#Herbes et Plantes

[leszackardises]

Herbe à puce et herbe à poux : Quelles sont les différences?

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[punkpandapatrixk]

☕️Soul Story with Your Divine Counterpart ♦︎ Timeless Pick A Card

A long, long, long time ago, in the harmonic realms of Pure Bliss, there was nothing but Dharma. Bored as whoa from a lack of strife, our Souls began to yearn for Drama. In the theatre of the Universe, Game Masters joined forces to create the most hyper-realistic Game of Polarity—of opposites and contrasts. We were told, we would understand Unity better if we could master Duality.

Divine Pairs were invited for the launch of the Game as the unbreakable bond between them was deemed the most powerful, enough to withstand the chaotic nature of Duality and Polarity. In time, we all jumped into the Game expecting all kinds of immersive experiences of playing knaves and heroes, destroyers and builders, enemies and lovers, et cetera, et cetera.

In the beginning, we played amongst many of our own Kind but eventually met those from other harmonics who had later been invited to the Game, too. In a world of illusions… we were dreaming all kinds of events and adventures with our cosmic avatars, and in time, all kinds of storylines intertwined to weave an even bigger cosmic narrative.

We all played for so long we were beginning to forget our true form. Many of us could no longer recognise each other’s Divine Counterparts. A multitude of shape-shifting had caused a distortion in reconnecting to our Original Memory. The game world had now become a second Reality.

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Pile 1 – Finally, Happily Ever After with You♥︎

MOVIE: Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

your Home World – Page of Swords

I have a feeling your Home World (at least one of them that is significant in your current stage of soul evolution) was a relatively new world. You’ve come from a civilisation that prized intellectual pursuits more than anything. Your Kind loved to study; you enjoyed improving your environment and society. Researching plants—understanding them and making chemicals and potions with them—was a pastime of your people. You were working to understand your Planet.

Your Home World had many large, expansive libraries of all the things your people had come to learn. Many people loved to visit the library and read and just have fun studying. You were such big-brained folks. There was no school like we know on Earth. There were academies and laboratories for children to partake in research and new inventions. The weather on your Home World was always pleasantly sunny and you could see buildings that are similar to hot houses on Earth. There were gardens and open fields, of course. Vegs and herbs were your main interest and food was aplenty.

People had roles in society but nobody had any semblance of a concept of what we call ‘jobs’ on Earth. People didn’t work for money. People lived with the joy of knowing that they were alive and that the Planet had provided for them. Your people loved the Planet so much—you appreciated and cherished this new world you were beginning to understand. But… this also meant you didn’t have any concept of conflict, power struggle, and war… You didn’t have a military—never crossed your mind the necessity for such a thing.

And so, when warmongering space invaders attacked your Home World you couldn’t protect yourself.

a promise before birth – 4 of Swords Rx

From the moment the space invaders arrived, it was clear that there was no way your civilisation could stand a chance against the enemy’s warships. The imbalance of military power was too overbearing. You didn’t even have an army, not even a fighter. All you could do was try your best to evacuate your people and escape the Planet. Homes and gardens were destroyed and families were torn apart. Friends and lovers calling out names of lost loved ones. Sisters and mothers shielding children and escaping. Brothers and fathers staying behind to buy time.

This horror was etched in your Soul Memory for a long time. Your heartbreak became a default setting when you chose to be born on Earth. As if, you’d forgotten how it feels like to have peace. But you craved it from the deepest unseen well of your subconscious, and at one point in your soul evolution, you prayed to Infinite Intelligence. You prayed that you could be saved from the looping horror of being trapped in the same scenario of sorrows. You had come to resent the Game.

‘Please, salvage my heart from betrayals, isolation and loneliness.’ Infinite Intelligence heard your plea and whispered: ‘If you could remember your Divine Counterpart, they will remember you, too, and you will be calling out for one another. If you could remember your true form, you will remember what your Divine Counterpart feels (looks) like. And all will be fine in all of the worlds again when you meet.’ And you fell back into slumber to find yourself awake on Earth.

finding each other – 5 of Swords Rx

Earth is a world that is just as war-torn as your Home World, if not a lot worse out here. Being born into a world so reminiscent of all your traumas, navigating Life here has not been easy. As if Infinite Intelligence had played a cruel joke on you. But the truth is, Earth is the perfect place for you right now because by being here you resolve your traumas a lot faster than if you had been born somewhere comparatively better. You are in the midst of recovering from bad dreams of lives lost in wars.

Did it cross your mind that your Divine Counterpart has also been doing the same? You’re not alone. You’re working really hard to purify yourself from all of these bad dreams, bad memories, all so you wouldn’t mistakenly destroy each other when you meet. Infinite Intelligence had arranged for you to face your traumas head on so you wouldn’t have to show your ugly healing to each other. That scenario isn’t for you. Isn’t it so graceful?

Although it’s hard to face your challenges feeling like you’re all alone in the wild wide world, trust me, it’s better to have those quarrels and separations with people who mean little. I can hear a soft voice from the aether saying: ‘You’re… the only reason I’m still breathing… We will meet. When I’m good, I can make everything in your world good!’ So confident. So loving, indeed.

