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Emotional Mastery: Bringing Emotions Out of the

Dark Ages
Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

Emotional Mastery: Bringing Emotions Out of the Dark Ages

Our understanding of the Emotional System today is still in the Dark Ages. This has its
analogy to the time when people's understanding of our Solar System was based upon
the belief that the Sun revolved around the Earth, as it certainly appeared that way -however, just the reverse was true. The problem was, as long as we believed the Sun
went around the Earth, we were limited as to how far we could go in the Solar System.
We find the same condition existing today in regard to the Emotional System. Society
believes that our emotional feelings are a result of our experiences in our environment.
In essence: something happened and it made me feel the way I do. This belief, though
it is certainly the way it appears, is just the reverse of how it really works.
Remember the science experiment where you connected the two ends of a wire to the
terminals of a dry cell battery? When an electrical charge flowed through the wire, a
magnetic field was created around the wire. This was demonstrated by the pattern of
the iron filings. The nature of any object with a magnetic field around it is to attract to
it over a distance of space another similar object with a magnetic field around it.
What happens to us as we embrace an emotional feeling is that it is first received by our
brain, which converts it into electrical energy that flows through our body by means of
the central nervous system. We can often "feel the charge" in our body associated with
the experience of emotions. When this occurs an electromagnetic field is generated
around our body which attracts to us another person who has an identical
electromagnetic field around their body and the same emotional feeling in their heart.
For example, if we view the woman who drowned her two children with anger we will
then encounter someone, perhaps while driving, who will express their anger towards
us. We might think, "What did I do to deserve that?" Now we know. The emotional
feeling came first, and it resulted in a corresponding event subsequently occurring in
our environment!

Because society has the understanding of this relationship backwards, we have not
been able to make much progress in the emotional area. Let's face it, although this age
reflects great advancements in technology, the feelings in the hearts of men and women
are still plagued by darkness.
Believing that something or someone made us feel the way we do gives rise to the
concept of victimization. To see self as a victim places the responsibility for our
feelings on someone or something other than self. The real problem with this view is
that if we are not responsible for having created our feelings, we are also unable to
change those feelings and create new and different ones.
This dilemma we face creates quite a struggle in life. Although we may externally
struggle with different circumstances and situations, the emotional feelings associated
with them are always the same -- frustration, resentment, anger, etc., etc., etc. It is as if
we have fallen into quicksand, gotten stuck, and the only way we know to extricate
ourselves is to struggle. What we find is that the more we struggle to get out, the deeper
in we sink.
This predicament is exemplified by compulsive behavior. The things we do that we
desire to no longer do constitute our compulsive behavior. The characteristic of
compulsive behavior is that it is reactive in nature. In other words, we have done it
before we are consciously aware that we have done it.
Since we do not like it, we get down on ourselves for having done it again. This only
serves to feed and increase the intensity of what we did not like, so that it becomes a
stronger force within us, compelling us even more to do it the next time. Then we get
down on ourselves even more -- feeding more energy into it so that it comes back
stronger the next time The more we struggle to get out, the deeper in we sink.
To state a simple rule: there is an inverse relationship between struggling with a
problem and understanding the problem. Understanding how the emotional system
really works allows the resolution of problems without struggle.
This understanding is the key to unlocking the emotional doorway to enter into the
Kingdom of Heavenly Feelings within us, the creation of happiness in life, that we
deserve to experience.

EVEN A MOMENT OF ANGER CAN BE

TERRIBLY DAMAGING
Posted by Michael Forbus
Even a moment of anger can be terribly damaging.
By Master Hsing Yun
Michael S. WertzTo bear disgrace and insult is the most important virtue a person
can possibly cultivate, because the ability to forbear is enormously powerful, since a
moment of anger can destroy an entire lifetime of merits.
In todays society, people often mistake forbearance for cowardice. Therefore, the
inability or unwillingness to forbear anger has become a source of social and family
violence. Spousal abuse, child abuse, and drive-by shootings result from the inability
of people to control their emotions. If we want to have peace and order in our lives,
reason must prevail over negative emotions.
What does it mean to forbear? It is not very difficult for most of us to endure a moment
of hunger or thirst. It is not very hard for most of us to bear the heat of summer or the
cold of winter. However, it is very difficult for most of us to forbear anger. Even great
men and women of history have succumbed to such a fate. By losing control of their
emotions, many lost their ability to perceive things clearly and made irreversible
mistakes that changed the course of history and profoundly impacted the lives of many
generations. Therefore, the decision to forbear or not to forbear is a determining factor
in ones ultimate success or failure. If we wish to be successful in our undertakings, we
must learn to hold back our emotions and be as thoughtful as possible in our actions
and reactions.
To forbear is indeed an act of courage and not a symbol of cowardice. It takes great
effort and resolution to endure pain and hardship. It requires tremendous confidence
to bear insult and disgrace without a hint of retaliation or self-doubt. In order for us to
practice the virtue of forbearance, we must have strength, wisdom, and compassion. We
must be willing to settle differences or disputes by means of reason and kindness. We
must believe in tolerance and restraint as signs of goodness and bravery. Therefore, if
we want to succeed in life and bring about a more peaceful world, we must learn to
control our emotions and not to be affected by a moment of anger.
From All in a Thought, 2008 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Reprinted with
permission of Buddhas Light Publishing.

