enjoy. These can help us become mentally healthier and improve our mood exponentially, with the added benefit of being good for our physical health as well.
Some exercises we might want to try include are:
-Walking or going on a hike
-Dancing
-Taking a local fitness class
-Yoga or Pilates
-Weight lifting
-Family workouts with our kids
5. Practice Gratitude
When we appreciate the blessings in our life, instead of focusing on what we don’t have, our mood will change practically overnight. No matter how difficult or challenging things might feel right now, there are always things to be grateful for. It might be people in our life who are always loving and supportive, a decent job, a roof over our head, our pets or family, or just our cup of coffee every morning when we have 5 minutes of peace and quiet.
To improve your mood every day, start writing 5-10 things we are grateful for in our journal. Turn this into a daily ritual that we do every morning or evening, and we will notice the changes very quickly.
6. Make Self-Care a Priority
Self-care is so much more than people realize, and often misunderstood. To put it simply, our self-care routine should be something we do only for ourselves. At least once a day, we choose some type of activity that we enjoy, relaxes us, and makes us happy.
While it can be absolutely anything, here are a few ideas if we’re not sure where to start:
-Get a manicure and pedicure
-Do a facial mask
-Watch your favourite show
-Read a book
-Work on an art project
-Take an afternoon nap
-Soak in a bubble or salt bath
-Meet a friend for coffee
It may be something we do alone or with friends. There are no rules about self-care, as long as it makes we feel better and is something we truly enjoy.
7. Declutter and Organize Our Space
Yes, working on our space and getting it organized helps with mood stabilization! Have we ever woken up in a clean and orderly room, and just felt better? Just having a decluttered and clean home makes all the difference. We feel happier, healthier, and more productive.
Spend just a few minutes a day picking up our home and tidying it as much as we can, even if we have a busy schedule.
8. Unplug at Least Once a Day
Give ourself at least one time of the day when we are completely unplugged. This means no computer or laptop, no tablet, and no cell phone. It is up to us if we choose to include television in unplugging, but definitely no phones! We need some time to relax without social media, phone updates, and text messages. This allows us to sit in the quiet and just enjoy our home and family, without all that extra noise.
9. Set Healthy Boundaries
This is probably one of the more surprising ways we can boost our mood naturally. Sometimes, we have so many expectations and so many people needing things from us, that we don’t realize our responsibilities are what is negatively affecting our mood.
It is okay to say no. It is okay to turn down an invitation. It is okay to not always be the one person people can count on for whatever they need. Set some healthy boundaries and let people know when and if we are available to them. If they love us, they will understand our need for boundaries, just like we respect their boundaries.
10. Get Outside for Fresh Air
Lastly, try to spend more time outside if we can. Fresh air and vitamin D will both greatly benefit our mood and energy levels. Many people don’t get enough vitamin D in their diet, and aren’t outside enough during the day to get it naturally from the sun’s UV rays. The simplest thing is to figure out how we can spend a little more time outside.
Palmistry: An Overview
11/02/23 19:23 Filed in: Palmistry
The American Heritage Dictionary defines Palmistry as the practice of telling fortunes from the lines, marks, and patterns on the palms of the hands. Palmistry is also called chiromancy, palm-reading, chirology, or hand-analysis. Palmistry originated in ancient India. It was said to be practiced by the Brahmins of Ancient India. Palmistry is also regarded as a part of Astrology. Records of the practice of Palmistry are found in countries such as China, Tibet, Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Ancient Greece.
Cheiro was the most famous practitioner of palmistry in modern times. He was born in Ireland and had predicted many incidents in his time. For example, he correctly foretold the Boer War, death of Queen Victoria, assassination of King Umberto of Italy, a year or so before each of these incidents occurred. He also had predicted the infamous Great Depression all over the world. He correctly predicted the outbreak and end of World War 1 before it happened. Cheiro wrote a number of valuable books on Palmistry.
Palmistry is based on reading the lines on the hand. Palmists say that by reading the lines of a person's hand, it is quite possible to tell about the person's past, present and future. They say that positioning of the lines in the hand is the key to determining the subject’s past, present, and future. The basics of Palmistry are quite simple as opposed to the popular belief that it is something mysterious. The fleshy part of the hand and the structure of the fingers reveal a lot about the subject. According to the Palmists, the dominant hand of a person reveals the current and future trends. On the other hand, the passive hand reveals the person's childhood. Palmists see a definite pattern in the lines on the palm. These lines have been classified into the heart line, head line, life line, fate line etc. Each of these lines will interpret different aspects of one's life.
In this age of cutthroat competition, people seem to have become more and more dependent on things beyond their normal powers. Palmistry is gaining popularity even among the western public. This is because human beings have become more concerned about their future than ever before.
Palmistry is quite popular in India. It is a part of everyday life for many Indians. They will consult the Palmist for almost every activity of their lives. For special occasions like marriage, setting up of a new business, birth of a child, starting a new profession etc, a visit to a Palmist has become a must. A palmist will examine the hand carefully and advise the clients about their next activity. The palmists say that there is a relation between the lines in one's palm, the planetary motions, and one's life.
Cheiro was the most famous practitioner of palmistry in modern times. He was born in Ireland and had predicted many incidents in his time. For example, he correctly foretold the Boer War, death of Queen Victoria, assassination of King Umberto of Italy, a year or so before each of these incidents occurred. He also had predicted the infamous Great Depression all over the world. He correctly predicted the outbreak and end of World War 1 before it happened. Cheiro wrote a number of valuable books on Palmistry.
Palmistry is based on reading the lines on the hand. Palmists say that by reading the lines of a person's hand, it is quite possible to tell about the person's past, present and future. They say that positioning of the lines in the hand is the key to determining the subject’s past, present, and future. The basics of Palmistry are quite simple as opposed to the popular belief that it is something mysterious. The fleshy part of the hand and the structure of the fingers reveal a lot about the subject. According to the Palmists, the dominant hand of a person reveals the current and future trends. On the other hand, the passive hand reveals the person's childhood. Palmists see a definite pattern in the lines on the palm. These lines have been classified into the heart line, head line, life line, fate line etc. Each of these lines will interpret different aspects of one's life.
In this age of cutthroat competition, people seem to have become more and more dependent on things beyond their normal powers. Palmistry is gaining popularity even among the western public. This is because human beings have become more concerned about their future than ever before.
Palmistry is quite popular in India. It is a part of everyday life for many Indians. They will consult the Palmist for almost every activity of their lives. For special occasions like marriage, setting up of a new business, birth of a child, starting a new profession etc, a visit to a Palmist has become a must. A palmist will examine the hand carefully and advise the clients about their next activity. The palmists say that there is a relation between the lines in one's palm, the planetary motions, and one's life.
Palmistry: Hand And Finger Combinations
11/02/23 19:15 Filed in: Palmistry
Before reading the palm, look at the fingers to see if they are short or long. This isn't always easy to gauge when we're just beginning, yet a little practice will enable us to assess the finger length at a glance. The fingers are considered long if they can fold back and touch a spot at least seven-eights of the way along the palm. Unfortunately, there are exceptions, as some people have extremely flexible hands while others are very stiff. Also, someone with an extremely oblong palm may have long fingers that only reach halfway down the palm, as the palm itself is very long. With experience, you'll be able to look at someone's palm and instantly know if the fingers are long or short. The problems usually come when we're first learning and find a hand with fingers that seem to be neither long nor short. Fortunately, we can cover that situation as well.
Long Fingers- If the fingers are long, the person pays attention to detail and we may say: “You enjoy complex work. You are patient and enjoy the details in things. Your work must be very consuming and gratifying. If it's too simple you lose interest very quickly.”
Short Fingers- Someone with short fingers is almost the opposite. They'll be more interested in the broad strokes rather than the details and won't have much patience. We may say: “You're always busy. Sometimes you may start something new before you've finished the last task. You often have several things going on at the same time. You tend to want everything right now, so patience is not your strong suit. Your impulsiveness has gotten you into trouble in the past. In some ways you are a jack-of-all-trades.”
Medium Length Fingers- Naturally, someone with fingers that are neither long nor short will fall into a middle category. We might say: “At times you can be very patient. However, at other times you're inclined to jump first and think later. If something really interests you, you want to get right down to the bottom of it and work it all out. If it's only a passing interest, you're more inclined to skim over it and not learn it in much detail.”
We now have four possibilities to look at:
1. Square hands with short fingers (Earth Hand)
2. Square hands with long fingers (Air Hand)
3. Oblong hands with short fingers (Fire Hand)
4. Oblong hands with long fingers (Water Hand)
This is the classification used in Chinese palmistry. It comes from Fred Gettings monumental book, The Book of the Hand. The four types are named after the four elements of the ancients: Fire, Earth, Air and Water. These relate very well to the descriptions of the Fire, Earth, Air and Water signs of astrology, but it does not necessarily mean that a Sagittarian (a Fire sign), would have a Fire hand. You'll find people with all four types of hands in every sign of the Zodiac.
The four elements: Fire, Earth, Air and Water
Fire Hands- Fire is hot, energizing and constantly moving. It can provide gentle heat, but can also burn. Consequently it needs careful handling. A Fire hand is oblong with short fingers. Someone with a hand like this is likely to be emotional, enthusiastic and creative. The short fingers mean a dislike for detail. The long palm adds intuition. For someone with a hand like this we might say:
“You have a great mind, full of wonderful ideas. These ideas excite you. Your enthusiasm may not last for long, but it's extremely important to you at the time. Your emotions can be a bit hard to handle at times, but they enable you to experience life to the fullest. Details are not your strong point and you tend to prefer the overall picture to the fiddly bits. You are likely to be creative and need to be busy to be happy.”
Earth Hands- Earth is the dry, solid part of our planet. Everything that happens on earth is subject to the natural rhythms of germination, growth, death and decay. Earth is timeless and expresses stability. However, below its surface all sorts of changes are constantly occurring. This can lead to earthquakes and other upheavals. The Earth hand is very like the practical hand. It consists of a square palm and short fingers. People with this type of hand are reliable, down-to-earth and practical. They enjoy repetitive work and are good with their hands. They enjoy rhythm. They are conservative, reserved, and possessive.
