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You’re Doing An Awesome Job! : Cat’s Angel Message for April 30, 2018 

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You’re Doing An Awesome Job! : Cat’s Angel Message for April 30, 2018 

 April Theme:  We are being challenged to change ourselves. You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.



 Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering. – A. A. Milne (Winnie-The-Pooh)




 430:  As we close out the month of April Spirit,  the angels and ascended masters are giving us a big thumbs up! The internal and external work that we are doing is paying off and we are  starting to see the results of our efforts. Creating personal change is never easy but we have learned that we have the support of the entire universe that we can call upon at any time for assistance in any matter. The work we have done so far will begin to show big results in the new month so consider this a day of rest and indulge in some down time. ground, center and clear then give yourself a big hug for all you have accomplished!






 


Archangel Jophiel helps us to find beauty around us as well as within us. She tells us to “stop and smell the roses”.  Ascended Master Maitreya is telling us to find joy in your day and embrace the warm, healing power of laughter and the Greek Goddess Iris, Lady of Rainbows, helps us to embrace hope as she gently surrounds us with an all will be well energy.




Our Sacred Stone for today is Rose Quartz. Use this warm and loving stone when you ground-center-clear to surround you with peaceful energy, you have earned it!




 






Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Cat’s Morning Bits for April 30, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for April 30, 2018


Good Morning Beautiful Souls, grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.


Blessings, Cat


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By all the stars in His infinite sky

We are April-fools, my Love and I.

-Mortimer Collins (1827-76)


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Spiritual Unite: 4 Common Signs Of Spiritual Growth


Along with our spiritual journey, we will enter into periods of accelerated spiritual growth, but what are the signs that tell us that we are experiencing this progress on our spiritual journey? It’s important we know. After all, how can we know we are making progress without tangible signs?


http://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/4-common-signs-of-spiritual-growth/


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MBG:  Some Astrological Magic Is In The Air This Week. Here’s Your Horoscope


Alchemy is in the air this Monday, April 30, as we revel in the afterglow of last Sunday’s full moon in mystical Scorpio. That lunar lift may have sparked a major awakening while also revealing areas that could use a transformation. No sitting back and ruminating on Monday, though!











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Tetraktys: Taoism in a Nutshell – How to Follow the Tao, or “the Way”


Taoism in a Nutshell – How to Follow the Tao, or “the Way” I’ve recently written about Buddhism and Stoicism, which have many elements in common. Following the same train of thought, I’ve decided that I would write on Taoism…


https://www.thetetraktys.com/2018/taoism-in-a-nutshell-how-to-follow-the-tao/


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MNN: ‘Rip Van Winkle’ plants can hide underground for 20 years


Rip Van Winkle, the titular ne’er-do-well of Washington Irving’s 1819 short story, famously spent 20 years napping in a forest. This lengthy slumber, apparently triggered by ghost liquor, caused Van Winkle to sleep through the American Revolutionary War.


https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/blogs/rip-van-winkle-plants-can-hide-underground-20-years


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EarthSky News: Tonight  Moon and Jupiter meet in Libra


Full moon was last night, but tonight’s moon is even closer to Jupiter. Also, Jupiter can guide you to Zubenelgenubi and Zubeneschamali, pronounced liked Obi-Wan Kenobi of Star Wars. They are Libra’s 2 brightest stars.


http://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-jupiter-to-convene-in-libra


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Inner Journey: Accepting Reality


“…self-contempt never inspires lasting change.”

— Jane R. Hirschmann and Carol H. Munter


I can suck myself down into a deep, black hole when I focus on what I think I SHOULD be… more loving, sexy, productive, whatever. Thinking I should be something else means I’m not good enough now. This is poverty thinking and a guaranteed way to be miserable.


I can let go of this suffering by accepting WHAT IS. I can say, “This is how I am right now and that’s okay.”


When I first tried this, I could say it but not believe it. Then I began to experience the freedom this perspective brings – just by changing my mind! Now I’m beginning to believe it. What a gift!


“When we stop opposing reality, action becomes simple, fluid, kind, and fearless.”

— Byron Katie


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A Note from the Universe


Do you know what they all have in common?


