We all have dreams of making the world a better place. But it’s only through working on our “inner” world that we can make the world we live in brighter, happier, and more peaceful.
We may start out with great ideas, big ambitions and lots of enthusiasm, but find that our excitement eventually wanes. Then another year has gone by, and we are scratching our head and wondering where the time has gone.
We all have our favorite Christmas memories; fruitcake and family gatherings and beautifully wrapped presents beneath the tree. Christmas is a time of celebration and love and the birthday of the Christ child.
But did you know that long before Christmas, another famous December holiday was celebrated by our ancestors, and for much the same reason?
And the moon never beams, without bringing me dreams… ~ Edgar Allan Poe ~
I remember one winter night, when I lived in the mountains, the ground was covered with snow. The moon was full and bright, and moonlight reflected on the snow and seemed to come to life in the air around me. As I stood in the moonlight that night, I felt like I’d wandered into another world.
Aromatherapy is the art of using the essential oils of plants to heal both the body and spirit. There are many benefits of using aromatherapy; they not only help facilitate healing in our physical bodies, but they also ease emotional hurts in our mind and spirit.
I have been working with essential oils since the early 1990s, and have always had wonderful results with them. I use them with my clients, and with myself and my family.
I have found over the years that essential oils can be especially beneficial for the creative soul. Many times creative people will feel blocked due to a difficult work environment, or because of pressure at home. Too many of us look at creativity as a luxury, or at the very least, a pleasant diversion, when in fact, creativity needs to be nurtured for our lives to actually work well for us. When we aren’t allowed to be creative, it becomes much more difficult for us to deal with stress!
We’ve all experienced missed opportunities and misfortunes. We may have lost a job, or lost a chance at romance and this may have led us to feel betrayed, frustrated or disheartened. But have you ever thought to be thankful for that lost opportunity? Have you ever expressed gratitude in the face of loss?
Aventurine is a sparkly stone that feels both earthly and cosmic at the same time. Its sparkle comes from particles of mica or hematite, and as a psychic protector, it allows for the expansion of psychic awareness.
Aventurine helps you to see past any critical judgments you may have about another person and into their soul, and allows for a fuller capacity to love others unconditionally. It also helps you to see into your own heart, helps to relax the chaotic mind and encourages contemplation.
Herkimer Diamonds are stout, double terminated quartz crystals, with an incredible clarity.
They are an excellent stone for helping to stay focused in the moment; whether it’s a complex task or the act of meditation, Herkimer Diamonds are all about being present.
Herkimer Diamonds are also powerful energy healers. They can clear negativity from the aura and balance out the energy field. They make great stones for protection if you find yourself in a situation where you have to work with someone with a negative energy.
They also make excellent stones for dream workers. They help the user not only remember dreams, but empower any intentions set before dreaming. This is very beneficial if you want to receive guidance during the dreamtime, or plan on astral traveling.
Let me start this review with the statement that I assumed I’d be very biased when I heard Taylor Swift had a Christmas CD out. I became a fan of Ms. Swift through my daughter, who along with millions of tweens around the country, loved the sweet song, “Love Story.”
Then I got a look at the songs on this CD:
Last Christmas
Christmases When You Were Mine
Santa Baby
Silent Night
Christmas Must Be Something More
White Christmas
Okay, so I first assumed I’d love this CD just because it was Taylor Swift. But after looking at the playlist, I made the assumption that I wouldn’t care for it.
There once lived a wicked, tight fisted man named Stingy Jack. Stingy Jack was not only deceitful, but also a liar and a thief.
One night, Stingy Jack passed out from too much drink, and as his soul floated free, the Devil came to claim it. Stingy Jack, who considered himself a good deal more tricksy than even the Devil himself, was agreeable, but said to the Devil, “I’ll give you my soul, but first let us share one last drink.”