However, like earth itself, they can also react violently if they deem it necessary.
We might say to someone with Earth hands: “You're a hard worker. You enjoy physical challenges and your hands can think for themselves. You can be stubborn at times, and you don't easily change your mind. You enjoy rhythm and movement. You're not usually good with details, unless you're making something. You probably prefer working outdoors, doing something practical. You're reliable, honest and somewhat reserved.”
Air Hands- Air is essential for life. We take it for granted and seldom notice it, except on windy days. Air is also essential for communications, as it carries sound waves. Creatures of the air, such as birds and flying insects, are fast moving and active. The Air hand consists of a square palm and long fingers. These people tend to use logic more than intuition. They're quick-witted and express themselves clearly. They enjoy communicating and often have careers that utilize their skills. Their strong emphasis on logic means these people tend to distrust emotions, both their own and other peoples. We could say something along these lines to someone with Air hands: “You're intelligent, clear-thinking and discriminating. Relationships are important to you, but you sometimes find logic getting in the way of your feelings. You're reliable and like to do things completely. You're a stimulating companion and life is never dull when you're around.”
Water Hands- Finally, water. If you think about it, water is essentially still. Other forces have to act upon it to make it change. It's also shapeless as it simply moves to fill up whatever space is available. The Moon has a strong influence on water, creating the tides in our oceans. The saying, still waters run deep, is very pertinent to the Water Hand. The Water Hand consists of an oblong palm with long fingers. It's sometimes called the intuitive hand, as these people are extremely aware and receptive. People with this type of hand are changeable, impressionable and emotional. They're idealistic and highly imaginative.
To someone with water hands, we could say: “You have an extremely rich inner life. Your imagination is keen and you fantasize about just about everything. You can be influenced by others, so you're flexible with your ideas. Your intuition is strong. You're emotional. If you're interested in someone, you love spending time with them. You also need time by yourself to reflect on your own life. You are happiest inside the right relationship with someone to depend and rely upon.”
Long Fingers- If the fingers are long, the person pays attention to detail and we may say: “You enjoy complex work. You are patient and enjoy the details in things. Your work must be very consuming and gratifying. If it's too simple you lose interest very quickly.”
Short Fingers- Someone with short fingers is almost the opposite. They'll be more interested in the broad strokes rather than the details and won't have much patience. We may say: “You're always busy. Sometimes you may start something new before you've finished the last task. You often have several things going on at the same time. You tend to want everything right now, so patience is not your strong suit. Your impulsiveness has gotten you into trouble in the past. In some ways you are a jack-of-all-trades.”
Medium Length Fingers- Naturally, someone with fingers that are neither long nor short will fall into a middle category. We might say: “At times you can be very patient. However, at other times you're inclined to jump first and think later. If something really interests you, you want to get right down to the bottom of it and work it all out. If it's only a passing interest, you're more inclined to skim over it and not learn it in much detail.”
We now have four possibilities to look at:
1. Square hands with short fingers (Earth Hand)
2. Square hands with long fingers (Air Hand)
3. Oblong hands with short fingers (Fire Hand)
4. Oblong hands with long fingers (Water Hand)
This is the classification used in Chinese palmistry. It comes from Fred Gettings monumental book, The Book of the Hand. The four types are named after the four elements of the ancients: Fire, Earth, Air and Water. These relate very well to the descriptions of the Fire, Earth, Air and Water signs of astrology, but it does not necessarily mean that a Sagittarian (a Fire sign), would have a Fire hand. You'll find people with all four types of hands in every sign of the Zodiac.
The four elements: Fire, Earth, Air and Water
Fire Hands- Fire is hot, energizing and constantly moving. It can provide gentle heat, but can also burn. Consequently it needs careful handling. A Fire hand is oblong with short fingers. Someone with a hand like this is likely to be emotional, enthusiastic and creative. The short fingers mean a dislike for detail. The long palm adds intuition. For someone with a hand like this we might say:
“You have a great mind, full of wonderful ideas. These ideas excite you. Your enthusiasm may not last for long, but it's extremely important to you at the time. Your emotions can be a bit hard to handle at times, but they enable you to experience life to the fullest. Details are not your strong point and you tend to prefer the overall picture to the fiddly bits. You are likely to be creative and need to be busy to be happy.”
Earth Hands- Earth is the dry, solid part of our planet. Everything that happens on earth is subject to the natural rhythms of germination, growth, death and decay. Earth is timeless and expresses stability. However, below its surface all sorts of changes are constantly occurring. This can lead to earthquakes and other upheavals. The Earth hand is very like the practical hand. It consists of a square palm and short fingers. People with this type of hand are reliable, down-to-earth and practical. They enjoy repetitive work and are good with their hands. They enjoy rhythm. They are conservative, reserved, and possessive.
However, like earth itself, they can also react violently if they deem it necessary.
We might say to someone with Earth hands: “You're a hard worker. You enjoy physical challenges and your hands can think for themselves. You can be stubborn at times, and you don't easily change your mind. You enjoy rhythm and movement. You're not usually good with details, unless you're making something. You probably prefer working outdoors, doing something practical. You're reliable, honest and somewhat reserved.”
Air Hands- Air is essential for life. We take it for granted and seldom notice it, except on windy days. Air is also essential for communications, as it carries sound waves. Creatures of the air, such as birds and flying insects, are fast moving and active. The Air hand consists of a square palm and long fingers. These people tend to use logic more than intuition. They're quick-witted and express themselves clearly. They enjoy communicating and often have careers that utilize their skills. Their strong emphasis on logic means these people tend to distrust emotions, both their own and other peoples. We could say something along these lines to someone with Air hands: “You're intelligent, clear-thinking and discriminating. Relationships are important to you, but you sometimes find logic getting in the way of your feelings. You're reliable and like to do things completely. You're a stimulating companion and life is never dull when you're around.”
Water Hands- Finally, water. If you think about it, water is essentially still. Other forces have to act upon it to make it change. It's also shapeless as it simply moves to fill up whatever space is available. The Moon has a strong influence on water, creating the tides in our oceans. The saying, still waters run deep, is very pertinent to the Water Hand. The Water Hand consists of an oblong palm with long fingers. It's sometimes called the intuitive hand, as these people are extremely aware and receptive. People with this type of hand are changeable, impressionable and emotional. They're idealistic and highly imaginative.
To someone with water hands, we could say: “You have an extremely rich inner life. Your imagination is keen and you fantasize about just about everything. You can be influenced by others, so you're flexible with your ideas. Your intuition is strong. You're emotional. If you're interested in someone, you love spending time with them. You also need time by yourself to reflect on your own life. You are happiest inside the right relationship with someone to depend and rely upon.”
Numerology: Name Vibrations
11/02/23 19:11 Filed in: Numerology
Numerology helps us to establish a relationship between various elements that make up our lives and numbers. These numbers range from one to nine. A long time ago, numerology was considered a part of mathematics, but that is no longer the case. Numerology can play an important role in our lives.
The names given to us by our parents or our grandparents find an important place in the field of numerology. These names are not merely a way to address or distinguish us from the other people that are present around us, but to a great extent, are a deciding factor of our personality and our future developments in general.
Any name, be it a word or a title has a particular kind of vibration attached to it. The reason being that every letter in our name has a certain number associated with it. These numbers in turn carry some particular vibrations with them. Thus, adding all the numbers that are associated with the letters of our names, gives various vibrating modules, which in turn are added up to give a final vibration pattern.
For instance, the name Hadi has four distinct letters. Each of these letters are associated with a number. Read H as eight, A as one, D as five and I as nine. Now by adding all these numbers we get a total of 22. So there must be some particular wavelength of vibration that is being attached to this number 22. Therefore this 22 number and the vibrations associated with it is the deciding factor of the overall personality of Hadi.
Parents while keeping a name for their new born child, ponder on all the options available to them. And once the name gets decided, the child is addressed by it. As the vibrations of the names start to reach the ears of the child very frequently, she tries to encode the meanings behind the vibrations and accordingly tries to understand the environment around her.
Every vibration has some particular behavioural trends and patterns associated with it. And once our name has been decided, these vibrations start having an effect on us and guide us towards a particular path. Therefore, name numerology helps us considerably to know a person’s personality and development in the future. These future developments may include their studies, their health, their career growth and their life in general.
The names given to us by our parents or our grandparents find an important place in the field of numerology. These names are not merely a way to address or distinguish us from the other people that are present around us, but to a great extent, are a deciding factor of our personality and our future developments in general.
Any name, be it a word or a title has a particular kind of vibration attached to it. The reason being that every letter in our name has a certain number associated with it. These numbers in turn carry some particular vibrations with them. Thus, adding all the numbers that are associated with the letters of our names, gives various vibrating modules, which in turn are added up to give a final vibration pattern.
For instance, the name Hadi has four distinct letters. Each of these letters are associated with a number. Read H as eight, A as one, D as five and I as nine. Now by adding all these numbers we get a total of 22. So there must be some particular wavelength of vibration that is being attached to this number 22. Therefore this 22 number and the vibrations associated with it is the deciding factor of the overall personality of Hadi.
Parents while keeping a name for their new born child, ponder on all the options available to them. And once the name gets decided, the child is addressed by it. As the vibrations of the names start to reach the ears of the child very frequently, she tries to encode the meanings behind the vibrations and accordingly tries to understand the environment around her.
Every vibration has some particular behavioural trends and patterns associated with it. And once our name has been decided, these vibrations start having an effect on us and guide us towards a particular path. Therefore, name numerology helps us considerably to know a person’s personality and development in the future. These future developments may include their studies, their health, their career growth and their life in general.