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story behind your Union – Gold Physician (Hippocrates)

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Pile 2 – True Calm That Comes Only After the Storms

MOVIE: Grave of the Fireflies & My Neighbor Totoro (both 1988)

your Home World – 8 of Cups

Quite similar to Pile 1, you still carry deep sadness and heavy regrets in your heart that are, truthfully, only remnants of memories from your Home World. Your Home World was quite advanced technologically. Your civilisation depended on the Masculine energy—Yang energy. Societies were run on varying degrees of strictness but the modus operandi was clear: the masculine form and structural ways of running things were favoured.

Obviously, not everybody was happy about that though for a long time, peace was maintained. However, influences from visitors and ambassadors from other civilisations (by comparison they were freer; more fluid) eventually seeped into the consciousness of the main populace, and in time, underground rebellion groups were formed. These alliances were made amongst multiple races of beings that felt they weren’t accepted (or respected enough) by the main races.

Friction began to tear apart the establishment and government officials tried their utmost to crack down dissents. Many went to prison or got killed in the numerous conflicts that were becoming a plague in your Home World. In a last attempt to preserve the codes of freedom, many elders told their young warriors to flee and find refuge in other Worlds that were, hopefully, more balanced in their operation of Yin and Yang.

a promise before birth – 3 of Cups

You left your Home World carrying a promise to come back and make everything better after you’ve learnt enough about the ways of other Worlds. Tears were inevitable but the determination in your heart was solid. You were a new legion of Ambassadors from your own Home World. You didn’t really want to think of yourselves as refugees, after all, many of your Soul Family members were still living alright in your Home World though things were just… a little too unpleasantly unjust.

When you departed your Home World, you created a mirror image of yourself to accompany you across the Multiverse—a divinely ordained Counterpart. This was possible by the grace of the Infinite Intelligence, of course. In the beginning, you went to the same places and learnt similar things. Over time, your understanding of each other’s capabilities became clearer and, with confidence, you decided you would travel separately from now on.

You had this unbreakable bond and an immense capacity for telepathy, so you weren’t the slightest bit worried about losing contact with your Counterpart. You believed that it would be just as easy to call upon each other and reunite as you deemed fit. Alas, your travels brought you to Earth, finally, and things over here were just… slightly over-the-top chaotic for even you to handle. The level of evil on this new World was… NEXT LEVEL.

finding each other – 7 of Pentacles Rx

Crash landing on Earth! Coming here felt like a major accident. Your whole world upside down. The reason being something related to betrayal trauma. To find a World that’s even more polarised than your own; to see a World that operates on the highest level of toxic masculinity; to be in a World this corrupted by its own leaders; needless to say the whole being born thing was traumatising.

The shocks of being born on Earth made it difficult to reconnect with the essence of who you are on a Soul level. Thus you forgot how to contact your Divine Counterpart. You’ve felt like you have so little guidance living Life on Earth. But deep in your psyche, you’ve always known you’re here for something greater than the mundane. You know you don’t belong to this Earth. You’re here on a mission. You want to build something with someone… Someone dear, but you can’t remember.

Can you believe that you and your Divine Counterpart are meant to inspire the dissolution of anger? Yes, this World so deep in the clutches of aggression. You are special Souls who have been ordained to meet on Earth when the time is right to help inspire peace—after all, it is what you seek and Infinite Intelligence is arranging every couple’s rendezvous in the most magnificently mysterious ways. I think your finding each other is just gonna happen naturally by virtue of matching vibrations. So~ Keep focusing on your Life’s mission and just like that~ BOOM! There they are.

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Pile 3 – ‘Kiss You Better; I’m Your Only Other’

MOVIE: Princess Mononoke (1997)

your Home World – 6 of Wands

The Home World that’s currently significant in your soul evolution was a world of glory and magnificence. Your Home World looked nothing like what we know of abundance and celebration on Earth; it was such a rich and happy World. It emanated so much pink, gold, blue, turquoise and soft violet. Back in your Home World, people didn’t even look… humanoid, per se. Your Home World was… fluid. It was a different type of consciousness. Life itself was fluid. Existence was simply flowing with the sweet symphony of the Cosmos.

Your Home World operated on the basis of Love. People were very kind and jolly most of the time. Your people didn’t really understand this whole concept of non-Love. Suffering and terror… what the heck are those? Manipulation and lies… for what? Taking advantage of someone else, murder and theft… but… why? All of those concepts were so foreign yet so fascinating to your people.

When you heard that Earth needed some high-vibe volunteers to ‘raise her vibrations’, actually, not that many people from your Home World were interested LMAO The risks of being separated and forgetting Love sounded not worth a good dime. Your World was so peaceful, loving and fulfilling. But the call from Earth felt a little too urgent! So… Some curious and courageous Souls finally decided to take a test drive. Just a preview. It couldn’t be that bad, you thought.

a promise before birth – King of Wands

With gleeful optimism, you promised people back Home that you would be back with grand stories! Off you and your Soul Mates went to a big academy (on another World) to study and prepare for a reincarnation on Earth. Yup, unlike the other Piles in which they couldn’t help but arrive on Earth, you chose to come here out of genuine curiosity. You were expecting dramatic fun!

