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Sunday, January 27, 2013

music for the soul 2





Does anyone else feel like this? :[
I do!~ Char










  • Zen Meditation With The Grim Reaper By Ted Biringer 

Have you ever thought about consciously seeking a meeting with the Grim Reaper? The classic texts of Buddhism claim that it is the first step to authentic liberation.

Most of us would rather avoid thinking about. However, thoughts about the inevitability of death can creep up on us, worm their way into our brains, so to speak. Our notions of death (or  'after death') have a tendency to arouse fear. Such concepts often consist of vague notions of annihilation, of utterly ceasing to exist. Thoughts of annihilation can certainly dull hopes and undermine our ambitions.

Nevertheless, taking an honest look at the Grim Reaper has proven to be a most effective method for getting us on the right track to true freedom.

Zen Master Hakuin credited his awareness of death's certainty with setting him on the path to enlightenment. Pondering the torments of hell as a child filled him with dread and aroused a determined search for liberation. Zen Master Dogen's quest too, was inspired by a deep awareness of death while still in childhood. Watching the rising smoke of incense at his mother's funeral when he was only eight years old, he resolved to enter monastic life. As a teacher, Dogen often asserted that the knowledge of impermanence was the beginning of practice.

With a few notable exceptions, contemporary teachers have little to say about the hooded, scythe-carrying monk. It seems that motivating students by arousing the ever-grinning face of death is out of vogue. Perhaps it is because of the reaper's potential of scaring off donors. Some teachers, like funeral home owners, are sensitive to people's desire for avoiding certain topics.

While financial concerns may be a factor, there is more to it than that. Evidence suggests that some of our teachers have not resolved the issue for themselves. For example, a "Zen book" by one popular teacher presents a story about a Zen master that was asked about the after death state. The "master" responded with, "Why ask me?" The questioner said, "Because you are a Zen master." The master said, "Yes, but I am not a dead Zen master."

Evidently, this is supposed to be a teaching on being in the moment. It is related as if the master is pointing out that questions about after death can only be resolved after death. Initially, this sounds like standard Zen wisdom. Looking a bit deeper however, that is unlikely. Of course any Zen master worth his salt will insist that we must each personally resolve this question--but they would also insist that it be resolved while we are alive.

We would not seriously ask a Zen master what happens after death unless we were is suffering from anxiety about the Grim Reaper. Implying that "live" Zen masters don't know, could easily be misunderstood as suggesting that the question can't be resolved, which would be a subversion of Zen teaching. Saying, "I cannot resolve it for you" is much different than saying, "I cannot resolve it because I am alive."

One of the great Zen koans that illumines this issue is "Zengen's Living or Dead." The case goes:

Once, at a funeral, a monk named Zengen tapped on the coffin and asked his teacher, Dogo, "Living or dead?" Dogo said, "Living, I won't say. Dead, I won't say." Zengen said, "Why won't you say?" Dogo said, "I won't say, I won't say."

Later, as the two were walking home, Zengen said, "Living or dead? If you will not tell me, I will hit you." Dogo said, "You can hit me, but still I won't say." Zengen hit him.

Later, after Dogo died, Zengen related this incident to Sekiso, another teacher. Sekiso said, "Living, I won't say. Dead, I won't say." Again Zengen asked, "Why won't you say?" Sekiso said, "I won't say, I won't say."

At these words, Zengen finally saw through the Grim Reaper's costume.

Later, Zengen came into the teaching hall carrying a hoe. He walked back and forth as if looking for something. Sekiso asked, "What are you doing?" Zengen said, "Looking for our late teachers relics (bits of bone, etc. found after cremation)." Sekiso said, "Vast and limitless, the myriad thundering waves fill the sky. What relic do you seek?" Zengen said, "That is just where to apply effort."

No doubt this koan does offer some intellectual satisfaction on the question of death. Yet, that is not its function. The classic Buddhist doctrine of "no-self" (hence no-death) is intellectually and philosophically presented in much clearer terms elsewhere in Buddhist literature. Zen koans are not concerned with philosophical concepts. Obviously Zengen would have been deeply familiar with the Buddhist doctrines on no-self. He was a Buddhist monk after all.

Koans offer practitioners a 'gap' through conceptual understanding to the reality beyond. It may be better to say that koans bridge the gap between theory and the truth that is beyond mere conceptualization. (This particular koan even offers something of a "self-reference" giving us a clue about "just where to apply effort" (in our meditation).

Neither Dogo or Sekiso say, "I can't say" or "I don't know." They both say, "I won't say." Even if Dogo or Sekiso gave him the "answer," it would not allow him (or us) to see that the Grim Reaper's scythe is made of papier-mâché. (This is one reason why books with koan "answers" don't offer any real insight to students or pose a threat by "giving away" anything.)

Before resolving the issue, Zengen was so desperate for the "answer" that he was willing to
    Zen Meditation With The Grim Reaper By Ted Biringer

    Have you ever thought about consciously seeking a meeting with the Grim Reaper? The classic texts of Buddhism claim that it is the first step to authentic liberation.

    Most of us would rather avoid thinking about. However, thoughts about the inevitability of death can creep up on us, worm their way into our brains, so to speak. Our notions of death (or 'after death') have a tendency to arouse fear. Such concepts often consist of vague notions of annihilation, of utterly ceasing to exist. Thoughts of annihilation can certainly dull hopes and undermine our ambitions.

    Nevertheless, taking an honest look at the Grim Reaper has proven to be a most effective method for getting us on the right track to true freedom.

    Zen Master Hakuin credited his awareness of death's certainty with setting him on the path to enlightenment. Pondering the torments of hell as a child filled him with dread and aroused a determined search for liberation. Zen Master Dogen's quest too, was inspired by a deep awareness of death while still in childhood. Watching the rising smoke of incense at his mother's funeral when he was only eight years old, he resolved to enter monastic life. As a teacher, Dogen often asserted that the knowledge of impermanence was the beginning of practice.

    With a few notable exceptions, contemporary teachers have little to say about the hooded, scythe-carrying monk. It seems that motivating students by arousing the ever-grinning face of death is out of vogue. Perhaps it is because of the reaper's potential of scaring off donors. Some teachers, like funeral home owners, are sensitive to people's desire for avoiding certain topics.

    While financial concerns may be a factor, there is more to it than that. Evidence suggests that some of our teachers have not resolved the issue for themselves. For example, a "Zen book" by one popular teacher presents a story about a Zen master that was asked about the after death state. The "master" responded with, "Why ask me?" The questioner said, "Because you are a Zen master." The master said, "Yes, but I am not a dead Zen master."

    Evidently, this is supposed to be a teaching on being in the moment. It is related as if the master is pointing out that questions about after death can only be resolved after death. Initially, this sounds like standard Zen wisdom. Looking a bit deeper however, that is unlikely. Of course any Zen master worth his salt will insist that we must each personally resolve this question--but they would also insist that it be resolved while we are alive.

    We would not seriously ask a Zen master what happens after death unless we were is suffering from anxiety about the Grim Reaper. Implying that "live" Zen masters don't know, could easily be misunderstood as suggesting that the question can't be resolved, which would be a subversion of Zen teaching. Saying, "I cannot resolve it for you" is much different than saying, "I cannot resolve it because I am alive."

    One of the great Zen koans that illumines this issue is "Zengen's Living or Dead." The case goes:

    Once, at a funeral, a monk named Zengen tapped on the coffin and asked his teacher, Dogo, "Living or dead?" Dogo said, "Living, I won't say. Dead, I won't say." Zengen said, "Why won't you say?" Dogo said, "I won't say, I won't say."

    Later, as the two were walking home, Zengen said, "Living or dead? If you will not tell me, I will hit you." Dogo said, "You can hit me, but still I won't say." Zengen hit him.

    Later, after Dogo died, Zengen related this incident to Sekiso, another teacher. Sekiso said, "Living, I won't say. Dead, I won't say." Again Zengen asked, "Why won't you say?" Sekiso said, "I won't say, I won't say."

    At these words, Zengen finally saw through the Grim Reaper's costume.

    Later, Zengen came into the teaching hall carrying a hoe. He walked back and forth as if looking for something. Sekiso asked, "What are you doing?" Zengen said, "Looking for our late teachers relics (bits of bone, etc. found after cremation)." Sekiso said, "Vast and limitless, the myriad thundering waves fill the sky. What relic do you seek?" Zengen said, "That is just where to apply effort."

    No doubt this koan does offer some intellectual satisfaction on the question of death. Yet, that is not its function. The classic Buddhist doctrine of "no-self" (hence no-death) is intellectually and philosophically presented in much clearer terms elsewhere in Buddhist literature. Zen koans are not concerned with philosophical concepts. Obviously Zengen would have been deeply familiar with the Buddhist doctrines on no-self. He was a Buddhist monk after all.

    Koans offer practitioners a 'gap' through conceptual understanding to the reality beyond. It may be better to say that koans bridge the gap between theory and the truth that is beyond mere conceptualization. (This particular koan even offers something of a "self-reference" giving us a clue about "just where to apply effort" (in our meditation).

