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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable defines a miracle as "a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency." I believe miracles occur every day. They say that what we focus on grows. Start the day with a moment of quiet focus to invoke the miraculous. Vow to pay attention to the "surprising and welcome events that are not explicable" today. Find treasures as you walk. See miraculous flowers ...
For many of us, August is the beginning of the harvest season. The raucous growth of midsummer has mellowed as we settle into the golden light of late summer. If we're paying attention, we'll find that the signs of autumn are emerging. As the moon wanes, this is a good time to look back with gratitude and honor the fruits of our past efforts and embrace the changes that mark our journey ahead. For this spell, you will need three tealight candles. Light the first candle and say: I look back ...
I spent years feeling ugly. It's taken focus to reduce the hypnotizing effect of early, negative messages. Midsummer is a great time to cast a beauty spell under the brilliant sun, in summer's warmth and the happy vibes of Leo. This isn't about artificial, surface-level beauty, but rather deepinside self-worth beauty. You'll need good-quality oil to anoint yourself with. Begin with your feet, gently rubbing them with oil, luxuriously, saying: Someone's been deceiving me. Told me I am ugly. ...
Today is both National Hammock Day and Summer Leisure Day. Taking the time to rest and relax is important. Allowing your body to slow down is part of self-care. Lying in a hammock outside is a great way to slow down and observe the beauty of nature while putting your feet up. Lying horizontal with the ground can help you see things from a new point of view. You can look up and watch the leaves toss and turn in the air as they are blown by the breeze. When you take time to rest, it can help you ...