You and your Divine Counterpart were giggling with anticipation as you prepared yourselves to dive into the Earth Matrix. You and your Divine Counterpart are powerful Souls; you were confident this Game would be between easy to medium difficulty, although you had been told Earth Game’s level of easy is the equivalent of extra hard anywhere else! Your optimism deafened you to that piece of information🤷🏻‍♀️

You kissed your Divine Counterpart and said, ‘I love you. Let’s find each other quickly in this Game. Let’s have fun and then go back to tell everyone what we’ve seen! It’ll be great!’ Your Divine Counterpart nodded in agreement and waved to all members of your Soul Family and they did the same. With great determination to serve your collective consciousness back Home, you dove into the illusions of Life on Earth🌎

finding each other – 5 of Pentacles

Arriving here, from the moment you were born as a child the world was already chaos. The reality of Earth was too shocking to bear alone. Who would’ve thought the density of Earth would cause you this much pain? Physically, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, everythingally. You thought, ‘Damn, my training at the academy told me nothing, NOTHING, of this!’ Literally you didn’t expect Earth’s negative polarisation would be THIS fucked up.

For you’ve come from a world of nothing but Love, Life on Earth was soul-shattering to say the least. Many moments you’ve thought it impossible to go back to the frequencies of Love and you became dejected as fuck. But you’ve only forgotten that YOU are Love. You carry the memories of all your collective consciousness that supports your coming here. As long as you tap into this Love deep within yourself, so shall you be reconnected to the essence of who you are on a profound Soul level. There, as well, you will feel the heartbeat of your Divine Counterpart.

For you’ve come from Love, it’s as if your Divine Counterpart had left a piece of their Heart in yours so you never feel alone. You are both a complete whole carrying a piece of each other’s essence everywhere you go—a perfect personification of the Yin-Yang symbolism. You are literally inseparable and have never truly been separated. A piece of your Heart in theirs is always reminding them of their ultimate goal in this incarnation: to find each other, weave stories together, and infuse a piece of yourselves into the collective conscious of Mankind as a token of gratitude—for all the experiences.

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story behind your Union – Red Astronomer (Johannes Kepler)

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[ernestinee]

Il y a un chat qui nous a adoptés. Je le connais depuis quelques mois, il allait de jardin en jardin à la fin de l'été, maigre et craintif. Je lui donnais à manger quand je le voyais et il attendait que je sois partie pour manger. Craintif à ce point. Je le surnomme kangourou pcq je voyais son petit corps sauter par dessus les hautes herbes.

Depuis une semaine ce petit bonhomme se plante à une fenêtre et attire l'attention d'Oreo et Muffin jusqu'à ce que j'arrive, et sorte lui donner des croquettes.

Mardi, prévoyant peut-être la neige (?), il était sur le châssis de la porte, et y est revenu après avoir mangé les croquettes.

Puis demande clairement pour rentrer.

(mardi dans l'entrée de la maison)

Mais bon j'ai déjà deux chats, il a reçu un coussin top confort, une litière propre, de l'eau de spa au cas où ses reins sont fragiles des croquettes, et un toit vu qu'il a dormi dans les toilettes.

Mercredi avant la neige je suis allée acheter de l'anti-puces. Puis je suis allée le voir régulièrement. Moins craintif du coup.

Et bon tout à l'heure nous bravons le verglas et allons chez le vétérinaire pour voir s'il n'a pas de maladies qui pourraient être transmises à mes chats, voir s'il est pucé (please, non 🥺 j'ai pas envie de devoir le rendre) Là pour l'instant on est en mode câlins et Oreo et Muffin le jaugent de loin.

[high-fantasy-sw]

How does food work out on Kamino? How do they grow it? How do they make it? Is seafood a heavy portion, or are they given a more balanced meal?

In 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Captain Nemo sources his food entirely from the ocean from various organisms, both plant and animal (I can send you pictures of those parts if you like). Is it similar?

And do the clones end up disliking freshwater creatures if their diet is mostly seafood? Or do any, if not all, grow sick of seafood?

What of ration bars? Are you declaring them obsolete, or do they have an in-world equivalent?

Here I am, answering three questions in one post. Look at me go.

Kaminoan Dietary Habits and Gastronomy: A Presentation

So, yes, there is a lot of fish consumption, but. Like. Not normal fish. Not the kind of fish that the citizens of the Archipelago eat. Kamino's like, deep into the twilight zone of the ocean. There's barely any light at all. Our boys are chowing down on hatchetfish and deep-sea squid. Throw some blobfish and bioluminescent jellyfish in there and I call that a balanced meal.

An important thing to note is that, being as dark as it is in the mesopelagic zone (by the way have i mentioned that the ocean is freakin' cool and i love it and i WILL be a nerd about it in my worldbuilding), there isn't enough light for adequate photosynthesis. Now, the Fortress still does have gardens and plants from when it was above the sea, but as it is, this provides for a very limited selection of flora, as most of the plants the Kaminoans grew and grow are herbs and other alchemical ingredients. Therefore, much of the "plant" material is actually harvested from plankton, which are either caught wild or, more often, grown in the Fortress itself and made into the ration-bars. (Ahsoka loves to poke fun at Rex and his algae biscuits whenever she catches him eating them.)

