Cat’s Morning Bits for June 12, 2018

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Cat’s Morning Bits for June 12, 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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These are the fields of light, and laughing air,
And yellow butterflies, and foraging bees,
And whitish, wayward blossoms winged as these,
And pale green tangles like a seamaid’s hair.
-Charles G. D. Roberts (1860-1943

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Spirituality & Health: How to Invite Wild Sacred Nature into Your World

You’d be hard pressed to find a problem that cannot be helped by spending time in nature. Studies tell us that even pictures of nature can help us feel calm. Whether we go out to meet nature, or bring nature inside to brighten our rooms, we can infuse the wild sacred beauty of nature into our experience of life.

https://spiritualityhealth.com/blogs/the-present-moment/2018/06/12/how-to-invite-wild-sacred-nature-into-your-world

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MBG: To Anthony Bourdain, With Gratitude

To Anthony Bourdain:
It’s been a rough week, to say the least. I have a lot of questions still—questions without easy or even possible answers—but mostly, I just want to say thank you.
The distinct power of stories—for good, for evil—was something you understood intrinsically.

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/remembering-anthony-bourdain

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The Tetraktys: Finding Yourself – How to Free Yourself From Social Anxiety

ere’s a new article, this time about finding yourself and getting rid of social anxiety. I had the idea for this article because I, myself, am writing this one from Oaxaca, Mexico and it made me think about what travelling implies when it comes to social anxiety, or anxiety in general

https://www.thetetraktys.com/2018/finding-yourself-how-to-free-yourself-from-social-anxiety/

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Elephant Journal: June 11-18 Energy Forecast: Have courage & Manifest whatever you Desire

Currently, we are basking in the energy of zodiac sign Gemini, as the sun is temporarily resting in that sign.
The moon will be joining the sun and resting there from June 12th to 13th. Never is division and polarity more prominent than when the sun and moon cozy up and radiate outward from Gemini’s constellation.

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/06/june-11th-18th-energy-forecast-have-courage-manifest-whatever-you-desire/

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MNN:  Our brains need silence to make sense of things

The mind may seem to thrive on stimuli — the honking horns, the pixels percolating on this screen at this very moment, or even the way the keyboard feels under your fingers at any given time of day.

But, in fact, it may be what lies between — the time between honks

https://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/silence-brain-study-touch-stimulation

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EarthSky News: Top 10 space objects to see during the day

If you think that daytime sky nature-watching is limited to clouds and birds, you might be missing out. Observing space objects in the daytime has its limitations and difficulties, but, as with all skywatching, it also has its rewards. So here is a list of 10 surprising space objects to see in the daytime sky

http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/10-surprising-things-to-see-in-the-daytime-sky

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Patheos-Pagan: Exploring Daily Practice

A few years ago I started going to the gym on a regular basis. I would listen to music on my headphones (earbuds, whatever) and walk on the treadmill while my daughter was in karate class. I’ve never been an athletic person and running only happens if I’m being chased, but there was an unexpected side effect from my little workout routine. I developed a new daily practice of listening to my spiritual allies.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thewitchesnextdoor/2018/06/exploring-daily-practice/

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Inner Journey: Capture your inspiration!

“Ideas can come from anywhere and at any time. The problem with making mental notes is that the ink fades very rapidly.”
— Rolf Smith

Insights and inspiration come to us for a reason. Don’t let them disappear on you!

When a great idea pops into your mind, write it down and capture it. Keep a mini-journal or piece of paper with you at all times.

Reflect on your insights. How might you anchor this great idea so it enhances your life?

“Everyone who has ever taken a shower has had an idea. It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something about it that makes a difference.”
— Nolan Bushnell

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A Note from the Universe

Think that it’s fun,  that you’re guided, and that all is well; that there’s time, that life is easy, and that the best has yet to come.

Think that the reasons that elude you will one day catch up, that the lessons that have stumped you will one day bring joy, and that the sorrows that have crippled you will soon give you wings.

Think that you’re important, that you cannot fail, and that happiness always returns.