DAILY QUOTE
Posted by

BZ

Honor the sacred.

Honor the Earth, our Mother.
Honor the Elders.
Honor all with whom we
share the Earth:Four-leggeds, two-leggeds,
winged ones,
Swimmers, crawlers,
plant and rock people.
Walk in balance and beauty.
Native American Elder.

Lets Get Crafty....

Spring is here time to start harvesting
Posted by Harobed

All gifts of nature can be added to our spells and each one you add wiil bring their own
unique element to your spell!
Spells are made powerful by the ingredients that are used and the way they interact
with each other ,in other words the more you know the stonger your spells.
The ingredients I'm listing today are NOT for
consumption, but for use during spell casting.
Blossoms picked and dried in the spring are good in spells of rebirth or renewal of
energy!

Roses have always been connected with love.

A Rose represents the heart center, the appropriate colour for this use
is dark pink or blood red .You don't need the whole Rose, a few petals
will do just as well.
Rosemarie invokes rememberance so if you were working a spell to reconnect
someone to a loved one it would be an excellent choice as an ingredient.
Parsley is great for use where there are health or anger issues as is
Apple .
.Mustard seeds ,Sassafras or money plant (lunaria) are great for money spells
Lemongrass is for spells of Lust or involving Psychic Powers
Clover and shamrocks can be used for bringing
families together, protection from psychic forces and good fortune.
Cactus spines or any thorn can be used in witch bottles for protection.
Carry, burn,or bury to release their powers.

For strength and protection Wolfsbane ,Oak or fern all will do the trick
All Currants (including a flowering currant), are excellent in spells
involving fertility or to ease birth and labour pains.
Hops is great for spells of Healing or Sleep
Horehound is used for Exorcism and spells of Healing
Mock orange ( Philadelphus) is great for putting an end to something
in a happy and satisfactory way.
Hawthorn leaves are strengthening and encouraging
Juniper is used for Protection, Anti-Theft, and Exorcism

Psychic Workout: The Art of Zen Dishwashing

Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

Zen dishwashing? It sounds like an oxymoron, but the act of dishwashing can actually
be a meditative tool. If you are a busy mom, workaholic, or someone that just never
seems to find the time to meditate, then this might be the workout for you! Not only is
it productive, but this exercise allows you to multitask by incorporating meditation into
your chores.
One of the primary focuses in this exercise is the pace and methodical washing of
dishes. This is not an exercise in which you enter your meditation with a specific
purpose or thought. This exercise focuses your attention on the dish alone, while you
prevent other images or ideas from entering and interfering with this period of
meditation.
1. First and foremost, send all of your family members out of the kitchen so you can
have some alone time.
2. Select a fragrant dish soap that is aromatheraputic or just pleasing to you. You may
even want to consider an earth-friendly, all-natural or biodegradable cleaning product.
Fill your sink with nice warm soapy water and get out your scrubbing gear.
3. Before you pick up that first plate, pause for a minute and ground yourself. Feel you
legs strongly planted into your kitchen floor. Draw energy upward into your legs,
feeling a sensation of strength in your undertaking.
4. Slowly pick up that first dish and take note of it in great detail. You may want to
identify its shape, texture, color, or the signature of the maker on the back. Notice the
dish as if this was the first time you had ever looked at it.
5. Focusing entirely on the dish, begin to scrub in a consistent clockwise, energyinvoking direction. Keep your rounds evenly paced as you continue to wash in a
circular motion until you feel a hypnotic sensation. Your mind should remain focused
on the present actions and engaged in the task. Do you feel more relaxed?
6. Pick up the next dish and continue cleaning with the same process