Surface food is an interesting experience. See, people can only go so long eating essentially raw anglerfish and plankton-cakes before they start to realize. Hey. What are we doing. So a lot of Clones are super enthusiastic about new foods and practically jump to try anything novel. That being said, there is a non-negligible group who are so used to a Kaminoan diet that they are hesitant to even be open to the possibility of any new tastes. And then there are a few guys in the middle, who are neutral on the whole deal.

Citrus fruits are a particularly divisive subject. There is nothing like fresh fruit in the Fortress, so Clones either love it or hate it. But regardless, it's a necessity on the High Seas, and a staple of their diet above the waters. There have been innovations for those who can't stomach it (dried, juiced, baked goods in particularly bad cases, et cetera), but it does eventually boil down to the fact that some people (cough cough echo) have to be tied to the mast and have someone else (cough cough kix) try to coax the kriffing things down their throats.

Chocolate does, in fact, exist, and also, in fact, may be the only unifying taste among the GAR. Also, most Clones to continue to be partial to seafood, because it's the most like home. Caf still exists and is very popular with everyone, except for those who would prefer tea. (Chocolate and coffee have been around for a very long time so I think I'm good adding them here.) Baked goods and confections are also extant, though their availability and type is dependent upon whatever island a person is on- for example, Coruscant or Naboo or Alderaan will have much more elaborate and higher-quality sweets than, say, Tatooine or Ryloth or Shili.

And yes, there are both real-world and Star-Wars specific food and drink and plants, just like there are in the animal world.

I hope this was interesting, and made sense :D

[fortheloveofnutrition]

I like to re post this every now and again because it's good advice I frequently forget.

Also I post it in part because I'm laying in bed with Covid (for the first time) at the moment and eating as much fruit as I can to expedite recovery. I grabbed a banana and orange, ate the banana and asked myself if this was a good combo or not. Glad I checked, because it was not. The last thing I need is indigestion.

But because it's me, my main focus has been doubling down on nutrition and observing my own results. I was eating plant based before, but sometimes I went a little too hard on the peanut butter trail mix, breads, or other sweet treats.

My doctor said rest and hydrate, but I took it a step further and since testing positive have cut out wheat, sugar, and any kind of dairy or processed foods. I figure nothing that could make inflammation worse. I've been consuming tons of herbs like cinnamon, ginger, echinacea, and turmeric while eating fresh citrus fruits like lemon, orange, strawberry, and pineapple daily.

Now I did a bit of tooling about the internet to see if any studies had been done over the last four years regarding a plant based diet and it's effects on Covid. The results were hopeful.

I found one study that said,

"Merino et al revealed that healthy plant-based foods could decrease the risk and severity of COVID-19.21 In this large survey, it was shown that as the quality of the diet rises, the risk of disease COVID-19 (HR 0.91) and severe COVID-19 (HR 0.59) diminishes.

Which gave me hope so I kept digging.

Another one stated, "Compared with an omnivorous Western diet, plant-based diets containing mostly fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, with restricted amounts of foods of animal origin, are associated with reduced risk and severity of COVID-19. "

And I can tell you that has been my experience thus far. I developed a fever that went away after 24 hours and didn't go over 100.4. My only other symptom has been a stuffy nose with sinus pressure. Im definitely tired and need to limit activity but I can still taste and smell, breathe through my nose a decent amount of the time, and I'm not coughing. I'm lucky in that I have time off from work and for that I am grateful, as rest is another key component.

And why would a plant based diet be so beneficial for mitigating Covid symptoms? Because, "plant-based dietary patterns are rich in antioxidants, phytosterols and polyphenols which positively affect several cell types implicated in immune function and exhibit direct antiviral properties."

The full study can be found if you pop this into Google::

Acosta-Navarro JC, Dias, LF, de Gouveia LAG et al. Vegetarian and plant based diets associated with lower incidence of COVID-19. BMJ Nutr Prev Health 2024:e000629. doi:10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000629

I was really scared at first and this information helped me feel more empowered in my health and recovery. It's not a substitute for any medical attention or prevention like vaccines, hand washing, and mask wearing- all things I was doing regularly prior to getting sick which may have also been variables in keeping my symptoms down. A little help goes a long way.

Has any other plant based person had a similar experience? Let me know.

[mochademic]

100 Days of Productivity [Day: 64] || 100 Jours de Productivitè [Jour: 64]

wishing, wishing, & wishing again. dandelion seeds in the wind.

recently, I started getting up 2 hours earlier to allow myself some extra time in the morning to read & journal before beginning the day. I didn’t realize how good it would actually be for me. bonus that I’m not saying up until silly o’clock every night scrolling aimlessly through socials.

course work done

papers submitted

house cleaned

plants fed & watered

herb garden started [fingers crossed]

freelance work done

currently listening // Zen Den by Auxjack

des souhaits, des souhaits et encore des souhaits. des graines de pissenlit dans le vent.

