Cat’s Morning Bits for July 5, 2018

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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 5, 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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Sing a song of seasons,
Something bright in all,
Flowers in the summer,
Fires in the fall.
-Robert Louis Stevenson(1850-94)

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Spiritual Unite: How To Create a Deep Soul Connection

Most of the people we see and speak with on a daily basis are people with whom we share only a surface connection. But every now and again a person will come into our lives with whom we share a deep soul connection. But what is a deep soul connection?

https://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/how-to-create-a-deep-soul-connection-5-steps/

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MBG: Plastic Pollution In The Ocean Sucks — But There’s A Movement Brewing To Use It Up

Last week, nearly 1,000 people gathered for an evening 5k around NYC’s West Side Highway—but the starting line wasn’t abuzz with typical runners’ talk of pacing or playlists. Instead, a chant of “Run for the oceans” erupted from the crowd.

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/parley-for-the-oceans-on-ending-the-plastic-crisis

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Daily Good:  Circles of Time

In the Northern (and Southern) hemispheres, time is marked by seasonal changes, but in the forests of Bali the processes of growth and decay proceed at different rates all over the forest, all the time. According to Balinese theory, each living being moves on its own time scheme, and events occur when these touch, when things or creatures interact with one another. This view of time as applied to human life and the process of aging differs enormously from that of the West. Learn more here about the Balinese Middle World

http://www.dailygood.org/story/2046/circles-of-time-j-stephen-lansing/

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Pioneer Thinking: How to Make Beeswax Candles

The following two projects that this article is going to teach are both simple and beautiful. With very little work you can create a beautiful and pleasant scented candle that is going to fill your home with light and a sweet smell.

https://pioneerthinking.com/make-beeswax-candles

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Spirituality & Health: 5 Reasons to Eat Lentils
Lentils have been gathered and eaten for about 60,000 years, and farmed for 10,000 years, making them one of the world’s oldest food sources. They are technically an edible pulse in the legume family that grows on a bushy plant. But I never quite know what to do with them

https://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/2018/07/02/5-reasons-to-eat-lentils

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EarthSky News: Draco, great Dragon of the north

Tonight … if you have a dark sky, make your acquaintance with the constellation Draco the Dragon, starting at nightfall. At mid-northern latitudes, Draco is a circumpolar constellation, meaning it is out all night long every night of the year.

http://earthsky.org/tonight/the-great-dragon-of-the-north

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Patheos-Pagan: Self Care Both Practical And Mystical: Techniques For Defensive Coping

It should go without saying but taking care of yourself is crucial for anyone in any viable spiritual, mystical, or occult practice. Now more than ever it is crucial, especially if you’ve decided to do your part in ways either practical and/or magical in order to help out with the current state of affairs.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/teaaddictedwitch/2018/06/self-care-for-practical-and-mystical/

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Inner Journey: 

IT’S OKAY TO DREAM!

“Don’t discard your fantasies as merely wishful thinking. Honor them as messages from the deepest part of your being about what you can do and directions you can choose.”
— Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer

What are your deepest heart-felt desires, dreams and visions?

Our deepest desires and dreams align with the essence of who we are. The more we align with that essence, the more our life holds meaning, purpose and fulfilment. Do you have a sense of your destiny?

“Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.”
— Dale E. Turner

“Everybody builds a dream in their lifetime. You’re either going to build your dream, or somebody else’s. So build your own!”
— Christopher LaBrec

higherawareness.com

 

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A Note from the Universe

Ever have that feeling that your life, your true work, has not yet begun?

Ever feel like you’re here for something more than you’ve yet identified? And that a billion eyes are upon you, just waiting for the prophecy to unfold?

Hmmmmmm…….

And, have you also ever wanted something so badly that all your wishing, hoping, and praying kept you from seeing that you had it all along?

Precisely,

The Universe

tut.com

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Today’s Recipe: Refreshing Blended Watermelon

My favorite summertime fruit is watermelon. I felt creative the other day and thought what would happen if I threw watermelon in my blender with ice?

https://www.thriftyfun.com/Refreshing-Blended-Watermelon.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
July 5, 2018

Simplicity

“Manifest plainness,
Embrace simplicity,
Reduce selfishness,
Have few desires.”