You know, the billions and billions who came before you, who used to live in the jungles of time and space.


Their adventure is over.


You know what else?


Given another chance, they’d take more risks. Not because they’d always succeed, but because from where they are now, the glory of knowing they at least tried far exceeds any regrets of never knowing what might have been.


Tallyho,


The Universe


tut.com


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Today’s Recipe: Spicy Bean Sprout Salad


This is a great side dish, goes well with rice dishes, soup, and especially fish in my opinion.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Spicy-Bean-Sprout-Salad.html


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Magical Correspondences for Monday


Intentions: Psychic Sensitivity, Women’s Mysteries, Tides, Waters, Emotional Issues, Agriculture, Animals, Female Fertility, Messages, Theft, Reconcilliations, Voyages, Dreams, Medicine, Visions and Merchandise


Incense: African Violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, Wormwood

Planet: Moon

Sign: Cancer

Angel: Gabriel

Colors: Silver, White and Gray

Herbs/Plants: Night Flowers, Willow Root, Orris Root, Birch, Motherwort, Vervain, White Rose and White Iris

Stones: Carnelian, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl, Clear Quartz, Flourite, Geodes

Oil: (Moon) Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood


Goddesses: Luna, Selene, Diana, Re, Gaeleach, Ida, Artemis [Whom The Greeks Associated With Bast], The Witches, Yemaya, Erzulie, Bast


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Daily Wisdom

April 30, 2018


Friendship


“Those friends thou hast, and their adoptions tried,

Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel.” -Shakespeare


One of the greatest gifts we are given in this lifetime is the gift of friendship. Our friends are our treasures! We learn so much from each other. Think about the first friend you ever had. Remember the joy you felt just hanging out and playing together? Chances are that the friends we had in childhood are different than the friends we have today. People change and grow and move away and go on to lead separate lives. But we remember those friends, and they remember us! We learned from them then, and are where we are now in part because of those friendships.


-Lissa Coffey


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Thought For The Day: April 30, 2018 “Just Accept It”

			
						

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Happy Monday,


You know the old phrase “Sh*t Happens”? Of course you do! When “Sh*t Happens” it’s usually unexpected, and we rarely understand why. Sometimes there is no answer, it’s just the way things are. So we have a choice. We can waste time and energy trying to force it to make sense OR we can chalk it up to experience, learn from it and move on.


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April’s Full “Wind” Moon

			
						

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April’s Full “Wind” Moon


April 29, 2018 at 5:58 PST/6:58 MST/8:58 pm EST


The wild and windy March once more

Has shut his gates of sleet,

And given us back the April-time,

So fickle and so sweet.

-Alice Cary (1820-71)




During this full moon we are lured to provocative thoughts of warm days and spring flowers. We see a decrease of the march snows which give way to April showers and windy days. As the wind blows it joyfully spreads last seasons seeds. From these seeds comes growth and new life. Already we are seeing the first flowers leaves of the season. The Old Farmers Almanac calls this the Full Pink Moon because the first grass pink and ground phlox was beginning to grow. Other names for this moon are Seed Moon, Wind Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, Fish Moon




Like the full moon of March the April moon is the perfect time to nurture new beginnings. Plans and ideas that you have been thinking about starting can germinate and grow if you start now. The time has come to take action and make things happen. It is particularly good for love and adopting or conceiving a child.




To celebrate this full moon bright primary colors are the pick of the day and Sacred Stones like Selenite, Moonstone, Angelite, Celestite and Quartz Crystal are the perfect adornments. Springtime flower scents like violet, hyacinth and other florals can add a special touch as well.




Tonight  Full moon near Jupiter : Look up! You’ll see a very bright “star” – really the planet Jupiter – near the full moon.  http://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-near-jupiter-april-28-to-30-2018




Full Moon Blessings!

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Grab It Before It’s Gone: Cat’s Angel Message for April 29, 2018

			
						

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Grab It Before It’s Gone: Cat’s Angel Message for April 29, 2018 


 April Theme:  We are being challenged to change ourselves. You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.