    Neither Dogo or Sekiso say, "I can't say" or "I don't know." They both say, "I won't say." Even if Dogo or Sekiso gave him the "answer," it would not allow him (or us) to see that the Grim Reaper's scythe is made of papier-mâché. (This is one reason why books with koan "answers" don't offer any real insight to students or pose a threat by "giving away" anything.)

    Before resolving the issue, Zengen was so desperate for the "answer" that he was willing to

    Good thoughts for the day
    "This lifetime is really YOUR journey;
    from your 1st breath to your last breath
    No body can do the breathing for you
    No body can be all you need or want

    This lifetime is for you
    let go of controls
    and allow others to show up

    This lifetime is Yours
    for just a short time
    in your Infinite state
    of Being Divine

    ~ Raquel, The other side of me"
    This lifetime is really YOUR journey;
from your 1st breath to your last breath
No body can do the breathing for you
No body can be all you need or want

This lifetime is for you 
let go of controls 
and allow others to show up 

This lifetime is Yours
for just a short time
in your Infinite state 
of Being Divine

~ Raquel, @[193102357402328:274:The other side of me]











    This lifetime is really YOUR journey;
    from your 1st breath to your last breath
    No body can do the breathing for you
    No body can be all you need or want

    ...See More
    @[186992304727187:274:~ Just because her eyes don't tear doesn't mean her heart doesn't cry~]
    Just be with YOURSELF when you get to that point....
Sometimes everything gets to much, just do nothing......

Amanda

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    For all of you cross-stitchers/needle-pointers out there....
    For all of you cross-stitchers/needle-pointers out there....
















    Karalynn Kilpatrick shared Witches and Pagans's photo.
    SPELL TO BRING OUT THE LOVE OF ANOTHER 

This is an interesting spell. It does not interfere with another's free will. 
All it does is give them the courage to state what is on their 
mind. It is done when you feel very strongly that the person is in love with you but that they 
hesitate to say so. If it turns out that they are not in love with you after all, then it simply won't 
work, so that's why it doesn't exert undue pressure. 
This should be done at the same hour on seven consecutive Fridays, ending on the one 
closest to the Full Moon (before the moon reaches full, not just after). 
Take a pink candle and mark six rings around it, at equal distances apart. This will give you 
seven sections of a candle. 
Light the candle and call out the name of the one you think loves you. Then say: 
Gana, be with me in all that I do. 
Gana, please bring me a love who is true. 
Give him (her) the strength to put into words 
His (her) fee, lings, and sing like the song of the birds. 
Think about the person for a few moments - think of them coming to you and declaring their 
love then repeat the chant. Keep doing this until the candle has burned dawn to the first line. 
Then extinguish the candle (by pinching it out, never by blowing) and put it away till next week. 
On the final week, keep it up until the candle burns itself out.

















    SPELL TO BRING OUT THE LOVE OF ANOTHER

    This is an interesting spell. It does not interfere with another's free will.
    All it does is give them the courage to state what is on their
    mind. It is done when you feel very strongly that the person is in love with you but that they
    hesitate to say so. If it turns out that they are not in love with you after all, then it simply won't
    work, so that's why it doesn't exert undue pressure.
    This should be done at the same hour on seven consecutive Fridays, ending on the one
    closest to the Full Moon (before the moon reaches full, not just after).
    Take a pink candle and mark six rings around it, at equal distances apart. This will give you
    seven sections of a candle.
    Light the candle and call out the name of the one you think loves you. Then say:
    Gana, be with me in all that I do.
    Gana, please bring me a love who is true.
    Give him (her) the strength to put into words
    His (her) fee, lings, and sing like the song of the birds.
    Think about the person for a few moments - think of them coming to you and declaring their
    love then repeat the chant. Keep doing this until the candle has burned dawn to the first line.
    Then extinguish the candle (by pinching it out, never by blowing) and put it away till next week.
    On the final week, keep it up until the candle burns itself out.

    ‎~ Walnut Raisin Scones ~

    (Recipe & Photo courtesy of the very sweet, Autumn Earthsong and her wonderful blog "My Moonlit Path" - http://autumnearthsong.com/2011/01/15/imbolc-recipes/)

    * Ingredients

    2 cups all-purpose flour
    2 tablespoons white sugar
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
    1/2 cup butter, cubed
    3/4 cup chopped walnuts
    1/2 cup raisins
    3/4 cup buttermilk
    2 tablespoons buttermilk
    2 tablespoons white sugar
    2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

    * Directions

    -In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon peel.

    -With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in all but 2 tablespoons of the nuts and the raisins. Mix in buttermilk with fork.

    -Gather the dough into a ball and knead for about 2 minutes on lightly floured board.

    -Roll or pat out 3/4 inch thick. With a chef’s knife cut into 3 inch triangles. Place, spaced 1inch apart, on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk; sprinkle with the remaining sugar and the nuts.

    -Bake in center of 425 degree F (220 degrees C) oven about 15 minutes or until nicely browned. Serve warm with butter or jam.
    ~ Walnut Raisin Scones ~

(Recipe & Photo courtesy of the very sweet, Autumn Earthsong and her wonderful blog "My Moonlit Path" - http://autumnearthsong.com/2011/01/15/imbolc-recipes/)

* Ingredients
 
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

* Directions
 
-In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon peel.
 
-With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in all but 2 tablespoons of the nuts and the raisins. Mix in buttermilk with fork.
 
-Gather the dough into a ball and knead for about 2 minutes on lightly floured board.
 
-Roll or pat out 3/4 inch thick. With a chef’s knife cut into 3 inch triangles. Place, spaced 1inch apart, on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk; sprinkle with the remaining sugar and the nuts.
 
-Bake in center of 425 degree F (220 degrees C) oven about 15 minutes or until nicely browned. Serve warm with butter or jam.
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  • When you have a choice to make and the highest option is not immediately obvious, ask yourself a series of questions. If all choices look equally good, ask, "Which decision holds the most joy for me? Which seems to call to my heart as something I would love to do?" Then pick the option that brings you the most joy. Even if the joyful path does not appear to promise you as much money, in the long run it will be far more profitable than the choice that is not as joyful. Do not make your choice based on how much money it appears you will make; following the path of your heart will always bring you more abundance.

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Love it~ Maybe it should say, "Be awake for it!" :D ♥
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I am Wolf...

Mysti Blu shared Don Drr's photo.
This made me cry & smile, so close to my heart right now. Sharing~ ♥
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said " it's me."


You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.

Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me...
















I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said " it's me."


You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.

Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me...





Decisions decisions.

Wich one you feed?

Briggite <3




















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There is a place where magic is born
Hidden from life behind bushes of thorns
It’s deep in the forest leaves that are green
It is hidden so well it rarely ever seen

I stumbled upon this moonlit grove
Catching the scent of cinnamon and clove
I saw her there as if drawn by an artist
Standing like a statue of some ancient goddess

Her black hair smelled like burning leaves
Her pale eyes studying everything she sees
Black lipstick highlights white creamy skin
Her white robe flutters around in the wind

She dances around with the breeze
The moonlight shining through the trees
She twists and twirls and spins around
Barely moving a leaf on the ground

My eyes are locked, on her they dwell
I’ve been caught in her enchanted spell
I gladly give in to her incantations
As I’m drawn to all her flirtations

She dances towards me and grabs my hand
I have no idea for what she has planned
With a witches kiss she stole my breath
And with that spell I’d love her to death

She danced her way back through the trees
With a smile on her lips telling she was pleased
The enchantment of that kiss will forever hold tight
As I watched her dance off into the night

Poem is by Jeff Young
There is a place where magic is born
Hidden from life behind bushes of thorns
It’s deep in the forest leaves that are green
It is hidden so well it rarely ever seen

I stumbled upon this moonlit grove
Catching the scent of cinnamon and clove
I saw her there as if drawn by an artist
Standing like a statue of some ancient goddess

Her black hair smelled like burning leaves 
Her pale eyes studying everything she sees
Black lipstick highlights white creamy skin 
Her white robe flutters around in the wind

She dances around with the breeze
The moonlight shining through the trees
She twists and twirls and spins around
Barely moving a leaf on the ground

My eyes are locked, on her they dwell
I’ve been caught in her enchanted spell
I gladly give in to her incantations
As I’m drawn to all her flirtations

She dances towards me and grabs my hand
I have no idea for what she has planned
With a witches kiss she stole my breath
And with that spell I’d love her to death

She danced her way back through the trees
With a smile on her lips telling she was pleased
The enchantment of that kiss will forever hold tight
As I watched her dance off into the night 

Poem is by Jeff Young

















There is a place where magic is born
Hidden from life behind bushes of thorns
It’s deep in the forest leaves that are green
It is hidden so well it rarely ever ...See More


Damian Nightwalker


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Amy Jean Gooslin shared Happy Witch's photo.
Witchcraft can be your sole path . 
A journey for only you to remember.
So blessed be and love and light. 
I wish you luck in your Wiccan plight.
For the mysteries are not easily found. 
They are hidden deep in the underground

Blessed be - ))O(( 

***
For your Book of Shadows

Hearken as the Witch's word, 
calls the Lady and the Lord, 
Moon above and earth below, 
Sky's cool blue and sun's hot glow, 
In this right and ready hour, 
fill these pages with thy power. 
May no unprepared eye to see 
the secrets which entrusted be. 
To I who walk the hidden road 
to find the hearthstone's calm abode. 
Gaurdians from the four directions, 
hear me and lend thy prediction: 
May these truths of earth and skies, 
shielded be from prying eyes. 
But to the Witch's whose map this be 
may the way be plain to see; 
And through all the coming ages, 
may we find home in these pages.
 
