Good Day my lovely Zenful readers, how are you all on this Super Moon/Eclipsed Sunday? Happy Sunday Smudge Day! I hope you and your families had a great week and have enjoyed your weekend. I have been a bit under the weather myself this past week. Kids had the first seasons cold/virus and they thought it would be nice to share it with their mom. HA. One of my besties told me about echinacea drops and I bought some at a GNC, that’s close to my job. I can’t tell you how magical it is and how so glad I was to have tried my besties advice. It really does work. I have even added some drops into my kids drinks for an extra boost and healing. Both my children said it smells like vanilla. Haha, I thought it was cute. This is the time of year for us here in New England that the temperature starts dipping. Even this morning as I woke up and made me some coffee, the temperature outside read 38 degrees. I’ll be needing to bring my houseplants in today for sure. They’ve enjoyed their time on my balcony with the air and sun. But now that we have entered the Autumn Equinox and the temperatures are becoming cooler, it’s time to let most of the earth slowly flow into its seasonal slumber. Just not my house plants. haha
The leaves in the trees will continue their coloring change as the days awaken most of us in darkness and cast us in early shadows as the sun starts to hide earlier than it has. How different it was for me last year during this same time. Its nice to look back and see where I was, to where I am now. I feel I have done quite well. It is great to see and think, what have I learned? I don’t stay and wander for too long, mind you. But I find to just turn and take a peek at what once was, knowing that it can’t harm us any more, is worth taking a peek. Is it not? I feel that it is important to look back because we can now see and feel pride at how far we have come. We should learn from our everyday. This will make us a better person. Yes life, can get hectic. But by using our energy correctly we can turn those hectic moments into not so hectic ones. We have the ability to turn that annoyance, that negative into, delight.
Is it easy? Heck no. But only because our world may have taught us, this is how we should react. I am going into “The Secret” mode for a second here. So, since I moved into my new place, The moment I open my eyes the first thing I do is, say please 5 more minutes, ha jk….I smile and in my head I say thank you a bunch of times. I become excited for my coffee, that Mr. Coffee helps me brew, each AM, even though my daughter may wake up in her “I’m not a morning person” mood. haha. But it evens out because my son wakes up with good energy each morning. He puts on some old school music in the morning and happily gets ready for school.
I usually have a great day. Even when there are days when things can get crazy at work, I still feel I have a good day. Work can be so high school. And since we are there more than we are home so it can be stressful. There’s always a group of people that don’t do much. And those that are the nerds, who do their work and even extra credit. You know, cause that’s what we should be doing, at work!! I think for the most part you will find people like this in our day to day. And if you don't, you’re the lucky ones. I am happy for you, because I personally feel it should be like that for everyone. As I have said earlier, we are at work more than we are at home, work should be a healthy and happy place. I try my best to live this way. Yes, at times, something tries to creep into my aura, but I feel once I vent it out, it goes away. I am following through so far with myself and I try not to let my work aura crack. haha. I always (in my head) say thank you, thank you; that I even have a job. When I do this all day, whisper “thank you” to the universe, I pretty much have a great day. I noticed when I wasn’t well early this week and I felt myself drag because my energy was so low. My day dragged right along with me.