The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. – Eden Phillpotts




429:  Over the last month we been working on letting go of things that no longer serve us  and strengthening our faith in the Universe and in ourselves. These things combined are creating new opportunities and opening doors. The angels are helping us now by placing these doors (and windows) of opportunity in our path. Your mission should you accept it is to accept what’s offered before the circle moves on and the doors close. if you miss out on these opportunities they will eventually come back around, although it may not be what you want or need any longer when it does.  If you are offered something that you have been waiting for grab it before it disappears!




    Archangel Michael gives us the courage we need when faced with the option to move forward and the angel Pathiel opens the gates of positive manifestation.  The Ascended Master Buddha helps us to embrace spiritual growth which helps with the process of change and the Egyptian Goddess Maat provides mental clarity if we become confused or unsure about what is being offered.




Today’s Sacred Stones include Black Banded Agate which helps us start new things, embrace new beginnings and projects. Okenite can be used to clear away obstacles and help you finish what you start. Turquoise used in conjunction with Maat promotes peace of mind and mental clarity.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Open to Abundance: Cat’s Angel Message for April 28, 2018 

			
						

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Open to Abundance: Cat’s Angel Message for April 28, 2018 


 April Theme:  We are being challenged to change ourselves. You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.




 “True abundance is a gift that comes in many forms.” ~ Cat




 428:  Abundance comes in many forms. Material gain, money, friends, love, and necessities, to name a few, although quite often we find ourselves concentrating on only a single form of abundance. The key to true abundance lies in being open to it and inviting all forms into your life. While we all need specific help at times staying open will serve us best. The Angels are telling us ” Do not place limits and conditions on our requests. These things keep us from supplying you with the steady flow of abundance that we are capable of providing.”  By staying open and allowing ourselves to receive we find that we are richer on all levels which makes us more complete. Reap the benefits of your request by simply asking for blessings of abundance on all levels!






Our helpers today are Archangel Raziel who helps us manifest prosperity and abundance,  the angel Barakiel who helps us to open our hearts so that we may receive. The Hindu God Ganesh who brings abundance and remove the obstacles in our way, and the Roman Goddess Abundia who helps us attract abundance and appreciate what we have..




Sacred Stones for today are Sunstone to encourage the flow of abundance, Zincite attracts abundance o both the physical and spiritual levels. If you are in to Feng Shui place Hawk’s Eye in your wealth corner and Cinnabar attracts abundance while helping us to prosper in our endeavours.








Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Cat’s Morning Bits for April 27, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for April 27, 2018


Good Morning Beautiful Souls, grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.


Blessings, Cat


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This is the weather the cuckoo likes,

And so do I;

When showers betumble the chestnut spikes,

And nestlings fly.


-Thomas Hardy (1840-1928)


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Spiritual Unite: The 9 Best Crystals for Astral Projection


Crystals for astral projection are helpful in both voluntary and involuntary travelling. These stones are known to have special powers that augment your out of body experience. Here is the list of best crystals that can help you with astral projection: Iolite: Iolite is known as the exploration stone. It produces a long-lasting effect on your mind on the astral


http://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/crystals-for-astral-projection/


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MBG: Struggling With Willpower? A ‘Spiritual Anchor’ Is The Solution You’ve Been Looking For


A “spiritual anchor” is an object that reminds people of what gives their lives meaning and purpose and consequently why they may want to change their behavior. It’s a talisman that connects to the most powerful neuro-networks in the central nervous system those that influence behaviors. This is because meaning and purpose are strongly related to emotions that “emote movement” toward healthy choices, choices people make because they are associated with what matters most to them.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/spiritual-anchor-for-willpower


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A Bountiful Moment


The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us. ~Voltaire


Daily Thought: When you look back at past experiences make sure you are focusing on the wins, the overcoming and the achievements. Don’t focus on what should have been, could have been or the what if? Focus on the positive aspects of you and your life will only grow more of the same. Be strong and support the best you to continue to be better and better


Daily Practice: Write yourself a small note of congratulations for all you have accomplished. Write it as if it is to someone you are really proud of and inspired by. Write as many details as possible describing what characteristics you see as impressive and awesome! Now read it back to yourself. Save it and read it over and over and over until you can believe it is you.


Have a Great Day and Believe in Yourself!


