Mix up some all natural, herbal fairy dust for yourself and the kids. My original recipe uses 1/2 cup lavender, 1/2 cup rose petals, 1/2 cup jasmine blossoms, 2 tablespoons chamomile, and about 1/4 cup star anise. It was ground in small batches in a coffee grinder and then combined together. We made some the other night that substituted 1/2 cup oak moss and 1/4 cup cedar for the jasmine and star anise. The result was a woodsy smell that my daughters loved. I think I preferred it as well. We ...
Today is the birthday of Thomas Bulfinch, a renowned American mythologist. Many people have read and appreciated his writings, and his efforts have preserved ancient lore. My "Bulfinch Spell" is to honor his attempt to preserve knowledge that may have been lost forever. For this spell, you simply need to start a new journal recording things about your own life and family history. On the front page of the journal, write the word "Memories." Let your mind wander over the people in your life, and ...
In Scottish tradition there was an ancient ritual and prayer that could be used when facing a conflict such as a court case or other difficult situation. The person who performed the ritual arose very early and went to a stream or river that marked a boundary, one that did not become small in the summertime. The person dipped their face in the stream three times and then bathed their face in the nine rays of the Sun. After this, the following prayer was recited, which was said to provide ...
One of the most accessible and powerful ways to access the unconscious mind and energetic self is through music. We all know that music sets the emotional tone in movies, can remind us vividly of times gone by, and can pick up our spirits when we're in a funk. What's your favorite kind of music? What does it evoke for you? Spend some time today really listening to it, and maybe some genres you don't normally put on. If you're a musician, play a song that tells the universe how you're feeling ...