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An Air Meditation - Charis


Posted by StarFire

As you inhale, imagine that you are breathing in molecules from the air around you and
energy from the earth below you. You are like a sponge that absorbs all the energetic
particles from the earth where you sit and the air around you. Feel each molecule
absorb into every pore of your skin.
As you exhale, imagine there is a large balloon of light over your head. Breathe out and
fill the balloon with all the energy you absorbed on the inhale. The balloon gets larger
and larger, and brighter and brighter above your head.
It is dawn. I find myself in a forest filled with Aspen trees. I raise my eyes and look for
the sky, but the boughs looming overhead hide it from my view. As I look up, feel the
cool breeze of spring brush my face, and hear the sound of the rustling leaves. Blowing,
laughing from the east, Eurus brings thoughts of renewal and life.
I follow the wind further into the soft shadows of the forest, inhaling deeply the strong
scent of the trees. I smell, too, the wafting hints of fragrant incense. I follow where my
senses lead me and come to a small clearing circled by burning censers filled with
sweet-smelling oils. Toward the east end of the circle is a staff. I walk over to the place
and sit on the ground before it. I take the staff into my hands and close my eyes.
First come swirling colors of white then yellow then fading darker into lavender. Then,
out of the swirling fog of colors come dozens of small, lithe figures who swirl around as
if carried on the wind itself. They dance around my head and body, swirling around as
if caught in a dance to unheard music. Then, taking my attention from the spirits of the
air, I look up to find further figures emerging from the mist.
First comes a woman with the beauty of the dawn. As she steps forward, each of the
four winds, in turn, hasten from around here and fly, one to each of the four corners of
the earth. As she fades, there comes another whose form seems insubstantial, and seems
to constitute both the image of a woman and a cow at the same time. I look closely the
attempt to solidify one form, but I cannot. As this image fades, I am presented with the
forms of two women who immediately remind me of the nighttime sky. One glows
with the pale light of the full moon, and her eyes hold the fullness of hidden
knowledge. The other, whom also seems to radiate cool starlight, seems to embody the
possibilities of many lifetimes.

In due course, these figures too fade and I am left with only the mist of the elemental
world of air. Suddenly, three male figures issue from the mist. They seem to be three
aspects of one man, but each's attributes differ. The first glows with the light of the
moon, seeming to be its protector. The second and third appear almost identical, except
that one has a winged helmet and shoes. As I sit and study the sameness and difference
of the three, they begin to fade, as does the fog.
When the mist clears, I find myself sitting within the circle still clutching the staff in
my hands. I place the staff once again on the ground and rise. I thank the element of air,
and all it is associated with for sharing with me its wisdom, and leave the circle.
PALLAS ATHENA

Song of a Daily Druid


Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

Practicing the Daily Simple


One conviction that has led me so assuredly onto and along the Druid path is the
conviction that no amount of philosophizing and debate can make up for a lack of
daily, practical work in the spiritual life. Its easy to forget that any one system can start
to seem like the single Truth if you spend too much time within it, and not enough
time allowing your body and its natural energies free range to roam. I can hypothesize
about the nature of deity, the relationship between free will and destiny, the role of
love and grief and in some ways, this process of writing and thinking is indeed a
kind of practical work, too. It does help to clarify, to enlighten, and just as often to
frustrate and to reveal the stumbling blocks hiding just beneath the surface. I follow
my words like hounds Ive set loose on the hunt, never quite knowing where they will
lead or what scent will send them howling.
But there is other work to do, as well. These simple, daily works are as much a part of
my religious practice as the esoteric and exotic, the sacred set-apart-ness of much of
religious life. I dont always have the energy or the time! to go hunting through
poetic imagery and the dense tension of metaphor, weaving my way through the lush
undergrowth of belief, identity, paradox and process. Sometimes I have to come home
to myself, sometimes I have to clean the hearth and feed the dogs.

Engaged Presence
Sacred attending is, perhaps, the most important aspect of my practical spiritual work
as a Druid, because it is something that can be done anywhere and at anytime but
furthermore, right here and right now. You, in front of your computer screen, take a
moment to attend. Notice the shape and color of the computer, the dust that may have
collected on it, the desk and its odds and ends, the creaking chair, the window outside
of which the rain is sometimes loud and pounding, the snow sometimes too soft to hear
above the buzz of fluorescent lights.