And think that you’re beautiful.

I do,

The Universe

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Today’s Recipe: How to Make Zucchini Pickles

These pickles will give dill pickles a run for their money, they are crisp and tasty like their dill counterparts but maybe even better in taste.

https://pioneerthinking.com/how-to-make-zucchini-pickles

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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
June 12,  2018

Humor

“Humor is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.”  -James Thurber (1894-1961) US humorist, illustrator

Do you remember the TV show “My World and Welcome to It?” It starred William Windom as James Thurber. This was many years ago, so it may be that he played a James Thurber “type,” (I was very young and can’t remember the details. 😉 I loved that show! And I loved how the lesson was that there was always something to laugh at, some funny way of looking at something that we might not have thought of. Sometimes when we’re going through something really awful or embarrassing, we’ll look at one another and say: “Someday we’ll look back on this and laugh.” And doesn’t that happen! Some of our funniest moments come out of our most human foibles. We are funny people, and we can enjoy ourselves.

-Lissa Coffey

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Beliefnet: 21 Quotes that Celebrate Family
Our family members are the people who love us, unconditionally. The love between family members is one of the strongest human connections. Here are 21 Quotes that Celebrate Family.
Read More………….

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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!

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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Timing Is Everything: Cat’s Angel Message for June 12, 2018 

			
						

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Timing Is Everything: Cat’s Angel Message for June 12, 2018 


 June Theme: Balancing our need/desire for earthly materials (possessions, money etc) with focus and faith while staying grounded and present.




Life is about timing. – Carl Lewis




612: Our prayers and requests often resemble a puzzle. They can’t be completed until all the pieces are in place. This is called Divine timing. Human beings are an impatient bunch and have been conditioned to expect everything immediately and forcing something to happen too quickly can be a devastating lesson. Today we are being reminded that our dreams do not truly manifest until the Universe knows that we are ready to handle them. We can help divine timing by staying focused on our goals, having faith in the Universe and ourselves, and by grabbing the opportunities that do present themselves to build a firm foundation to support our dreams. By building a strong foundation we ensure our success. Remember that patience is the key to all manifestation and a positive attitude helps to open the doors and pathways you need to move forward!




Archangel Sandalphon makes sure that our prayers and requests are forwarded to the angels and ascended masters who can provide the best assistance. The Ascended Master Buddha helps us to balance our thoughts and energies and  the Hindu Goddess Kali oversees the ending of cycles and transformations. Kali is a powerful lady and her energy is like a powerful storm that clears away what we no longer need and replaces it with focus for the creation of new beginnings She tells us “Dreams must be created with focus and intent. I will help you to embrace the courage and motivation that you need to see things through to a successful conclusion.”




Our Sacred Stones for today are Danburite which promotes changes, patience and peace of mind and Amber which bestows a positive mental state and helps us find balance. It also helps us to be patience and aids in the decision making process.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: June 12, 2018 “Hope Lives”

			
						

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Happy Tuesday,


Hope is sometimes a precarious thing. When things go wrong we often feel or feel that things are “hopeless”. The truth is that hope doesn’t die it simply becomes dormant for a time. Remember the ‘one good thing” (we’ve talked about it!)? Always look for it, because hope lives there. Place your one good thing in a cocoon with other good things and pretty soon your butterfly will emerge. It’s a transformation worthy of nurturing.




 




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Cat’s Morning Bits for June 11, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for June 11, 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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And what is so rare as a day in June?

Then, if ever, come perfect days:

Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune,

And over it softly her warm ear lays.