It wasn’t until I was told about the echinacea drops and was so excited to try it, I already knew it would work. I just felt it would. Then what should have lasted over a week, lasted only a few days. I of course made a few hot toddies, with freshly grated ginger, sage (<thank you Lizzie), anise seeds, mint, cinnamon sticks, chamomile, honey & a few drops of echinecea with some Jamieson, Irish Whiskey. Hey!! I needed all the help I could get. HA!! (take note people, it all worked for me, I am sure it’ll work for you!) I also smudged for the Autumn Equinox. I think that may have helped as well. =) I felt myself unwell on Monday, began my healing treatments by Wednesday, was feeling still pretty crappy, and was a whole lot better by Thursday and more so by Friday. That’s how fast it worked. I will continue to use this for my kids and I and even have Whiskey-less teas for that herbal healing. The mix of the herbs I use is very mild. I enjoy it. If you try it I hope you do as well. I simmer and bring to a boil all herbs. If you’re going to add brandy or whisky for your toddy’s, take tea pot off the heat (hurt heat off) add a shot full in tea pot so that it’ll infuse herbs and tea. I strain herbs from tea then add the desired amount of echinacea drops. You’re welcome, enjoy. hehe
I usually have a great day. Even when there are days when things can get crazy at work, I still feel I have a good day. Work can be so high school. And since we are there more than we are home so it can be stressful. There’s always a group of people that don’t do much. And those that are the nerds, who do their work and even extra credit. You know, cause that’s what we should be doing, at work!! I think for the most part you will find people like this in our day to day. And if you don't, you’re the lucky ones. I am happy for you, because I personally feel it should be like that for everyone. As I have said earlier, we are at work more than we are at home, work should be a healthy and happy place. I try my best to live this way. Yes, at times, something tries to creep into my aura, but I feel once I vent it out, it goes away. I am following through so far with myself and I try not to let my work aura crack. haha. I always (in my head) say thank you, thank you; that I even have a job. When I do this all day, whisper “thank you” to the universe, I pretty much have a great day. I noticed when I wasn’t well early this week and I felt myself drag because my energy was so low. My day dragged right along with me.
It wasn’t until I was told about the echinacea drops and was so excited to try it, I already knew it would work. I just felt it would. Then what should have lasted over a week, lasted only a few days. I of course made a few hot toddies, with freshly grated ginger, sage (<thank you Lizzie), anise seeds, mint, cinnamon sticks, chamomile, honey & a few drops of echinecea with some Jamieson, Irish Whiskey. Hey!! I needed all the help I could get. HA!! (take note people, it all worked for me, I am sure it’ll work for you!) I also smudged for the Autumn Equinox. I think that may have helped as well. =) I felt myself unwell on Monday, began my healing treatments by Wednesday, was feeling still pretty crappy, and was a whole lot better by Thursday and more so by Friday. That’s how fast it worked. I will continue to use this for my kids and I and even have Whiskey-less teas for that herbal healing. The mix of the herbs I use is very mild. I enjoy it. If you try it I hope you do as well. I simmer and bring to a boil all herbs. If you’re going to add brandy or whisky for your toddy’s, take tea pot off the heat (hurt heat off) add a shot full in tea pot so that it’ll infuse herbs and tea. I strain herbs from tea then add the desired amount of echinacea drops. You’re welcome, enjoy. hehe
Since the Autumn Equinox was this past Wednesday and tonight we are in for an awesome Super Harvest Full/Eclipse Moon I thought I’d celebrate it by preparing some homemade chicken soup in my new crockpot. I am excited to do this as it helps me celebrate the night’s Full Harvest Moon. For me chicken soup represents healing and comfort. I will be purging this evening and I find my dinner of choice fitting. In keeping with the theme, I also changed my gemstone/smudge table. I will be sharing the new look, with you in a moment. Before I begin smudging, I would like to share with you all a few pictures I had with me and was waiting for a good time to share. Today is the day. As you sip your water and slowly begin to set your mind for some smudging...bring your gems close so that they are ready. If you have some sage to light. By all means join me and light some as well. A reader told me she did the same and I was so glad she did. Thank you!
Enjoy reading these few informative pictures on the healing of both smudging the the use of gemstones. Use that energy of your gems and herbs so that they may be with you when you need them.
Enjoy reading these few informative pictures on the healing of both smudging the the use of gemstones. Use that energy of your gems and herbs so that they may be with you when you need them.
Do you wear any gemstones as you cleanse? Do you have any favorite gemstones you use when smudging? Or even special ones you keep close for a boost of energy?
