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To bless a pair of wedding bands, begin this spell at least three days before the ceremony. Place the bands in the center of a square piece of red or pink fabric, or use a handkerchief that’s a family heirloom. Then tie the four corners of the fabric together to form a bundle. Hold it as you say these Words of Power: Bands of silver or bands of gold, May our love never grow old. And as these bands are round, Our hands and hearts are forever bound. Set the bundle on your ...
Today is Memorial Day here in the United States, a day when we honor our nation’s fallen warriors. It is a time to reflect not only on their lives and bravery but also on the cost of war and its heavy toll. Not all fallen soldiers have family or loved ones to remember them. As we celebrate the lives of those who fought to protect our country, let us also remember those whom others have forgotten. All you need is a white candle, a small bell, and a few moments of your time. At your altar, ...
Mothers come in all shapes and sizes; they are not just the women who gave birth to us. Instead, mothers can be friends, sisters, lovers, and those who have raised us and looked after us in our darkest moments. The greatest mother of all is, of course, our beautiful Earth, and although we haven’t been the most responsible of her children, we do still care for her. On this Mother’s Day, show your gratitude to our wonderful Mother Earth. Go outside and stand barefoot on the grass, ...
New job, school, town? Reinvent yourself ! I did this when I moved from one job to another and knew no one. To that rote question “How are you?” I answered every time, “Can’t complain.” Some of my fellow workers became annoyed and said, “Of course you can,” to which I replied, “I have my spouse and my child. All my family members are healthy. I am making a decent wage. My home is secure,” and so on. Some people inevitably walked away in a ...