Numerology: Introduction
11/02/23 19:09 Filed in: Numerology
Numerology is the use of numbers and number combinations in divination. Numerology is often used as part of psychic readings. Each number corresponds to a meaning. They also correspond to the letters of the alphabet. It is through these meanings and correspondences that numerology is interpreted and charts are made for divination.
The numbers used are zero through 10. Any number larger than 10 is broken down by adding the two digits of the number together to get a single digit number. The following explains the generally accepted meanings of the number zero through ten:
0- everything and nothing all at once
1- singular, individual
2- balance, pair
3- communication
4- creation
5- action
6- responsibility
7- the mind, thought
8- power
9- the end
10- begin again
The meanings of the numbers vary often according to each numerologist. However, in general the above meanings are a good representation of the number meanings that are most often used. Sometimes the numbers 11 and 22 are assigned special meanings as prime numbers that represent the most important and meaningful numbers in numerology.
The numbers also are related to the letters of the alphabet. For this, numbers 1 through 26 are used. Usually in numerology reports a person's name is written out then labeled with a number for each letter. The numbers are then added together and brought down to a digit between one and ten. For example:
Sue becomes the number 18/20/5
18 becomes 9
20 becomes 2
5 stays as 5
Then it is added: 9+2+5=16
The answer, 16, is reduced to a single digit of 7
This is the basis of translated words into numerology. It is an important part of the process though, and something every numerologist needs to know.
Numerology charts are often done for one person or can be made to compare two people, such as in a relationship. Numerology reports often tell about the inner workings of a person or relationship.
A numerologist has to be able to make the connection between letters and numbers, as well as be able to add and interpret the meanings behind the results of their work. Numerology reports are often long and take quite a bit of time to finish. Reports are often based upon the name and date of birth of a person. The name and date of birth are broken down into various equations that each mean something different.
A numerologist should only need the basic information, name and date of birth, to complete a natal numerology chart. For more complex charts they may need additional information. Relationship charts require the names of both individuals and their birth dates and may require the date of the anniversary, depending on the reading to be done.
Numerology requires a lot of skill to remember all the corresponding details of numbers and letters. A numerologist also has to learn the different meanings of the numbers and the different formulas for coming up with the results of a reading. It can take some time to learn numerology, but it is not as difficult as it may seem. A good numerologist will be able to explain the process to their clients and be able to answer any questions they may have.
Numerology is a form of divination and can be used on a smaller scale with other forms of divination like tarot readings or rune casting. Numbers have always held special meanings and they can add depth to a tarot reading or rune casting. Many psychic readers associate numbers with their readings, as sometimes they may receive messages in the form of numbers.
The numbers used are zero through 10. Any number larger than 10 is broken down by adding the two digits of the number together to get a single digit number. The following explains the generally accepted meanings of the number zero through ten:
0- everything and nothing all at once
1- singular, individual
2- balance, pair
3- communication
4- creation
5- action
6- responsibility
7- the mind, thought
8- power
9- the end
10- begin again
The meanings of the numbers vary often according to each numerologist. However, in general the above meanings are a good representation of the number meanings that are most often used. Sometimes the numbers 11 and 22 are assigned special meanings as prime numbers that represent the most important and meaningful numbers in numerology.
The numbers also are related to the letters of the alphabet. For this, numbers 1 through 26 are used. Usually in numerology reports a person's name is written out then labeled with a number for each letter. The numbers are then added together and brought down to a digit between one and ten. For example:
Sue becomes the number 18/20/5
18 becomes 9
20 becomes 2
5 stays as 5
Then it is added: 9+2+5=16
The answer, 16, is reduced to a single digit of 7
This is the basis of translated words into numerology. It is an important part of the process though, and something every numerologist needs to know.
Numerology charts are often done for one person or can be made to compare two people, such as in a relationship. Numerology reports often tell about the inner workings of a person or relationship.
A numerologist has to be able to make the connection between letters and numbers, as well as be able to add and interpret the meanings behind the results of their work. Numerology reports are often long and take quite a bit of time to finish. Reports are often based upon the name and date of birth of a person. The name and date of birth are broken down into various equations that each mean something different.
A numerologist should only need the basic information, name and date of birth, to complete a natal numerology chart. For more complex charts they may need additional information. Relationship charts require the names of both individuals and their birth dates and may require the date of the anniversary, depending on the reading to be done.
Numerology requires a lot of skill to remember all the corresponding details of numbers and letters. A numerologist also has to learn the different meanings of the numbers and the different formulas for coming up with the results of a reading. It can take some time to learn numerology, but it is not as difficult as it may seem. A good numerologist will be able to explain the process to their clients and be able to answer any questions they may have.
Numerology is a form of divination and can be used on a smaller scale with other forms of divination like tarot readings or rune casting. Numbers have always held special meanings and they can add depth to a tarot reading or rune casting. Many psychic readers associate numbers with their readings, as sometimes they may receive messages in the form of numbers.
Moon: Aligning With The Moon Cycle
11/02/23 18:47 Filed in: Moon Cycles
For thousands of years, humans have looked to the moon and its cycles for guidance. There are four main moon phases in every cycle and we may use these cycles to help guide us, and in turn use this understanding as a means to practice self-care.
The beginning of the lunar month is what is referred to as the New Moon. This is the time of new beginnings. Use this phase to set new goals and intentions. This is a wonderful time to begin a new project.
Example of a New Moon Ritual adapted from Moonology by Yasmin Bolund
New Moon Manifesting & Wishes
The second phase is known as the Waxing Phase. This is the period of growth during the moon cycle. This is where you can start to harness some momentum in your actions. Take one step toward our goal each day.
Now we approach the Full Moon.
Full Moon Forgiveness & Gratitude Ritual adapted from Moonology by Yasmin Bolund
On the night of the Full Moon
Sit quietly, breathing mindfully bring up all the people, habits, upsets & difficult situations we want to release.
Chakra Clearing Chant
Write it all down on a sheet of paper, naming names & expressing the emotions.
Visualize the person or situation in a pink bubble, saying, I forgive you.
Recite the Full Moon Forgiveness:
Forgiveness Formula
Am I ready to release self-doubt?
Am I ready to love myself?
Am I ready to forgive myself?
Am I ready to forgive other people?
Full Moon Forgiveness and Karma Release
Under the glorious Full Moon, I forgive everything, everyone, every experience, every memory of the past or present that needs forgiveness. I forgive positively everyone. I also forgive myself of past mistakes. The Universe is love, and I am forgiven and governed by love alone. Love is now adjusting my life. Realize this, I abide in peace.
I bring love and healing to all my thoughts, beliefs, and relationships. I learn my lessons and move on. I call on my soul fragments to be cleansed by the Full Moon and I call on them to rejoin me. I send love to myself and everyone I know, and everyone who knows me, in all directions of time. Under this glorious Full Moon, I am healed. And so it is, so mote it be, for the good of all or not at all.
I forgive you and I move on.
I bless you with love. I release you and let you go.
I bless you with love. I release you and let you go.
I bless you with love. I release you and let you go.
Burn the paper in a fireproof container outside or in the sink. Careful to avoid setting off the fire detector or causing a fire.
Performing this ritual transmutes it into love. The release of resentment and then filling it with our gratitude invokes the Law of Attraction.
I am truly grateful for…
For the good of all or not at all.
Next comes the Waning Phase. This phase can be a restorative time to start integrating the new lessons we’ve learned and the experiences we’ve had into your psyche.
Finally comes the Dark Moon phase. In the days before the New Moon, this cycle takes place. This is a great time to reinforce the work we did at the Full Moon. Write a forgiveness list and burn it. Now we rest and reflect as we prepare for the New Moon ahead.
When it comes down to it, we are all a part of the universe and we are all interconnected. When we can acknowledge this fact and work to align ourselves with the Universe’s natural cycles we achieve higher vibrations and levels of awareness in ourselves and others.
The beginning of the lunar month is what is referred to as the New Moon. This is the time of new beginnings. Use this phase to set new goals and intentions. This is a wonderful time to begin a new project.
Example of a New Moon Ritual adapted from Moonology by Yasmin Bolund
New Moon Manifesting & Wishes
- On the night of or just after the New Moon
- Sit quietly, breath mindfully bringing up all the wishes we want fulfilled.
- Chakra Clearing Chant
- Write a list of the top ten wishes.
- Choose a main wish.
- Write a description and doodle a picture of the wish manifested.
- Feel the feelings.
- HOLD the feelings as long as we can.
- Visualize the wish fulfilled.
- Burn the paper in a fireproof container outside or in the sink. Careful to avoid setting off the fire detector or causing a fire.
- Performing this ritual transmutes it into love.
- Om Namo Narayani (I surrender to the Divine Mother) Repeat 3X
- We release our wishes as if they are already fulfilled and get on with our week.
- For the good of all or not at all. So mote it be, Ehyeh Asher, Ehyeh.
The second phase is known as the Waxing Phase. This is the period of growth during the moon cycle. This is where you can start to harness some momentum in your actions. Take one step toward our goal each day.
Now we approach the Full Moon.
Full Moon Forgiveness & Gratitude Ritual adapted from Moonology by Yasmin Bolund
On the night of the Full Moon
Sit quietly, breathing mindfully bring up all the people, habits, upsets & difficult situations we want to release.
Chakra Clearing Chant
Write it all down on a sheet of paper, naming names & expressing the emotions.
Visualize the person or situation in a pink bubble, saying, I forgive you.
Recite the Full Moon Forgiveness:
Forgiveness Formula
Am I ready to release self-doubt?
Am I ready to love myself?
Am I ready to forgive myself?
Am I ready to forgive other people?
Full Moon Forgiveness and Karma Release
Under the glorious Full Moon, I forgive everything, everyone, every experience, every memory of the past or present that needs forgiveness. I forgive positively everyone. I also forgive myself of past mistakes. The Universe is love, and I am forgiven and governed by love alone. Love is now adjusting my life. Realize this, I abide in peace.