Dr. Juliann (my child therapist.com)


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MNN: How to identify different types of bees


When was the last time you were in your garden, saw a bee, grabbed it and squeezed it? Probably never, right?


Unless you’ve done that, there’s a good chance that if you’ve ever been stung it wasn’t by a bee, said Becky Griffin. And she would know. Griffin teaches classes on bees to children and adults through the Center for Urban Agriculture at the University of Georgia Extension’s Northwest District and is a certified beekeeper in Cherokee County, Georgia


https://www.mnn.com/your-home/organic-farming-gardening/stories/how-identify-different-types-bees


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EarthSky News: Tonight and tomorrow night Moon near Spica


Spica, in the constellation Virgo, is one of our sky’s brightest stars. An even brighter object will be nearby, the planet Jupiter.


http://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-in-virgo-near-spica-on-april-27


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Patheos-Pagan: Lord of the Rings: Lessons to Remember, Lessons to Forget


A couple weeks ago some friends and I gathered for a Lord of the Rings marathon: all three movies back to back to back, complete with second breakfast, elevenes, lunch, dinner, and enough tea and ale to keep all the hobbits happy. It was a fun day – and a long day.


Tales of heroism – particularly from creatures as small and unlikely as hobbits – are popular with everyone


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/2018/04/lord-of-the-rings-lessons-to-remember-lessons-to-forget.html




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Inner Journey: What do you feed your mind


“I then remembered why I avoid the ‘news,’ if that’s what you want to call it. Our ‘news’ is a misnomer, and it’s more like ‘the ongoing train wreck you can tune in to at any time when you want to divert yourself from your purpose and your happiness… lose your faith in humanity… and go from feeling like things are pretty good to feeling like the world is going to sh*t and why bother going on, I mean really?'”

— Ali Brown


Our beliefs create our reality. If we wish to live happy, healthy lives, it’s vital that we feed our minds healthy, nourishing material. The negative, sensational focus of today’s ‘news’ media hardly serves to enlighten us about the true state of the planet. Let’s open to our limitless potential by keeping our focus firmly on what uplifts us.


“The world is not dying. It’s not falling apart. It’s changing. I personally believe that pessimism is an indulgence, despair an insult to the imagination. There are wonderfully positive things out there.”

— Wade Davis


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A Note from the Universe


As if the most accomplished amongst you didn’t have their own piercing doubts, fears, and worries. Didn’t have spells when they believed they were inadequate, lost, and dependent. Hadn’t at times felt downhearted, discouraged, and all alone in the world.


Yet still… you know their names.


You are no less,


The Universe


tut.com


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Today’s Recipe: Thai Yellow Curry


This curry is by far one of my family’s favourite meals. It’s creamy, savoury, spicy and has a hint of sweetness. This version uses chicken, potatoes and carrots, but you can use any mix of meats and/or vegetables and it’s an absolute delight.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Thai-Yellow-Curry.html


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Magical Correspondences for Friday


Intentions: Love, Pleasure, Affairs of the Heart, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers, Peace, Healing, Beauty, gentleness and Women’s Issues.


Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron, Verbena and Vanilla

Planet: Venus

Sign: Libra and Taurus

Angel: Ariel

Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua

Herbs/Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly


Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade

Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmrosa, Rose, Yarrow, Apple Blossom, Musk, Ambergris


Goddesses: Astarte, Aphrodite, Erzulie, Aida Wedo, Eve, Venus, Freya, Diana, Aset [Isis], The Witch Of Gaeta, Chalchiuhtlique


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About Cat’s Morning Bits: These daily post are reblogged from various email newsletters that I receive each day.


I invite you to check out my websites!


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Embracing Spiritual Faith: Cat’s Angel Message for April 27, 2018

			
						

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Embracing Spiritual Faith: Cat’s Angel Message for April 27, 2018 


 April Theme:  We are being challenged to change ourselves. You have the power to make things happen and the Universe is on your side.