Récemment, j'ai commencé à me lever 2 heures plus tôt pour me donner un peu plus de temps le matin pour lire et tenir un journal avant de commencer la journée. Je n'avais pas réalisé à quel point cela me ferait du bien. En prime, je ne dis pas que je reste debout jusqu'aux petites heures du matin, à parcourir sans but les réseaux sociaux.

travail de cours effectué

travaux soumis

maison nettoyée

plantes nourries et arrosées

jardin d'herbes aromatiques commencé [on croise les doigts]

travail en freelance effectué

chanson // Zen Den par Auxjack

[rachellaurengray]

Vegan Butter Review

I recently tried this 100% Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, and Vegan Butter, and it has completely transformed my cooking experience! As someone who’s always on the lookout for healthy and tasty alternatives, this butter exceeded all my expectations. It’s not only a perfect 1:1 substitute for traditional butter in any recipe, but it also stands out on its own with its light, creamy texture and incredible taste.

The blend of fresh herbs—parsley, cilantro, and basil—brings a vibrant, aromatic quality that enhances even the simplest dishes. I used it to sauté vegetables, and the difference in savor was remarkable. It added a depth of essence that’s hard to achieve with regular butter. Plus, it's vegan, which makes it an excellent choice for anyone following a plant-based diet, and being gluten-free is a huge bonus for those with dietary restrictions.

One of my preferred ways to enjoy this butter is just spreading it on a warm slice of gluten-free bread. The herbs really come through, creating a fresh and satisfying snack that feels indulgent but is actually quite healthy.

I love that this butter is so versatile—whether I’m baking, cooking, or just looking for a quick spread, it’s become a kitchen staple. If you’re searching for a dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan butter that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture, I highly recommend giving this a try. It’s a game-changer!

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J'ai récemment essayé ce beurre 100% sans produits laitiers, sans gluten, et vegan, et il a complètement transformé mon expérience culinaire ! Toujours à la recherche d'alternatives saines et savoureuses, ce beurre a largement dépassé mes attentes. Non seulement il est un substitut parfait du beurre traditionnel dans n'importe quelle recette, mais il se distingue également par sa texture légère, crémeuse et son goût incroyable.

Le mélange d'herbes fraîches—persil, coriandre et basilic—apporte une qualité aromatique vivifiante qui rehausse même les plats les plus simples. Je l'ai utilisé pour faire sauter des légumes, et la différence de parfum était remarquable. Cela a ajouté une profondeur de goût difficile à atteindre avec du beurre ordinaire. De plus, il est vegan, ce qui en fait un excellent choix pour ceux qui suivent un régime à base de plantes, et le fait qu'il soit sans gluten est un énorme atout pour ceux qui ont des restrictions alimentaires.

L'une de mes façons préférées de déguster ce beurre est de l'étaler simplement sur une tranche chaude de pain sans gluten. Les herbes se révèlent vraiment, créant une collation fraîche et satisfaisante qui semble gourmande mais reste très saine.

J'adore que ce beurre soit si polyvalent—que je fasse de la pâtisserie, de la cuisine, ou que je cherche simplement une tartinade rapide, il est devenu un incontournable de ma cuisine. Si vous cherchez un beurre sans produits laitiers, sans gluten, et vegan qui ne fait aucun compromis sur le goût ou la texture, je vous recommande vivement de l'essayer. C'est un vrai changement de jeu!

[smudgingpumpkins]

IMBOLC

Also referred to as Imbolg or Candlemass

When is Imbolc?

Typically celebrated between February 1st to February 2nd.

What does Imbolc mean?

It is a celebration of rebirth, fertility, and the arrival of the lambing period of sheep. It is considered the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, celebrating the near arrival of springtime.

Who does Imbolc celebrate?

The Goddess Brigid is honored at this time, who is the goddess of fertility, hearth, poetry, and smithcraft.

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IMBOLC TRADITIONS

Work with stones that promote fertility, healing, and/or creativity, such as moonstone, amethyst, carnelian, rose quartz, malachite, clear quartz, and turquoise.

Utilize aromatic herbs and flowers such as cinnamon, basil, angelica, daffodil, plumeria, and myrrh, which are known to be mood-boosters, diaphoretic, and aid with quelling anxiety. Daffodils specifically symbolize “new beginnings.”

Create or consume diary products such as cheese, cow’s or sheep’s milk. Imbolc is the celebration of lambing, after all! Sweet berries such as blackberries and strawberries are also good choices.

Wear or decorate with brown, beige, white, ochre, and gold colors.

Incorporate animal imagery (e.g., drawings, photographs, figurines, et cetera) of sheep, cows, and swans, symbolizing the Goddess Brigid’s connection to animals. These animals are specifically associated with love and fertility.

IMBOLC ACTIVITIES

Burn candles to symbolize the welcoming of light and warmth of the forthcoming springtime. Burning herbs and palo santo can aid with cleansing and purifying around you.

Take a ritual bath: add one cup of milk, dehydrated strawberries, and a couple drops of rose hip oil to your bath.

Create or purchase Brigid’s Cross. Place it on an altar or near your front or bedroom door for protection. You can make one out of rushes or paper!

Indulge in creative endeavors, whether it be painting, sewing, poetry, journaling, singing, metalworking, playing and instrument, et cetera. The Goddess Brigid is specifically associated with poetry and writing as well as working with metals.

Appreciate nature. Take a walk around your neighborhood or a park; engage in outdoor activities; or take photographs, draw observations, jot down notes and observances, or simply introspect.

Plant seeds of your chose in your garden to represent birth and growth, and foster a connection to nature.