-Lao-tzu, The Way of Life

Another word for simple is “easy.” With ease, doesn’t that sound like a great way to live life? It’s our choice. We’re the ones who have been complicating our lives. Look at what’s really important. Sort things out, give yourself the space to see what is really there. You’ll be surprised at just how perfect “simple” really is.

-Lissa Coffey

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Beliefnet: 21 Ways to Say Thank You

How do you say thank you to a friend for simply being there? Or for helping you out when you need a hand? There are so many ways — big and small — to express your love, gratitude and appreciation….

Read more………………..

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

I invite you to check out my websites!

The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/

Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com

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The Light of Hope: Cat’s Angel Message for July 5, 2018

			
						

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The Light of Hope: Cat’s Angel Message for July 5, 2018 


 July’s Theme: Pay attention to your path. Spirit is speaking to you so get ready to receive some important guidance. If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!




Your success will shine as a light of hope and inspire numbers you cannot total. – Mary Anne Radmacher




75:  Yesterday we talked about making choices that can have an impact our life path. Today the we are being reminded that success comes when we follow our own lead instead of being led  by others. Your intuition is a divine gift and by using the information you receive  you increase your self reliance. Choices also equal change. These changes can be small and simple or big and potentially life altering. Remember that the Universe is always working behind the scenes to make things happen. Our job is to stay focused and be willing to make the choices that will best help us on our path. Our paths never come to a dead end and if it feels that way then it’s time to grab your faith and confidence and choose a new direction. By building your path as you go  you are setting the groundwork for success!




 Archangel Michael gives us the strength we need to choose wisely and make decisions on our own. He provides direction when we feel lost or overwhelmed. He helps everyone so don’t be afraid to ask him for help. The Ascended Master Maitreya teaches us to find joy in what we do. This is an important lesson on our path, if it makes your heart sing then it’s the right direction and The Hawaiian fire goddess Pele helps us to ignite our inner fire. This fire when channeled correctly helps to fuel our passions and sense of purpose. She is a goddess of empowerment teaches us about honest communication and how it aids our goal setting and getting.




Use Lava Rock to connect to Pele. While this sacred stone may not look like much it is a powerful symbol of the power of inner fire. You can also try Orange Calcite to infuse your spirit with fresh awareness of your own abilities.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: July 5, 2018 “Dreaming Together”

			
						

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Happy Thursday,


We all have dreams, some are private and some we share with others. In fact we humans have many of the same dreams like peace, acceptance, freedom, and unity. Allover the world millions of people are dreaming the same dreams. Each on is doing their small part to make these dreams a reality. We’re all in this together so keep dreaming, keep doing and never lose hope!


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It All Adds Up: Cat’s Angel Message for July 4, 2018 

			
						

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It All Adds Up: Cat’s Angel Message for July 4, 2018 


 July’s Theme: Pay attention to your path. Spirit is speaking to you so get ready to receive some important guidance. If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!




Life is a sum of all your choices. – Albert Camus




74: Our life path is full of choices. While we do our best to make the best ones possible. However there are times  when what we choose turns out not to be in our best interest, or dare I say it……. just plain dumb. It happens and we have all been there. At times like this we find ourselves backtracking to make things right and get back on course. The key is in learning the lessons of these  mis-adventures have  and moving on. This can be hard particularly if you have trouble admitting to making a mistake. These life lessons are important to our overall growth and our ability to be honest with ourselves will help us move forward with clear vision and purpose. Today the angels are letting us know that they have great confidence in us and our ability to make good choices but if we need  help they are just a request away.




 Archangel Chamuel helps us to find what is lost. If you feel like you have wandered off your path and are having  trouble finding your way back he can help you get your bearings. The Ascended Master Vywamus offers encouragement and inspires us to keep moving forward and the Egyptian Goddess Maat teaches us to honor self truth she says “Honor yourself by being truthful. It is truth that creates order out of difficult or confusing situations. It is also truth that keeps your inner scales balanced, your energy free and your heart feather light.”