7. When its time to rinse the dishes, turn on the water and take note of the flow of the
water from the faucet. Feel the comforting feeling of the water and temperature. Allow
your hands to frequently interact with the water as you rinse the dishes.
8. Once a dish is cleaned, consciously recognize the transformational process from
dirty to clean. How does this make you feel? I know that this may sound like a
silly question, but there is a reward in this process. Recognize the feeling of completion
and pleasing appearance of the clean dish as a minor sensation of satisfaction.
Your mind may begin to wander in this exercise, and thats quite normal. One of the
primary goals in meditation is to minimize or altogether overcome distractions, and
stay focused on the task at hand. Transcend the initial repetition and boredom and
begin to feel the joy of mindfulness. This process may take a little longer than usual,
but there is much mental calmness and clarity you stand to gain.
I encourage you to bring this level of awareness into your activities, whether it is
mopping the floor, vacuuming or washing windows. Can you begin to imagine how
fulfilling a dreaded chore can become? You may even find this new cleaning process so
rewarding you might even consider your own zen cleaning business imagine that!
Learn to approach life with this state of mind, as it will make every act worthy of doing.

RECORD KEEPERS IN CRYSTALS

Posted by

BZ

The record keeper crystal is recognized by a raised (or several raised) perfect
triangles(s) located on one or more of the crystal faces. It should be noted that the
quartz crystal is not the only crystal which is a record keeper; for example, there are a
few rare ruby crystals, from the Republic of South Africa and from the Ruby Crystal
Mine in India, which also exhibit this property.
The record keeper is a crystal within which wisdom is stored. When one properly
attunes to this crystal, the ancient knowledge and profound secrets of the universe
can be psychically retrieved. These crystals have been consciously and purposely
programmed by the beings who created the energies which have culminated in the
actualization of life on this plane, and by their direct descendants (e.g., the Atlanteans
and Lemurians).
The purposes of accessing information from the record keeper are:
To provide one with information concerning the origin of the human race, the human
soul, and all that exists or has existed in ones reality;
To facilitate the actualization of each person as a healing agent for humanity and the
environment; and
To allow one to incorporate higher knowledge, wisdom, peace, and love into this and
other planets.
Only those with open minds and pure hearts can access the information via
attunement of the consciousness with the inner energies of the crystal.
The information provided by the record keeper enhances ones light, provides for a
deeper access to personal wisdom, and promotes a greater peace to be used in this
world.
The "three" of the triangles(s) located upon the face(s) of the crystal represents perfect
balance achieved when the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of ones being is
aligned with the love and purity of the highest spirituality. The triangular shape, of
the "doors" which lead to the records, also symbolizes the third-eye, the creating, and
the preservation of the state of perfection which serves as a pathway toward the
enlightened state.

The information stored within the record keeper could be relevant or non-relevant to
physical life on Earth. One must be open and willing to accept all information (even
those concepts which one would judge as inconceivable) and must be capable (as we
all are) of processing the information and applying it to this physical life.
The record keeper crystal is usually a personal meditation crystal. Meditation with
the crystal is easily accomplished by placing a triangle upon the third-eye.
Subsequent to this placement, close the eyes, still and open the mind, initiate circular
breathing, relax, and be prepared to receive the information.
Another method of accessing information is to activate the triangle by rubbing the
thumbnail across the triangle from top to bottom. This provides the opening.
Closing-off the source is accomplished by the opposite manipulation.
If one is meant to experience a record keeper, the universe will provide. The record
keeper which "comes" to you contains the information which will be beneficial to
your personal development and /or will provide information which will assist you in
helping another.

Using Your Palm Chakras

for sensing energy and healing
Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

The chakra in the palms of the hands are powerful sensors and channels for vibratory
information and energy, many adhere to the convention that the left palm receives or
senses energy and the right palm sends it out.
My experience is that both hands will send and sense energy, you can improve and
focus these functions by using intention and by allowing the input and out flow.
The most common healing use for the receiving function is to scan the aura or area
for hot spots and other information it can also be used to "taste" the atmosphere for
information about the general environment or a speaker or book or situation.
The sending function is used for sending healing energy, clearing rooms, charging
crystals and objects and as a channel for various energy functions and purposes such
as for blessing, protection and thankfulness.
While it is possible to raise and use your own personal energy for healing this can be
draining.
While it is indeed important to learn how to build up and raise the vibration of your
personal "chi" it is far more effective for healing work to learn how to bring in
spiritual energy and allow it to flow through you.
Some of the ways of doing this such as Reiki and Drisana and Love stream for
example are acquired by having attunements done to your aura that allow you to
connect with and use specific healing energies.
It is more common to call in and invite the energy by forms of intent such as effective
prayer and via your high self and Companion Angel or Directly from God or other
manifestation of High spiritual LIGHT and consciousness.
There are many different systems taught for using and directing healing energies.