I bring love and healing to all my thoughts, beliefs, and relationships. I learn my lessons and move on. I call on my soul fragments to be cleansed by the Full Moon and I call on them to rejoin me. I send love to myself and everyone I know, and everyone who knows me, in all directions of time. Under this glorious Full Moon, I am healed. And so it is, so mote it be, for the good of all or not at all.
I forgive you and I move on.
I bless you with love. I release you and let you go.
I bless you with love. I release you and let you go.
I bless you with love. I release you and let you go.
Burn the paper in a fireproof container outside or in the sink. Careful to avoid setting off the fire detector or causing a fire.
Performing this ritual transmutes it into love. The release of resentment and then filling it with our gratitude invokes the Law of Attraction.
I am truly grateful for…
For the good of all or not at all.
Next comes the Waning Phase. This phase can be a restorative time to start integrating the new lessons we’ve learned and the experiences we’ve had into your psyche.
Finally comes the Dark Moon phase. In the days before the New Moon, this cycle takes place. This is a great time to reinforce the work we did at the Full Moon. Write a forgiveness list and burn it. Now we rest and reflect as we prepare for the New Moon ahead.
When it comes down to it, we are all a part of the universe and we are all interconnected. When we can acknowledge this fact and work to align ourselves with the Universe’s natural cycles we achieve higher vibrations and levels of awareness in ourselves and others.
Meditation: Forms of Meditation
11/02/23 18:28 Filed in: Meditation
Meditation takes many forms in today's society. All have one thing in common. They use concentration techniques to still the mind and stop thought. Various practices exist such as chanting (Mantra), focusing on energy centres in the body (Chakra Meditation), breathing, mindfulness (Mahamudra), loving kindness, formal sitting (Vipassana), expressive practices (Siddha Yoga), and walking to name some of the styles. Trying each style we see what works for us. We may want to alternate between the techniques from time to time. For the purposes of this article, I will discuss Mahamudra and walking meditation.
Practical Steps To Begin Meditating
1. Find a place where there are few external distractions. A place where we feel emotionally comfortable, safe, removed from pressure and stress, is the optimal location.
2. Wear clothing that is loose and sit or lie in a comfortable position.
3. Plan to meditate in an area that is warm and comfortable. We might want to have a blanket, shawl, or light covering as some people experience a feeling of coldness when they aren't moving around for a period of time.
4. Candles may be employed to focus attention on the task at hand. If we use them, remember to be cautious and extinguish them before leaving the room.
5. Relaxation is a key component of meditation. Take a few moments to bring about a state of relaxation by taking a deep breath through your nose, expanding your lungs and diaphragm. Hold the breath for a few seconds and very slowly exhale through our mouth. Do this several times until we feel relaxed.
6. Calm, soothing music may help induce a state of tranquillity and relaxation
7. If we are hungry, have a little something to eat, as it is not necessary to meditate on a completely empty stomach.
8. Put our expectations aside and don't worry about doing it right.
Meditation
Mahamudra is the form of meditation that is a way of going about one's daily activities in a state of mindfulness. It is meditation integrated into all aspects of our lives. This following exercise is one we may do anywhere to create a feeling of inner peace. It is particularly helpful for those times when we are stuck in traffic, waiting in line at the grocery store or bank, at the office when days are hectic, or when we are picking up the kids from school or extra-curricular activities.
“What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it,” wrote Hugh Mulligan.
Meditation helps us remember to stop and smell the roses.
Begin by taking a deep breath. Breathe deeply and as we do expand our lungs and our diaphragm. Hold the breath for a few seconds and slowly exhale through the mouth. Focus on our breath and clear our mind. Do this several times until we start to feel the slowing of our breath, and a deep sense of peace fills our body. Consciously feel the peace permeate our body. Drop our shoulders and connect through the top of our head to Universal Energy.
When the attention strays bring it back to the rising and falling of the breath or the rising and falling of the muscle in the diaphragm that controls the breath.
If we wish, we may send peace to those around us by connecting to their hearts with light and love.
Walking Meditation
A walking meditation is simply an exercise in awareness. There are four components:
1. Become aware of our breathing
2. Notice our surroundings
3. Be attentive to our body's movement
4. Take some time to reflect on our experience when we return home.
To practice walking meditation, simply bring awareness to walking. Take notice of our breathing. Are we taking short, shallow breaths without even knowing it? If so, take several deep breaths and centre on the body in the present moment. Appreciate the wonderful body we have and the blessing of being able to walk.
Notice our surroundings. What season is it? Take a few minutes to listen to the noises around us. Feel the wind, sun, fog, rain or snow on our face. Look at the people, animals, birds, sky, trees, and buildings around us. Breathe in and out and realize that we are an integral part of the environment.
Pay attention to our body. Are we holding tension in our shoulders, neck, solar plexus, lower back, or legs? Breath into any areas where we are feeling tension and let it drain into the Earth. Next, pay attention to our posture. Are we standing straight and tall or slouching? Walk in a way that is comfortable, with our body loose and uplifted. Walk with dignity and confidence, one foot in front of the other and pay attention to the experience of movement.
We may walk mindfully anywhere, along a sidewalk, walking our dog, in the mall, along the hallways at work. We simply remind ourselves to be in this moment, taking each step as it comes. Some people find it helpful to repeat a mantra (mantras are sacred words repeated in order to bring focus to our mind). We may also use a variation on the walking mantra by counting our breaths. Walk more slowly than we usually do and count how many steps it takes for the intake of breath and how many steps for the exhale. In this type of meditation, our attention is focused on both our steps and our breathing bringing together a wonderful balance of peacefulness and awareness.
Take some time to reflect on our experience when we return home. Five or ten minutes brings closure to our walk and provides an opportunity to make the transition from this place of peace to ordinary day-to-day activities.
Practical Steps To Begin Meditating
1. Find a place where there are few external distractions. A place where we feel emotionally comfortable, safe, removed from pressure and stress, is the optimal location.
2. Wear clothing that is loose and sit or lie in a comfortable position.
3. Plan to meditate in an area that is warm and comfortable. We might want to have a blanket, shawl, or light covering as some people experience a feeling of coldness when they aren't moving around for a period of time.
4. Candles may be employed to focus attention on the task at hand. If we use them, remember to be cautious and extinguish them before leaving the room.
5. Relaxation is a key component of meditation. Take a few moments to bring about a state of relaxation by taking a deep breath through your nose, expanding your lungs and diaphragm. Hold the breath for a few seconds and very slowly exhale through our mouth. Do this several times until we feel relaxed.
6. Calm, soothing music may help induce a state of tranquillity and relaxation
7. If we are hungry, have a little something to eat, as it is not necessary to meditate on a completely empty stomach.
8. Put our expectations aside and don't worry about doing it right.
Meditation
Mahamudra is the form of meditation that is a way of going about one's daily activities in a state of mindfulness. It is meditation integrated into all aspects of our lives. This following exercise is one we may do anywhere to create a feeling of inner peace. It is particularly helpful for those times when we are stuck in traffic, waiting in line at the grocery store or bank, at the office when days are hectic, or when we are picking up the kids from school or extra-curricular activities.
“What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it,” wrote Hugh Mulligan.
Meditation helps us remember to stop and smell the roses.
Begin by taking a deep breath. Breathe deeply and as we do expand our lungs and our diaphragm. Hold the breath for a few seconds and slowly exhale through the mouth. Focus on our breath and clear our mind. Do this several times until we start to feel the slowing of our breath, and a deep sense of peace fills our body. Consciously feel the peace permeate our body. Drop our shoulders and connect through the top of our head to Universal Energy.
When the attention strays bring it back to the rising and falling of the breath or the rising and falling of the muscle in the diaphragm that controls the breath.
If we wish, we may send peace to those around us by connecting to their hearts with light and love.
Walking Meditation
A walking meditation is simply an exercise in awareness. There are four components:
1. Become aware of our breathing
2. Notice our surroundings
3. Be attentive to our body's movement
4. Take some time to reflect on our experience when we return home.
To practice walking meditation, simply bring awareness to walking. Take notice of our breathing. Are we taking short, shallow breaths without even knowing it? If so, take several deep breaths and centre on the body in the present moment. Appreciate the wonderful body we have and the blessing of being able to walk.
Notice our surroundings. What season is it? Take a few minutes to listen to the noises around us. Feel the wind, sun, fog, rain or snow on our face. Look at the people, animals, birds, sky, trees, and buildings around us. Breathe in and out and realize that we are an integral part of the environment.
Pay attention to our body. Are we holding tension in our shoulders, neck, solar plexus, lower back, or legs? Breath into any areas where we are feeling tension and let it drain into the Earth. Next, pay attention to our posture. Are we standing straight and tall or slouching? Walk in a way that is comfortable, with our body loose and uplifted. Walk with dignity and confidence, one foot in front of the other and pay attention to the experience of movement.
We may walk mindfully anywhere, along a sidewalk, walking our dog, in the mall, along the hallways at work. We simply remind ourselves to be in this moment, taking each step as it comes. Some people find it helpful to repeat a mantra (mantras are sacred words repeated in order to bring focus to our mind). We may also use a variation on the walking mantra by counting our breaths. Walk more slowly than we usually do and count how many steps it takes for the intake of breath and how many steps for the exhale. In this type of meditation, our attention is focused on both our steps and our breathing bringing together a wonderful balance of peacefulness and awareness.
Take some time to reflect on our experience when we return home. Five or ten minutes brings closure to our walk and provides an opportunity to make the transition from this place of peace to ordinary day-to-day activities.
Meditation: Makina a Meditation Room
11/02/23 18:16 Filed in: Meditation
Meditation rooms are not always rooms per se, oftentimes, they are just secluded nooks in someone's home where one can go to to think, relax and meditate. Having a private meditation room, however, is not something that has to be exclusive to yoga practitioners. We too can have our very own meditation room, a place just to sit back and get away from the fast-paced and stressful daily life that most of us live. Our meditation room may be our own hideaway, where we breathe freely and gather our thoughts together. Here are three simple steps to help us create our own sacred space.