-James Russell Lowell


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Spiritual Unite: Shift In Consciousness: The Path To A Higher Consciousness


Are you experiencing a marked shift in consciousness? If so, you might be taking your first step towards a new dawn in your life. Spiritual evolution is similar to shedding an old body to make way for a newer refined one. A highly spiritual being sees the world through an entirely different lens. They break free from the societal templates


http://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/shift-in-consciousness/


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MBG: Well Read: The 5 Books You Won’t Be Able To Put Down This June


Reading is undeniably a key wellness practice—and one that many of us have ignored for far too long. It’s proven to build empathy, reduce stress, and even lessen sugar cravings (yes, really!). With that in mind, we’re excited to launch the debut of Well Read, a column that curates the absolute best fiction and narrative nonfiction picks of the month. Here’s what you should read this June.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/best-books-june-2018


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Inspirational QOTD


“ How rare and wonderful is that flash of a moment when we realize we have discovered a friend. ”


– William Rostler


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Elephant Journal: 3 Ways to Cope with our Busy, Messy, Beautiful Lives.


“I wish I could have back all those hours I wasted watching TV in my twenties,” I said to my parents, glancing at my kids as they licked their oversized portions of ice cream.


I shook my head, remembering how abundant time seemed when I was younger.


My dad had just asked me how the book I’ve been slowly working on was coming along.

“There just aren’t enough hours in the day,” I said.


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/06/3-ways-to-cope-with-our-busy-messy-beautiful-lives/


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MNN: Raspberry Pi project aims to count your bees


When it comes to determining the strength of a particular honey hive, beekeepers often resort to estimating based on the tried-and-true method of eyeballing activity at the colony’s entrance. For programmer Mat Kelcey, used to dealing in absolutes, this wasn’t good enough.


https://www.mnn.com/green-tech/gadgets-electronics/blogs/raspberry-pi-project-aims-count-your-bees


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EarthSky News: Venus, Castor, Pollux on June 9 to 11


On June 9 to 11, 2018, look west after sunset to see the brightest planet Venus making a line with the Gemini stars, Castor and Pollux, on our sky’s dome.


http://earthsky.org/tonight/venus-gemini-stars-on-june-10-and-11


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Patheos-Pagan:  We Need More Realistic Pagans, Witches, and Wiccans in Movies and TV Shows


With the reboot of Charmed, I can’t help but wonder. Why aren’t there more Wiccan, Pagan, or witch characters that don’t have supernatural powers?


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/starlight/2018/05/we-need-more-realistic-pagans-witches-and-wiccans-in-movies-and-tv-shows/


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Inner Journey


WISDOM


“…we need to abandon the idea that wisdom is knowing everything-the whys, the wherefores, the how-tos. Wisdom is often more subtle, both far simpler and exceedingly more complex. For wisdom requires the discerning, the listening to, the acknowledgement of nudges and notions, of senses and sensations, of the minute and what we often mistakenly assume is the mundane. Wisdom means listening to the still, small voice, the whisper that can be easily lost in the whirlwind of busyness, expectations, and conventions of the world….”

— Jean M. Blomquist


“Nine-tenths of wisdom is appreciation. Go find somebody’s hand and squeeze it, while there’s time.”

— Dale Dauten


“To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson


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A Note from the Universe


A super-secret, double-reminder for all fearless flowers:


If you but soak up the sunlight you are given, drink each drop of water I send, and strive only to be yourself, life shall quicken in your roots, spirit shall raise you into the light, and your bloom will inspire the world.


You see… I do all the hard stuff.


The Universe


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Today’s Recipe: Basil Salad Dressing


I received this recipe from my niece, and it has been a favorite with family and friends. When I serve it for guests, they usually ask for the recipe. I like it because it’s easy, healthy, and tasty.


https://www.thriftyfun.com/Basil-Salad-Dressing-Recipes.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

 June 11, 2018


Humor


“Mirth is like a flash of lightning, that breaks through a gloom of clouds, and glitters for a moment; cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, and fills it with a steady and perpetual serenity.” -Joseph Addison (1672-1719) British Essayist


Truly spiritual people are light-hearted and filled with joy! They love a good laugh and are the first to share a smile. These are the kinds of people who brighten our day just by showing up. How much we can learn from this! We’re all connected, so it makes sense that if one person is “up” it helps all of us to rise up. Let’s be the person who shines through the clouds today.


