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My village is gentrifying, and I often feel unsafe. On a bad day, I feel “less than,” unworthy, and worthless. I see how much time and money are being spent on the upgrade, rebuilding, and renovation of houses, and I am deeply aware that my financial resources are very different from “theirs.” Why do they deserve more than I? From there, it’s a quick spiral down into worthlessness. Ugh. In order to change consciousness around this dynamic, choose to undertake ...
This spell requires your body and voice, and repetition. Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, arms at your sides. Step forward with your dominant foot (if you are right-handed, then you are right-footed) while pushing away with your palms facing out in front. Say, “No.” Step back to your neutral starting position. Step forward, raising your arms forward, with palms facing down toward the ground, and say, “Maybe.” Step back to neutral. Stand firmly with your feet ...
This period of time over the holidays, with kids out of school and workplaces holding those dreaded parties, might leave you in need of peace and quiet and some time alone. But maybe your home is still filled with people, or perhaps you are visiting relatives in their space. Put on the kettle, choose your favorite mug from the cupboard, and get ready for the power of tea. Black tea has antioxidants and other compounds that improve cardiovascular and neurological health. Plus it provides ...
I’m a recovering addict, and the last day I got high was August 21, 1990. Every year I call to mind the dirty, gritty, and hopeless reality of my last using day so that I am regularly in touch with the pain that led me into recovery. Use this binding spell to bring things to an end. You need a pen, paper, and a string. Sit quietly. What do you want to end? Write it on the paper. Say: I call your name, I know your game. I no longer want to play. Fold the paper and say: Out of sight, ...