Get creative with recipes! Carlota Santos, who is the author of Magika, recommends a simple strawberry milkshake or baking a blueberry and chocolate cream cake.

Carlota Santos’ Imbolc Cake Recipe

[jogallice]

Aujourd’hui, samedi 18/05/24, Journée internationale des musées 🤩⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ C’est donc également la Nuit des musées 🌃 La 20e édition de la Nuit européenne des musées pour être tout à fait précis 🇪🇺 Un évènement nocturne européen absolument incontournable 👌

Quatre dictons du jour pour le prix de trois : « À la saint Éric, arrache le raisin d’Amérique. » 🍇 « À la saint Éric, fabrique ton allée en briques. » 👷‍♂️ « À la saint Éric, plante le basilic. » 👩‍🌾 « À la saint Éric, traite les rosiers avec une bouillie cuprique. » 🌹

Et trois autres dictons du jour pour la route : « Jardinier, à la saint Éric, respecte les lombrics. » 🪱 « Si à la saint Éric, les mauvaises herbes sont pléthoriques, jardinier, ne soit pas hystérique. » 🌱 « Soleil à la saint Éric promet du vin plein les barriques. » 🍷

Bon sixième jour de la semaine à tous et à toutes 🛼

Bonne fête aux Éric 😘

📷 JamesO PhotO à Annecy le jeudi 16/05/24 📸

[nicolasdautrec]

Je poserai ma barbe entre tes omoplates, Friche d'ambre où mes lèvres s'égarent. Un souffle tiède, une fièvre m'habitent. Sur ta peau fragile, un murmure s’invite.

Sous l’arche du silence, l’ombre s’immisce, Mes doigts hésitent, puis tracent des prémices. À l’échine dressée, tes soupirs conspirent, Comme un vin trop mûr que l’on aspire.

Chaque frisson, complice d’un naufrage Sur ta chair comme lointain rivage. Ma barbe éparse y plante ses épines, Des herbes folles au bord des ravines.

Mes lèvres devancent, mes doigts accompagnent Chaque vertèbre comme une montagne. Je descends, conquérant indolent, Sous le frisson d’un effleurement lent.

De l’échine au creux, mon désir s’incline, Vers ce val secret où tout se devine, Ta peau comme un fleuve, mes gestes comme l’eau, Je descends encore, ton souffle en staccato.

Et toi qui frémis, entre veille et douce déroute, Tu laisses ma barbe tracer cette route, Jusqu’à ce point où tout se prolonge, Là où la peau s’efface dans le songe

[herbal-d-tox-blog25]

Quels sont les bienfaits des remèdes à base de plantes thaïlandais pour la santé et le bien-être ?

Les herbes thaïlandaises, riches en propriétés médicinales, jouent un rôle essentiel dans la médecine traditionnelle. Appréciées depuis des siècles et intégrées aujourd'hui à des approches modernes, elles offrent des bienfaits variés, qu'il s'agisse de soulager les douleurs, d'améliorer la digestion ou de réduire le stress.

Des Trésors Naturels aux Vertus Remarquables

Le curcuma, puissant anti-inflammatoire, soulage les douleurs articulaires et renforce la santé globale. La citronnelle apaise les troubles digestifs, tandis que le basilic sacré aide à lutter contre le stress et l'anxiété. Ces plantes, comme les feuilles de citron vert, riches en vitamine C, renforcent également l'immunité.

Les Tisanes Thaïes : Un Élixir de Bien-Être

Le thé de pandan protège le cœur, celui de pois papillon améliore les fonctions cérébrales, et la tisane à la roselle aide à la gestion du poids. Ces infusions sont des compléments naturels pour maintenir un équilibre sain.

La Thérapie aux Compresses d’Herbes Thaï

La technique ancestrale des compresses d'herbes associe chaleur et plantes comme le curcuma, le gingembre et la citronnelle pour soulager les tensions musculaires, stimuler la circulation et réduire le stress. Ce soin, utilisé dans les massages traditionnels, est une véritable immersion dans la relaxation.

Un Patrimoine à Incorporer au Quotidien

Les herbes thaïlandaises s’invitent aussi dans votre cuisine ou vos produits de soin. En plats ou infusions, elles rehaussent les saveurs tout en améliorant votre bien-être.

Conclusion Riches de leurs propriétés médicinales, les herbes thaïlandaises combinent tradition et efficacité moderne pour répondre à vos besoins de santé et de relaxation. Essayez ces trésors naturels et découvrez leurs multiples bienfaits.

Références :

[mytherbalegwladys]

Sapphire fait partie du clan Maya, les protecteurs des forêts tropicales au Guatemala. Elle et son clan portent des amulettes du soleil forgés par les humains-mayas, qui permettaient aux porteurs de rester éveillés pendant la journée durant 24 heures. Sapphire adore la nature et les animaux sauvages qui l'entourent.

Mais trois ans plus tard, les braconniers ont attaqué son clan. Sapphire et les quatre gargouilles ont survécu. En portant les pendentifs, ils patrouillaient dans le vert lors de l'attaque, mais ils découvrent que l'amulette du soleil a été volé. Sapphire souhaite que l'amulette du soleil soit à nouveau entre les mains de son clan.