How did I learn to engage the present, and to make it such a natural part of my
everyday awareness? Honestly, Im not sure, though I have a suspicion that writing
poetry helped. Especially writing poetry while sitting in the back of my high school
math classes, recalling the weather, the smile of a boy, the lace slip peeking out
beneath the hem of an elderly, enthusiastic English teacher as she raised her arms for
emphasis, the smell and feel of chalk, the deathly activity of the eraser across the
black-gray board When youre a teenager trying to learn how to write poetry, what
can you turn to? Not long years of memory, not exciting experiences of foreign, exotic
places When your boredom forces your irresistible creative impulses into poetry
or doodling or playing the guitar what else can you do but attend to the dull but
bursting world around you? Im not sure you can learn to attend in any other way.
Maybe thats why mystics of the past have so often retreated for a time into the
boredom of the desert, the hermitage or the dark.
Meditation
The Eastern (and in particular, Zen Buddhist) tradition of meditation seeks to empty
and quiet the monkey mind, to burn away the false sense of self and attain to the
nothingness of Holy Void, which is itself not anything. Many people never quite find
the knack of this approach. Rather than being restful and revitalizing, they discover
that they have to exert a great deal of energy to keep themselves centered in anatman
(no-self). Druidry offers another approach to meditation, rooted firmly in Western
rather than Eastern spiritual practices. Well-known author and AODA Archdruid John
Michael Greer writes, In Druid meditation, by contrast, the more common path is to
train and reorient the mind instead of shutting it down. [...] In this form of meditation,
which is called discursive meditation, the thinking process is not stopped but
redirected and clarified; thoughts are not abolished but made into a vehicle for the
deeper movement of consciousness.
When I first began working with this form of Druidic meditation, I quickly found
myself enjoying both the practice itself, and its benefits. Rather than a strain, it
became an exercise in unifying and harmonizing myself, working towards a more
complete spiritual integrity. In some ways, this method of meditation takes the
engaged presence of attending to the outside world and turns that attention to the
mind itself. Rather than trying to deaden or quiet the mind, one can watch its
processes, trace its pathways, and ride the activity of reasoning itself, learning to hone
and clarify it. While it is certainly beneficial to set aside time regularly throughout the
week for meditative sessions, the process of discursive meditation can be employed
fruitfully during the course of the ordinary day as well, whenever the mind needs a
boost of energy or a new perspective.

Creative Visualization
In some ways, having a visual-poetic kind of mind by nature, the practice of
discursive meditation led me into the technique of creative visualization. Many
people use this technique to visualize goals or positive outcomes, to go on prescribed
guided visualizations, and the like. I found these uses to be a bit too specific to
make for practical daily use (though I will sometimes take a moment over breakfast in
the morning to visualize or imagine myself having a stress-free, prosperous and
enjoyable day at work).
I most commonly use creative visualization for sensing or playing with energy.
When walking somewhere, I run my fingers over passing shrubbery, chain-link
fences, the bark of trees or even the brick walls of buildings experiencing the
changing energies each thing radiates.
When the wind is strong or the sun warm, Ill open wings out to gather in the
power, and when its cold outside, sometimes Ill send down roots seeking solidity
and warmth within the earth. And every once in a while, Ill be sitting at my desk, or
curled up reading a book, or even at work bustling around, when Ill open my hand,
palm upwards, as if to hold a gently glowing, floating ball of energy before me, as if
to concentrate and activate it before reabsorbing or dissipating.
To call these activities visualizations might be a bit misleading. I do not close my
eyes, I do not call up stark images in my mind as if looking at a movie screen behind
my eyelids, and I do not actually see anything other than the physical reality in front
of me. But in the same way that complicated philosophical ideas will sometimes
present themselves all at once in idea-maps charted in spatial relations which then
take paragraphs to delineate and describe, so too can someone experience this sense
of space, energy and movement that extends beyond the physical boundaries of the
body a sense of space that is not auditory or olfactory, but which seems very much a
visual sensation, though it is far from literal.
These experiences are what St. Theresa of Avila described in her work as intellectual
visions. Though her understanding of such visions were as revelations from God, the
principle of experiencing and cultivating them seems, to me, to be much the same.
They become daily reminders of the nonmaterial or transmaterial world, moments at a
stoplight or waiting in line at the grocery store when we can remind ourselves to
look for the interconnective energies we have believed in and experienced before.