You are advised to simply make yourself a clear channel for the healing energy and
allow it to flow through you with no direction on your part other that that the healing
be for the highest good and seated in unconditional LOVE.
It is emphasized that in most cases it is very important to remain neutral as to specific
outcomes rather than attempting to impose your personal will to direct a specific
outcome of the treatment though I do state internally what the situation is thought to
be and if pain relief is sought.
It is also possible following your intuitive and higher guidance as to appropriateness
to move and remove and direct energy with gentle intention pushing or pulling
holding the energy still or allowing it to flow directing tight laser like beams of
energy to remove stagnant energy in a body and to mend tears in the aura for
example.
On the vibrational level the difference between sensing and sending is kind of like
the difference between sucking and blowing.
Not everyone does consciously sense vibrational energy you can still use healing
energy even if you do not feel or see it.

Celebrating Spring and Your Good Health

Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)
Spring represents renewal and rebirth. Seasonal living shows us how to live in
harmony with the natural cycles of our environment. As the earth is tilted so that the
sun is directly over the equator, this signifies the start of the vernal equinox. This
time of Spring has been celebrated over the centuries as the beginning of the rebirth
period. The Spring Season is probably one of the most embraced and most significant
of the season changes, for it denotes the start of new life, regeneration of nature and
the renewal of the spirit. As an expression in nature, this is the time when crops are
planted. Spring flowers bloom in fields, yards and parks. Gardens are filled with the
luxurious growth of delicate petals of geraniums and hydrangeas to the fragrance of
lilacs and tuberose. Brilliant bursts of sun showers water the earth. The brisk breeze
of a new season scatters her seeds and the warmth of the healing sun plays a part in
the renewal of the season. The renewal of the spirit is everywhere. This contagious
expression of love, cleansing and outward energy is the catalyst for change. A time to
awaken from the long and cold winter season of hibernation. The soul can find a new
journey, a new found path and a fresh beginning in this time of Spring.
Spring is the time to take a good look at our health and our lifestyle. Start by looking
at the life around you. Are you living in chaos? Is your home in a shambles? Is there
clutter everywhere? You may want to consider starting with a good decluttering
session. Feng Shui, the ancient art of placement, can help you to find order in your
life. This is a good time of year to be more conscious about and take care of the liver,
gallbladder, eyes and muscles. Change your herbal medicine chest to accommodate
the season and include dandelion, burdock root and milk thistle. Start adding a bit
more exercise into your daily routine. Your body can benefit from eating more
seasonal foods, as well as lighter meals and foods to boost your metabolism. What is
the best way to eat to optimize YOUR health? The temple, our physical bodies, are
the only thing we have to carry the soul. When our physical bodies are not in proper
working order, everything around us ultimately suffers. Our good health is all we
have that stands between us and the aging process. The longer you keep your
physical body in optimum health, the longer you have your temple to keep your soul
on this plane. Detoxification is the best way to keep the body at its most ultimate
working level. By enjoying a healthy, nutritional diet, getting good quality sleep and
moderate exercise this can keep our physical form at it's best, always. Take the
opportunities that are offered. Make the opportunities that are not. Find your
priorities of life and give them merit. This is the best season to do this. This is the
time when we gain energy to utilize the power we are given!
~Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

Developing Intuition
Posted by Barry Hesperus
Developing intuition involves openness to the direct subliminal experience of
significant true insights, such as, alerting us to potential dangers, opportunities, or a
true understanding of seemingly ambiguous situations, when such crucial insights
may be hidden from the conscious mind. The direct intuitive experience of truths
often functions at a subconscious or subtle level, unmediated by any proof or
evidence derived from sensory experience or analytical reasoning, but instead arises
from openness to the direct experience of subliminal impressions or energy patterns
of unknown origin. This view of intuition as a direct, unmediated experience of
subliminal impressions that reveal significant helpful true insights and clarifying
discernment about matters that would otherwise be unclear or possibly
misunderstood by us finds support in the Miriam-Webster online dictionary
definition of intuition:
A natural ability or power that makes it possible to know something without any
proof or evidence: A feeling that guides a person to act a certain way without fully
knowing why.Something that is known or understood without proof or
evidence.quick and ready insight.immediate apprehension or cognition.the
power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident
rational thought and inference.
[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intuition].
The arising of intuition as a subtle impression arising from deep within our own
individual being is also epitomized in the Bible by I Kings 19:12 alluding to a still
small voice. The conscious mind and the information available to it through
analytical reasoning and sensory data is only like the tip of the iceberg compared to
the submerged base of the iceberg, metaphorically representing deeper subconscious
levels of our being that are naturally more open and receptive to subliminal or subtle
energy-impressions alerting us to the direct experience of significant realities and
clarifying discernments that are hidden to the conscious mind.
Developing intuition is most likely to occur when our consciousness is relaxed, open,
receptive, fully immersed in the present moment of experience, not cluttered and
distracted by predetermined thoughts, presumptive beliefs, rigid expectations, other
mind chatter, and related exaggeratedly egocentric emotional dramas.