Our Sacred Stones for today is Turquoise which promotes wisdom and truth. This stone infuses our being with calm, activates our ability to solve problem creatively and helps us to speak our truth




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Happy Independence Day USA!


Today as we celebrate the birth of our great nation remember,  give thanks for the freedoms that we have,  that America has always been great and  the words of a few are not the words of all. Have a safe holiday!


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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 3, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 3, 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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I hear the red fox barking

On the moonlit hill,

And bullfrogs by the river

Where the reeds stand still.


All the night has voices.

But sometimes, suddenly,

It grows so quiet I know the world

Is listening with me.


-Benjamin Rice (1903-78)


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Tetraktys:he Element of Earth in Wicca – Balancing the Four Elements


This article is the fourth and final of the four elements series, this time about the element of earth in Wicca and in general. As with the other elements (fire, water and air), I’ll try to dive into the philosophy surrounding the idea of connecting with this element, as I believe that many Wiccans tend, sadly, to keep things a bit more superficial than they should be.


https://www.thetetraktys.com/2018/the-element-of-earth-in-wicca-balancing-the-four-elements/


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MBG: A High-Vibe Ritual To Help You Attract The Love You Deserve


If someone told you that they could bring love into your life in 40 days but that you’d have to follow their directions exactly for it to work, would you do it? It might sound like the plot of a romantic comedy, but that was the question that celebrity fashion stylist Sally Lyndley had to ask herself when she sought out my love advice.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-29341/a-highvibe-ritual-to-help-you-attract-the-love-you-deserve.html


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Daily Good: Nature is Medicine — Even in a Prison Cell


Nalini Nadkarni, a biology professor at the University of Utah who has pioneered techniques for studying tree canopy communities in tropical and temperate forests, started “Moss-in-Prisons,” a project in which prisoners joined a research/conservation effort to counteract the destructive effects of collecting wild-grown moss from old-growth forests for the floral trade. “We learned that the inmates who viewed nature videos committed twenty-six percent fewer violent infractions than those who did not view them, a convincing result for the prison officers and administrators and for ourselves


http://www.dailygood.org/story/2012/nature-is-medicine-even-in-a-prison-cell-nalini-nadkarni/


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Elephant Journal: What Emojis & Hashtags can never Replace.


When was the last time you went to the mailbox and got a letter?

Not a bill. Not junk mail. Not an advertisement that looks like it is a check. An actual letter. You remember letters, right? Handwritten notes on pretty stationery, maybe with some pictures doodled in the margins? It’s been a while, right?


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/07/what-emojis-hashtags-can-never-replace/


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MNN: First-aid tips for hiking with your dog


It’s summer and that means lots of people will be hitting the trails and embarking on long hikes. Many will even bring along their favorite four-legged friend. While dogs may enjoy running carefree through the woods and sniffing everything they come across, there are several things owners should do to make sure their dog has a safe and pleasant hike.


https://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/first-aid-tips-hiking-your-dog


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EarthSky News: Use Big Dipper to find North Star


Tonight, use the Big Dipper in the constellation Ursa Major the Great Bear to find the sky’s northern pole star, Polaris. This is the star around which the whole northern celestial sphere appears to turn throughout the night.


http://earthsky.org/tonight/big-dipper-points-to-polaris-aids-in-finding-thuban-2


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Patheos-Pagan: Jewelry as Protection 


I was leaving for a rally the other day. Which one it was, doesn’t really matter. Won’t be my first, nor will it be my last in these turbulent times. As I was getting ready to leave, I went to my “accessory tray” (a family joke with my sons, as I am obsessive about everyone having one of these. Where you drop your jewelry, change, keys, etc.) I absent-mindedly began armoring up.


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/witchindeed/2018/07/jewelry-as-protection/


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Inner Journey:  


WHO ARE YOU?


“Please… tell me who you are and what you want. And if you think those are simple questions, keep in mind that most people live their entire lives without arriving at an answer.”

— Gary Zukav


How deeply can you answer this question? Please realize that you are the only one who can answer it. No one else can tell you who you are. You must discover this for yourself. And the challenge of knowing ourselves is no easy task.


