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It can be tricky to rewire our brains into thinking positive thoughts. Although we may think it should come easily, the truth is that positivity is hard work! A good place to start is by creating a mantra for yourself, something to repeat verbally or mentally when you feel yourself starting to spiral. Some suggested phrases: - I will rise above this - My fear is not my fate - This is only one moment in my day - I am worthy of [love, respect, etc] - Today is still a good day - [breathe in for 5 counts] Breathing in, I accept [exhale for 5 counts] Breathing out, I let go When we catch ourselves in negative thought patterns, and choose to redirect ourselves toward positivity, we are literally rewriting the blueprints of our brains. While this may not cure all of what ails you, it is certainly a good start!

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By: Keane Luong Instagram: @artwoonz

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Ritual for Positive Thoughts

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

a bowl

water

salt

lavender oil (optional; be sure it is safe for skin!)

a rag

INTENT: To bring forth positive thoughts and help reduce nightmares.

STEPS:

Gather your water and salt into a bowl; use two drops of lavender oil if using.

Let the tip of your rag soak in the water.

Close your eyes and focus on the water. Charge it with positive energy by holding your hand over it, not touching.

Take your rag and gently dab it from one temple to the other, using 5-7 light dots of the soaked against your forehead while focusing on positive energies.

Save mixture and repeat daily and/or nightly.

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Easy Protection Spell

You will need:

A small candle (white or dark blue)

Olive, avocado, or grapeseed oil

Italian seasoning (Yes, from the spice aisle)

Lots of plain white salt.

Rub the candle down with the oil, then sprinkle the herbs all over it. Make sure you set the candle on a flame and heat resistant plate or candle holder.

Place the candle on the floor and use the salt to make a circle around it and yourself. Leave enough space to sit comfortably.

Burn the candle while you meditate or pray to your preferred spirit/deity. Focus on your physical, mental, and emotional health and safety. If you need protection from something specific, this is the time to bring that up.

When the candle has burnt out, break the salt circle with your hand before you exit. Make sure you thank your deity first.

If you have a yard you are allowed to dig in, bury any remnants of the candle on your property. If you can't do that, bury it in the woods.

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Just a few of the items in my etsy shop. Safe Garden Oil ($25/oz), Love Stinks Oil (25/oz), and mini travel altar kit ($28/ea.).

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if you don’t terrify people a little bit then what’s the point.

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Some really awesome information ♡

A Practical Guide to Homeopathy

Lesson Two: Healing with Aromatherapy

WARNING Diffusing essential oils can be toxic to your pets. Please do extensive research on which types of oils are not harmful to your pets.

Among our senses, one of the most-looked over and powerful is our sense of smell. Aromas can help us recall happy memories - baking cookies with loved ones during the holiday season, the perfume or cologne of a loved one - as well as unpleasant memories. Through psychology, we’ve proven that, when recreating a scene, scents can be our most powerful allies in recalling past events in our lives.

Aromatherapy is the art of using scents to heal the body, mind and soul. We use scents in healing rituals, magic and spirituality frequently - it even manifests in religious practices such as Christianity when a pastor cleanses a space with incense.

Scents and Sensibility

Working with essential oils is really quite easy, but here are some precautions to take.

Dilute

It’s important to dilute your essential oils in a carrier oil before using them therapeutically. You should rarely apply an undiluted essential oil to your skin.

By diluting your essential oils in a carrier oil, you get a lot more use out of them and you also prevent skin irritations. Some common types of carrier oils are grapeseed, olive, flaxseed, almond and sesame oil. Use 30mL (2 tbsp) of carrier oil per 5-10 drops of essential oil.

Storage

Essential oils need to be kept away from light and air. It’s best to store them in dark-tinted bottles to prevent light penetration. With proper storage, most essential oils can last 1-2 years. However, citrus oils should not be used after 6-9 months.

Allergies

Before working with essential oils, be sure to do a skin allergy test. Many people have sensitive skin and it’s important to take precautions and avoid allergic reactions to both essential oils and carrier oils.

To test for allergies, simply place a drop of your chosen carrier oil on your skin. Check and see if there is a reaction over the course of 12 hours. Place one drop of essential oil in 15 drops of carrier oil and apply to your chest. Check and see if there is a reaction over the course of 12 hours. If there is no reaction, then you likely have no allergy to the plant or the oil.