When the mind and energy-heart-feeling center are filled with narcissistic
mental/emotional monologues, predetermined beliefs, and demanding expectations,
that desensitizes us to much quieter, deeper intuitions coming from beyond the
parameters of what we presume to already know. In this context, narcissism or ego
refers to the conceptually defined false sense of presumptive identity, incessant selfpreoccupation, and distracting mind chatter.
The more that our conscious attention and heartfelt feeling energy are recoiled in
various kinds of distracting egocentric self-involvement, the less conscious attention
and heartfelt feeling energy we have available to detect subtle impressions intuitively
arising from deeper levels of our own real individual being, beyond the ego, as well
as relational insights arising as subliminal energy impressions through nonegocentric communion with other individuals and situations around us. Therefore,
another related factor that contributes to developing intuition is to be deeply invested
in heartfelt caring non-dualistic communion with other individuals and situations
around oneself. Empathic communion is like a bridge that connects us to subtle
fields of energy and experience arising within and around us.
The insights that arise when we are alertly receptive to subliminal energy
impressions arising within and around us can alert us to important information and
helpful discernments that may be hidden from the more superficial conscious mind.
That communion with subtle energy impressions arising in the actual present
moment can go far beyond the more limited, restrictive, pool of accumulated
information and predetermined beliefs available to the conscious analytical mind,
often based on speculative interpretations that, in some cases, are only presumed to
be present, but which may be only unfounded inferences extrapolated from past
experience, future expectations, and unreliable conceptual abstractions of the present
moment.
Developing intuition also involves openness or receptivity to subtle impressions
coming from the related core integrity level of our being, which subliminally alerts us
to distinctive vibratory energy patterns that are directly experienced as feeling sound
or unsound, reliable or queasy, true or false, right or wrong, wholesome/pure or
unwholesome/foul, and so on. That is to say, the still small voice of intuition is
naturally connected or related to the core integrity level of our being, which
spontaneously, subtly, alerts us to what seems right or wrong in a given moment,
consistent or inconsistent with the intrinsic purity, goodness, genuineness,
wholesomeness, and integral wholeness of our own individual being, the related
being of others around us, and the flow of all being, the indivisible integral whole
web or network of life.

INTUITION IS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING OUR INNER TREASURE

Developing intuition, and related subliminal noetic faculties such as, integrity,
empathy, inspiration, and appreciation of true inner and outer beauty, alerts us to how
best to follow or attune ourselves to what is most genuine, vital, and precious in us
and in others around us, and guides us not to become sidetracked by spurious
egocentric imitations or distortions of the true treasures of our real being. Developing
intuition enables us to discern what is or is not truly consistent with the intrinsic
goodness and greatness of our own being and all real being. We intuitively follow the
winding trail of the energy pulse of our own real being and of our right relationship to
others, like following an inner beacon, guiding us to explore, discover, and develop
the true treasures of Being, life, or reality, within and around us.
Following the uncharted mysterious call of our intuition wherever it may lead, from
moment to moment, is how we discover and develop the sublime qualities that are
latent or dormant within and around us, epitomized by the Native American precept of
walking in beauty, as well as comparable terms for intuitive living consistently with
our core integrity, such as, following the Tao, Dharma, Maat (ancient Egyptian term
for righteous living), and holiness. Thus our intuition is like the unfolding call or
energy pulse of our inner treasure, our true self, the beautiful song, dance and
story of our energy-heart and soul, gradually leading us Home to itself,
metaphorically represented by the call to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the
Wizard of Oz, or to follow the rainbow to the Pot of Gold that is its Source.
Our developing intuition guides us to be open to constant re-visioning, or seeing
ourselves and others in new ways, and encourages us to let go of old patterns of
thought and behavior that are no longer right for us, so our perception and functioning
becomes more flexible, liberating, empowering, vital, refreshing; but less stale, rigid,
and restrictive.
That openness to letting intuition move us beyond our old familiar comfort zones into
limitless new possibilities or expanded horizons makes our life an exciting great
adventure of endless exploration, discovery, and fruitful transformation, whereas the
egos basic sense of insecurity, fragility, and inner insubstantiality induces it to cling
to predetermined ideas, habits, and expectations, even when those no longer serve the
further development of what is truly genuine, appropriate, vibrant, and fulfilling in
ourselves.