WHITE CANDLE SPELL FOR BLESSING


Posted by Whispr

Get a white candle -- either a plain one (offertory, pillar, or taper) or a figural one in the
gender of the person you want to bless. Carve the person's full name on the candle,
then dress it with myrrh or frankincense. For more power, you may place a name-paper of the
person, or a photo, or some personal item of theirs (such as a bit of hair or a snippet of
clothing) either under the candle or next to it. One easy way to do this is to place the paper or
personal concerns under an overturned saucer and put the candle on top of the saucer. Burn a
portion of the candle every day for seven days, pinching it out between burnings.

As you light it each day, say this


"[Name], may you be blessed
May all good things come to you
May nothing whatsoever harm you
May your heart be light
May your travels be safe
May your health be good
May your mind be sound
May your friendships sustain you
May you be blessed in every way!"
* If you have a special request for this person (such as that they find a lover, get a
good job, come home safely from a war, or whatever), just add it to the list.
Some people use a large pillar-type candle and keep it going for longer than seven days. They
may make a habit of burning such a candle every day -- or once a week, on Sundays -- for as
long as their friend or relative needs help, even doing so for months at a time.
If the candle is large and it is to be burned in this way, it should be re-dressed with
Oil once a week: after the initial dressing, you can drop a tiny bit of oil into the "well" or hole in
such a large candle just before lighting it each time.
Druidic Stone-Blessing Ritual
This spell may be used for blessing large stones, such as those placed in your garden or on
your altar. Touch or hold the stone in your hand, saying:
I call upon thee, stone of earth. Formed by fire, sculpted by water, and weathered by wind.
Impart the deepest secrets of the earth to me. Teach me how to be silent, how to listen, how to
be strong without force, and how to be firm without anger. Lend me your strength.
Stones, even though they tend to be less dramatic than fire, swords, or glittering goblets, can
be very powerful magical tools. Crystals are one type of stone used for magic and meditation,
but see what lessons the humble pebbles, rocks, and boulders hold for you.

Magickal Dance
Posted by Whispr

*Dance is certainly an ancient ritual practice. It's also a magical act,


for physical movement releases energy from the body, the same energy
used in magic. This "secret" was discovered early, and so dance was
incorporated into magick and ritual to raise energy , to alter
consciousness or simply to honor the Goddess and God with ritual
performances. **Group dances such as the spiral dance, are often
performed in coven workings. In individual workings, however, you're
bound by no tradition or choreographed steps. Feel free to move in any
manner you wish, no matter how child like or "savage" it may seem In
magick many Wiccans perform a short spell or ritual manipulations of
some kind and then perform the real magic: raising and channeling
magical energy.
They often move in a increasingly faster clock wise
circle around the altar, either alone or with a coven, watching the
candles flaming on the altar, smelling the incense, overwhelming
themselves with chanting and intense visualization. **When the
practitioner has reached the point of no return, the exact moment when
the body can raise and channel no more energy, the power is released
toward the magical goal. To do this, some Wicca collapse to the ground,
signaling the end of what is rather peculiarly called "The Dance."
Dancing is used to raise energy as well as to facilitate attunement with
the Deities of nature.
Dance as the wild wind; as the stream rushing
down a mountain, a flame flickering from a lightning struck tree, as
grains of sand bouncing off each other in a gale, as flowers unfolding
their brilliance on a sunny summer afternoon. **As you dance, using what
ever movements you wish, open yourself to the God and Goddess. **Think
for a moment of the whirling dervishes, the untamed Gypsy dances of
Europe, the sensuous belly dancing of the Middle East, and the sacred
hula of old Hawaii. Dance is one of the paths to Deity.