-Lissa Coffey


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Beliefnet: Forgiveness Affirmations to Heal Your Life 

The Law of Forgiveness is a dynamic universal principle that can change our lives. When we are willing to forgive we can unleash an amazing power, a flood of energy that can heal. Connie Domino,…


Read More….


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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!


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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Make It Original: Cat’s Angel Message for June 11, 2018 

			
						

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Make It Original: Cat’s Angel Message for June 11, 2018 


June Theme: Balancing our need/desire for earthly materials (possessions, money etc) with focus and faith while staying grounded and present.




If you copy then it is not self-expression. – Michael Schenker




611: Today we continue to acknowledge and embrace the positives in our lives. Remember that your thoughts help to create your reality so take the necessary steps to make it something amazing. Look to your creative side and make some upgrades to your surroundings. Declutter, paint the kitchen or maybe revamp your personal space. Whatever you choose to do make sure that it’s a reflection of your inner sparkle and light. Allow your creative side to partner with your intuition. If your intuition leads you out of your comfort zone today is a great day to take that step towards expression and empowerment. Surround your workings today with gratitude and appreciation and extend them to those you love as it creates more love to keep the energy flowing!




Touch base with Archangel Jophiel again today. Let her be your tour guide into the realms of beauty. The Hindu God Krishna brings us both joy and happiness. He helps us to see how blessed we truly are as he awakens out spirits to the good things life has to offer and the Greek Goddess Iris teaches us that miracles of beauty can happen in a instant. She says “Open your eyes, both physical and spiritual, then open your heart and allow the divine light to fill you. This will help you see the blessings and the beauty that are right before your eyes. Take nothing for granted.”




Our Sacred Stones for today include the gentle energy of  Seraphinite that helps to clear the heart chakra and  opens us to love on all levels, Green Amethyst encourages us to look inward and embrace self discovery and Rose Quartz to promote self love which is key to positive self expression and empowerment.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Thought For The Day: June 11, 2018 “Offering Encouragement”

			
						

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Happy Monday,


We’ll start our week with “words of encouragement”. Everyone (including you and me) needs to be encouraged. I’m not talking about ego stroking (FAKE), the kind I mean comes from the heart. A simple word or gesture can mean more than effusive praise.  Remember….. we are here to lift each other up not knock each other down.


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Knowledge and the Universal Self: Cat’s Angel Message for June 10, 2018 

			
						

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Knowledge and the Universal Self: Cat’s Angel Message for June 10, 2018 


 June Theme: Balancing our need/desire for earthly materials (possessions, money etc) with focus and faith while staying grounded and present.




If you first fortify yourself with the true knowledge of the Universal Self, and then live in the midst of wealth and worldliness, surely they will in no way affect you. – Ramakrishna




610: Starting today and carrying over into tomorrow we move into the  realms of positive expectations. This includes affirmations, gratitude and focusing on the blessings in your life.  Today is a reminder that we are all wealthy in many ways and on many levels. By acknowledging our blessings and embracing grace and  gratitude we are opening the doors to creating our own infinite supply. The key is to focus on what you HAVE and not on what you DON’T. Remember that true wealth is not about how many “cool new things” you have, I know people with this mentality and they are some of the most miserable people ever. Make a list today of all the good things and blessings in your life and you will see that you really are wealthier than you realized!




Archangel Jophiel is considered the patron of artists and beauty. Her energy is friendly and positive and she teaches us how to take time to enjoy our lives and the things that really matter. As the angel of beauty she helps us to see the beauty in our lives and within ourselves. The Ascended Master Maitreya (the Laughing Buddha) teaches us that laughter brings joy and peace. Our ability to find the humor in any situation helps us to clearly see the good things life has given us and the Hindu bodhisattva White Tara surrounds us with a gentle energy which allows  divine love to fill our hearts. In turn this divine love  allows us to more easily acknowledge good things with gratitude. Her message is  “Come and sit beside me. I will help ease the worry in your heart and teach you how to replace it with gratitude and joy. This is where faith dwells and we must only open the doors and invite it forward.”