We hope this question excites rather than intimidates you. There’s so much more to you than you know at present! Isn’t this intriguing? Perhaps it’s time to go exploring.


“Mysterious and intimidating to contemplate, the human brain is the most complex thing there is and the most difficult task it can undertake is to understand itself.”

— David Noonan


“I don’t think God cares where we were graduated or what we did for a living. God wants to know who we are. Discovering this is the work of the soul – it is our true life’s work.”

— Bernie Siegel


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A Note from the Universe


Okay! So, finally I think you’re ready to learn the real reason time and space was invented… dancing.


That and somersaults. You know, for when you were even younger.


And skipping. And humming. And playing make-believe…


Okay, okay, okay… the real, real reason … was you.


It’s true.


Just didn’t want to hit you with that in the first breath and have you spill something.


You make me even younger,


The Universe


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Today’s Recipe: Cranberry Salsa


Enjoy this fruity, sweet, spicy variation on the traditional tomato or tomatillo based salsas.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Cranberry-Salsa-1.html


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Magical Correspondences for Tuesday


Intentions: Courage, Destination, Physical Strength, Revenge, Military Honors, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, War, Enemies, Prison, Vitality and Assertiveness


Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli, Lignum Aloes, Plantain


Perfumes: Hellebore, Carnation, Patchouli

Planet: Mars

Sign: Aries and Scorpio

Angel: Samuel

Colors: Red and Orange

Herbs/Plants:Red Rose, Cock’s Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme and Pepper

Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet and Pink Tourmaline

Oil: (Mars) Basil, Coriander, Ginger


Goddesses: Aset [Isis], Soorejnaree, Pingalla, Anna, Aine, Danu, Yngona, Bellona, Aida Wedo, Sun Woman


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Daily Wisdom

 July 3, 2018


Simplicity


“When thought is too weak to be simply expressed, it is a clear proof that it should be rejected.” -Luc de Clapiers Vauvenargues (1715-1747)


It’s not just our houses and our desks that are cluttered – often times our minds are cluttered, too! Let’s treat our thoughts, and our words carefully – let’s choose them as we would pick out produce in the market, discarding the ones that are stale or bruised and selecting instead ones that are fresh and fragrant and full of life. And let’s just take what we need for now, we can always go back for more. One thing at a time!


-Lissa Coffey


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Beliefnet: Getting Spiritually Honest


Author Meggan Watterson dares you to dare to “strip down to what is authentic for you!”


Who are you?


“For me being spiritual is less about learning something new and more about remembering what I have always known,” writes Meggan Watterson, author of Reveal. “Being spiritual is a process of stripping down to what is authentic for me, for my one brief and brilliant life.


Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/galleries/getting-spiritually-honest.aspx#0g85G0KW6b5adMOk.99


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


I invite you to check out my websites!


The Desert Path: The dusty ramblings of a desert pagan. https://thedesertpath.com/


Cat’s Treasure Trove …. an eclectic collection of jewelry & gifts! https://thedesertpath.com


Sacred Spirals (the place where all paths meet)

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Open to Receiving: Cat’s Angel Message for July 3, 2018 

			
						

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Open to Receiving: Cat’s Angel Message for July 3, 2018 


 July’s Theme: Pay attention to your path. Spirit is speaking to you so get ready to receive some important guidance. If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!




I am open to receiving the generous gifts of Spirit. I hold no expectations or demands on the form, the timing, or the color of the wrapping on the bountiful gifts of Spirit – Jonathan Lockwood Huie




73: Within each of us dwells the divine spark. It lives in our core being and comes to life when we engage in positive pursuits, for example: through creativity, service to others or living life as a positive example to others. Today we find ourselves surrounded by the love of the Ascended Masters as they offer guidance for our path. They are asking us to hold on to our optimistic outlook. By doing so we open the gates to abundance and prosperity. The key is allowing yourself to receive blessings from all quarters. Don’t pick and choose as you may miss out on something that you’ve been waiting simply because it came in a different wrapper.