 We can no more do without spirituality than we can do without food, shelter, or clothing. – Ernest Holmes




 427: Our  daily readings focus quite often on faith. Remember, faith isn’t inherent to just one religion or path. It encompasses them all and includes spirituality. While we can have faith in many things one of the most important is faith in ourselves. Spirit and the angels are here to help us but we must also be willing to do our part. This is where faith in yourself comes in. The more confidence and faith you have in yourself the better equipped you are to create the life you want. Faith also helps us to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Today the angels are asking us to armor ourselves in faith and courage. If you need their support or assistance just ask.  Then open yourself to receiving the guidance that is shared and take action accordingly.






Archangel Jeremiel can help us interpret dreams and visions as well as clarify the messages that we receive. The Ascended Master Yogananda helps us to heal on all levels. He also promotes divine communication and teaches us how to be open to and receive divine love,  Jesus helps you work through issues of faith and  deepens your connection y to spirit. The Celtic Goddess Brigid helps to promote courage, particularly in women and the Hindu God Ganesh will help you to remove the obstacles that lie in your path.




Our Sacred Stones for today are Red Jasper which helps us see problems before the get out of hand while promoting new ideas and creative problem solving. It strengthens personal boundaries and keeps us grounded. Ruby assists us in making decisions and helps us find our courage.  If you need help connecting to your angels use celestite or angelite.








Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: April 27, 2018 “It’s Ok To Let Go”

			
						

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Happy Friday,


During our lifetime people come and go. Some we hold close to our hearts forever, they make us feel good and help lift us up (these we keep). But there are others who hold us back, or that we have simply outgrown. (these we let go) Most things have an expiration date including some friendships. Ask yourself: *Does this relationship bring me joy? *Have I outgrown it?  * Is this in my best interest? Don’t be afraid to let things go and move on, it creates space for new and better things!




 




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Cat’s Morning Bits for April 26, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for April 26, 2018


Good Morning Beautiful Souls, grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and start things off with “Today’s Inspirations”. I hope you find something here that will make you feel good or help you on your path today.


Blessings, Cat


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The grass of spring covers the prairies,

The bean bursts noiselessly through the mould in the garden,

The delicate spear of the onion pierces upward,

The apple-buds cluster together on the apple-branches.


-Walt Whitman (1819-92)


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Spiritual Unite: Astral Projection vs Lucid Dreaming | What’s The Difference?


Astral Projection Vs Lucid Dreaming: The topic of astral projection and lucid dreaming is a perplexing one. Many people make unsubstantiated claims of knowing the in-depth meanings of these two terms. Lucid dreamers often have a preference for their talents and condone astral projection altogether. The same can be said for astral projectors.


http://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/astral-projection-vs-lucid-dreaming/


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MBG: Why Clearing Space At Home Is So Important (And How It’s Done, According To Feng Shui)


Space clearing is a way to shake up the stagnant energy in a space. And according to feng shui philosophy, when you clear your home, you create freedom and openness in the rest of your life too.


Space clearing is quite literally decluttering the energy in your life, and the practice has gone mainstream in recent years. (By now, I�m guessing almost all of us have come across sage sticks, gorgeous crystals, and maybe some chimes and Tibetan bowls.) One thing people don’t realize about space clearing is that it can be practical as well as mystical


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-use-feng-shui-to-clear-space-at-home


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A Bountiful Moment


In all the history in the world there has never been anyone else exactly like you, and in all the infinity of time to come, there will never be another. ~Amram Scheinfeld


Daily Thought: Remember how special and unique you are. You are one of a kind and no-one else can replace or do the things you are inspired and meant to accomplish. Those thing are yours and yours alone to do. You are the only one who has the power and characteristics to complete your dreams. And your dreams accomplished translate to the good for all.


Daily Practice: Remember throughout your day how special you are. Celebrate you in small ways by telling yourself, rewarding yourself, or just thinking about your personal greatness. Don’t be afraid or shy away from this task. Celebrate you!


Have a Great Day and Believe in Yourself!


Dr. Juliann (my child therapist.com)


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MNN: How this bug photographer is changing the future for bees


It’s a wonderful thing to capture beautiful images of nature. But it’s an exceptionally wonderful thing if those beautiful images can become a protective force for the very nature you’re photographing. That’s what conservation photographers strive for.