So mote it be!


From: Book of Shadows © 2001-2002, Dana (Huntress of the Dark)

Source: http://wiccanhuntress.tripod.com/

Art: unknown. If you know who the artist is, please let me know so I can give credit. 

****
Happy Witch - Sonja

















Witchcraft can be your sole path .
A journey for only you to remember.
So blessed be and love and light.
I wish you luck in your Wiccan plight.
For the mysteries are not easily found.
They are hidden deep in the underground

Blessed be - ))O((

***
For your Book of Shadows

Hearken as the Witch's word,
calls the Lady and the Lord,
Moon above and earth below,
Sky's cool blue and sun's hot glow,
In this right and ready hour,
fill these pages with thy power.
May no unprepared eye to see
the secrets which entrusted be.
To I who walk the hidden road
to find the hearthstone's calm abode.
Gaurdians from the four directions,
hear me and lend thy prediction:
May these truths of earth and skies,
shielded be from prying eyes.
But to the Witch's whose map this be
may the way be plain to see;
And through all the coming ages,
may we find home in these pages.

So mote it be!


From: Book of Shadows © 2001-2002, Dana (Huntress of the Dark)

Source: http://wiccanhuntress.tripod.com/

Art: unknown. If you know who the artist is, please let me know so I can give credit.


It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends. - J. K. Rowling.


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It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends. - J. K. Rowling.


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Wolf Song
If you Talk to the Animals
They will talk with you
And you will know each other
If you do not talk to them
You will not know them,
And what you do not know You will fear,
What one fears
One destroys.
Chief Dan George


Brigit awaits . . .

Brigit awaits, Her spirit is softly calling to us,
in the trees, in the grasses, in the hills and fields,
alive in many realms, present in all Nature's places.


Brigit awaits, present in the world around us,
Her mighty gifts of vision, insight, healing and craft
grow stronger when we acknowledge their power

Brigit awaits, dancing in the candle flame and hearth fire
forging truth, justice, healing, and beauty on Her sacred anvil
our dreams flow and nourish us, like Her sacred waters

Brigit awaits each of us, in our own heart.

(Written by the inspirational Abby Willowroot, shared with permission -http://spiralgoddess.com/Brigid.html)

*The Coven Avalon claims no rights to this artwork, or any on our page. If this work belongs to you and you would like for us to remove it, please contact us and we will certainly do so. Being a non-profit educational site, we operate under the Fair Use rule of the US Copyright Law - please refer to the page information for full details. Blessings!
Brigit awaits . . .

Brigit awaits, Her spirit is softly calling to us,
in the trees, in the grasses, in the hills and fields, 
alive in many realms, present in all Nature's places.


Brigit awaits, present in the world around us,
Her mighty gifts of vision, insight, healing and craft
grow stronger when we acknowledge their power

Brigit awaits, dancing in the candle flame and hearth fire
forging truth, justice, healing, and beauty on Her sacred anvil
our dreams flow and nourish us, like Her sacred waters

Brigit awaits each of us, in our own heart.

(Written by the inspirational Abby Willowroot, shared with permission - http://spiralgoddess.com/Brigid.html)

*The Coven Avalon claims no rights to this artwork, or any on our page. If this work belongs to you and you would like for us to remove it, please contact us and we will certainly do so. Being a non-profit educational site, we operate under the Fair Use rule of the US Copyright Law - please refer to the page information for full details. Blessings!





















Healing Your Children - How To
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Healing Your Children - How To
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When Souls Talk, No Words are Needed

Ravensgrove Coven

Rick and I wanted to share the finished product of the special order Altar Table. We have removed the personal information, but I think you can see the amazing work Rick did on it. So if you are intrested, just message us. The colors we have right now are, Green, Red and Yellow. This color was a special color requested for this table. Let us know what you think... and be sure and check us out on online:www.theglasswitchmagickshoppe.com.
Lord Rick and Lady Abigail
The Glass Witch Magick Shoppe
Rick and I wanted to share the finished product of the special order Altar Table. We have removed the personal information, but I think you can see the amazing work Rick did on it. So if you are intrested, just message us. The colors we have right now are, Green, Red and Yellow. This color was a special color requested for this table. Let us know what you think... and be sure and check us out on online: www.theglasswitchmagickshoppe.com.
Lord Rick and Lady Abigail
The Glass Witch Magick Shoppe


















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WHAT THE STARS HOLD FOR YOU THIS WEEK
By.....Cin ☽✪☾
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacred-Hearts-Witches-Den/136415093139630
This week, it seems there is one big problem & one happy way out. It's just a matter of finding it.
The Sun & Saturn are clashing. The Sun is about ego & Saturn is about limitations. The Sun says, "Look at me!". Saturn says, "Who so you think you are?".
When Saturn is triggered like this, times can feel far tougher than they are. Some may think I'm nuts, but I am convinced we create our reality with our thoughts via the law of attraction, so it's crucial not to slip into negative thought patterns.
If you focus on how tough times feel or on what you don't have, of course life will be harder! However, if you decide to tune into the positive, this week's Sun-Saturn clash can act more as a reminder to smell the roses & sort out a problem.
The exit comes in the form of Jupiter, the lucky planet, which is ending a reverse cycle. It has been stalled for a few weeks, but life should now flow more smoothly.
Jupiter's change of direction will make it easier to focus on the good in our lives. use any upsets this week as a chance to learn a lesson & turn your mind to all that is good around you.
Focusing on the positive draws in more positive things.
The full Moon takes place today @ 2.38pm (AEST).....Cin ☽✪☾




A Witches Community Commitment 

A short time ago I moved from the Orlando Florida to Indiana. I have to admit that I have had a few adjustment issues with the weather and living in an area which proudly calls itself. the “Bible Belt.” 

I am a practicing Witch and Pagan who is way out of the broom closet. Each time we have moved I quickly seek out others within our Pagan/Witch communities. A place of home. I think we all like to find that fellowship with others of like mined spirit. This has also allowed me the opportunity to be a part of numerous Pagan and Witch communities all over the world. A blessing I consider myself extremely fortunate to have received.

Being the new Witch in town can be both wonderful and heartbreaking. Sometimes people accept you openly without judgment. Sometimes they judge you before they get a chance to know you. From my travels, I have been fortunate to have received the joy of acceptance as well as the lessons from the disappointments of rejection. My observations of a wide spectrum of communities has given me cause to ponder the question, “How can individuals and groups who profess strength in following the path be so weak in acceptance, encouragement, and forging pagan community ties?”

I asked this question to elders that I hold in the deepest respect. Surprisingly there were two basic themes. One--our rejection of organized religion and the embracing of principles of individual freedom to pursue ones own spiritual relationship encourages us not to allow ourselves to be confined by conventional group behaviors. It is further said that pagans will retreat to individual safe harbors rather than suffer the disappointments of unrealized expectations in relationships. Two--the pagan world exists in a greater society that has grown increasingly selfish, competitive, and cynical. While pagans pursue a path of a spiritual ideal, they are not immune to the same social behaviors that weaken our families, neighborhoods, and communities. While this wisdom holds only a partial explanation for this troubling question, it does give us a set of perspectives to help us understand why the pagan community strains to grow and come together. 

What do we expect in a pagan community?

A community is a social group, of any size, whose members reside in a specific or social locality and often have a common cultural and historical heritage. A community is a group of people that share social, religious and/or occupational commonalities. These can be in shared interests and perceiving itself as distinct in some respect from the larger society within which it exists. 

We are a community within ourselves for we are the believers of magick and energy. We are Witches, Pagans, and Neo-Pagans or by whatever name brings you comfort and distinction. We are not the same, however we can learn, grow and expand ourselves within our diversity. For any community, to thrive it must be a cohesive group that stands together with the shared belief that within understanding all things are possible. 

Within every community each member brings their own unique skills and understanding. It is within these communities that we share and are allowed our own personal freedoms. For if we begin to judge each other, to criticize how one person or one group works because it is differences; then we are no different that those who burned, tortured and hung the Witches of old. In our judgments, we not only weaken ourselves but we weaken the entire community. Once damaged, it can take years to heal the spirit within. 

We can to protect ourselves from some of the growing pains. If we understanding why this happens and that it is a natural part of a communities maturity and growth. Every new group of people; be they Witch, Christian or Pagan, will have some form of growing pains when coming together as one group. 

