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Ask yourself every day, “what is no longer serving me?”

Identify the thoughts, habits, routines, actions and people in your life that no longer encourage you to grow. Disengage from empty distractions and remove negativity from your life wherever possible in order to create space to move in the direction that you truly desire.

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Blog Post #11: 03.06.2021 : Motherhood is a lot and I’m coping with snacks

Hello Pretty Momma,

I know, it has been a hot minute since I’ve made a post. Motherhood is a lot, and as my daughter is getting ready to turn 3 months old on Tuesday, I realize that I have been consumed in mommyhood (as I think I should be). I can’t believe what a crazy and insane ride it has been, it is both the best and hardest thing I’ve ever been through in my life. Good days are pure euphoria, and bad days are BAD. Like lock myself in the bathroom, cry on the floor and ask myself if I can really do this (the answer is yes!). There’s no quitting in motherhood, and I love my daughter more than I even thought possible. I truly wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I’m so proud of myself for the person, the mother, and the woman that I have become, and I think I’m addicted to the growth that I see. Women are fucking amazing. Like we are actual goddesses. We take care of everyone, expect nothing in return, and we NEVER give up. Phenomenal. Never forget the power you hold as a woman.

On that note, there is something I want to talk about because I want to improve on it: my eating habits. I’ve always been a relatively healthy eater, but it stemmed from a longtime eating disorder that I have always struggled with because I was always teased about my weight growing up. Now, I know I just talked about how amazing women are, and I really am confident in myself these days, but it’s been a long road to get here. I’ve realized that even though being a mom gives me a boost of confidence as a woman and as a person, it has also brought some old habits to the service. I’ve had a couple of binge and purge cycles as of recently, after a year without any. My changing body, and sometimes feeling out of control (like when my baby is crying and nothing I’m doing is calming her down) has resulted in me binging on junk food in order to feel some sort of control and I am OVER IT. I no longer want to feel this way, so I am determined to change my habits. I want to fuel my body and feed it healthy foods because I genuinely feel better, more energized, and light when I eat better. It gives me happiness. However, I also want to not restrict myself, and I need to make sure I’m eating enough so that my body can perform at its best (and produce good food for my baby!). I also want to be able to indulge every once in a while in treats and not hate myself for it, and also not feel the need to binge. I know I can do it, and this is my first step to making a positive change.

I want my eating habits to benefit my life, both mentally and physically. I want to do what’s best for me and my body, and I want mommy healthy eating to stem from a place of love and self-care for my body (you deserve to be the healthiest version of yourself for yourself!) instead of a place of fear and hatred of myself. I want to reward my body, and my mind, instead of punishing it.

I accept myself as I am now, and I love myself.

I know I can do this, I know some days I will make mistakes, but I will get up and try again. I will always show up for myself.

I got this,

Take care beautiful,

Namaste 🧘🏻‍♀️

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Acorn - Good luck, personal power, protection and wisdom. Dried acorns are a natural amulet for youthfulness. It's associated with the Sabbat of Litha and the element of water.

Angelica - Also called Archangel. It is a very powerful protection herb, healing, creates harmony and courage and helps in exorcisms. Aids vision. Element Air.

Apple - Garden magic, love, healing and wisdom, also vanity, marriage and beauty. Associated Mabon & Samhain. Element water.

Basil - Also called witches herb. Use in spells for Love, exorcism, wealth, sympathy, and protection. Associated with Imbolc. Aids astral projection. Element Fire.

Bay Leaf - Protection, success, purification, strength, wisdom and healing, also increases psychic powers. Element Fire.

Belladonna - Also Called: Deadly Nightshade. Toxic. Use for forgetting past loves. Protection, beauty and original flying ointments. Adds energy to rituals. Element Water.

Bergamot - Money, prosperity and sleep. Protects from both evil and illness. Good for luck and wealth. Increases magical power. Element Fire.

Black Pepper - Banishing negativity, exorcism, and offers protection and help with inner strength. Element Fire.