And photographer Clay Bolt has managed to achieve just such a goal through his photographs of bees and other wildlife. For example, Bolt’s images of the rusty-patched bumblebee were a critical part of getting the species onto the U.S. endangered species list, a first for native North American bee species.


https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/how-this-bug-photographer-changing-future-for-bees


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EarthSky News: Tonight  Moon near Spica and celestial equator


Just as earthly coordinates help travelers, so celestial coordinates guide sky explorers


http://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-near-celestial-equator-april-26


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Patheos-Pagan: Adventures In Beltaning


How do you Beltane? Is it even a verb? Solitary practitioner, always in groups, a mix of the two? Does it include a viewing of The Wicker Man? All these adventures and more can be yours. ’tis the season!


“It’s always Beltane in our hearts.” That’s one of the first things I heard when I moved to the magical land of Asheville a few years ago. This Beltane festival, what is it, I wondered?


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/witchindeed/2018/04/adventures-in-beltaning/


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Inner Journey: Are You Afraid To Be Different?


On the path of evolution, we move from being a willing and obedient member of the group to wanting to take control over our own lives. This is a necessary but difficult transition.


Andrew Schneider says, “At this point we are afraid of being ourselves. We are afraid of being unique and different. We are afraid of being individually powerful, and even successful. For all of these things stand against the old ways that told us that conformity was right and individualism was wrong.”


“For as long as we possibly can, we make a compromise. We try to live both lives – the dependent tribal life and the independent personal life – as contradictory and opposite as they are.


“We want approval from others. We want to be accepted and popular. We seek this comfort to overcome our fear and feel more secure. …So, at times when we conform, we don’t feel the fear of living. But we might lose the new sense of adventure, discovery, daring and enthusiasm for life that the questioning and questing have brought us.”


“Nature never repeats herself, and the possibilities of one human soul will never be found in another.”

— Elizabeth Cady Stanton


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A Note from the Universe


Expecting “end results” – such as wealth and abundance, health and harmony, friends and laughter – in broad brushstrokes, is part of the secret formula for manifesting the life of your dreams.


Expecting your path to follow a certain route – such as writing a bestseller to accumulate wealth, having a particular someone fall in love with you, or insisting upon this idea, that diet, or the other invention to be your deliverance – is just plain messing with the cursed hows and severely limits my options.


Cool?


The Universe


tut.com


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Today’s Recipe: Flourless PB Chocolate Protein Muffins


Substitute protein powder for flour in these fluffy, delicious peanut butter, banana, and chocolate chunk muffins. This is a guide about making flourless PB chocolate protein muffins.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Flourless-PB-Chocolate-Protein-Muffins-1.html


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Magical Correspondences for Thursday


Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health/ Healing, Religion, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Clothing Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success, Trade and Employment


Incense: Cinnamon,Henbane Nutmeg and Sage


Planet: Jupiter

Sign: Sagittarius and Pisces

Angel: Sachiel

Colors: Purple, Royal Blue and Indigo

Herbs/Plants: Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, Coltsfoot, Oak

Stones: Sugilite, Amethyst, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire

Oil: (Jupiter) Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise


Goddesses: Juno, Hera, Kwan Yin, Mary, Cybele, Tara, Mawu, Mlaba Mwana Waresa, Ishtar, Nuit


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Daily Wisdom

April 26, 2018


Practice


“Never bring the car home without gas in the tank.” -Ron Shelton


Our spiritual practice is as essential to our soul as food is to our body. Practice provides us with the fuel which gets us through those difficult times. It leads us to peace, clarity, wisdom, and so much more. And just like a car, we can run out of “gas” when we’re stressed out from going for a lot of miles without a break. Make it a point to incorporate your spiritual practices into your day every day, and watch the difference in how you feel.


-Lissa Coffey


coffeytalk.com


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Beliefnet: 10 Clues You Might Be An Approval Addict


Do you have a problem with seeking out the approval of others? Is that the only way you can function – knowing that others are happy before your own happiness? Being an approval addict can make you feel less than adequate. Take a step back and read these clues to see whether or not you’re an approval addict.


 http://www.beliefnet.com/wellness/galleries/10-clues-you-might-be-an-approval-addict.aspx#6TlH7qSeUShJl8ot.99


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