The REAL story of Tynkata Bella and Pyotr

(Tinker Bell and Peter Pan)
Posted by Storm ShadowBane
Chapter 1
The other chapters can be found on Enchanted Forest
The real story was over a thousand years old before it was ever written down.
Tynkata Bella (her real name, real names have Power, remember) was the Sylvan
Queen, she ruled over the Court of the beginnings of life, what humans would call
Spring.
She looked around her kingdom and realized it had become stale and boring, even the
courtiers bored her, not even the constant battles of the Knights kept her entertained for
more than a few moments.
She needed a new distraction, something from somewhere else, but what? She had
dallied with human males, they did not last long enough to be more than a fleeting
interest, dying of old age or burning out in games. (Elven games lasted days and there
was no rest periods.)
Then, as she was looking upon a forest in the human world, she had an idea.
A human woman was wending her way up a trail that was not often trod by solitary
humans. The woman walked oddly, almost stumbling. And on her back was a child, an
infant boy. The boy was handsome and strong looking. The woman was talking to the
boy as she walked. "Now, Pyotr, we must hurry, lest we attract the eyes of the forest."
Tynkata realized the woman was talking more to herself than the boy, mostly out of
fear.
"This, I can use. And the boy will live longer than an adult." Tynkata smiled to herself
as she prepared to step into the scene. As she stepped out in front of the woman, she
also unleashed her most powerful Glamour, dazzling the woman and stunning her into
immobility. The woman, whose name was Vendi, froze in awe of the beautiful woman
before her. When Tynkata spoke, Vendi had no choice but to listen.

"Woman, what do you want most in this world?" The Queen expected gold or fame or
power. What Vendi said from her heart surprised the jaded Queen, "Peace and safety for
my son. There is a warlord who has already taken my husband and our land."
"Nothing then for yourself?" Tynkerbal asked.
"No, only for my son. There is nothing you can do for me." Vendi replied, still
mesmerized by Tynkata's Power. She opened her shawl, and there was a large wet stain
of blood. "I am dying, beautiful lady."
"Very well, I will grant this. I will take him to a place of safety." Vendi slowly handed
Pyotr over to Tynkata. Then collapsed on the ground. Safety for the boy was not what
the Queen had in mind, only pleasure and distraction for herself. Her lie to Vendi made
her a thief. It also opened her up to failure.
Feeling something akin to pity, the Sylvan Queen waved her hand over the fallen
woman, and she changed. where there was human figure, suddenly was a small tree.
She turned and noticed a retainer staring questioningly at her. She turned and looked
back, then haughtily said, "I do not wish rotting bodies in plain view in my forest.
Remember your place, Lord Hoke." And swept past him into her throne room.
Over the next several months, Tynkata and her court kidnapped and enchanted several
woman with children of their own, to nurse Pyotr. She would send them back when the
baby was satisfied.
Over the years as he grew, she changed from treating him as a pet, to be trotted out when
she wanted to be entertained, to something like a fondness. And the day came when he
pointed out a Courtier was planning to kill her.
Pyotr spied a needle made of iron beneath Lord Hoke's cloak, "Why does Lord Hoke
carry steel in the presence of the Queen?" Lord Hoke fled but as he passed by Pyotr, the
boy tripped the elf. From that moment on Tynkata began to trust Pyotr. She taught him
many Magicks and powerful warding spells.

Note from site :: If you like to see the rest of this story please check
out the site for more and the story of the 2 sisters as well.