We continue to work with Archangel Raphael today. Call upon him to promote flexibility in thinking and attitude. The Ascended Master Saint Germain with his “big brother” energy surrounds us with loving protection. He teaches us how to clear the way and free our minds from worry so that we can work on more important things. Jesus helps us with all areas of faith and teaches us that true miracles often come in small packages and Maitreya, the Laughing Buddha,  reminds us that joy and laughter is essential to keeping the gates of manifestation open and the energy flowing.




Our Sacred Stone for today is actually a metal.  Copper is a conductor that moves energy and  helps us communicate with the higher realms. It can also  increase self esteem and  self awareness which are essential to embracing our divine spark and our powers of manifestation.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: July 3, 2018 “The Real You”

			
						

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Happy Tuesday,






 






Did you know that it really doesn’t matter how others see us but how we see ourselves that really matters? Inside of us lives an amazing, creative, beautiful  person, we just have to let them out and set them free!


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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 2, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for July 2, 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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Raised are the dripping oars,

Silent the boat! the lake,

Lovely and soft as a dream,

Swims in the sheen of the moon.

-Matthew Arnold (1822-88)


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Spiritual Unite: Understanding The Turquoise Aura | 5 Insights


The turquoise aura is deep and connected to the immune system. Many people consider it as the hue of blue and take it as the blue aura, but it is entirely different than blue. In simple words, people having a turquoise aura are innate healers who want to help others.


https://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/turquoise-aura-meaning/


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MBG: Did You Know You Can Easily Make Your Own Apple Cider Vinegar? 


We’re very into apple cider vinegar around here, whether we’re using it to reset our guts, as a detox shot, or to detoxify our homes. While you likely know to look for an apple cider vinegar with the mother for potent therapeutic benefits, you might not know just how easy it is to make your own apple cider vinegar at home


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/apple-cider-vinegar-recipe


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The Daily Good:  The Spiritual Diplomat


Having witnessed the ravages of war in the 1940s, James George determined as a young man to be a peacemaker and harmonizer in the world by working as a diplomat for Canada for 30 years. Ultimately, George realized that only an inner spiritual practice could generate the peace he wished to carry into the world. He applied his spiritual practice by being aware of what is happening moment to moment in himself and around him. He made himself available to the life that was given to him and tried to help people living in various countries to find inner peace as a means of achieving outer peace.


http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=7543


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Elephant Journal: Choose the Crystal that Speaks to you & Discover its Meaning.


I was skeptical about crystals and gemstones too, at first.

As a Registered Nurse, I was trained in a conventional, scientific way—in nursing everything is based on scientific proof and evidence based practice.

So I really questioned anything that didn’t fit into this western scientific framework…until I started to learn about energy.


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/06/choose-the-crystal-that-speaks-to-you-discover-its-meaning-partner/


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MNN:  How to hang a birdhouse without harming a tree


Birdhouses make lovely additions to a yard or garden. They can be aesthetically pleasing and, depending on the type and placement of the birdhouse, can attract a variety of different birds. While the primary consideration when putting up a birdhouse is the birds, there are a few other organisms you should consider, too.


https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/how-hang-birdhouse-without-harming-tree


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EarthSky News: Find Mercury, below Venus, after sunset


In the first few weeks of July 2018, Mercury continues its fine showing in the west after sunset. You’ll find Mercury – the innermost planet of our solar system – beneath Venus, the third-brightest celestial object to light up the sky after the sun and moon. Look westward, in the general direction of sunset, as soon as the sky begins to darken.


http://earthsky.org/tonight/seek-for-mercury-below-venus-after-sunset


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Patheos-Pagan: Responsible tourism for witches and pagans, part 1


Respecting Sacred Spaces

In my years of traveling and working as a crew leader for a conservation corps I’ve learned how to be a responsible tourist and pass through sacred places, forests, fields, and castles as if I was never there. While pagans, witches, and other magical folk tend to also be lovers of nature, it doesn’t necessarily mean that we all carry out our higher, and reverent, intentions in all of our actions


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thewanderingwitch/2018/06/responsible-tourism-for-witches-and-pagans/


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Inner Journey: 


LEARN TO BE AWARE


“You can live a lifetime and, at the end of it, know more about other people than you know about yourself.”