It is extremely important point to remember as you begin to work within a new group or community. Growing Pains are Normal. Once a group or member of a group moves past the “NEW” stage; you will find there will be few bumps along the road, you will have members come and go for various reasons and have to make some adjustments for each. All this is normal and natural when a new group or community of any kind is forming.

You will need to work not to blame or assume the responsibility for what happens or for every little problems that may arise. All groups experience disappointments, setbacks, and some level of conflict occasionally--especially in the beginning. It is how we deal with those conflicts that show how well we can grow as a community. 

When groups come together for the first time, they are starting the step of forming. While forming, you know very little about each other, the common beliefs and hopes for the group drew everyone together. Everyone is on their best behavior ...a little on egg shells because there is so much you don't know about each other.

As we became more familiar with each other, we became more comfortable. Individual differences emerge, sometimes in contrast with our own practices and beliefs. As a group, you will find you sometimes make assumptions with regard to each others personalities and sensitivities. Sometimes those assumptions are off the mark.

When working with a new group or with new people, especially if there is little experience with each other, there can be a testing of each other. Disagreements, conflicts and differences can boil quickly between members and tend to take their own course. 

In distinguishing your group and communities path you must work to resolve each difference as you stumble through the storm. This storming (growing pains) is a natural occurrence in every group. It's a passage that helps the group and community grow together to validate common beliefs and to determine new agreements in dealing with challenges as they arise. 

This storming or growing results in the "personality of your community." To emerge as group members put their individual preferences secondary to the greater vision for the communities uniqueness. But remembering that you are each different spirits with different personalities.

Once a problem arises you work to resolve it. But more importantly, you grow with new agreements and understanding on how to deal with such issues next time they arise. The coming together and new agreements allows the Coven to move forward, to be strengthened, and to center on it’s true vision. 

It's the common vision that will keep you all together. It’s the diversity within the group that will make it strong and will enable you to achieve a greater vision than any of you could ever hope to attain! You are again Solitary Witches working within a single group, Coven. 

When the storms come, Don't quit. Don't assume blame. Recognize the storms for what they are... Storms. Don't forget the feelings of excitement and great expectations you all have when you first come together ... 

May all those that walk along this path, find truth and light.

If there is a desire for a strong, true and lasting community, there must be a commitment to the fellowship by all its members. The members being those who live and work within the community itself. No, you don’t have to all meet someplace once a week, although that would be nice. (That might not be impossible if and when a community grows into the thousands.) Yet you must get together in the meeting of one spirit. Making a commitment to work and put forth in responsibility one to the other. To do good and make positive discussions, for each member as well as for the community as a whole. Even if you have never met the other members in person. This should be foremost within your desires if a community is to survive. 

A community is much like any other group, when formed none of us had ever met each other before. From the oldest to the most recent members, we all have the same ideals for making our community strong and positive. We want to be a part of a group of Witches, Pagans and spiritual people who are dedicated. This means to many of us being involved and working within the community as best we can. 

This does not mean that everyone has to do the same thing on the same day. We are not the same people, we don’t have the same lives or jobs. But it does mean that we do all that we can, as we can, not leaving all the work to someone else. (That is also not always possible in the real world.) But if everyone shares in that part they can put forth. Then you are growing as a community. 
A community is also not made up of one person, one group or one family. It is again the shared responsibility of everyone person within the community. Sometimes we (myself included) will ,for whatever reason, try to do it all. I don’t think it is because we can’t get others to help so much as we just get carried away. I know that I personally don’t know how to stop, and I had problems asking others to help. I don’t think they would have said ‘no,’ but I never give them the chance to say ‘yes.’ So, being a part of a community also means asking others within the community to help when needed. It also means letting them help and stepping back so they can, good or bad. No one can grow if they are always standing in the shadow of someone else.

If you have made the decision to be a part of a community then do your best to be fully committed the collective energy which makes up your community. It is hard not to become complacent and even lazy within any group of people. Sometimes we become drained in all that is going on, especially if there are growing pains to deal with.

A community is like a fellowship and should come together with five core beliefs and principles. (A Pentangle of Power.) These five core beliefs are: purpose, balance, responsibility, unity and growth. Together, they are encircled by the understanding and desire to join as one all encompassing influence within the universe.

Within a community there must be balance. It is like watching the season turning naturally within the wheel of life. First you have the beginning, it is like watching the birth of spring. Soon you find comfort and relax, it is what we desire in the long life of summer. Then we have moments that are fragile, like the tender leaves of autumn and the death that comes from winters cold. With each breath we take in life and with each breath we release it again into the universe. 

You understand the respect necessary for the Earth and embrace the light and dark in all things. You must work to learn how to stand together, protect and encourage your brothers and sisters. The storms and icy winds from within your own circles will at times cut you with its devastating blast, yet you learn and grow stronger by means of the experience.

There will be negative people and situations happen, this happens in every group of people in history and society. Negative situations can be learned from, and can be an opportunity to gain strength and insight. You work hard to bring the positive back into your borders. Positive situations give you the freedom and lift to be able to apply your discipline, progress in your growth, and to help others around you to not forget the balance and become negligent in responsibility and life. Sometimes you feel that you are standing alone. Hold strong to your spirit and power first unto yourself, then give unto the community you have chosen to work with. You can then look at the work, the growth and the commitment therein as a pledge made for the shared purpose of good.

The shadows and light grow and wane within any community of people. When we accept this, we no longer need to be defeated by every curve that life throws us. Once we have learned where the shadows are, we need never fear them, and freedom from that fear allows us to take control and grow.

Once a commitment is made you must be ready to consider what you can do in Work, Volunteering, Ritual, Sabbaths, Esbats, Magick and Gatherings. What are you able to do both physically, spiritually and emotionally to help your community grow.

There are times when being a part of a community requires enormous determination. You will not agree with everyone. You will not get along with everyone. Sometimes you will feel it is a great calling and a great honor. Sometimes you will feel like you just walked through a fire, but if you look around, you might notice the person beside you smoldering as well. You just didn’t see them standing next to you in the flames. 

You can’t always expect to have someone else come and put out the fire. You might just have to find the water hose yourself. Yet the good thing about a community is, that once you pick up the water hose, you will notice that more and more people are running over to help. And if the fire gets to big, we are Pagans and Witches… dance, but dance together. 

In the spirit of a magickal community, 
High Priestess; Lady Abigail 
Ravensgrove Coven, Greenfield IN
Copyright © 06062008

A Witches Community Commitment 

A short time ago I moved from the Orlando Florida to Indiana. I have to admit that I have had a few adjustment issues with the weather and living in an area which proudly calls itself. the “Bible Belt.” 

I am a practicing Witch and Pagan who is way out of the broom closet. Each time we have moved I quickly seek out others within our Pagan/Witch communities. A place of home. I think we all like to find that fellowship with others of like mined spirit. This has also allowed me the opportunity to be a part of numerous Pagan and Witch communities all over the world. A blessing I consider myself extremely fortunate to have recived.

Being the new Witch in town can be both wonderful and heartbreaking. Sometimes people accept you openly without judgment. Sometimes they judge you before they get a chance to know you. From my travels, I have been fortunate to have received the joy of acceptance as well as the lessons from the disappointments of rejection.  My observations of a wide spectrum of communities has given me cause to ponder the question, “How can  individuals and groups who profess strength in following the path be so weak in acceptance, encouragement, and forging pagan community ties?” 

I asked this question to elders that I hold in the deepest respect.  Surprisingly there were two basic themes.  One--our rejection of organized religion and the embracing of principles of individual freedom to pursue ones own spiritual relationship encourages us not to allow ourselves to be confined by conventional group behaviors.  It is further said that pagans will retreat to individual safe harbors rather than suffer the disappointments of unrealized expectations in relationships.  Two--the pagan world exists in a greater society that has grown increasingly selfish, competitive, and cynical.  While pagans pursue a path of a spiritual ideal, they are not immune to the same social behaviors that weaken our families, neighborhoods, and communities.  While this wisdom holds only a partial explanation for this troubling question, it does give us a set of  perspectives to help us understand why the pagan community strains to grow and come together. 

What do we expect in a pagan community?

A community is a social group, of any size, whose members reside in a specific or social locality and often have a common cultural and historical heritage. A community is a group of people that share social, religious and/or occupational commonalities. These can be in shared interests and perceiving itself as distinct in some respect from the larger society within which it exists. 

We are a community within ourselves for we are the believers of magick and energy. We are Witches, Pagans, and Neo-Pagans or by whatever name brings you comfort and distinction. We are not the same, however we can learn, grow and expand ourselves within our diversity. For any community, to thrive it must be a cohesive group that stands together with the shared belief that within understanding all things are possible. 

Within every community each member brings their own unique skills and understanding. It is within these communities that we share and are allowed our own personal freedoms. For if we begin to judge each other, to criticize how one person or one group works because it is differences; then we are no different that those who burned, tortured and hung the Witches of old. In our judgments, we not only weaken ourselves but we weaken the entire community. Once damaged, it can take years to heal the spirit within. 