Precautions

Please avoid essential oils if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Specifically, avoid: cardamom, coriander, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lemon balm, lemongrass, lime, mandarin, neroli, palmarosa, petitgrain, spearmint and ylang-ylang.

If you have sensitive or dry skin, it is best to avoid the following essential oils: black pepper, cinnamon, clove, grapefruit, lemon, lemon balm, lemongrass, lime, mandarin, orange, peppermint and spearmint. 

Healing with Essential Oils

When starting out with using essential oils for health purposes, it’s important to address one symptom or issue at a time. Limit your selection to a few different oils until you become more familiar with your tools. Once you get comfortable, start experimenting with making your own blends. As time goes by, you’ll see what works best for your body and you!

Stress

Stress often has the side effects of anxiety, upset stomach, heart palpitations and rapid breathing. One of the most common essential oils used to alleviate stress is peppermint - it relaxes the mind and body. Lavender is another good choice as it relaxes muscles and the vapors help regulate breathing.

Pain and Muscle Tension

Muscle tension and pain are something most of us are familiar with. When using essential oils to address this particular issue, it’s best to create a massage oil to rub the affected area. If you’re trying to relax muscles and ease pain, allspice and geranium are great choices.

Chest Congestion

Flus, colds, respiratory illnesses - we’re no stranger to those during the winter months. To use essential oils to treat this, apply a few drops of diluted oil across the chest and massage into the skin. I tend to use eucalyptus, but thyme is another great choice!

Concentration and Focus

Everyone experiences difficulties with focus and concentration; stress, lack of sleep, anxiety and depression are just a few possible culprits. To use essential oils for this, apply a few drops to the temples, middle of the forehead and the base of the neck. Rosemary and spearmint are great choices for this as they help you relax while improving mental clarity.

Fatigue

At the end of the day, many of us feel exhausted from school, work and just life in general. To help with this, place a few drops of essential oil on your wrists and rub them in. Citrus oils like lemon and lime work really well since they uplift mood, relieve fatigue and provide mental clarity and focus.

Insomnia

Sometimes we just can’t fall asleep. Place a few drops of essential oil on your forehead and at the base of your neck. Lemon balm and ylang-ylang are good choices for this as they promote restful sleep and reduce stress and anxiety.

Anxiety

This issue typically involves both the physical and mental parts of the body. To help alleviate anxiety, place a drop of essential oil on the forehead, base of the neck, wrists and along the collarbone or upper chest. Chamomile, lavender and lemon balm are excellent choices.

Recipes

Anxiety Relief 5 drops chamomile oil 5 drops lemongrass oil 2 tbsp carrier oil

Stress Relief 5 drops peppermint oil 5 drops lavender oil 2 tbsp carrier oil

Muscle-Tension Relief ½ tbsp ground allspice ½ tbsp ground nutmeg 5 drops geranium oil ½ cup carrier oil

Muscle Pain Relief ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp ground turmeric 5 drops rose oil 5 drops tea tree oil ½ cup carrier oil

Chest Congestion Relief 5 drops eucalyptus oil 5 drops pine oil 2 tbsp carrier oil

Mucus Killer 2 tbsp nettle leaves 5 drops frankincense oil 2 cups carrier oil

Focus and Concentration ½ tbsp ground myrrh 5 drops rosemary oil 2 cups carrier oil

Mental Strength and Clarity 1 tbsp dried rosemary 5 drops peppermint oil 5 drops spearmint oil 2 cups carrier oil

Energizer ½ tbsp dried juniper berries 5 drops thyme oil 2 cups carrier oil

Citrus Energy 5 drops lemon oil 5 drops lime oil 2 tbsp carrier oil

Sleep Easy 5 drops lemon balm oil 5 drops ylang-ylang oil 2 tbsp carrier oil

Digestion Relief ½ tbsp dried catnip 5 drops ginger oil 5 drops spearmint oil 2 cups carrier oil

Common Essential Oils for Health and Wellness

Allspice: Reduces stress, calms, relaxes tight muscles, uplifts mood, improves digestion, natural disinfectant

Basil: Calms, relieves pain, relieves fatigue, improves mental clarity, purifies the body

Cardamom: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, improves digestion, improves mental clarity and memory

Catnip: Anti-diarrheal, relieves indigestion, relieves anxiety, uplifts mood

Chamomile: Reduces anxiety, promotes restful sleep and relaxation, relieves pain

Cinnamon: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, natural disinfectant, improves digestion, increases appetite