By Earth and Stars

Posted by haw
As I sit here and watch it snow Thought I want to touch on something pondered by
many and that is about Earth and our Universe, Our existence here and our origins. as
many look to the skies with a desire to "Go home" as many put it a Galaxy far away or a
set of stars in a cluster far reaches from Earth.
Many many stories come at us about these out side existence previous to one we are on
now. with Earth and when things dont seem very peaceful and enlightening they tend to
seek out wanting away. cant blame them I must say. some to believe they here on karma
they must had done something very wrong to be here now and deal with what they are.
Others here as observers maybe to help manifest a better future.
Allot dont even take the effort to help with whats happening here but to just run away
elsewhere. Take a minute reach for the stars step out in to the Universe and see that
vision you have always seen or been givin.
I feel many would be oblivious to what it was like back home on certain planets its
environment much less how they survived or how far they were in progression of Life.
Right now with Rockets and what is told to us it takes 2-3 days to reach the moon. so
take your self a little further out. and look back at Earth, forget a minute about what you
know goes on on this planet at this time.. but see it for as if was seen for very first time.
as you would if you did ever see your supposed or called to home planet elsewhere.
because you would not know what it was like but have an idea its a dreamy place unlike
whats happening on Earth. do we know for sure? no. Do we know if we here on Earth
are to help learn to help progress another planet that maybe yet behind due to its
environment? no.
so if you were way out in space and saw Earth for the first time would you feel same of
it as you would if you had just came from a planet going through its own natural
changes becoming unfit for life or survival.. Have to realize when your out in space your
thousands of miles from the nearest star or even planet of this own galaxy. would spend
most of your time traveling to a distant place and not know its present existence. Yes
one would hope for some kind of worm hole take them there instantly but has yet came
to be. so all these years we stare into space and see all those stars seemingly close but yet
are not. I myself feel more to the Universe but Earth is apart of that. and should be
treated as such no matter what is happening here..

what would one say if he or she found were here to help fix Earth and whats going on to
only be here to give up on it. then expect to go back to their own planet with pride how
would they help their own planet. just sit back drink blue lemonade?
guess I am one who feels the need or the desire to be part of creation to see all get the
best opportunity to survive when possible no matter what is going on that planet as
many are not subjected to allot of those densities and due to our mindset imposed on us
we became part of that density.. have to remind ourselves what Earth is. It is part of
those stars so many so seek. but yet so easily deny it a chance , not trying, no effort but
waiting and looking and waiting..
There maybe a day when out of no where beings from elsewhere show up because Earth
does belong to the Universe. The Universe has every right to be here as well. Earth does
not belong to the so called imposed powers of Earth now.. so do not keep giving them
that power.. They have no right but are able to do so by imposing their will power on
peoples minds subjecting them to fear into hiding just wanting to leave..
Earth and all its majestic one of a kind or one of many? we do not know as others are
being searched out.. but even I fear humans getting hold of another planet look how
they did this one. and allowed all that came to be. too busy seeking to be elsewhere.
Be an example of change for the whole Universe as Earth is where we are for a reason
and not some other planet. maybe a distant family depends on us highly to show them
away or Earth just needs to be worked hard at being part of that universe and seen as
majestic as the 7 sisters themselves.

making a scouring pad from vegetable nets

Posted by Autumn
This is similar to the making shopping bags from old plastic
carriers only instead of the shopping bags use the nets the veggies
or fruits come in and make scouring pads instead.
To begin with collect your nets and cut them into 1 inch strips and
then tie them together to make a long 'thread'. Once you have your
thread you can either knit or crochet them into a square or circle.
Make them as large or as small as you like, and there you have it
one scouring pad for free and a little less in the landfill. Will post
picture if anyone wants to see one, (if camera co operates!)
These make great gifts too and you may even get others to have a
go.

4 WAYS TO HEAL YOUR BODY

USING CRYSTALS
Posted by Ha-nu

Now that weve made a post about all of the different types of crystals there are
available, I thought it might be a good opportunity to talk about what we can use
them for. Obviously, Crystals have many practical applications in the mainstream
world. Did you know that all of our Computer Technology is based off of the core
Element that Crystals are? Fyi Its Silicon, and thats just the tip of the iceburg.
So besides massive amount of Data Storage and Computing Technology, Crystals
also can have an effect on your body too. Its all about finding out which crystal is
best for any particular scenario and sometimes the easiest way to do that is just
load on a whole bunch of them.
Consider Crystals like Materia from FF7. But now im getting off the main point. :P
Here are 4 ways that you can use Crystals to facilitate healing in your body.
Before we begin, let me share with you this prerequisite to using any and all of your
crystals: Let them sit in the sun for several hours before you use them, this will
charge them with the life-bearing energy of the sun, and it can be fuelled through the
crystals into you.
Now that your crystals are all charged, we can do the following :)
1. Keep them Close
I know, I know, this is by far the most simple thing to do. Literally, just having the
crystal on you is a charged piece of earth which will give you energy throughout the
day. You can wear it on a bracelet, a necklace, a belt buckle, or even just put it in your
pocket.
Of course, if you really wanna go deep, do a Crystal Meditation. Lay a bunch of
Crystals on your body as seen in the feature image above, and just lay down and
relax for half an hour or so. Youll feel fantastic afterwards :)