We can to protect ourselves from some of the growing pains. If we understanding why this happens and that it is a natural part of a communities maturity and growth. Every new group of people; be they Witch, Christian or Pagan, will have some form of growing pains when coming together as one group. 

It is extremely important point to remember as you begin to work within a new group or community. Growing Pains are Normal. Once a group or member of a group moves past the “NEW” stage; you will find there will be few bumps along the road, you will have members come and go for various reasons and have to make some adjustments for each. All this is normal and natural when a new group or community of any kind is forming.
 
You will need to work not to blame or assume the responsibility for what happens or for every little problems that may arise. All groups experience disappointments, setbacks, and some level of conflict occasionally--especially in the beginning. It is how we deal with those conflicts that show how well we can grow as a community. 
 
When groups come together for the first time, they are starting the step of forming. While forming, you know very little about each other, the common beliefs and hopes for the group drew everyone together. Everyone is on their best behavior ...a little on egg shells because there is so much you don't know about each other.
 
As we became more familiar with each other, we became more comfortable. Individual differences emerge, sometimes in contrast with our own practices and beliefs. As a group, you will find you sometimes make assumptions with regard to each others personalities and sensitivities.  Sometimes those assumptions are off the mark.
 
When working with a new group or with new people, especially if there is little experience with each other, there can be a testing of each other.  Disagreements, conflicts and differences can boil quickly between members and tend to take their own course.  
 
In distinguishing your group and communities path you must work to resolve each difference as you stumble through the storm. This storming (growing pains) is a natural occurrence in every group. It's a passage that helps the group and community grow together to validate common beliefs and to determine new agreements in dealing with challenges as they arise.  
 
This storming or growing results in the "personality of your community." To emerge as group members put their individual preferences secondary to the greater vision for the communities uniqueness. But remembering that you are each different spirits with different personalities.
 
Once a problem arises you work to resolve it. But more importantly, you grow with new agreements and understanding on how to deal with such issues next time they arise. The coming together and new agreements allows the Coven to move forward, to be strengthened, and to center on it’s true vision. 
 
It's the common vision that will keep you all together.  It’s the diversity within the group that will make it strong and will enable you to achieve a greater vision than any of you could ever hope to attain!  You are again Solitary Witches working within a single group, Coven. 
 
When the storms come, Don't quit. Don't assume blame. Recognize the storms for what they are... Storms. Don't forget the feelings of excitement and great expectations you all have when you first come together ... 

May all those that walk along this path, find truth and light.

If there is a desire for a strong, true and lasting community, there must be a commitment to the fellowship by all its members. The members being those who live and work within the community itself. No, you don’t have to all meet someplace once a week, although that would be nice. (That might not be impossible if and when a community grows into the thousands.) Yet you must get together in the meeting of one spirit. Making a commitment to work and put forth in responsibility one to the other. To do good and make positive discussions, for each member as well as for the community as a whole. Even if you have never met the other members in person. This should be foremost within your desires if a community is to survive. 

A community is much like any other group, when formed none of us had ever met each other before. From the oldest to the most recent members, we all have the same ideals for making our community strong and positive. We want to be a part of a group of Witches, Pagans and spiritual people who are dedicated. This means to many of us being involved and working within the community as best we can. 

This does not mean that everyone has to do the same thing on the same day. We are not the same people, we don’t have the same lives or jobs. But it does mean that we do all that we can, as we can, not leaving all the work to someone else. (That is also not always possible in the real world.) But if everyone shares in that part they can put forth. Then you are growing as a community. 
A community is also not made up of one person, one group or one family. It is again the shared responsibility of everyone person within the community. Sometimes we (myself included) will ,for whatever reason, try to do it all. I don’t think it is because we can’t get others to help so much as we just get carried away. I know that I personally don’t know how to stop, and I had problems asking others to help. I don’t think they would have said ‘no,’ but I never give them the chance to say ‘yes.’ So, being a part of a community also means asking others within the community to help when needed. It also means letting them help and stepping back so they can, good or bad. No one can grow if they are always standing in the shadow of someone else. 

If you have made the decision to be a part of a community then do your best to be fully committed the collective energy which makes up your community. It is hard not to become complacent and even lazy within any group of people. Sometimes we become drained in all that is going on, especially if there are growing pains to deal with.
 
A community is like a fellowship and should come together with five core beliefs and principles. (A Pentangle of Power.) These five core beliefs are: purpose, balance, responsibility, unity and growth. Together, they are encircled by the understanding and desire to join as one all encompassing influence within the universe.

Within a community there must be balance. It is like watching the season turning naturally within the wheel of life. First you have the beginning, it is like watching the birth of spring. Soon you find comfort and relax, it is what we desire in the long life of summer. Then we have moments that are fragile, like the tender leaves of autumn and the death that comes from winters cold. With each breath we take in life and with each breath we release it again into the universe. 

You understand the respect necessary for the Earth and embrace the light and dark in all things. You must work to learn how to stand together, protect and encourage your brothers and sisters. The storms and icy winds from within your own circles will at times cut you with its devastating blast, yet you learn and grow stronger by means of the experience.

There will be negative people and situations happen, this happens in every group of people in history and society. Negative situations can be learned from, and can be an opportunity to gain strength and insight. You work hard to bring the positive back into your borders. Positive situations give you the freedom and lift to be able to apply your discipline, progress in your growth, and to help others around you to not forget the balance and become negligent in responsibility and life. Sometimes you feel that you are standing alone. Hold strong to your spirit and power first unto yourself, then give unto the community you have chosen to work with. You can then look at the work, the growth and the commitment therein as a pledge made for the shared purpose of good.

The shadows and light grow and wane within any community of people. When we accept this, we no longer need to be defeated by every curve that life throws us. Once we have learned where the shadows are, we need never fear them, and freedom from that fear allows us to take control and grow.

Once a commitment is made you must be ready to consider what you can do in Work, Volunteering, Ritual, Sabbaths, Esbats, Magick and Gatherings. What are you able to do both physically, spiritually and emotionally to help your community grow.

There are times when being a part of a community requires enormous determination. You will not agree with everyone. You will not get along with everyone. Sometimes you will feel it is a great calling and a great honor. Sometimes you will feel like you just walked through a fire, but if you look around, you might notice the person beside you smoldering as well. You just didn’t see them standing next to you in the flames. 

You can’t always expect to have someone else come and put out the fire. You might just have to find the water hose yourself. Yet the good thing about a community is, that once you pick up the water hose, you will notice that more and more people are running over to help. And if the fire gets to big, we are Pagans and Witches… dance, but dance together. 

In the spirit of a magickal community, 
High Priestess; Lady Abigail 
Ravensgrove Coven, Greenfield IN
Copyright © 06062008
Photographer: Irin Smith.

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Patience Persistence and Perseverance.....

One often questions When is all this going to be over......
Even years after the so called ordeal, the final ties that bind....
There will be that one person who wants to see you broken, wants to see you crushed....Because they want to be YOU.....

Never underestimate your Inner Strength, you are stronger than you give yourself credit for...............

Amanda
Patience Persistence and Perseverance.....

One often questions When is all this going to be over......
Even years after the so called ordeal, the final ties that bind....
There will be that one person who wants to see you broken, wants to see you crushed....Because they want to be YOU.....

Never underestimate your Inner Strength, you are stronger than you give yourself credit for...............

Amanda
















As you give thanks, you are receiving the wealth that the universe has for you now. You give thanks for all you have and all you are. Thank you; I love you!

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Discover how you could find out YOUR Guardian Angel's name here: http://www.myangelcardreadings.com/guardian ~ xx
















Speaking of boy witches...Meet Sully from the band .
Shannon )O(


Phenomenology in Gettysburg is a wicked fun event! Get your tickets NOW! :-)
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Coffee, tea, k-cups, & more! All net procceds benefit the cats!
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Coffee, tea, k-cups, & more!  All net procceds benefit the cats!
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Here's a list of the other pages we run. Feel free to like any and all of them!

Samaire Provost
Stifyn Emrys
Pagan Beauty - beautiful pictures from art and nature
Pagan Humor
The Writers' Block - for book lovers
Pagan Hallowe'en
Sagan's Pagans - where Paganism and science meet


Greetings to all, getting stronger every day, though tire very easily - and forget that I have not said "goodnight" to all, forgive me, hopefully the old brain will fix itself shortly - Dreamweaver


















Mind-Body Communication: Creation of Cellular Memory from Fear
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When it comes to the birth of America, most of us are working from a stew of elementary school history lessons, Westerns and vague Thanksgiving mythology. And while it's not surprising those sources might biff a couple details, what's shocking is how much less interesting the version we learned was. It turns out our teachers, Hollywood and whoever we got our Thanksgiving mythology from (Big Turkey?) all made America's origin story far more boring than it actually was for some very disturbing reasons. For instance ...


Dance with the Rainbow Warriors with their hearts in the clouds and their feet on the ground, the Believers, the Dreamers, the Healers, the Cheerful, and the Earth Carers. Let their SPIRIT ignite a fire within YOU to make his WORLD better than the way you find it. -  Dreamweaver


Manners Cost Nothing. xx Hannah xx
Wise words....