Easy Crystal Magick


Posted by Whispr
Crystal or stone magick is very simple and inexpensive to perform. Stones and their
wonderful spirits are all around us. Any of these spells may be cast by using the
ordinary stones that are can be found near your home.
Cleaning Stones
Stones are subjected to a multitude of energies before they arrive in your home. Prior
to using them in magic, it is advised that you perform a cleansing or purification on
the stones. However, it is always preferable to listen to your stones/crystals first to
"hear" if they require a cleansing. I personally have 2000+ stones and I think I have
cleansed only a handful.
This is a simple process which removes any past influences from the stone, getting it
ready for your use.
There are a number of different methods of cleansing:
1. Place the stones in full sunlight for a day, 3 days, or even a week. Placing them in
direct sunlight is the way to go - not behind a window on a ledge. Some stones will
clear after a day - some others will take longer. Check the stones daily and sense the
energies by placing them in your receptive hand (left hand if you are right handed opposite if you are left handed). If the vibrations are regular, the cleansing has been
successful. **Important to note that some stones will damage/fade in the sun.
2. Bury the stones in the ground for a week or so, then check to see if they have been
purified. If they have, wash them off and your magic can begin.
3. Run the stones under running water and wipe off with a white cloth. Check to see if
they have been purified - if not - repeat the process.
4. Another method that is popular is using sea salt, either by mixing the salt with
water and soaking the stone or by rubbing the salt directly onto the stone. Many
stones can get damaged by the harshness of salt - if you are not sure whether your
stone will be adversely affected by the salt - avoid it altogether. Rule of thumb - the
softer the stone the harsher the damage.
5. Place the stones - preferably outside - at the start of a full moon for three nights.
6. Lastly - and my method of choice - is to burn sage and pass the stones through the
smoke.
Charging Stones

Many sources site - before using the stones in magic, they should be "charged" or
"programmed" with energy for the specific purpose you need the from the stone. My
personal note on this is "programming" is simply wrong. It is as if you are willing the
stone to do something against its will - think of it as trying to potty train a cat.
Eventually, the cat can be trained, but your relationship with the cat will suffer in the
process.
"Charging" is a different matter indeed as you are encouraging or awaking the stone
to help you or someone else with the properties it already possess. By charging, you
are asking for a specific kind of help. You are letting the stone know which of its
powers you need the most. It is also wise to ask the stone if it indeed needs a "boost",
many do not need the encouragement to help - they share their knowledge and
powers willingly.
"Charging" is simply done by holding the stones in your projective hand (right if
right handed - left if left handed), visualizing your magical need, and pouring energy
out from your body into the stone.
Say for instance you have a Moonstone and need to get more sleep at night. Put the
Moonstone into your projective hand - visualize yourself sleeping - with that energy
pouring from you into the stone. Once you can feel the vibrations - you know that the
stone has been charged.
Simple Stone Spells
taken from the book "Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic"
Money And Prosperity
New Year's Stone - At sunrise on the morning of the new year, go outside and find the
largest stone you can carry. Take this back to your house and put it in a place of
prominence. If you keep the stone in your house for a year, it will be one filled with
prosperity. Replace the stone every year.
Luck
On the Fence - Rise before the Sun on the morning of the Spring Equinox. Find
several stones and place them on the fence posts that surround your property,
visualizing yourself, your home and life filled with luck.
Love
Stone Love - Go to a place that contains many water-worn stones. Look for a large, flat
rock while visualizing yourself being involved with the perfect mate.
On this rock, mark with red ink two intertwined hearts. As you do this, keep
visualization in mind. When you are finished, bury the stone in the earth in an
uncultivated place.
Protection
The Five Pebbles - Go to a moving brook or stream. While standing in the water and
facing downstream, remove five small pebbles from the stream bed. As you do this,
visualize your need for protection.

As your hand closes over the pebbles, see them beaming out protective energies. Just
as the pebbles are hard and have weathered for eons, so too will they strengthen your
protective shield.
Now carry them at all times for protection. If you wish, place them in a small pouch
or a fold of cloth, or incorporate them into some form of jewelry.
Magical Intentions
Carry the stones in your pants pocket or place in a cloth pouch and carry with you.
Astral Projection - Tourmalated quartz crystal, opal
Business Success - Bloodstone, malachite, Green tourmaline, yellow zircon
Dieting - Moonstone, Topaz
Dreams - Amethyst, Azurite
Gambling - Amazonite, aventurine, cat's eye
Happiness - Amethyst, chrysoprase, yellow zircon
Healing/Health - Agate, amber, amethyst, aventurine, azurite, bloodstone, calcite,
carnelian, cat's - eye, celestite, chrysoprase, coral, quartz crystal, diamond, flint,
garnet, hematite, holey stones, jade, jasper, jet, lapis lazuli, peridot, petrified wood,
sapphire, sodalite, staurolite, sugilite, sulfur, sunstone, topaz, turquoise, red zircon
Love - Agate, alexandrite, amber, amethyst, beryl, calcite, chrysocolla, emerald, jade,
lapis lazuli, lepidolite, malachite, moonstone, olivine, pearl, rhodocrosite, sapphire,
sard, topaz, pink tourmaline, turquoise
Money, Wealth, Prosperity, Riches - Aventurine, bloodstone, calcite, cat's-eye,
chrysoprase, coal, emerald, jade, mother-of-pearl, olivine, opal, pearl, peridot, ruby,
salt, sapphire, spinel, staurolite, tiger's-eye, topaz, green tourmaline, brown-greenred zircon
Physical Energy - Beryl, calcite, rhodocrosite, selenite, spinel, sunstone, tiger's-eye,
red tourmaline, red zircon
Reconciliation - Diamond, selenite
Sexual Energy - Carnelian, sunstone, yellow zircon
Sleep - Moonstone, peridot, blue tourmaline
Success - Amazonite, chrysoprase, marble
Travel - Chalcedony, orange zircon
Wisdom - Chrysocolla, coral, jade, sodalite, sugilite