1. Choose a Spot for Our Meditation Room: Quietness and isolation are the primary qualities that a meditation room must have. No matter how small our home is, it is possible to have a meditation room where we have a bit of peaceful respite. Just find a place to set it up that is a little out of the way in our home. We may situate our meditation room in our own bedroom if we want. In fact, any secluded corner will do. All we need to do, if our meditation room is not a separate room in itself, is to partition it creatively so we won’t be bothered inside our nook.
2. Furnish the Meditation Room: A meditation room does not require much in terms of furnishings. The most essential piece of furniture is a comfortable chair that is wide enough for us to curl our legs in. And even with that, a chair is not that necessary. If space is a problem, a cushion can serve in its place instead. A bluetooth speaker or some other device to play music may be necessary. It helps to meditate while listening to soft, instrumental music, or perhaps to record natural sounds like the singing of birds, the sound of waves, or falling rain.
Our meditation room’s lighting may affect how well we focus and concentrate in clearing our mind here. The lighting ought to be something soft and subtle. Stay away from the harshly glowing fluorescent bulbs when lighting our meditation room.
No need to decorate the walls. If we are already going to paint the walls, a neutral colour will work best. We do not need anything that can distract from our meditation. To set and enhance the mood, however, we may put up shelves where we can place some scented candle, a vase of flowers, or perhaps some crystals. A potted plant will help set the mood, too. These are all decorations we may consider when setting up our meditation room.
3. Maintain the Meditation Room: Our meditation room is ideally the one place in our house, if not in the whole world, where we get away to relax and to clear our mind of anything that is bothering us. The one thing that will defeat this purpose is if we leave clutter in our meditation room.No matter how busy we may be with our daily life, always find the time to keep our meditation room clean and free from clutter. Cleaning our meditation room may be seen as a form of meditation in itself. After all, the reason we have a meditation room is to keep our mind clear and unburdened.
1. Choose a Spot for Our Meditation Room: Quietness and isolation are the primary qualities that a meditation room must have. No matter how small our home is, it is possible to have a meditation room where we have a bit of peaceful respite. Just find a place to set it up that is a little out of the way in our home. We may situate our meditation room in our own bedroom if we want. In fact, any secluded corner will do. All we need to do, if our meditation room is not a separate room in itself, is to partition it creatively so we won’t be bothered inside our nook.
2. Furnish the Meditation Room: A meditation room does not require much in terms of furnishings. The most essential piece of furniture is a comfortable chair that is wide enough for us to curl our legs in. And even with that, a chair is not that necessary. If space is a problem, a cushion can serve in its place instead. A bluetooth speaker or some other device to play music may be necessary. It helps to meditate while listening to soft, instrumental music, or perhaps to record natural sounds like the singing of birds, the sound of waves, or falling rain.
Our meditation room’s lighting may affect how well we focus and concentrate in clearing our mind here. The lighting ought to be something soft and subtle. Stay away from the harshly glowing fluorescent bulbs when lighting our meditation room.
No need to decorate the walls. If we are already going to paint the walls, a neutral colour will work best. We do not need anything that can distract from our meditation. To set and enhance the mood, however, we may put up shelves where we can place some scented candle, a vase of flowers, or perhaps some crystals. A potted plant will help set the mood, too. These are all decorations we may consider when setting up our meditation room.
3. Maintain the Meditation Room: Our meditation room is ideally the one place in our house, if not in the whole world, where we get away to relax and to clear our mind of anything that is bothering us. The one thing that will defeat this purpose is if we leave clutter in our meditation room.No matter how busy we may be with our daily life, always find the time to keep our meditation room clean and free from clutter. Cleaning our meditation room may be seen as a form of meditation in itself. After all, the reason we have a meditation room is to keep our mind clear and unburdened.
Meditation: Meditation Tips For People On The Move
11/02/23 17:59 Filed in: Meditation
Meditation is an ancient ritual that is perfect for individuals seeking a bit of peace, quiet, and inner reflection in their daily lives. However, many individuals erroneously believe they do not have the appropriate time to devote to meditation. This practice does not require a special room and hours upon hours of inner reflection to be done properly and receive the most results. In fact, meditation can be done in any quiet corner, including your living room, office, hotel room, or even on an airplane. In order to achieve the proper meditation in some of these places, we may need to practice certain techniques or bring along special devices that will block noise and ensure quiet for our designated meditation time.
Consider joining a meditation group so that we can effectively learn the methods of meditation before attempting to meditate in unusual surroundings. The techniques and methods we learn through an experienced meditation instructor will help us accomplish our own personal goals of meditation and inner exploration.
Meditation does not have to be incredibly time consuming. Make it a point to dedicate a few minutes each day to our meditation goals and spend some time reflecting inward. Mornings are excellent times to begin meditation, since we are our most at ease during this time and our home is probably the quietest. Consider waking up before the rest of our household to snag a few much needed minutes alone in order to successfully complete our meditation process. This is critical for people with children who find it hard to meditate amidst the noises and demands of family life.
When we are on the go, do not leave our meditation practices at home! Consider snapping up a pair of noise canceling headphones to block out noise as we travel or commute. This will allow us the greatest sense of peace and quiet so that we continue with our meditation techniques. Bring along a special meditation soundtrack of familiar tunes which we may also use to block out unnecessary background noise.
Meditation is an an excellent way to unwind after a long day of traveling, so consider taking time to practice our techniques once we reach our destination. For individuals who are constantly calling hotel rooms home, we easily to miss our personal meditation space. For this reason, carry a small token or a few items with us on our travels to remind us of home. Consider bringing a favourite blanket, pillow, or mat to aid our meditation practices. Use scents to transport us to a more serene world. Aromatherapy used in conjunction with meditation is an age old tradition. For individuals on the go, consider bringing along travel candles or a vial of essential oil that we can leave open to pervade the atmosphere.
Consider joining a meditation group so that we can effectively learn the methods of meditation before attempting to meditate in unusual surroundings. The techniques and methods we learn through an experienced meditation instructor will help us accomplish our own personal goals of meditation and inner exploration.
Meditation does not have to be incredibly time consuming. Make it a point to dedicate a few minutes each day to our meditation goals and spend some time reflecting inward. Mornings are excellent times to begin meditation, since we are our most at ease during this time and our home is probably the quietest. Consider waking up before the rest of our household to snag a few much needed minutes alone in order to successfully complete our meditation process. This is critical for people with children who find it hard to meditate amidst the noises and demands of family life.
When we are on the go, do not leave our meditation practices at home! Consider snapping up a pair of noise canceling headphones to block out noise as we travel or commute. This will allow us the greatest sense of peace and quiet so that we continue with our meditation techniques. Bring along a special meditation soundtrack of familiar tunes which we may also use to block out unnecessary background noise.
Meditation is an an excellent way to unwind after a long day of traveling, so consider taking time to practice our techniques once we reach our destination. For individuals who are constantly calling hotel rooms home, we easily to miss our personal meditation space. For this reason, carry a small token or a few items with us on our travels to remind us of home. Consider bringing a favourite blanket, pillow, or mat to aid our meditation practices. Use scents to transport us to a more serene world. Aromatherapy used in conjunction with meditation is an age old tradition. For individuals on the go, consider bringing along travel candles or a vial of essential oil that we can leave open to pervade the atmosphere.
Meditation: Spiritual Awakening And Oneness Through Meditation
11/02/23 17:42 Filed in: Meditation
Aside from the calming effect that meditation brings, it is often said to be a path to awaken the spirit and start the journey towards spiritual awakening. Meditation has different schools. Each school has its own thoughts about meditation. There are also different techniques. There are meditative techniques which focus on a field or a background perception, while there are others which focus on a specific object.
Meditation is used to calm the mind and relax the body. Tension, stress and anxiety may be relieved by performing simple techniques. Aside from the inner peace that meditation brings, it improves the body's general health. It is also a great way of improving our concentration. There are studies showing the relationship between meditation and the performances of athletes and other professionals.
Health benefits of meditation include better circulation, deeper levels of relaxation, increase in exercise tolerance among heart patients, regularizing blood pressure, reduction of anxiety attacks and muscle tension, relieving arthritis pain and many other things.
With meditation, we listen to the inner self and separate from the pressures of daily life. Understanding the inner self leads to understanding of the Higher Self. This increases our knowledge and understanding of how the Higher Self unites with the universe. In meditation, we may tap in and see our life and problems from a different perspective. Getting in touch with the inner self will provide guidance towards happiness and fulfilment.
There are religions which advocate the use of meditation to reach enlightenment. The method or the technique used is not as important as the underlying concept behind meditation. Meditation is about listening to the inner self and controlling our attention and focus. There are so many distractions, making it hard for some to focus their attention on what is important and then keep their attention on fixed objects. When focused on a fixed object or field, an experience of oneness, and transcending to a different state becomes available. This oneness is not easy to achieve though. There are some who need to meditate for years to achieve it.
When oneness is achieved, the person will experience bliss. Bliss is referred to as a natural state of the soul which cannot be experienced easily in daily life. During this meditative state, the mind expands its consciousness and understanding of nature and the universe. Destructive thinking and behaviour brought about by the materialistic and fast-paced world are let go and released. A deeper understanding and knowledge will be felt and the body will be in one with the universe. This, is what they say, can link us to the Supreme Being. Attaining this oneness could be compared to a spiritual awakening, where the body and the mind can fully understand what cannot be seen or touched in the material world.
Meditation is used to calm the mind and relax the body. Tension, stress and anxiety may be relieved by performing simple techniques. Aside from the inner peace that meditation brings, it improves the body's general health. It is also a great way of improving our concentration. There are studies showing the relationship between meditation and the performances of athletes and other professionals.
Health benefits of meditation include better circulation, deeper levels of relaxation, increase in exercise tolerance among heart patients, regularizing blood pressure, reduction of anxiety attacks and muscle tension, relieving arthritis pain and many other things.
