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  • Strength and Hope Candle Dressing

    Evergreens of all kinds are brought indoors for decoration during the winter months because they are symbols of hope and a reminder that growth will prevail. Trees like pine, cedar, and spruce stand strong and sturdy even in the harshest climates, displaying resilience and an amazing ability to thrive in the face of adversity. This candle dressing can be incorporated into winter rituals or used on its own in spells for strength and endurance during difficult times. You might be able to find all the plant materials of this recipe in vour own area. You will need 1 drop pine… [read more]

  • Spiritual Cleansing

    My spirit has become heavy, my burden too great. The earthly and the divine meet to cleanse my spirit. From the center of my heart I release these heavy stones;I release unwanted thoughts;I release all that I have outgrown. I am free of spiritual traps;I am cleansed of my confusion;I am balanced and purified;this pain and stress become illusion. So mote it be, 3x3x3. [read more]

  • Unprocessed trauma doesn’t have an expiration date

    This resonates with me so much. And, I heard it in a TikTok, of all places. [read more]

  • This is 47.

    This is 47.

    A few weeks ago, I leveled up. I hardly ever wear makeup. In this photo, I’m not wearing any. I still deal with acne. You can see a little spot just above my lip. I don’t do my hair, unless you count adding a leave-in conditioner some level of styling. I tend to let it air-dry in the car on the way to work. I don’t do filters in photos, unless using portrait lighting on my iPhone counts. I don’t look old for my age, I don’t look young for my age. This is what my version of 47 looks… [read more]