Our Sacred Stones for today are  Apatite, which promotes inspiration and manifestation tinged with a humanitarian and grateful attitude. Tiger’s Eye helps us to be clear about what we need and want  and Rose Quartz which helps to bring your feelings of gratitude to the surface.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Persistent Simplification    Cat’s Angel Message for June 9, 2018 

			
						

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 Persistent Simplification    Cat’s Angel Message for June 9, 2018 


 June Theme: Balancing our need/desire for earthly materials (possessions, money etc) with focus and faith while staying grounded and present.




The simplification of life is one of the steps to inner peace. A persistent simplification will create an inner and outer well-being that places harmony in one’s life. – Peace Pilgrim




69: Our message and number today are reflections of this month’s theme. Balance is the key focus and it’s now time to test your skills. The goal is to create a balance between the material and the spiritual. While it’s important to spend time and energy in both areas, do your best to keep from going overboard or you’ll tip the scales. Maintaining balance is essential to our overall well being. When we are out of balance life can be an uphill struggle so pay attention and make adjustments as needed. The angels are also reminding us that our needs are being met and maintaining balance makes this job easier for them. Release your worries and direct your focus where it needs to be today.




The Ascended Master Buddha tells us that the key to happy living lies in moderation and balance in all things. Buddha is best contacted through breathwork. Focus, listen, feel and connect to him through the heart. When he answers you you will feel a warming sensation in the heart chakra. You can ask him anything, as he helps all who come to him.




Our Sacred Stones for today are gentle  Rhodonite which helps to balance both mental and physical energy. It clears away confusion and helps to promote confidence and Blue Green Obsidian to help balance the energy of body, mind and spirit.


Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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Cat’s Morning Bits for June 8, 2018

			
						

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Cat’s Morning Bits for June 8, 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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Fair and green is the marsh in June;

Wide and warm in the sunny noon.

The flowering rushes fringe the pool

With slender shadows, dim and cool.

-Antoinette Alcott Bassett (b. 1857


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Spiritual Unite: Crown Chakra Powers | What Happens When Its Blocked and How to Heal It


The powers of the crown chakra lead to miracles. This chakra can unlock your supernatural abilities and produce marvels. Having a balanced crown chakra means a better sense of internal peace and raised consciousness. It is present at the crown of the head, and its associated colours are violet and white. Crown Chakra Powers:  http://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/crown-chakra-powers/


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MBG: 7 Essential Items For A Summer Of Happy Hikes 


Getting outside to move is always a good idea — even more so in the summer when the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. Several studies have linked major health benefits like decreased anxiety, lower blood pressure,


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/6-essential-items-to-help-you-soar-through-your-first-hike


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Elephant Journal: How the Subtle Art of Astrocartography can jumpstart our Soul’s Journey


As someone living outside my country of birth for more than a decade, I’ve progressively grown interested in the astrological analysis of geo-relocation, or astrocartography.


https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/06/how-the-subtle-art-of-astrocartography-can-jumpstart-our-souls-journey/


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MNN: How to pick a good watermelon


Watermelon is the fruit that symbolizes summer the most to me. It conjures memories of childhood summers, when my friends and I would devour huge slices while the sweet juice ran down our chins. I would never buy a watermelon out of season because a tasteless one is heartbreaking.


https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/how-pick-good-watermelon


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EarthSky News: See the Dragon’s Eyes on June evenings


Tonight, find the Dragon’s Eyes. For years, I’ve glanced up in the north at this time of year and spied the two stars marked on today’s chart, Rastaban and Eltanin in the constellation Draco. They’re noticeable because they’re relatively bright and near each other


http://earthsky.org/tonight/rastaban-and-eltanin-belong-to-constellation-draco


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Patheos-Pagan: She Will Not Be Tamed


Pele’s Creation Dance


A cosmic force stirs her loins,

magma roils within her womb;

she breathes in sulfurous gasps,

convulses, erupts,

lava steams into the sea.


http://www.patheos.com/blogs/naturessacredjourney/2018/06/she-wil-tamed-kilauea/






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Inner Journey: 


TAKE A BREAK!