I am keeping all my gems in my crystal bowl for an extra recharge this evening. It'll be easier to transport to my windowsill for when I place them under the Full Harvest Moon this evening. I will however leave them in my crystal bowl throughout the colder months. You can see my tiny cast iron pan, on the left under the tail of the sweet grass. This I use to burn/purge, any of my " don't wants". The small cast iron makes it safe for me to burn small pieces of paper. It comes in handy. I have been blessed to have had special people in my life gift me a few things to help my alter be filled with much healing, love, and light.
This one has a mix of my families and my bestest and dearest friends gifts. Whether it be, the scarf I have used with the mix of Autumn and Halloween theme, that my mum gifted me some years back. To a few candle holders and figures you see, to the shells and stand, and clay smudge holder to a few gemstones and even a stone from the earth my daughter gave me years ago. Its not part of the gem collection I have but for me, its filled with love. A great energy in itself. =)
All this makes up my little table; I feel, for me,...feels peaceful filled with love the brightest of lights. It helps make my smudging time all the more special. I have asked for two more small special items from my step dad and my sister. I have asked for a small eagle from my step dad, for he has a connection to them and this past week as I tried to think of what he could add, that is what came to mind. It dawned on me too, that maybe the eagle I saw on my holidays was representing of my step dad, and of him looking out for me. It brings happy tears to my eyes knowing this connection and how special it is. From my sister I am excited as to what she may come up with. I gave her no hints but asked for something small, that comes from the heart, that I may add to represent her on my table as well. Knowing that I will be receiving something from them that will add their essence here with mine, the love, the most powerful healing. Will make my heart happy. I shall share with you all once its been added.
Opening smudge prayer:
I'd like to ask The Lord, our Father as well as The Universe to be here with me today as I smudge & cleanse each of you.
I'd like to call upon my ancestors to surround me with their love and light as I help each of you. I would also like to call upon the elements fire, earth, air and water. I'd like to ask the goddess of the north, east, south & west, as well as our archangels; Raphael for healing, Michael for protection, Gabriel for revelation & Uriel for wisdom, to join us and surround us with their energy as I smudge and cleanse you today.
(Please imagine the sage smoke wrapping itself around each of you and carrying all your worries away. Lets begin, close your eyes and take as many cleansing breaths as you need. Exhale and release any negative thought(s). Love and light only people!!)
When you are ready, imagine me wrapping the lit sage around each of you, using its smoke to cleanse you. I begin from above your head, (chakra points) forehead, throat, heart, tummy, hip area, and down your legs to your feet. As I'm smudging you, I call upon the elements to help us; the wind, will blow your worries away, let them burn free from you with fire, soak them away with water so that the element earth may ground you.
Feel the release of this/these negative energy/ies that may have been built up from this past week. I ask those who I have called upon, The Lord, The Universe, my ancestors, the elements, the goddesses, and our archangels, to help release you from any negative thought/s that does not suit or support your needs. Remove any blockage/s that has seeped into your aura and shaken you. Take these few minutes to visualize this and clear this negativity away.....
Now, I light this cedar in the same way I did the sage, but the cedar will wrap all of your auras in a protective white light of love and happiness to keep you from negativity. Close your eyes and imagine me wrapping the cedar wand starting from above your head, (chakra points) forehead, throat, heart, tummy, hip area, and down your legs to your feet. When you’re ready, continue reading below to the closing prayer……..
Closing Smudge Prayer
I'd like to thank you Lord and The Universe for being here with me and give me the opportunity to help those that I can. I want to thank my ancestors for being present. I'd like to also, thank the elements fire, earth, air and water for being with us. I'd like to thank the goddess of the north, east, south & west. As well as our archangels Raphael for healing, Michael for protection, Gabriel for revelation & Uriel for wisdom.
Thank you Lord and Universe for always looking out for us and for giving us all the Blessings we have. Thank you for our yesterday, for our today and for the abundance of a wonderful week ahead.
With this Sweetgrass I light, may it surround you and yours with love and light, and happiness always and forever.
Amen.
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