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Today is National Genealogy Day, a time to commit to a regular pattern of honor and communication with a specific ancestor until Samhain. Choose a deceased grandparent or older relative with whom you either feel or would like to build a strong connection. Put a photograph of them in a beautiful frame. (If you don’t have a photograph, create a sketch or write and decorate the individual’s name, and frame it.) Prepare a tray with the photograph (or framed sketch or name), a candle ...
Today is World Wildlife Day. It is important to remember to contribute to efforts to save exotic animals in far-off lands, as we are all connected; however, don’t forget the importance of your local wildlife, whether you live in an urban area or someplace more rural. At this time of year in late winter, it is still appropriate for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere to keep our bird feeders well stocked. Today, top off your bird feeder or hang one if you do not yet have one, and enter ...
Aft er years of abuse, belittlement, and intimidation, I left my husband one February 25th. After years of compromising, trying harder, making peace, and doing more, better and faster, I came to the end of the enchantment. I was aware of what I hated in him. I said, “I’m not doing this anymore. I’m done.” While many of us are in safe, secure relationships with people who love and cherish us, we all have situations with people, places, practices, or things where we need ...
Banishing is a powerful way to rid yourself of something that’s troubling you. It could be a bad habit, an unhealthy relationship, or any other situation that is causing you pain. You’ll need a photo of the person, or simply write on a piece of paper the problem you wish to be rid of. Burn the paper in a heatproof dish. As it burns, chant these words three times: Out of my life, out of my way,You will no longer troubleme starting today. Visualize yourself being free of the ...