Blueberry - Protection of children, keeps evil out, and strengthens the aura. Associated with the Great Spirit. Element Water.

Calendula - Also called Marigold. Attracts success and justice in legal matters. Increases psychic/spiritual powers and aid prophetic dreams. Dispels negativity. Element Fire.

Cardamom - Lust, love, and fidelity. Sweetens the personality Use in handfastings. Element Water.

Chamomile - Love, sleep, protection and purification, also reduce stress. Use for meditation work and to attract money. Solar Magic. Element Water.

Cinnamon - Also called Sweet Wood. Use for Solar magic. Meditation and astral projection. Increases spirituality, success, healing, protection, power, luck, strength, and prosperity. Element Fire.

Clove - Use to protect, banish negative forces, and divination. Also helps with any teeth spells. Aids money and draws love. Element Fire.

Dandelion Root - Magical uses include divination, wishes and calling spirits. It also enhances dreams and works well in astral projection. Element Air.

Evening Primrose - Ideal for moon magic. Also use in love charms and to attract fae. Element Water.

Ginger - Increases magic power. Success, love, money and power. Element Fire.

Hibiscus - Attracting love and lust. Use in divination. Associated with lunar magic. Element Water.

Horsetail - Use for strength and resolve. Protection, cleansing and clearing unwanted emotions. Element Earth.

Jasmine - The herb of attraction. Helps prophetic dreaming, money and love. Element Water.

Lavender - Magical uses include healing, sleep and peace. It also promotes chastity and love. Increases longevity of life, tranquility and happiness. Element Air.

Lemon Balm - Also called Melissa. Love, success and healing. Aids psychic/spiritual development. Supports mental health disorders and compassion. Element Water.

Lemon Grass - Psychic cleansing and opening. Use in lust potions and when using Dragon Magic. Element Air.

Lime Tree Leaf - Healing, calm and love. Aids strength and tranquility, Element Air.

Marjoram - Use for cleansing, purification, and dispelling negativity. Also aids grief and sadness. Element Air.

Mint - Promotes energy, communication and vitality, protection and draws custom. Element Air.

Mugwort - Use for strength, protection and healing. Mugwort amplifies magic. Aids astral projection, and psychic power. Element Earth.

Nettle - Uses include dispelling darkness & fear,and curse breaking. Healing and protection and increases lust in partners. Renewal. Element Fire.

Orange Peel & Flower- Attracts abundance, luck. Love and happiness and strengthens divination. Element Fire.

Passion Flower - Attracts friendship and passion. Caming, peace and instills passion into stale relationships. Good for house blessings too. Element Water.

Patchouli - Used in spells for connecting with spirits. Money attracting, increases fertility and lust. Calming and peaceful. Element Earth.

Peppermint - Use for headaches and other forms of healing. Increases sleep and love. Use for increasing psychic power and divination. Element Air.

Rose - Use for divination, increased psychic power, love, lust and healing. Helps strengthen close friendships. Place around sprains and bruises to help them heal faster. Element Water.

Rosemary - Use in healing poppets and love/lust spells. Improves memory. Increases sleep, mental power and protection. Burn to help purification and removing negativity. Associated with faery magic. Element Fire.

Sage - Used for self purification and cleansing. Helps grief and loss. Healing and protection, also increases wisdom. Element Air.

Strawberry Leaf - Attracts success, good fortune, and favorable circumstances. Increases love and aids pregnancy. Element Water.

Thyme - Attracts loyalty, affection, and love. Increases good luck and psychic power. Drink in tea to aid sleep. Element Air.

Verbena - Psychic protection, peace and purification. Healing and helps depression. Increases beauty and love. Mind opening and clearing. Ideal use for exams. Element Earth.

Willow - is Used for lunar magic, drawing or strengthening love, healing, and overcoming sadness.. Element Water.

From the Herbal Grimoire by the blog The Wiccan Lady. Here's the link to the blog for the complete list and further reading: