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Today is Labor Day in the United States and Canada, a day to honor workers and all the good that has been gained from labor movements and trade unions. Today, dedicate some time to remember and honor the hardworking people who have fought to achieve these accomplishments and also some time for rest and relaxation. Even if you must work today, you owe it to yourself to set aside even a few quiet moments for this simple bit of celebration. Find a quiet place where you can have a few moments to ...
Most of us need a little help with self-love now and again. This spell helps bring awareness to just how amazing we are so that we can love ourselves without reservation. You will need a pink or white candle in a candleholder, rose oil, a rose quartz, and a mirror. Before the spell, cleanse yourself in whatever way works for you, then anoint yourself and the candle with rose oil. Light the candle and set it safely in front of your mirror. Turn off any lights in the room so you can only see ...
International Left Handers Day is observed annually on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness of left-handed individuals. In my family, left-handedness is inherited, from my father to my sister to her son. As being left-handed was long thought to be a sign of evil or bad luck, for hundreds of years lefthanded children were often punished to drive out the devil. My father did not have to endure beatings, but he was forced to learn to write with his right hand. However, writing was the only thing ...
It’s World Elephant Day, a day dedicated to the preservation of these majestic animals and their habitats. Elephants really are wonderful creatures and are revered in many cultures as symbols of wisdom, strength, protection, and good luck. They are also seen as harbingers of good fortune. Today, in honor of the elephant, and perhaps to attract a bit of good fortune, place an image of an elephant near your main entry to welcome the blessings of good fortune into your home. Alternatively, ...