Après leur rencontre avec Goliath, Élisa et Angela, Jade, Turquesa et Sapphire se sont rendues à Avalon pour y planter et élever plusieurs plantes et herbes précieuses menacées par le développement de la forêt tropicale.

Pour mes autres OCs, je n'ai pas trouvé de noms, ni clans qui existent déjà dans l'univers de Gargoyles.

[astucesor]

Cultiver Un Potager Sur Balcon

Vous avez pensé à transformer votre petit balcon en une oasis de légumes et d'herbes ? Oui, c'est possible ! Cultiver un potager sur balcon est une idée géniale. Cela permet de profiter de la nature et d'utiliser mieux votre espace.

Points Essentiels

Le jardinage sur balcon maximise l'espace urbain.

Cultiver un potager en balcon offre des légumes frais et bio à portée de main.

Il est essentiel de choisir le bon emplacement pour optimiser la lumière et la protection.

Des techniques de plantation appropriées garantissent le succès de votre potager.

Utiliser des pots de bonne qualité aide à maintenir la santé des plantes.

Introduction au jardinage sur balcon

Le jardinage sur balcon devient de plus en plus populaire dans les villes. Les gens veulent cultiver leurs propres légumes et herbes. Cela crée le concept de potager urbain.

En transformant un balcon en jardin, on peut avoir plein de légumes frais. Cela enrichit la culture légumes en pots avec des saveurs variées.

Le potager urbain présente des défis, comme la lumière et l'entretien. Les plantes comestibles ont besoin de beaucoup de lumière pour grandir bien1. Il existe des plantes naines pour les petits espaces, utilisant bien les ressources1.

Les avantages de cultiver un potager en balcon

Le jardinage sur balcon offre de nombreux avantages potager balcon. Il permet de mélanger la ville et la nature. En utilisant bien l'espace, chaque mètre carré est précieux. Vous pouvez cultiver différentes plantes, ajoutant de la verdure à la ville.

Économie d'espace et ressources

Les jardiniers utilisent des contenants verticaux pour plus d'espace. Cela économise de l'espace et de l'eau grâce à un arrosage précis. Les jardins en pot rendent aussi le jardinage plus facile et moins cher.

Accès à des légumes frais et bio

Comment choisir l'emplacement idéal pour votre potager

Choisir le bon endroit pour votre potager balcon est essentiel. Il faut penser à la lumière et à la protection contre le vent. Ces deux points sont clés pour réussir.

Critères de lumière et d'ombre

La lumière est très importante. Les légumes aiment bien la lumière, au moins 6 heures par jour. Mais, certaines plantes peuvent s'adapter à l'ombre.

Il faut donc bien regarder votre balcon. Trouver le meilleur endroit pour vos plantes est crucial.

Protection contre le vent

Le vent peut être mauvais pour vos plantes. Avoir une bonne protection vent est donc important. Des paravents ou écrans peuvent aider.

En protégeant vos plantes, elles pousseront mieux. Et vous aurez plus de légumes à récolter.

En résumé, avoir le bon niveau de lumière et une bonne protection vent est clé. Cela vous aidera à avoir un potager balcon réussi toute l'année2.

Cultiver potager balcon : les meilleures plantes à choisir

Pour cultiver sur un balcon, choisir les bonnes plantes est essentiel. Les légumes et herbes s'épanouissent bien en pots. Cela aide à cultiver même dans les petites zones urbaines.

Légumes adaptés à la culture en pot

Les radis croissent vite, prêts à être récoltés en moins de 30 jours. C'est parfait pour ceux qui veulent des résultats rapides3. Les tomates, courgettes, et concombres sont aussi de bonnes options. Elles commencent à produire vite3.

Cultiver ses légumes peut aussi économiser de l'argent. C'est bon pour l'économie et l'environnement.

Herbes aromatiques : un choix pratique et savoureux

Le basilic, le thym et la menthe sont parfaits pour les petits espaces. Elles ne demandent pas beaucoup d'espace mais apportent beaucoup de goût. 72% des propriétaires de petits balcons veulent un potager bio4.

Choisir ces herbes améliore vos repas. Et cela aide à réduire l'empreinte carbone en cultivant localement. Végétal Temps de croissance Caractéristiques Radis Moins de 30 jours Rapide et facile à cultiver Tomates 3-4 mois Riche en saveur, versatile en cuisine Courgettes 2-3 mois Productif, nécessite un bon arrosage Basilic 6-8 semaines Ajoute de la fraîcheur aux plats, facile à entretenir Thym 2-3 mois Plante rustique, parfait pour les pots

En choisissant ces meilleures plantes potager balcon, vous augmenterez votre production. Et vous aurez un moment agréable de jardinage34.

Astuces pour la plantation sur balcon

Pour réussir votre plantation sur balcon, suivez certaines astuces clés. La préparation du sol est la première étape. Utilisez un terreau de qualité pour une bonne aération et humidité. Le râteau aide à niveler le sol et à aérer, essentiel pour la santé des plantes5.

Élayers adéquats et préparation du sol

Les élayers, comme les treillis, sont idéaux pour l'espace sur votre balcon. Ils élevent vos plantes et augmentent l'accès à la lumière. Pour la préparation du sol, mélangez le terreau avec du compost. Cela enrichit le sol en nutriments, favorisant la croissance des légumes et herbes.