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It is time to realize who we truly are!


Play with me!! :) Who would stop what they were doing to play with this baby?
Play with me!! :)  Who would stop what they were doing to play with this baby?



















I'm seeing such incredible images of trees lately that I feel they are calling to me - time to research Tree Lore again :-) This image is of a yellow birch in Adironack Mountains, NY - Genni )O(
Yellow Birch, Adirondacks

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Please help to save this precious baby. No donation is too small. Repost 'til saved. Donate...foster...adopt! EVERY LIFE SAVED IS A BLESSING! ^i^
Urgent: my name is Strawberry Fields, a purebred red tick coonhound. I am begging to get out of here. I got a free pass from euthanasia this past Friday, and I feel so excited that maybe someone will choose to give me a chance. I am just a baby, maybe one year. I may have been passed by because I am shy and a bit thin. Hounds are fantastic family dogs and are great with kids. They are usually kindhearted dogs, good in packs of course or as single dogs. This particular baby was just dumped. My guess is that she was let loose for being too shy to help hunters or she just ran away during a hunt. Who knows, but she doesn't deserve to die unloved. She needs a foster home by Monday and sponsors for her vetting and spay. Please help save her life. Apply to foster, adopt or donate at  www.angelsrescue.org.
$150 in donations saves her life. Anything extra will support her or another innocent in need. 
Foster@angelsrescue.org
Please comment and share. Thanks!!  (KW)























Urgent: my name is Strawberry Fields, a purebred red tick coonhound. I am begging to get out of here. I got a free pass from euthanasia this past Friday, and I feel so excited that maybe someone will choose to give me a chance. I am just a baby, maybe one year. I may have been passed by because I am shy and a bit thin. Hounds are fantastic family dogs and are great with kids. They are usually kindhearted dogs, good in packs of course or as single dogs. This particular baby was just dumped. My guess is that she was let loose for being too shy to help hunters or she just ran away during a hunt. Who knows, but she doesn't deserve to die unloved. She needs a foster home by Monday and sponsors for her vetting and spay. Please help save her life. Apply to foster, adopt or donate atwww.angelsrescue.org.
$150 in donations saves her life. Anything extra will support her or another innocent in need.
Foster@angelsrescue.org
Please comment and share. Thanks!! (KW)


Indeed...


~ Free yourself from negative people ~   xx Hannah xx


Stand up for what is right, even if you are standing alone


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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!! The look on the dolphins face cracks me up XD. Here's this weeks Door-to-Door!
It's Kitchen Sunday!
BB CHrissie x

I love my children xx Hannah xx

Chain of Healing - Please continue the chain...
Please add your name or a loved ones name to this Healing Chain in the comments…

Light and Love of the Goddess --- Lady Patti

“Love is a chain of love as nature is a chain of life” Truman Capote

Each day we come across those that need our blessings of light from within The Goddess to heal a sickness, to heal a sorrow, to heal a loss. To heal…
...
The blessing below I will post it each day so that you may “like” the posting and comments on the healing needs. Add your healing comments and needs to this chain. By liking the post and comment, those in need will see that you thinking of them and sending your healing energies to them.

Please add your comments, wishes and blessings as needed to the Chain of Healing.

Blessed Lady – healer of our pain, source of our strength.
As I light the candle of white, the healing of this heated light
Give this light and healing love to those that are in need.
Blessings and healing light to those as we call out their names
As You are our Light, You are our Strength, You are our source of love
So mote it be.
Lady Patti © 12272011

Artist: Unknown
Chain of Healing - Please continue the chain...
Please add your name or a loved ones name to this Healing Chain in the comments…

Light and Love of the Goddess --- Lady Patti 

“Love is a chain of love as nature is a chain of life” Truman Capote

Each day we come across those that need our blessings of light from within The Goddess to heal a sickness, to heal a sorrow, to heal a loss. To heal…
... 
The blessing below I will post it each day so that you may “like” the posting and comments on the healing needs. Add your healing comments and needs to this chain. By liking the post and comment, those in need will see that you thinking of them and sending your healing energies to them. 

Please add your comments, wishes and blessings as needed to the Chain of Healing. 

Blessed Lady – healer of our pain, source of our strength.
As I light the candle of white, the healing of this heated light 
Give this light and healing love to those that are in need.
Blessings and healing light to those as we call out their names
As You are our Light, You are our Strength, You are our source of love
So mote it be.
Lady Patti © 12272011
	
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Wicca 101:Fairies and Spirits
Don't take this lightly. The Fey Folk are wild, and their integrity so strong and unusual that you must be careful with them. However, if you approach one correctly, he\she can be an honorable, powerful and delightful friend and ally.  

If you find you cannot handle the power of this rite, courteously end the visit. If an evil entity arrives by accident, end the visit, either with courtesy or rudeness, whichever is safest and most effective.

  Do each numbered step before going onto the next.

1. Focus on the darkness of the mind's eye, the darkness that's automatically there when your eyes are closed.

2. See that darkness filled with a glowing green, a Faerie green, a magic glow.

3. Feel that magic, green, Fey glow start swirling around you, bathing you in its beauty, bathing you in its magic.

4. Enjoy drinking in that magic for a minute.

5. Let that Fey power feed you, cleanse you, and give you things you need. Let it work its magic on you.

6. Into that green mist, call out for a Faerie friend. Don't demand a visit, for we do not control the Fey Folk. Invite with warmth, courtesy, good will and good cheer.

7. Greet and welcome your visitor with dignity and courtesy. Ask his\her name and his\her need of you. If no name is given you, usually you should end the visit. When you meet someone on the physical plane who will not tell you their name, there is usually something awry, right?

8. Never lightly make an agreement with a Faerie. They take commitments seriously. And are tricksters, who often have an unusual view as to what life should be like. You may not want the same goals as they.

9. Visit. Then do the following steps. If you fall asleep, your visit might be happening on an unconscious level so you wouls still need the following steps upon awakening.

10. If you would like, ask your visitor for something you need.

11. Make thanks for the visit, and for any help you were given. At this point it may be appropriate to give or promise a gift, EG a bit of food and drink left out at night.

12. Perhaps this spirit will become your friend for a while or even a lifetime. You can use this ritual to visit with him\her again. But for now say "Farewell."

13. After doing something like this ritual, one might be in an altered state without realizing it. If you then do something like drive, walk at night along a city street, or cook, you could possibly go through a red light, get mugged, or burn yourself, all because you were off in another world! So, after you finish step 12, do the following two steps:
A. Spend some time consciously focusing on the embodied, mundane plane by making your mind concentrate on physical things.
B. Then continue this focusing by looking both ways carefully when crossing streets or paying special, conscientious attention to kitchen safety or whatever focus is appropriate to the activity in which you become involved. Use these two steps until you are well focused onto the embodied plane.

You may feel very sharp and alert, so think there is no need for step 13. Please do it anyway. For one thing, alert as you are, you might be alert only to the SPIRIT plane! Take the time to become alert to the physical realm. If you're feeling really spacy or "out there" add body stretches or do some other very physical but safe activity that will focus you onto your own body. 
Wild Blessings )O(
***Khalessi Nikki***










Wicca 101:Fairies and Spirits
Don't take this lightly. The Fey Folk are wild, and their integrity so strong and unusual that you must be careful with them. However, if you approach one correctly, he\she can be an honorable, powerful and delightful friend and ally.

If you find you cannot handle the power of this rite, courteously end the visit. If an evil entity arrives by accident, end the visit, either with courtesy or rudeness, whichever is safest and most effective.

Do each numbered step before going onto the next.

1. Focus on the darkness of the mind's eye, the darkness that's automatically there when your eyes are closed.

2. See that darkness filled with a glowing green, a Faerie green, a magic glow.

3. Feel that magic, green, Fey glow start swirling around you, bathing you in its beauty, bathing you in its magic.

4. Enjoy drinking in that magic for a minute.

5. Let that Fey power feed you, cleanse you, and give you things you need. Let it work its magic on you.

6. Into that green mist, call out for a Faerie friend. Don't demand a visit, for we do not control the Fey Folk. Invite with warmth, courtesy, good will and good cheer.

7. Greet and welcome your visitor with dignity and courtesy. Ask his\her name and his\her need of you. If no name is given you, usually you should end the visit. When you meet someone on the physical plane who will not tell you their name, there is usually something awry, right?

8. Never lightly make an agreement with a Faerie. They take commitments seriously. And are tricksters, who often have an unusual view as to what life should be like. You may not want the same goals as they.

9. Visit. Then do the following steps. If you fall asleep, your visit might be happening on an unconscious level so you wouls still need the following steps upon awakening.

10. If you would like, ask your visitor for something you need.

11. Make thanks for the visit, and for any help you were given. At this point it may be appropriate to give or promise a gift, EG a bit of food and drink left out at night.

12. Perhaps this spirit will become your friend for a while or even a lifetime. You can use this ritual to visit with him\her again. But for now say "Farewell."