With meditation, we listen to the inner self and separate from the pressures of daily life. Understanding the inner self leads to understanding of the Higher Self. This increases our knowledge and understanding of how the Higher Self unites with the universe. In meditation, we may tap in and see our life and problems from a different perspective. Getting in touch with the inner self will provide guidance towards happiness and fulfilment.
There are religions which advocate the use of meditation to reach enlightenment. The method or the technique used is not as important as the underlying concept behind meditation. Meditation is about listening to the inner self and controlling our attention and focus. There are so many distractions, making it hard for some to focus their attention on what is important and then keep their attention on fixed objects. When focused on a fixed object or field, an experience of oneness, and transcending to a different state becomes available. This oneness is not easy to achieve though. There are some who need to meditate for years to achieve it.
When oneness is achieved, the person will experience bliss. Bliss is referred to as a natural state of the soul which cannot be experienced easily in daily life. During this meditative state, the mind expands its consciousness and understanding of nature and the universe. Destructive thinking and behaviour brought about by the materialistic and fast-paced world are let go and released. A deeper understanding and knowledge will be felt and the body will be in one with the universe. This, is what they say, can link us to the Supreme Being. Attaining this oneness could be compared to a spiritual awakening, where the body and the mind can fully understand what cannot be seen or touched in the material world.
Meditation: Basics In 4 Steps
11/02/23 16:19 Filed in: Meditation
Meditation is one of the techniques often used for stress management. A person who is riddled with problems often finds it hard to focus, which often leads to more problems. Meditation techniques help a person achieve a calm state of mind without having to resort to drugs or relaxation tools and implements. Every step to meditation is done in the mind.
Remember that meditation is not a one shot deal. It is almost impossible to attain a calm state of mind in just a matter of minutes, especially if it’s our first time. It is essential that we keep on practicing meditation until we condition our mind to instantaneously achieve that calm state just by thinking about it. Here are some steps for a beginner to start with meditation as their Stress Management strategy.
1. Find A Quiet Corner To Start Our Meditation. Distraction is a hindrance to those who are still starting out with meditation. When we close our eyes, our sense of hearing will be twice as good, so almost any noise in our surroundings will make it hard for us to concentrate. For beginners, it is important to start out in a quiet place in our home where noise is non-existent. Close our windows and lock our door. If possible, we tell everyone in our home to minimize their noise so we won’t get distracted.
2. Ready Our Position. It is advisable for beginners to avoid lying down when practicing meditation. The aim here is not to sleep, and it is likely that we will fall asleep if our mind reaches a relaxed state. To stop this from happening, we can start our meditation in a lotus position or we can find a chair to sit on. Make sure that our back is straight and our hands are relaxed on the armrest or on our lap.
3. Begin Our Meditation With Proper Breathing. A good way to start meditation is to do the proper breathing exercise. We inhale through our nose and exhale slower through our mouth to begin. This way, we come into a rhythm that we may easily focus on. Also, the amount of oxygen in our body will help to keep us relaxed. Keep practicing our breathing until we do it easily without having to think about it.
4. Focus On Our Mind. While we concentrate on our breathing, we will achieve a state wherein our mind will start throwing images at us. These are mostly random- events of the day, future plans, problems and worries, fears and so on. It will be hard to ignore these thoughts and we are not supposed to ignore them. The gist here is to acknowledge these thoughts when they enter our mind and then release them. This might sound hard but here is a simple example to understand the concept. We know that we have furniture at home- we can see it clearly with our eyes, even when we are not really concentrating on it. Focusing on the furniture will usually make us think of its colour, its material, how it looks in that part of our home, and more. We need to be able to look at these random thoughts in a detached state, seeing them clearly in our head but not focusing our attention on it. There will come a time that these random thoughts will stop and we will notice that we are already in a blank space in our mind. This is the state we want to achieve during meditation.
This state or place where we can think about our problems and focus clearly begins to manifest a space of grace between us and our usual reactions. With this, we successfully master the basics of meditation.
Manifestation: Mindset For Self Improvement
11/02/23 16:10 Filed in: Manifestation
For years we have been exposed to self help and motivational instruction that focuses heavily on the physical world. For some, this is highly effective, while for others this hasn't always been the case. Why is that? I believe that success comes to those who have the manifesting mindset. What is the manifesting mindset? It's simply thinking in a way that is in harmony with the universe.
I know that sounds spiritual and it is. The reason some people seem to get everything they want and have abundant success is mainly due to their Manifesting Mindset. If we have a subconscious belief that, for example: Wealth is an achievable goal, then our mind will allow us to manifest that wealth. However, if we have subconscious thoughts that are negative towards the attainment of wealth, then we will vibrate an energy that will not attract prosperity. Have we or anyone we have known, ever had a successful business or made a lot of money, and then after a period of time, lost it all or in part? Or how about if we have had some business success or other personal achievements and caught ourselves saying something like “I'm so lucky or I can't believe I'm doing this,” and then had a turn around in our flow or our achievements? Those are examples of our subconscious thoughts sabotaging our chances of maintaining success.
Another example of the Manifesting Mindset at work is trying to solve problems. Manifesting Mindset techniques teach us how to solve problems in our sleep.
It isn't a new concept that if we focus too much on a problem with our conscious mind we will never find the best answer, but if we allow ourselves to sleep on it, it will often come to us as an epiphany!
Then there's daydreaming, how many great ideas have come to us when we relax our mind and allow our thoughts to wander around the universe, and suddenly we realize that we have just solved a problem that has been bugging us for years? Now that's being in harmony with the universe!
Here's one of my favourite thoughts: It's about great inventions. Do people invent things, or just understand the powers of energy in the universe? Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, but it was always POSSIBLE to have a light bulb even before Edison UNDERSTOOD how to make one! After he made one, it soon became one of the most common items in the world! Now everyone uses the light bulb. Imagine trying to explain a light bulb and convince someone that it works before Edison made one. The same is true with the Manifesting Mindset; we are only now beginning to understand and harness the energy that makes up our universe, and while there is undoubtedly much more for us to learn, one thing is for sure, knowledge is power and understanding the Manifesting Mindset will allow us to experience all that we truly deserve.
Manifestation: Manifesting Our Divine Soul Purpose
11/02/23 14:21 Filed in: Manifestation
As the new aeon arrives on the Earth, we will require a new kind of human being to navigate through the stormy waters of present day challenges and to create solutions based on the spiritual principles of harmony, balance, and respect for life. At this time on the Earth, many souls are awakening spiritually, and coming to more deeply understand and experience their own unique and divine spiritual origins.
When a soul, embodied in human form, begins to awaken and realize their inner connection with spirit, a new path is forged within the body, mind, emotions, and consciousness. The awakening human being begins to experience a greater depth of communion with Spirit, and many new questions arise. One very important question the soul asks is, “why am I here?”, and “for what purpose did Spirit create me?”
For some on the spiritual path, an inner understanding of divine soul purpose emerges relatively early in the spiritual journey, guiding and supporting them in the directions needed for optimal growth and manifestation of their life's work.
For others, knowledge of divine soul purpose eludes the human embodied self for quite a long time, necessitating a period of “walking in the desert” with little outward or even inward support that can be perceived. This period of seeking is purposeful on the soul’s part, but may cause deep suffering to the embodied human self that feels empty, meaningless, and worried that they may be going in the wrong direction.
The manifestation of our divine soul purpose is as unique and precious as we are. The best way to discover that which is the guiding essence of our life's purpose is to look within what desires, dreams, aspirations, hopes and longings we carry most closely in our heart.
Spirit created each of us so carefully, and uniquely for the sacred purpose we embody. Think of the beauty of a newborn baby, the precious nature of their tiny fingers and toes, and the sweet wisdom in their eyes. We can see the divine blueprint of the soul clearly in the radiance of their simple and innocent being. In this same way, we are created uniquely for our spiritual purpose, with every finger and toe, every hair on our head, known and accounted for by Spirit’s infinite wisdom and grace.
Small children naturally begin to embody their soul purpose, even at a very young age. They are attracted to certain people and situations, and they relate to their environment in their own unique fashion. They may love animals, or spend their time drawing and painting, or they will play with cars and trucks, heal the neighbourhood cats, or lead groups of children on the playground. They may enjoy singing and dancing, or they may read voraciously, or tinker with their computer. All the natural tendencies within, if allowed to flourish and expand, will lead a child to manifesting their divine soul purpose.
And what of we adults, who may have grown up in less than optimal circumstances where our natural tendencies were not supported? Perhaps we have forgotten what we most loved to do as a child, or perhaps even thinking about this brings up the pain of what we endured as children. How can we discover our divine soul purpose?
It may be comforting to know that we have not lost anything, even if we no longer feel in touch with our inner desires. The deep inner longing of our heart is never extinguished, even in the most difficult of circumstances. This is a quality of the soul that is eternal, that will lead us to manifesting our soul’s purpose.
If we feel uninspired, disconnected from our Divine Soul purpose, it is possible to re-connect, by contemplating on this and creating a sacred intention to reconnect with our inner being.
Conscious intention activates a path of healing that will lead us towards that which we desire. If we have been disconnected for a very long time, we may find ourselves experiencing deep emotions of grief or pain, as the re-connection to ourself is restored. If we can breathe and be with these emotions, without repressing them, simply holding them in Divine light, this will create a healing and a freeing up of inner space. When they arise say, “Hello old friend, I know you.”
The discovery of our Divine Soul purpose lies within our heart’s desire. What do we most deeply long for? If we could do anything in the world what would that be? The path to manifesting our unique gifts in the world begins here, and then expands outward, as we begin to take actions based on our heart’s calling. Our true life’s work is this, to listen, follow, share our gifts, and manifest all that we are in the world of physical form. For this reason we came to the Earth at this time, to share all that we are with all of life.
Manifestation: Manifest Our Dreams And Desires
11/02/23 13:23 Filed in: Manifestation
What are our dreams?
