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In Pamplona, Spain, today is the beginning of Los Sanfermines, a festival honoring Saint Fermin, which climaxes on July 14th. The opening of the fiesta is celebrated with fireworks and the launch of a giant rocket called "el chupinazo." Los Sanfermines is said to be a long festival celebrating happiness, and at the end, the people of Pamplona traditionally sing, "Poor me, poor me, the San Fermin Fiesta has ended." Let this inspire you to be happy. Write a gratitude list of ten things you are ...
Assert your independence! Take a moment to ponder what independence and freedom really mean to you. Do these words indicate a life unencumbered, with no commitments to anyone for any reason, or do you feel that the ties that bind are also the ties that free? For some folks, having a strong bond to a coven or a family of friends can help them become more independent. Write a personal declaration of independence for yourself, honoring the connections that are healthy and productive in your life, ...
This spell will help you more easily extricate yourself from a bad or dead relationship. You will need a black candle, a heatproof container, and a picture of the two of you. If you don't have a suitable picture, draw stick figures and label them with your names. Tear the picture in two, and place it in front of the lit black candle. Meditate for a moment on the candle's flame, envisioning yourself whole, healthy, and happy. Now pick up the half of the image with your (former) significant other ...
It's not always easy to stay healthy. We eat the right foods and exercise, and still we can get sick. It's really bad when we are alone and don't have anyone to get us through this hard time. If an illness persists for more than three days, see a doctor. Medical assistance is available to all people, and there is no excuse for not seeing a doctor when it is most needed. Asclepius and his daughters Hygeia (Health), Iaso (Healing), and Panacea (Cure-All) are good to call upon when you are feeling ...