— Beryl Markham


Who am I? To answer this, we must first learn to become more aware of ourselves. To be aware, we must STOP and PAY ATTENTION! We need to STOP and objectively watch ourselves in action.


We live most of our lives by habit. These habits keep us stuck in patterns that limit our experience of life. Once we detect a pattern we were previously unconscious of, we can choose differently, if we want. With awareness comes choice and with choice, we gain freedom.


“To be authentic is literally to be your own author…, to discover your own native energies and desires, and then to find your own way of acting on them.”

— Warren G. Bennis


“Self-knowledge is the great power by which we comprehend and control our lives.”

— Vernon Howard


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A Note from the Universe


Would you ever take a journey if you knew ahead of time that you’d become hopelessly lost, have your heart broken into pieces, and sometimes wish you’d never been born?


Now, how about if you knew ahead of time that on that very same journey you’d later find yourself, fall passionately in love, and live happily ever after?


Yeah, I know, you made the same choice a long, long time ago.


Que bueno,


The Universe


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Today’s Recipe: Easy Bagels 


I gave up bagels a long time ago because of the high calories and carbs. These bagels are so much lower that I can enjoy them for breakfast again. They are not difficult to make. You can vary the flour, and even make it gluten-free. Wait until they are cool to slice. They can be toasted. You can also vary the toppings. I used truffle salt and toasted sesame seeds this time. I will try cinnamon raisin next time.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Easy-Bagels.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

 July 2,2018


Simplicity


“In character, in manners, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)


Have you noticed that there is a whole industry out there now all about simplicity? There are books and organizers and coaches and magazines all geared towards making our lives more simple. How did this happen? How did our lives get so complex and confused that we forgot how to be simple? It’s crazy that we’ve now created more “stuff” to get ourselves back to basics – it’s kind of defeating the whole purpose. Let’s just make it simple today: Less “stuff,” more love!


-Lissa Coffey


coffeytalk.com


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Beliefnet: Always in a Rush? 8 Tips to Slow Down


Do you feel rushed and stressed throughout your day? Do you feel exhausted when you finally sit down to relax? You are not alone. Forty-four percent of Americans feel more stress than they did five years ago.

Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/wellness/galleries/always-in-a-rush-8-tips-to-slow-down.aspx#IIR0rWAEeYbS9ezA.99


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Trust and Faith: Cat’s Angel Message for July 2, 2018 

			
						

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Trust and Faith: Cat’s Angel Message for July 2, 2018 


 July’s Theme: Pay attention to your path. Spirit is speaking to you so get ready to receive some important guidance. If something compels you to take action this is the time to go for it!




Trust your own inner guidance. Have faith that your steps are carrying you toward your dreams. Keep your eyes on the heavens and believe that your feet will carry you well. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie




72: Following our life path requires us to have positive focus, perseverance and trust. We must trust in ourselves and in the Universe, this helps us to make the best possible decisions. As we travel we receive an abundance of information. Some of it good and some……. well…… not so much. Part of our job is to sift through this information and pick out that which will best serve us. Remember, everyone will have an opinion. Our message from the angels today is “In your heart you’ll know what’s best and what direction you need to take.


If you find yourself blocked perform a self check and ask yourself:


*Is this where I want to be?


*What is keeping me from moving forward? (people, places, things)


*What positive steps do I need to take to continue my journey?


Act on your own intuition and divine guidance and if you need help…. ask!




Archangel Jeremiel provides us with insight into our lives and the changes we need to make to move forward. If you ask him for help he will tell you to look to your dreams for answers. He can also help you to release any fears that you may have about the future. The Ascended Master Jesus embodies faith, he also provides a clear and direct line of communication to the Divine and he helps all who ask and the Hindu God Ganesh removes  any and all obstacles that lie in our way including the one we create for ourselves!




Our Sacred Stones for the day are Calcites. Grey Calcite helps us to stay centered in our own power and promotes clear thinking. Yellow or Golden Calcite helps link us to the higher sources of spiritual guidance.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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