13. After doing something like this ritual, one might be in an altered state without realizing it. If you then do something like drive, walk at night along a city street, or cook, you could possibly go through a red light, get mugged, or burn yourself, all because you were off in another world! So, after you finish step 12, do the following two steps:
A. Spend some time consciously focusing on the embodied, mundane plane by making your mind concentrate on physical things.
B. Then continue this focusing by looking both ways carefully when crossing streets or paying special, conscientious attention to kitchen safety or whatever focus is appropriate to the activity in which you become involved. Use these two steps until you are well focused onto the embodied plane.

You may feel very sharp and alert, so think there is no need for step 13. Please do it anyway. For one thing, alert as you are, you might be alert only to the SPIRIT plane! Take the time to become alert to the physical realm. If you're feeling really spacy or "out there" add body stretches or do some other very physical but safe activity that will focus you onto your own body.
Wild Blessings )O(
***Khalessi Nikki***
About Hate & Fear..

"Fear of something
is at the root of hate for others,
and hate within
will eventually destroy the hater."
-George Washington Carver
About Hate & Fear..

"Fear of something 
is at the root of hate for others, 
and hate within 
will eventually destroy the hater."
-George Washington Carver





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Nothing makes company spring for pizza like me diggin’ in the recipe box.

They say, "You are what you eat!" That's funny. I don't remember eating a sexy beast this morning. GSD Kota shared by Yvonne King-Box.... ~Kris

How incredible is this little fella?? A Devil's Flower Mantis!! Beautiful yet deadly, like so much of the natural world - Genni )O(



Devil's Flower Mantis!!!

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Devil's Flower Mantis!!!

No better teacher than LIFE ITSELF...........
Emotional freedom is better than anything......
Trust your gut, no better guide than that, listen to it, go with it, have no doubt in it.....

You decide if and who you trust......

Amanda




Hello  everyone  :)

Amanda

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For you and yours on Sunday......
For you and yours on Sunday......


Blessed Sun Day everyone... 
Lady Abigail


Treasures Stones & Crystals, New Age Hippy Pagan HooDooadded a new photo.






Nicky asks Please Vote for the blind cats to win the prize! Here is the link: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3 You only need to fill in 2 boxes: shelter name: blind cat (nothing else but those 2 words) State: NC Do not fill in anything else.. .click search, vote and then verify your vote on the next page. Please Like & share :) Thank you for helping the cats!
Nicky asks Please Vote for the blind cats to win the prize! Here is the link: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3 You only need to fill in 2 boxes: shelter name: blind cat (nothing else but those 2 words) State: NC Do not fill in anything else.. .click search, vote and then verify your vote on the next page. Please Like & share :) Thank you for helping the cats!



















Get it together, New Mexico legislators.

Read more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/24/new-mexico-abortion-bill_n_2541894.html


Get it together, New Mexico legislators.

Read more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/24/new-mexico-abortion-bill_n_2541894.html

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Hopefully no one resolved to give up chocolate this year. It'd be a shame not to be able to celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day...http://im0.co/15R0
Hopefully no one resolved to give up chocolate this year. It'd be a shame not to be able to celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day... http://im0.co/15R0













A rich chocolate cake stuffed with a light and fluffy True Orange buttercream filling. One bite, and you'll think you're in heaven!http://bit.ly/Ty6PJk #NationalChocolateCakeDay


A rich chocolate cake stuffed with a light and fluffy True Orange buttercream filling. One bite, and you'll think you're in heaven! http://bit.ly/Ty6PJk #NationalChocolateCakeDay


















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Like, Comment or Share to Receive =)



















Celebrating Brigid as Goddess of the Sacred Swans on my main FB Page (SelenaFoxUpdates) and as part of the Imbolc ritual I am doing on Tuesday night, January 29, 8-9pm central on internet radi
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Brigid of the Sacred Swans, Inspire us, Renew us!  I invite you to share Brigid Swan lore, links, imagery, experiences here.














Brigid of the Sacred Swans, Inspire us, Renew us! I invite you to share Brigid Swan lore, links, imagery, experiences here.


What goes around comes back around.....
INTERACTIVE ANGEL READING!

Tonight's reading is special as we're choosing a cover for my 1st book! Please tell me which one you're drawn to and why.

The title is still TBC; I'm thinking Healing Cancer with Love.

Thank You!
INTERACTIVE ANGEL READING!  

Tonight's reading is special as we're choosing a cover for my 1st book! Please tell me which one you're drawn to and why. 

The title is still TBC; I'm thinking Healing Cancer with Love. 

Thank You!






















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♥ Let's give these two some ✔ LIKES ✔ for Teamwork! :)
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Daily Devotions of the Goddess
WITCHES ARE …

Kind, charitable, understanding, patient, long suffering,
forbearing, persistent, enduring, tolerant,
broadminded, accepting, compassionate,
merciful, non-judgmental and forgiving.

Blessed be the Witches.
Lady Abigail
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Daily Devotions of the Goddess
WITCHES ARE … 

Kind, charitable, understanding, patient, long suffering, 
forbearing, persistent, enduring, tolerant, 
broadminded, accepting, compassionate, 
merciful, non-judgmental and forgiving. 

Blessed be the Witches.
Lady Abigail
Copyright © 04212010





Full Moon Blessings to Everyone! ♥
Pagan Liberal shared History and Ethnography in Gallaecia's photo.
With the Britons of the 6th Century came their Miths and Culture, they formed an Important Community in Gallaecia, even Having their own Bishop! Folk Tales of the British Cicle still Prevail in Gallaecia today, like the saying "sabes mais ca Merlin" (you know more than Merlin) and the rememberance that Merlin was a Wise Man! In Galicia and Northern Portugal there are still villages that carry His Name!

















With the Britons of the 6th Century came their Miths and Culture, they formed an Important Community in Gallaecia, even Having their own Bishop! Folk Tales of the British Cicle still Prevail in Gallaecia today, like the saying "sabes mais ca Merlin" (you know more than Merlin) and the rememberance that Merlin was a Wise Man! In Galicia and Northern Portugal there are still villages that carry His Name!
“No, I would not want to live in a world without dragons, as I would not want to live in a world without magic, for that is a world without mystery, and that is a world without faith.”
― R.A. Salvatore, Streams of Silver

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“No, I would not want to live in a world without dragons, as I would not want to live in a world without magic, for that is a world without mystery, and that is a world without faith.” 
― R.A. Salvatore, Streams of Silver

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Will you?

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Hold that thought......

Image shared via the Pagan Radio Network facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/paganradionetwork

lol lol lol :)))

It is Full Moon---Wolf Moon :
"There are two reasons the full moon in January is called the Wolf Moon. The first is that January is the coldest time of the year. The food supply in the woodlands is at the lowest level of the year. Therefore, the wolves and other predators will brave the towns and settlements to find food. They are more likely to been seen by humans during this month of the year.
The second reason the January moon is called the Wolf Moon is that wolves are family oriented, just like humans. These families depend on each other for many things, such as wisdom, love, and moral support. Wolves cultivate these family groups. They live in these groups throughout their entire lives. During the lean times, as in January when the food supply is scarce, the family group will help each other survive."
Read more :
http://saphirestorm.hubpages.com/hub/January-Full-Moon-The-Wolf-Moon
Time Zones :
WELLINGTON = Sunday * 27th Jan 2013 * 05:38:24 pm (NZDT)
SYDNEY = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 03:38:24 pm (AEDT)
TOKYO = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 01:38:24 pm (JST)
BEIJING = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 12:38:24 pm (CST)
DELHI = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 10:08:24 am (IST)
MOSCOW = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 08:38:24 am (MSK)
RIYADH = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 07:38:24 am (AST)
BERLIN = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 05:38:24 am (CET)
LONDON = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 04:38:24 am (GMT)
RIO = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 02:38:24 am (BRST)
NEW YORK = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 11:38:24 pm (EST)
MEXICO CITY = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 10:38:24 pm (CST)
LOS ANGELES = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 08:38:24 pm (PST)
HONOLULU = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 06:38:24 pm (HAST)
It is Full Moon---Wolf Moon :
"There are two reasons the full moon in January is called the Wolf Moon. The first is that January is the coldest time of the year. The food supply in the woodlands is at the lowest level of the year. Therefore, the wolves and other predators will brave the towns and settlements to find food. They are more likely to been seen by humans during this month of the year.
The second reason the January moon is called the Wolf Moon is that wolves are family oriented, just like humans. These families depend on each other for many things, such as wisdom, love, and moral support. Wolves cultivate these family groups. They live in these groups throughout their entire lives. During the lean times, as in January when the food supply is scarce, the family group will help each other survive."
Read more :
http://saphirestorm.hubpages.com/hub/January-Full-Moon-The-Wolf-Moon
Time Zones :
 WELLINGTON = Sunday * 27th Jan 2013 * 05:38:24 pm (NZDT)
 SYDNEY = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 03:38:24 pm (AEDT)
 TOKYO = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 01:38:24 pm (JST)
 BEIJING = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 12:38:24 pm (CST)
 DELHI = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 10:08:24 am (IST)
 MOSCOW = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 08:38:24 am (MSK)
 RIYADH = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 07:38:24 am (AST)
 BERLIN = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 05:38:24 am (CET)
 LONDON = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 04:38:24 am (GMT)
 RIO = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 02:38:24 am (BRST)
 NEW YORK = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 11:38:24 pm (EST)
 MEXICO CITY = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 10:38:24 pm (CST)
 LOS ANGELES = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 08:38:24 pm (PST)
 HONOLULU = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 06:38:24 pm (HAST)
It is Full Moon---Wolf Moon :
"There are two reasons the full moon in January is called the Wolf Moon. The first is that January is the coldest time of the year. The food supply in the woodlands is at the lowest level of the year. Therefore, the wolves and other predators will brave the towns and settlements to find food. They are more likely to been seen by humans during this month of the year.
The second reason the January moon is called the Wolf Moon is that wolves are family oriented, just like humans. These families depend on each other for many things, such as wisdom, love, and moral support. Wolves cultivate these family groups. They live in these groups throughout their entire lives. During the lean times, as in January when the food supply is scarce, the family group will help each other survive."
Read more :
http://saphirestorm.hubpages.com/hub/January-Full-Moon-The-Wolf-Moon
Time Zones :
WELLINGTON = Sunday * 27th Jan 2013 * 05:38:24 pm (NZDT)
SYDNEY = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 03:38:24 pm (AEDT)
TOKYO = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 01:38:24 pm (JST)
BEIJING = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 12:38:24 pm (CST)
DELHI = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 10:08:24 am (IST)
MOSCOW = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 08:38:24 am (MSK)
RIYADH = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 07:38:24 am (AST)
BERLIN = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 05:38:24 am (CET)
LONDON = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 04:38:24 am (GMT)
RIO = Sunday * 27th January 2013 * 02:38:24 am (BRST)
NEW YORK = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 11:38:24 pm (EST)
MEXICO CITY = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 10:38:24 pm (CST)
LOS ANGELES = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 08:38:24 pm (PST)
HONOLULU = Saturday * 26th Jan 2013 * 06:38:24 pm (HAST)
The Full Moon in January is called the Wolf Moon. It is named after the hungry packs of wolves that howled at night. The Algonquian tribes of Native Americans had many different names for the Full Moon through the year, reflecting their connection with nature and the seasons, hunting, fishing, and farming.

















