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Lighting lamps and finding ways to battle back the shadow within us are common themes at this time of year. Ready your home for autumn gatherings by making coconut lanterns. Simply buy one or more coconuts and sit in a sacred space. Think of a prayer for a selfless and positive purpose. As you do so, pierce and drain the coconut using a hammer and a thick nail, drinking the juice to help fill you with the strength and courage to serve others this season. Use the hammer to carefully split the ...
It’s hard to believe it was twenty years ago on this date that the United States was attacked on its own soil. This has become a day of service and a reminder of the solidarity that was forged among citizens. It is a day that brings people together. This date falling on a Saturday seems like a good time to seek out a local cause to which you can offer your time and talents. Should that not be an option for you, another option is to offer blessings to those allies without whose assistance ...
Many believe that the hearth is the center of the home, and even if we aren’t the best chefs in the world, the kitchen is an important part of life. Though house blessings are commonplace, a blessing specific to the kitchen and our modern hearth—the stove/oven—can be useful to keep the energy harmonious. First, thoroughly clean the kitchen with the intention of removing physical grime and any psychic buildup as well. Then boil a mixture of water, sliced oranges (with the ...
It’s that time again to gather all of our baskets and begin filling them with fruits and veggies from the harvest! Sometimes our baskets don’t look so great after a summer of heavy use in the garden. This wash cleans, disinfects, and seals the fibers of the baskets to help them last longer and withstand a bit more robust use. Rinsing them in a full tub of warm water is best, but some baskets like to be soaked overnight and will tolerate their weave being adjusted or mended after a ...