Are we in a place in our life where part of it feels limiting or exhausting? If so, it is the time for us to begin manifesting our dreams and desires. First of all, we must remember that Miracles do happen and that it is time to reach for the top. Not to put others down, but to ask for what it is that we really desire. Go for the top. Go for the limitlessness. Show our fellow beings that through the process of releasing limited thoughts our cup is filled with the opportunities that the universe wants to bring to us. We have the courage to release. Now we need even greater courage to command and receive what we wish. We must stay in touch with the fact that we are in actuality manifesting every moment of the day what we desire.
Stretch the vision of our life!
If we desire from the bottom of the list, we will manifest that as well. If we are looking for the top, we will bring that in. We will receive what we ask for.
We are in the process of manifesting our dreams through visualization, every moment. We never go offline. Imagine, if we will, shopping at the clothing store. First, we pick the clothing store that is aligned with our style, not what is aligned with our budget, we choose the one aligned with our personality and tastes.
We start to see what we need to do, is stretch our perception of self. The way we see ourselves and the way others see us are two different things. When our Higher Self is in action, we don't focus on a limited thought pattern. We open up to the highest and ask for support. When we are wondering if something is the highest for us, put out into the Universe and ask: ‘Is this really the highest for me?’ Send it out in mediation or quiet moments. We will soon be surprised at how little we are asking for. Are we asking small questions? Perhaps it is time to expand to our heart’s desires.
It is all available to us, and we've gotta know how to ask. This is sometimes a difficult process, and it is the most important piece we can do,. Without asking, we do not expand into the next level. Focus on places in our life where we know it is time to grow; as we are tired of the place we are in. Take the time to write them down and explore what our reality is and what our dreams are.
Now go and just ask for the highest, and the highest good will come when we let go of the form it will take, and any attachments we hold to a specific outcome. It is important to practice expanding our visions. If we write our dreams down on paper and think, ‘I couldn't achieve that,’ at least we have put it down. Now there is something to work with.
Look at the issues of conflict and resistance here. If it feels like a piece of our dream isn't coming, is it because we're not allowing it to be received? Allow the abundance of the Universe to flow to us. Visually, very gently pull the feelings of abundance toward our heart-space. Allow in the energy of fearless unconditional love. Bathe in the energy of love and healing.
The Universe is bringing us all that we need now. All we need to do, is ask. Much like when we go to a restaurant and order from a menu. Order what we wish, and it will be brought to us. We may order what is delightful and peaceful to the palate. If we order bread and water, this is what will be brought, so order from the highest categories of emotions, and we will receive that.
The more we laugh, the lighter we dance.
Over and over in our life, we see small ways it is performed and brought to make us laugh. We will laugh at the signs; we will laugh with great humour at the ways these things fall into place. Laughter, as we know, makes the heart so light.
Without asking, we do not expand into the next level of our consciousness. Most of us ask far too little of the Universe. Dare to acknowledge our deepest dreams and desires, and dare to ask. Dare to ask big, and then open up to receiving. Expect miracles and stay open to receiving all the Universe has to offer.
1. Explore places in our life where we have not yet dared to ask for our dreams.
2. Affirm to the Universe, either through visualization, meditation, or in writing that we are formally asking for and are open to receiving whatever it is that we most desire.
3. Keep track of what we received and when.
Are we in a place in our life where part of it feels limiting or exhausting? If so, it is the time for us to begin manifesting our dreams and desires. First of all, we must remember that Miracles do happen and that it is time to reach for the top. Not to put others down, but to ask for what it is that we really desire. Go for the top. Go for the limitlessness. Show our fellow beings that through the process of releasing limited thoughts our cup is filled with the opportunities that the universe wants to bring to us. We have the courage to release. Now we need even greater courage to command and receive what we wish. We must stay in touch with the fact that we are in actuality manifesting every moment of the day what we desire.
Stretch the vision of our life!
If we desire from the bottom of the list, we will manifest that as well. If we are looking for the top, we will bring that in. We will receive what we ask for.
We are in the process of manifesting our dreams through visualization, every moment. We never go offline. Imagine, if we will, shopping at the clothing store. First, we pick the clothing store that is aligned with our style, not what is aligned with our budget, we choose the one aligned with our personality and tastes.
We start to see what we need to do, is stretch our perception of self. The way we see ourselves and the way others see us are two different things. When our Higher Self is in action, we don't focus on a limited thought pattern. We open up to the highest and ask for support. When we are wondering if something is the highest for us, put out into the Universe and ask: ‘Is this really the highest for me?’ Send it out in mediation or quiet moments. We will soon be surprised at how little we are asking for. Are we asking small questions? Perhaps it is time to expand to our heart’s desires.
It is all available to us, and we've gotta know how to ask. This is sometimes a difficult process, and it is the most important piece we can do,. Without asking, we do not expand into the next level. Focus on places in our life where we know it is time to grow; as we are tired of the place we are in. Take the time to write them down and explore what our reality is and what our dreams are.
Now go and just ask for the highest, and the highest good will come when we let go of the form it will take, and any attachments we hold to a specific outcome. It is important to practice expanding our visions. If we write our dreams down on paper and think, ‘I couldn't achieve that,’ at least we have put it down. Now there is something to work with.
Look at the issues of conflict and resistance here. If it feels like a piece of our dream isn't coming, is it because we're not allowing it to be received? Allow the abundance of the Universe to flow to us. Visually, very gently pull the feelings of abundance toward our heart-space. Allow in the energy of fearless unconditional love. Bathe in the energy of love and healing.
The Universe is bringing us all that we need now. All we need to do, is ask. Much like when we go to a restaurant and order from a menu. Order what we wish, and it will be brought to us. We may order what is delightful and peaceful to the palate. If we order bread and water, this is what will be brought, so order from the highest categories of emotions, and we will receive that.
The more we laugh, the lighter we dance.
Over and over in our life, we see small ways it is performed and brought to make us laugh. We will laugh at the signs; we will laugh with great humour at the ways these things fall into place. Laughter, as we know, makes the heart so light.
Without asking, we do not expand into the next level of our consciousness. Most of us ask far too little of the Universe. Dare to acknowledge our deepest dreams and desires, and dare to ask. Dare to ask big, and then open up to receiving. Expect miracles and stay open to receiving all the Universe has to offer.
1. Explore places in our life where we have not yet dared to ask for our dreams.
2. Affirm to the Universe, either through visualization, meditation, or in writing that we are formally asking for and are open to receiving whatever it is that we most desire.
3. Keep track of what we received and when.
Magick: Spells For Protection, Healing, And Wealth
11/02/23 13:12 Filed in: Magick
Protection From Evil Spell:
This is a simple spell we can do to protect ourselves and our energy from negative outside sources and evil.
Prepare our altar and sacred space (by casting our circle).
Visualize a triple circle of purplish light around our body while chanting:
Thrice around the circle bound
Evil sink into the ground
If we feel especially threatened, we may do this spell every night for as long as needed to strengthen the protective Magick around us.
Radiant Symbol Candle Money Spell:
People often turn to Magick for financial reasons. And it is usually not out of greed, but need. The simple fact is, Money is a necessary in the world. We need it to survive and financial hardship runs rampant through much of the world (including sections of every prosperous nation).
We can turn to Magick for help, so that financial stability and wealth is attracted into our life. Magick will not mysteriously deposit a million dollars in our bank account (that is NOT the way it works), it will create amazing opportunities if we wish to see and believe in them.
This simple spell uses Candle Magick to release powerful energies to bring us our desires.
Prepare our altar and sacred space (by casting our circle). Make sure we first have anointed a green candle for use in Magick.
Then, carve our name and identifying information (like our personal power symbol, if we have one) onto the green candle.
Carve a symbol that represents money or wealth to us: a prosperity rune, a dollar sign, or whatever else resonates for us.
Hold the candle in our hand and focus on our desire. Dress and embellish the candle with money-drawing oils and powders, then burn the candle and a paper carrying our symbol.
We don't need to wait for the whole candle to burn down obviously, yet the longer it burns the better. While it is burning we should sit quietly and meditate on our prosperity desires while focusing on different ways these desires can come true.
Knot Healing Spell:
Another important reason people turn to Magick and various forms of Witchcraft is for healing and purification of the body, mind, or soul. Magick is capable of healing any ailment (of course the more serious the ailment, the more powerful Magick is required). The gentle vibrations of Magick energy are used in this spell to heal ourself, or somebody else.
Prepare our altar and sacred space (by casting our circle).
Tie seven knots in a string. Visualize the illness and suffering as we tie the initial knots. We’re not wishing the illness-quite the opposite. We’re essentially transferring the illness into the knot.
Make it into a bracelet for the person with the sickness by tying the ends together.
Place the bracelet on the person who is ailing.
Untie one knot each day.
On the last day, unravel the thread and throw everything into running living water, flowing away from the patient's location.
Magick: Magick And Wicca
11/02/23 12:44 Filed in: Magick
A Brief overview of Wicca:
When witchcraft is practiced as a religion, it is referred to by the Old English term for witch, Wicca. This term is used to counter all the negative stereotypes that society has given witchcraft. Wicca is primarily a religion that worships nature, and sees all creation as sacred. In fact, all Wiccan holy days follow the cycles of nature and the changes in the seasons. Wicca also worships both a male and female deity, a female Goddess and a male God, who had together created the world and everything in it. Witchcraft is neither black nor white. Witchcraft is a religion that respects Mother Nature and She is neither completely positive or completely negative. The same holds true for all witches and all people.
Spells are used by Wiccans, and are a series of rituals and prayers that are conducted to ask for divine help in a certain aspect of life. All spells must adhere to the witchcraft code of conduct, meaning that any spells used to harm another person is forbidden. In witchcraft, spells may also be changed or adapted to suit a Wiccans personality or specific wishes in casting the spell.
What exactly is witchcraft, spells, and magick?