“A good rest is half the work.”

— Yugoslav Proverb


Strong work ethic? You can still justify taking a break. In fact, we NEED to take breaks — regularly and frequently. Why? WE WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY WHEN WE DON’T WORK SO MUCH.


Rest periods and vacations break our work routines. They help SHIFT OUR THINKING from its habitual, stuck patterns. They create the SPACE FOR ENERGY AND CREATIVITY to flow. They give us TIME FOR REFLECTION, so we can step back and look at what’s happening in our lives with greater detachment. We become more sensitive and aware.


And finally, we are stronger when we BALANCE DOING with BEING. All work and no play throws our life out of balance and endangers our health. Our bodies and minds need sufficient rest for recuperation. This is critically important with the level of stress in our lives these days.


“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.”

— Sidney J. Harris


“I still need more healthy rest in order to work at my best. My health is the main capital I have and I want to administer it intelligently.”

— Ernest Hemingway


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A Note from the Universe


As is true of kissing, let your life know both spontaneity and thoughtfulness.


Mwah!


The Universe


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Today’s Recipe: What to drink this weekend: Watermelon Ginger Fizz 


Happy Friday afternoon! I played around with some watermelon and vodka to create today’s summery cocktail. I made two versions of it – one with simple syrup and one with honeysuckle syrup. There wasn’t a discernable difference between the two because it’s the watermelon flavor that’s most prominent in this drink. The two sweeteners are interchangeable in this drink.


https://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/what-to-drink-this-weekend-watermelon-ginger-fizz


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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, Chalchiuhtlicue


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Daily Wisdom

 June 8, 2018


Faith


“Faith makes the discords of the present the harmonies of the future.” -Robert Collyer (1823-1912) American Unitarian clergy


Just as we have faith that the sun is behind the clouds on a rainy day, we can have faith that whatever problems seems to be presenting themselves at the moment will be resolved. And they will. When we don’t know what to do – we can always have faith.


-Lissa Coffey


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More than 2,000 years ago ancient medicine was used to help with overall well-being, and cure illnesses. Today it’s still used by practitioners in the East and in the West for stress, pain, depression, and to combat disease.


Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/wellness/galleries/5-ancient-healing-exercises-and-practices.aspx#4BuXwGSWF59VqxVd.99


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The Windows of My Heart: Cat’s Angel Message for June 8, 2018

			
						

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The Windows of My Heart: Cat’s Angel Message for June 8, 2018 


 June Theme: Balancing our need/desire for earthly materials (possessions, money etc) with focus and faith while staying grounded and present.




All the windows of my heart I open to the day. – John Greenleaf Whittier




68:  Generating a positive flow of abundance is relatively simple once we have a basic understanding of how it works. To create and keep this flow moving we must learn to balance giving and receiving. We must first give of ourselves through time, money, energy, love etc. By sending good things out it helps to create new opportunities and experiences as it circles back to us. In order to receive these blessings we must allow ourselves to receive them. Too often people refuse or fight this process. Grateful and gracious receiving is an important part of the flow circle and is only achieved by balancing giving and receiving. Today we are being asked to open our heart and spirit and allow ourselves to receive. Remember, what we send out comes back and will provide positive energy that will grow with each cycle.




Try working with the Celtic Earth Mother Aeracura today. She teaches us how to open ourselves to receive gracefully. She says: ” Playfulness and a carefree spirit are the heart of true abundance. By sharing of yourselves it creates an energy that spreads and grows.” The angel Barakiel helps bring us good fortune and shows us how to receive with a grateful, open heart and the Ascended Master Buddha teaches us that the key to happy living is found through balance and moderation.




Our Sacred Stones for today include Kunzite and Spirit Quartz, both of which will help promote positive flow in your life. Rose Quartz can also be helpful by encouraging self forgiveness , self worth and acceptance as these are needed in allowing yourself to receive.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!




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