2. Make SpiritWater
Spirit Water is the name I use for water that has had crystals sitting in it for an
extended period of time. Allow a pitcher of water to soak with some crystals in it
throughout the night, or even just for an hour or two before you drink it. The crystals
will create an energetic infusion with the Water and the structure of the water will
align energetically to the vibration of the Crystals. Honestly, youll never feel the need
to drink Coffee again, Spirit Water feels so good to drink!
3. The Chakra-Bed
When you go to bed, take 7 crystals (one for each chakra), and line them up under your
mattress where your body would be when you fall asleep. Throughout the course of
the night, your body will energetically connect with the vibration of the crystals, and
you will wake up feeling fantastic! I have tried this dozens of times, and I have shared
it with many people who always have the exact same results. Wake up in the morning
vitalized, full of energy, and full of life! You wont believe it until you try it.
4. Spread the Love
Have you ever heard of Ubuntu? Its an african phrase meaning We are all One.
How can one of us be Happy, if All of Us are Not?.
#4 is all about realizing that all around you are people in pain, people who are
suffering, people who are in trouble. You have the ability to see it happening when it
does, and you also have the ability to do something about it. Even something simple
like giving a crystal away, tucking it into your friends backpack or purse can create
energetic ripples through the fields of consciousness all around you, which can come
back to you in tremendous ways. Its the butterfly effect ^_^
If you are a part of everything, and there is suffering happening all around you, one of
the best things you can do is to create a transformation and healing in the world
around you. As the world heals, so too do you, and vice versa.

Correspondences: Spring Flower Magic

Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)
As spring arrives, our gardens begin to bud and eventually bloom. For hundreds of
years, the plants that we grow have been used in magic. Flowers in particular are often
connected with a variety of magical uses. Now that spring is here, keep an eye out for
some of these flowers around you, and consider the different magical applications they
might have.
Crocus: This flower is one of the first you'll see in the spring, and it's often associated
with newly blooming love. The crocus is also known to enhance visions and bring
about intuitive dreams.
Daffodil: The bright petals of the daffodil are typically found in shades of white,
yellow or even pale orange. This flower is associated with love and fertility -- place
fresh ones in your home to bring about abundance. Wear this flower close to your
heart to draw love and luck.
Dandelion: The leaf of the dandelion is used for healing, purificaiton, and ritual
cleansing. To bring positive change about, plant dandelions in the northwest corner of
your property. The bright yellow flowers can be used in divination, or placed in a
sachet to draw good energy your way.
Echinacea: Also called purple coneflower, this garden mainstay adds a little bit of
magical "oomph" to charmes and sachets. Use it for prosperity related workings. Burn
the dried flowers in incense, and use on your altar during ritual as an offering to
deities.
Goldenseal: This sunny yellow flower is often found growing in the wild, alongside
roads and in fields. Use it in money spells, or for business dealings. Work it into
charms connected to matters of financial gain or legal issues.
Hibiscus: This lusty flower incites passion -- use it to attract love or lust, or for
prophetic dreams about your lover. Burn in incense, or carry in a sachet to bring love
your way.
Hyacinth: This flower was named for Hyakinthos, a Greek divine hero who was
beloved by Apollo, so it's sometimes considered the patron herb of homosexual men.
Hyacinth is also known to promote peaceful sleep, and guards against nightmares.
Carry in an amulet to help heal a broken heart or to ease grief when a loved one dies.

Lily: The Easter lily or Tiger lily is associated with all kinds of Spring connections -fertility, rebirth, renewal and abundance.
Narcissus: Named for another Greek figure, the Narcissus helps promote polarity
and harmony. Its calming vibrations bring about tranquility and inner peace.
Tulip: The tulip appears in many different colors and varieties, but is typically
connected to prosperity. You can use the different colored variations in color magic -use a dark strain such as Queen of the Night for full moon rituals, or bright red
flowers for love magic.
Violet: In Roman myth, the first violet sprung from the spilled blood of the god
Attis, who killed himself for Cybele, the mother goddess. However, today the violet is
associated with tranquility and peace. The leaf offers protection from evil, and can be
sewn into a pillow or sachet for a new baby. Carry the petals with you to bring about
luck and enhance nighttime magic.
Important: Remember that some plants can be toxic to pets. Before you plant or
pick any of these, be sure to check to make sure it won't be harmful to your furry
companions. A great resource to check is on the ASPCA website at Toxic &

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