Many years ago, I asked myself those same questions, and I'm still learning the answers. My journey started at 15 years of age, with a travelling gypsy. Later I found an esoteric gem shop, and a bookstore. I remember entering the shop with a sense of awe, and instantly being put at ease by a wonderfully sweet aroma that hung over the bookcases. Yet, out of all the potions, oils, and books that filled the place, the one thing that stood out to me the most was the man behind the counter, and that was my first lesson. Witches look just like everyone else. Of course, we may run into the occasional witch who looks more fiction than fact, but other than those, most are just average people. The majority tend to choose to blend in as much as possible. Why? Not everyone is armed with progressive and open ways of thinking, and in some cases, witches are put into a category as just bad people.
Witches refer to spells and divine help as magick, not to be confused with magic, which we consider to be what one would see at a show, a magician sawing a woman in half, card tricks, etc. Magick, however, is sacred to all Wiccans.
When witchcraft is practiced as a religion, it is referred to by the Old English term for witch, Wicca. This term is used to counter all the negative stereotypes that society has given witchcraft. Wicca is primarily a religion that worships nature, and sees all creation as sacred. In fact, all Wiccan holy days follow the cycles of nature and the changes in the seasons. Wicca also worships both a male and female deity, a female Goddess and a male God, who had together created the world and everything in it. Witchcraft is neither black nor white. Witchcraft is a religion that respects Mother Nature and She is neither completely positive or completely negative. The same holds true for all witches and all people.
Spells are used by Wiccans, and are a series of rituals and prayers that are conducted to ask for divine help in a certain aspect of life. All spells must adhere to the witchcraft code of conduct, meaning that any spells used to harm another person is forbidden. In witchcraft, spells may also be changed or adapted to suit a Wiccans personality or specific wishes in casting the spell.
What exactly is witchcraft, spells, and magick?
Many years ago, I asked myself those same questions, and I'm still learning the answers. My journey started at 15 years of age, with a travelling gypsy. Later I found an esoteric gem shop, and a bookstore. I remember entering the shop with a sense of awe, and instantly being put at ease by a wonderfully sweet aroma that hung over the bookcases. Yet, out of all the potions, oils, and books that filled the place, the one thing that stood out to me the most was the man behind the counter, and that was my first lesson. Witches look just like everyone else. Of course, we may run into the occasional witch who looks more fiction than fact, but other than those, most are just average people. The majority tend to choose to blend in as much as possible. Why? Not everyone is armed with progressive and open ways of thinking, and in some cases, witches are put into a category as just bad people.
Witches refer to spells and divine help as magick, not to be confused with magic, which we consider to be what one would see at a show, a magician sawing a woman in half, card tricks, etc. Magick, however, is sacred to all Wiccans.
Magick: Creating Our Own Magick Spells
11/02/23 12:42 Filed in: Magick
Writing our own spells is what every practicing Witch aspires to. The ability to craft our own spells gives us an advantage over “ready made” spells we can find in other places. This is because we will be putting our own emotion and energy into the spell. Through the process of its unique creation it will be special and meaningful to us, and that is the secret of casting successful spells.
If we want to learn black magic, all of the following holds true. The ingredients and tools that we use are purely dependent upon not only what traditional magickal properties they might possess, but also what they mean to us as far as symbology goes.
There are different ways to set up the wording of our spells. They can be as simple as a two line charge to enforce our will, rhyming couplets (my personal favourite, since it helps me to better remember the words without referring back to written instructions), eloquent and lengthy prose to charge the spell to the energy of our will, or simply the use of repeating or chanting a single word over and over again.
Everything that we put into the spell, the ingredients, the words, the time of day, etc come together with our desire, emotion, and belief to bring about our desired outcome (sometimes within a day).
A quick word of warning: we should steer clear of casting spells to harm or control other people in any way. Not only does this go against the Witchcraft Ethics and Responsibilities, but trying to control someone else (or cause harm to them), opens doors in the future that we may not want opened. I have seen people lose everything because they practiced Magick in ways that go against common morality. Always make sure our heart is in the right place, and that we feel good about casting a spell.
Now, here are the things we will want to do while creating our spell. Make sure to write down an outline for the spell on paper so we won't forget anything. Even if our spell sounds silly as we write it, keep writing, as long as it is coming from our heart, and is for an intense desire that we have. Unless it is an emergency situation, plan out the best timing for when to cast the spell. We will need to take into consideration planetary influences, moon phases, etc. When we have finished our spell, write it down in our Book of Shadows. Record the results of our spell, and any feelings and impressions we had while casting it in our Book of Shadows
Revise the spell as necessary, as we figure out what went right and what went wrong.
It really is not that complicated. The most important part is that we create something that is authentic.
If we want to learn black magic, all of the following holds true. The ingredients and tools that we use are purely dependent upon not only what traditional magickal properties they might possess, but also what they mean to us as far as symbology goes.
There are different ways to set up the wording of our spells. They can be as simple as a two line charge to enforce our will, rhyming couplets (my personal favourite, since it helps me to better remember the words without referring back to written instructions), eloquent and lengthy prose to charge the spell to the energy of our will, or simply the use of repeating or chanting a single word over and over again.
Everything that we put into the spell, the ingredients, the words, the time of day, etc come together with our desire, emotion, and belief to bring about our desired outcome (sometimes within a day).
A quick word of warning: we should steer clear of casting spells to harm or control other people in any way. Not only does this go against the Witchcraft Ethics and Responsibilities, but trying to control someone else (or cause harm to them), opens doors in the future that we may not want opened. I have seen people lose everything because they practiced Magick in ways that go against common morality. Always make sure our heart is in the right place, and that we feel good about casting a spell.
Now, here are the things we will want to do while creating our spell. Make sure to write down an outline for the spell on paper so we won't forget anything. Even if our spell sounds silly as we write it, keep writing, as long as it is coming from our heart, and is for an intense desire that we have. Unless it is an emergency situation, plan out the best timing for when to cast the spell. We will need to take into consideration planetary influences, moon phases, etc. When we have finished our spell, write it down in our Book of Shadows. Record the results of our spell, and any feelings and impressions we had while casting it in our Book of Shadows
Revise the spell as necessary, as we figure out what went right and what went wrong.
It really is not that complicated. The most important part is that we create something that is authentic.
Magick: Background
11/02/23 12:34 Filed in: Magick
Many systems have been developed over the ages to help us control our thoughts. A great amount of dogma has also been kicked around in an attempt to make us into better people. Magick (the occult kind, spelled with a ‘k’) is one of the oldest and most general of these systems. Magick is the study and application of psychic forces. It uses mental training, concentration, and a system of symbols to program the mind. The purpose of magick is to alter the self and the environment according to the will.
Most of the magick we see today comes to us from ancient Egypt and Chaldea. The Chinese, Hindus, and Tibetans developed their own unique types of magick.
Western magick was locked up by the Egyptian priests for thousands of years and then suppressed by the rise of Christianity. It was not until medieval Europe that the alchemists and Cabalists rediscovered magickal knowledge. Only during the past hundred years or so has western culture been open minded enough to permit widespread investigation of the subject. Only since the start of the twentieth century has science shown much interest in it all.
Most of the magick we see today comes to us from ancient Egypt and Chaldea. The Chinese, Hindus, and Tibetans developed their own unique types of magick.
Western magick was locked up by the Egyptian priests for thousands of years and then suppressed by the rise of Christianity. It was not until medieval Europe that the alchemists and Cabalists rediscovered magickal knowledge. Only during the past hundred years or so has western culture been open minded enough to permit widespread investigation of the subject. Only since the start of the twentieth century has science shown much interest in it all.
Karma: Connection Between Meditation And Karma
11/02/23 12:23 Filed in: Karma
Karma lives with us, Karma is part of our lives from the very moment of our birth to the moment of our death. Every time that we do something and every time that we stop doing something, that generates Karma, and we cannot avoid it in any way.
Of course, not all the Karma that we generate is the same, there is a kind of Karma that ties us or chains us to this life, and another kind that liberates us of the reincarnation cycle. The Karma that chains us, known as Vishayakarma, has as fruits, misery and lack of interior peace, while the Karma generated by good actions or disinterested actions, know as the Sreyokarma allow us to reach prosperity and happiness of the soul. Much more fulfilling than reaching simple external happiness.
Everytime that we face an activity with the desire of obtaining a certain result, this throws us into the arms of desire, greed and ego. While only the pure actions that we do for love without taking into account the possible consequences of them, are the kind of actions that drive us, little by little, toward illumination and liberation. Those whose nature allows them to carry out these kinds of unselfish activities, little by little, realize that Spirit provides them with all that they need and an inner peace. A state we can also achieve through meditation.
Perhaps we might ask ourselves why? Why is meditation so necessary? Because humans always act in two dimensions, the external dimension governed by the physical senses, and the internal dimension governed by the inner knowing and the mind. The internal conscience cannot move for itself, but instead, needs intelligence and the mind, for they are the oxen that pulls the carriage. These oxen are anxious to begin to walk, but to take us to the correct destination they should be educated, they should study which is the route that takes us to the place to which we want to arrive at the internal conscience. And these are the roads of Truth, Rightness, Peace and Love.
To liberate us from Karma, it is necessary to teach the intelligence and mind’s oxen the art of dragging the carriage of the internal conscience, and this is achieved by means of the practices of meditation. And the conscience, to be able to guide the oxen of intelligence and the mind, must calm and control the conflicting desires that infest the mind, and this is achieved when we learn how to point our mind to a single direction.
It is easy to understand the benefits of meditation. Anyone that undertakes a task, knows that only when we concentrates our efforts toward a single point, we can achieve the desired success. Even the most insignificant tasks require concentration, and the power of an unshakable effort is so big, that even the worst difficulties surrender to it.
When we practice meditation, the mind learns how to retire its attention from material objects, and life acquires a new splendour when we become aware of the Divine Essence that is inside us. How sweet is a fruit? There’s no way to explain that appropriately, the only way of knowing that is to eat the fruit. How good is meditation? There’s no way of knowing the taste of its fruits until we decide to experience it.