Clove: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, improves mental clarity, improves digestion, natural disinfectant

Coriander: Relieves pain, relieves fatigue, improves digestion, improves mental clarity and memory

Eucalyptus: Breaks up congestion, relieves pain, natural disinfectant, vapors help with breathing (asthma)

Frankincense: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, improves digestion, expectorant, sedative

Geranium: Relieves stress and tension, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, soothes itchy skin

Ginger: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, improves digestion, increases appetite

Juniper berries: Relieves pain, energizes, improves mental clarity and memory, anti-inflammatory, repels insects, soothes insect bites

Lavender: Relieves stress and anxiety, promotes restful sleep, uplifts mood, balances mood swings, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, natural disinfectant, breaks up congestion

Lemon: Balances the nervous system, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, improves mental clarity and memory, natural disinfectant

Lemon balm: Relieves anxiety and stress, promotes restful sleep

Lemongrass: Calms, balances nervous system, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, natural disinfectant, repels insects

Lime: Relieves fatigue, uplifts mood, natural disinfectant, improves mental clarity and memory

Mandarin: Reduces stress and tension, calms, uplifts mood

Myrrh: Helpful in meditation, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, aids in healing skin

Neroli and Orange blossom: Removes nervous tension, promotes restful sleep

Nutmeg: Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, improves digestion

Palmarosa: Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, uplifts mood, helps regenerate skin, anti-inflammatory

Peppermint: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, breaks up congestion, anti-inflammatory, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, increases appetite, soothes itchy skin, improves mental clarity and memory

Petitgrain: Reduces anxiety and stress, promotes restful sleep, uplifts mood, improves mental clarity and memory

Pine: Lessens pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, breaks up congestion, natural disinfectant, improves mental clarity and memory

Rose: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, aids in healing skin

Rosemary: Relieves pain, stimulates nerves, relieves fatigue, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, improves mental clarity and memory, natural disinfectant, repels insects

Spearmint: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, breaks up congestion, anti-inflammatory, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, improves appetite, improves mental clarity and memory, soothes itchy skin

Tea Tree: Relieves pain, natural disinfectant, aids in healing skin, vapors help with breathing

Thyme: Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, uplifts mood, breaks up congestion, anti-inflammatory, improves digestion, increases appetite, improves mental clarity and memory, natural disinfectant

Ylang-Ylang: Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, promotes restful sleep, uplifts mood, natural disinfectant Images are under the Creative Commons License. Information is from a variety of books, websites and my personal experience working with essential oils.

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a spell for getting over someone

for any unhealthy relationships, friendships, or thoughts about a person that you wish to be rid of.

what you’ll need: a white candle a black candle (if you have one, if not another white will suffice) salt (of any kind) paper pen/pencil Reversed Devil Tarot Card (if you don’t own this, you can print a photo of it or look it up online and use that. make sure it is upside down)

1. Light your two candles and place the reversed devil between them. 2. Write the persons name on the piece of paper, focusing on that person as you do. 3. Cover the paper with salt. 4. Focus on your intent, and speak “I wish to release any energy that you have over me. Let it be gone, let your presence over my life cease to exist.” 5. End the spell however you feel best, with whatever words you typically use to close a spell. 6. blow out the candles, discard of the salt (can be reused again for the same type of spell) and throw away the name as it has no hold over you anymore.

The reason I chose to use salt is because of its ability to cleanse energy from an object completely, good or bad. The Devil Reversed signifies breaking free from an addiction and reclaiming your own power. This spell can be strengthened however you see fit, and if you want to make any changes, please feel free to do so! Witchcraft is about what makes the witch most comfortable!

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Whatever floats your stoat

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All the planets as one

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Chameleon hatching

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Can we talk about Jared Padalecki and his amazingness for a second

I really like this guy. He actually knows that most people in America work very hard for not much money.

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Did you know that baby koalas eat their mothers' poo? It's true! That is how the mother passes along the beneficial bacteria that lives in her intestines. Poo-poos are a koala's first "food" other than momma's milk.

German zoo shows off its baby koala!

A yet-to-be-named koala joey was introduced at the zoo in Duisburg, Germany today during its official weigh-in.

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Do you consider the rape of a women her fault?

No, but only an idiot (feminist) who wants to see women get raped would spread around the idea that a woman can’t (or shouldn’t) take precautions to make herself safer.

Individual Rape is terrible… but on a larger scale? Few things benefit the Feminist movement more than a woman getting raped.