FREEDOM QUOTES
Posted by

BZ

Freedom is not what we achieve from others but from our silent heart Freedom
means to bring love & peace everywhere
The Actual freedom is made of noble thoughts of a man
Freedom spread its wings where the silence flows
There are no bad thoughts, where the freedom dances
Those who love freedom they do not invite the war
A man who is trapped due to fear, he can never see freedom around
Freedom lies in abundance but we cease to get it
Freedom is wonderful & beautiful
Freedom never puts anybody in chains of blind-faith
Dont blame anybody until you see with your own eyes and believe fully
QUOTES BY PUSHKAR BISHT

Courage
Posted by Deraji Snowfox

What is courage? How is it used or obtained? Many think courage is


the art of being fearless despite the odds, no matter the circumstances.
Webster defines it as "to withstand danger, fear, or difficulty". In my short
life time I have come to believe that these definitions are incorrect. Fear is
needed in life to make us careful. "withstand..difficulty"? Life is difficult,
more for some then others. Does this make every person alive courageous?
"Danger" hahahaha. Ever seen that new show "1000 ways to die"? We are
costantly in danger when we drive, eat, sleep, the very air we breath has
become toxic in most parts because of the pollution in it. I think that
courage is much more difficult to comprehend then this mediocre
definition.
Courage is everyday life. Courage is acting inspite of fear not being
absolved from it. To not have fear is ignorance and you are only lying to
yourself. courage is going outside dispite those thousand ways to die,
dispite the pollution. Everyone is afaid of something, to fear is to be
human. take each day one step at a time. You have already beaten the odds.
whats one more day? I tell myself that every morning. I got shot at and
nicked not to long ago. I probably would be dead now if not for the vision
i had leading up to the shooting. I survived. I beat the odds one more day
is a peice of cake.
Statistics? everyone says dont become a statistic. how is this accomplished?
If your alive you are the whatever percent that lives. work, unemployed
theres a statistic for you! dead, your still a statistic. I guess what I am trying
to say is that the world tries to scare us into living in fear and it works but
courage is steping up and takeing that next day on. There is so many
reasons not to live and so few to go on but it quality not quanity that
counts and I only need one reason, ME!

<> Dreams Will Tell U Lots.


Posted by Nancy Anderson
Dreams will tell U Lots.
<>Too Much on your Plate <>
Most of us go through days of our lives that we create the feeling of
Having TOO much responsibility for more than we can reasonably
Handle.
This TOO MUCH will start to turn up in our dreams in many ways..
People to your surprise start to turn up in your dreaming and you wonder why
Are they are there, could it be that your dream is telling you that you need
People to delegate a few of the things that you have over powered your self
With..
Dreams will tell us quite often that we have TOO MUCH on our Plates..
If in this dream, others are just standing around watching you do all the
Task, that YOU have added to your life?
It is a good sign for you to see the truth. That in your dreams the
Pictures that are presenting your life you are needing to take your own
Inventory to see when this all started...It also can be an ego thing that
Has caught up with you and it is taxing your body at this time.
Look to see if you piled your plate too high or did others..At times in our
Own inventory we see that we have been rather unkind to our bodies, buy this
RUSH in Life.