The Full Moon in January is called the Wolf Moon. It is named after the hungry packs of wolves that howled at night. The Algonquian tribes of Native Americans had many different names for the Full Moon through the year, reflecting their connection with nature and the seasons, hunting, fishing, and farming.
Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura on truTV shared Citizens Action Network's photo.
Utah Sheriffs Warn Obama: 'No Federal Official Will Be Allowed' To Take Our Constituents' Gun Rights

 By Gregory Gwyn-Williams, Jr.

A group of Utah sheriffs sent a letter to President Barack Obama last week stating that they will not enforce any new gun laws they believe to be unconstitutional.

28 of the 29 sheriffs in Utah signed off on the letter with only the Salt Lake County Sheriff, Jim Winder, opting out.

Summit County Sheriff David Edmunds says, "We are prepared to trade our lives in defense of the constitution of the United States."

Edmunds says the letter is a preemptive strike against the possibility of the president banning assault rifles, or restricting the amount of ammo in magazines.

The letter to the President states (emphasis added): "We, like you swore a solemn oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and we are prepared to trade our lives for the preservation of its traditional interpretation."

"[P]lease remember the Founders of this great nation created the Constitution, and its accompanying Bill of Rights, in an effort to protect citizens from all forms of tyrannical subjugation."

While acknowledging respect for Obama's office, the sheriffs also issued a warning:

"[M]ake no mistake, as the duly-elected sheriffs of our respective counties, we will enforce the rights guaranteed to our citizens by the Constitution. No federal official will be permitted to descend upon our constituents and take from them what the Bill of Rights-in particular Amendment II-has given them."

Sheriff Edmunds stated:

"We would never want violence to be the alternative.  We would always hope we could talk this out but it's important to make this very significant stance as it relates to these issues because they are very fundamental to the freedoms we enjoy in this country."

http://cnsnews.com/blog/gregory-gwyn-williams-jr/utah-sheriffs-warn-obama-no-federal-official-will-be-allowed-take-our
Utah Sheriffs Warn Obama: 'No Federal Official Will Be Allowed' To Take Our Constituents' Gun Rights

By Gregory Gwyn-Williams, Jr.

A group of Utah sheriffs sent a letter to President Barack Obama last week stating that they will not enforce any new gun laws they believe to be unconstitutional.

28 of the 29 sheriffs in Utah signed off on the letter with only the Salt Lake County Sheriff, Jim Winder, opting out.

Summit County Sheriff David Edmunds says, "We are prepared to trade our lives in defense of the constitution of the United States."

Edmunds says the letter is a preemptive strike against the possibility of the president banning assault rifles, or restricting the amount of ammo in magazines.

The letter to the President states (emphasis added): "We, like you swore a solemn oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and we are prepared to trade our lives for the preservation of its traditional interpretation."

"[P]lease remember the Founders of this great nation created the Constitution, and its accompanying Bill of Rights, in an effort to protect citizens from all forms of tyrannical subjugation."

While acknowledging respect for Obama's office, the sheriffs also issued a warning:

"[M]ake no mistake, as the duly-elected sheriffs of our respective counties, we will enforce the rights guaranteed to our citizens by the Constitution. No federal official will be permitted to descend upon our constituents and take from them what the Bill of Rights-in particular Amendment II-has given them."

Sheriff Edmunds stated:

"We would never want violence to be the alternative. We would always hope we could talk this out but it's important to make this very significant stance as it relates to these issues because they are very fundamental to the freedoms we enjoy in this country."

http://cnsnews.com/blog/gregory-gwyn-williams-jr/utah-sheriffs-warn-obama-no-federal-official-will-be-allowed-take-our



Jan. 26, 11:38 p.m. EST —Full Wolf Moon:

Katherine Feng / Solent News
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Everybody Needs a Friend..

"Trust in me, I'll try to do;
everything to help you that I can..
Broken wings can heal and mend again;
don't be afraid to cry your tears out loud..
Everybody needs to have a friend."
-Wishbone Ash.
Enjoy !


CRYSTALS:
FOSSILS:
DINOSAUR BONE (FRAGMENTS OF THE ONCE DOMINANT GIANT REPTILES)
BRINGS ASSUREDNESS AND CONFIDENCE.
GIVES SECURITY AND STRENGHT.
ENABLES US TO CONTROL CIRCUMSTANCES.
HAVE A BLESSED AND MAGICKAL EVENING:
DAN THE OLDE ONE
KEEPER OF MYTHS, LEGENDS AND THE OLDE WAYS
CRYSTALS:
FOSSILS:
DINOSAUR BONE (FRAGMENTS OF THE ONCE DOMINANT GIANT REPTILES)
BRINGS  ASSUREDNESS AND CONFIDENCE.
GIVES SECURITY AND STRENGHT.
ENABLES US TO CONTROL CIRCUMSTANCES.
HAVE A BLESSED AND MAGICKAL EVENING:
DAN THE OLDE ONE
KEEPER OF MYTHS, LEGENDS AND THE OLDE WAYS


It only takes 4 ingredients and 30 minutes to make these yummy Chicken Taquitos giving you plenty of extra time to sit down and enjoy them! http://bit.ly/W8VVb3
It only takes 4 ingredients and 30 minutes to make these yummy Chicken Taquitos giving you plenty of extra time to sit down and enjoy them!  http://bit.ly/W8VVb3

If you've introduced a puppy into the household, and already have an older dog who "knows the ropes", you'll most likely see scenes like this one play out almost every day.   
Actually it's wonderful having those older, "helping paws" around.  They make training that "new-comer" a whole lot easier! ~maureen

thanks to page member Michael Harrington for the pic!


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In November, Americans voted to protect a woman’s ability to make her own personal medical decisions without interference from politicians. So why are some politicians STILL focusing on restricting women's access to health care?

It's Trust Women Week and Planned Parenthood has joined 45+ other organizations in calling on elected officials to stop the attacks on women's health and rights. Sign the petition to join us:http://bit.ly/XAs4Wf



Sunday funnies for animals lovers! LOL, dog & cat diagram for proper petting areas! Enjoy!












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AWESOME. Everything I really need to know about life I learned from 80s movies ("Screws fall out all the time; the world is an imperfect place." - The Breakfast Club)
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AWESOME. Everything I really need to know about life I learned from 80s movies ("Screws fall out all the time; the world is an imperfect place." - The Breakfast Club)
➩ http://bit.ly/XxIdvJ

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Does energy clearing really work? What does it look like? You won't believe what happens in this behind-the scenes vid:  http://awsm.co/SHyk
Well played Ozzie.

Thanks to The Everlasting GOP Stoppers, Occupy the NRA, and Ozzie Osbourne.


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Well played Ozzie.

Thanks to The Everlasting GOP Stoppers, Occupy the NRA, and Ozzie Osbourne.