Nancy Anderson

Blessing and Healing Chant


Posted by Mistsofavalon
Traditional Blessing and Healing Chant
Just as the soft rains fill the streams,
Pour into the rivers, and join together in the oceans,
So may the power of every moment of your goodness
Flow forth to awaken and heal all beings-Those here now, those gone before, those yet to come.
By the power of every moment of your goodness,
May your heart's wishes be soon fulfilled
As completely shining as the bright full moon,
As magically as by a wish-fulfilling gem.
By the power of every moment of your goodness,
May all dangers be averted and all disease be gone.
May no obstacle come across your way.
May you enjoy fulfillment and long life.
For all in whose heart dwells respect,
Who follow the wisdom and compassion, of the Way,
May your life prosper in the four blessings
Of old age, beauty, happiness and strength

Marathon or Foeniculum Vulgare"


Posted by Hedral

Back in 490 BC the Greeks and Persians were battling in a field of


fennel, the plains of marathon. Marathon meaning fennel.
Roman soldiers chewed Fennel for increased endurance. Later on the
Puritans called it the meeting seed. Many of the congregation would
chew fennel seeds to ward off sleepiness and hunger during long
church services.
Fennel seeds are miraculous, fragrant and tasty little pods of medicinal
goodness and can be found in any grocery store in the spice section.
Chewing 10 to 15 fennel seeds once or twice a day are helpful to the
body in many ways.
Fennel speeds up the digestive process. This is especially good for
those who suffer with Type 2 Diabetes. Frequently people with type 2
Diabetes develop a slowing down of peristalsis, which is the muscle
movement of the intestine in the digestive process to move waste down
to be expelled.
This disorder is called Gastro Paresis. Chewing fennel seeds will help
alleviate this by acting as an antispasmodic and helping the digestive
juices do their work
Fennel helps alleviate indigestion, improves pancreatic function. It is
also used for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, nausea, diarrhea, coughs from
colds or bronchitis.
These little seeds will enhance energy levels, act as a diuretic.
Fennel seeds are also good for suppressing appetite if taken before
meals. Chew 10 to 15 seeds before meals and you will feel full faster
and eat less.

I chew the seeds and also make them into a tea form.
Fennel is one of my most used Kitchen Medicine Goto items. These
are the basics on how to utilize this wonderful seed. The entire plant is
edible and nutritious but I find it is easier to obtain the seeds.
Fennel Tea ( Tisane) with Honey
Boil 2 or 3 cups of water
Crush 2 teaspoons of Fennel seed with a spoon and add to boiling water.
Turn off heat and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
You can strain the seeds or leave them in the tea. Add honey for taste.
This tastes good and is a great digestive aid. Also good for colds and
bronchitis.
This information is intended for your general knowledge only and not a
substitute for professional medical advice or treatment specific to
medical conditions. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a chronic
or serious illness, and /or have many sensitivities and allergies check
with your doctor before using Fennel.

SNOWFLAKES
Posted by

BZ

Snowflakes
Snowflakes spill from heaven's hand
Lovely and chaste like smooth white sand.
A veil of wonder laced in light
Falling Gently on a winter's night.
Graceful beauty raining down
Giving magic to the lifeless ground.
Each snowflake, a falling star
Smiling beauty that is spun afar.
Church On A Winter's Night
Snowflakes spill from heaven's hand
Lovely and chaste like smooth white sand.
Till earth is dressed in a robe of white
Unspoken poem the hush of night.
By Linda A. Copp

THE FOREST
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BZ

The Forest
by Leonard C. Mayer
The trees stand tall and stately,
surveying their domain----The first to glimpse the sunrise;
the first to feel the rain.
The flowers add some color
to mostly brown and green.
Their fragrance bathes the air
and makes it smell pristine.
The wind sets all in motion
and makes things come alive.
It brings the rain and pollen
that lets this world survive.
The sun lends warmth and comfort
to all the things that grow.
It's perfect for their needs,
high noon or evening glow.
The earth provides nutrition
and serves the mother role----Even the air that's needed
comes from her heart and soul.

An affirmation to yourself
Posted by Mistsofavalon

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,


and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,


gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
desiderata - max ehrmann - 1927

WHAT HOPE MEANS


Posted by SpiritWitch)O(

Hope is gentle cold breeze on a hot summer day


Hope is to remain positive when going gets tough
hope is seeking more when others think u had enough
What hope means
Hope is dreaming of tomorrow
Hope is simmering under sorrow
Hope is sparkles when tears in our eyes
Hope is a beautiful thing and beautiful things never dies
What hope means
Hope is as light as a feather
Hope keeps all of us together
Hope is ubiquitous and free of cost
Hope is the last thing ever lost.....
by Vineet Bansal

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