Techniques de plantation efficaces

Utiliser des techniques de plantation efficaces est crucial. Espacez bien les plantes pour éviter la concurrence. Les semis en godet sont une bonne méthode. Elles permettent aux jeunes plantes de s'établir avant d'être transférées. Cela assure une meilleure croissance et rendement6.

Techniques potager urbain pour optimiser l'espace

Dans les villes, il est important d'utiliser bien l'espace pour le jardinage. Le jardinage vertical est une excellente façon de faire. Il utilise l'espace des murs et des balcons de façon optimale. Cela permet de réduire l'espace nécessaire au sol7.

Pour un jardin vertical réussi, l'éclairage est crucial. Les plantes ont besoin de 6 à 8 heures de soleil par jour7. Le basilic et la menthe sont parfaits pour ces jardins, car ils s'adaptent bien8. Utiliser des matériaux recyclés, comme des bouteilles, rend le jardin beau et respecte l'environnement7.

Utiliser des murs végétaux ou des systèmes de culture superposés augmente la densité des plantations. Cela économise de l'espace et diversifie les cultures8. Il faut aussi penser à arroser régulièrement, surtout pour les plantes en hauteur, pour qu'elles restent en bonne santé7.

Les méthodes comme l'hydroponie sont aussi très utiles. Elles nécessitent moins d'eau et favorisent une croissance rapide. Avec ces techniques, même un petit balcon peut devenir un jardin luxuriant9.

Les différents types de pots et contenants

Choisir les bons types de pots et contenants potager est crucial pour la croissance des légumes. Les matériaux utilisés affectent l'esthétique et la santé des plantes. Il est important de choisir certains matériaux pour leurs avantages.

Matériaux à privilégier

Les pots en terre cuite régulent bien l'humidité. Le plastique recyclé est durable et garde l'eau. Le bois apporte une touche naturelle et une bonne isolation. Choisir le bon type de pot en fonction de vos besoins est essentiel.

Taille et profondeur des pots pour les légumes en pot

La taille des pots est cruciale pour les racines. Les tomates ont besoin de pots de 30 cm de profondeur. Les herbes comme le basilic ou le persil se contentent de pots de 20 cm. Assurez-vous de choisir la bonne taille pour chaque légume pour bien utiliser votre espace.

Le balcon potager bio : principes de jardinage écologique

Le jardinage biologique sur balcon utilise des méthodes naturelles pour cultiver des plantes. Cela évite les pesticides chimiques et favorise la biodiversité. En utilisant le compostage et la rotation des cultures, vous aidez à créer un écosystème sain pour vos plantes et protégez l'environnement10.

Il est important de choisir des semences bio adaptées, comme celles recommandées par les Espaces verts de Namur. Cela assure une récolte de qualité11.

Les associations de plantes compagnes sont essentielles pour la santé de votre potager bio. Elles attirent des auxiliaires naturels, comme les coccinelles, pour contrôler les maladies et parasites11. Ces techniques permettent de récolter des légumes frais et de protéger les pollinisateurs.

Enfin, pratiquer un jardinage durable et une irrigation adaptée est crucial. Cela assure un potager productif et sain toute l'année10. En jardinant biologiquement sur votre balcon, vous aidez à protéger l'environnement et profitez des avantages de cultiver vos propres légumes et herbes.

FAQ

Quels légumes sont les plus adaptés à un potager sur balcon ?

Les légumes comme les tomates et les poivrons sont parfaits pour un balcon. Les radis aussi. Les herbes comme le basilic et la menthe prennent peu d'espace.

Comment maximiser l'espace sur un balcon pour le jardinage ?

Utilisez des potagers verticaux pour plus de plantes. Les systèmes de cultures superposés sont aussi efficaces. L'aquaponie et l'hydroponie aident à utiliser l'espace.

Quelles sont les meilleures pratiques pour l'entretien d'un potager en balcon ?

Choisissez un bon terreau pour nourrir vos plantes. Arrosez-les souvent. Évitez les pesticides en utilisant des méthodes écologiques.

Changez les plantes pour éviter les maladies. Le compostage est aussi bon pour votre potager.

Quelle exposition à la lumière est nécessaire pour les plantes en pot ?

Les légumes ont besoin de 6 heures de lumière directe par jour. Protégez-les des vents et des ombres.

Quels types de pots sont les meilleurs pour le jardinage sur balcon ?

Les pots en terre cuite, plastique recyclé et bois sont durables. Choisissez la bonne taille et profondeur pour vos légumes.

Quels sont les avantages de cultiver des légumes bio sur un balcon ?

Cultiver des légumes bio rend vos aliments plus sains. Cela réduit l'empreinte écologique. Et vous vous sentez plus connecté à la nature.

Comment créer un environnement favorable pour un potager de balcon ?

Utilisez des paravents pour un meilleur microclimat. Assurez-vous d'une bonne lumière. Choisissez des plantes adaptées à l'urbain pour une croissance optimale.

Quelles techniques de plantation sont les plus efficaces pour un potager en petit espace ?

Le semis en godet aide à la croissance. L'espacement entre les plantes est crucial pour une bonne production dans un petit espace.

[ernestinee]

Ce matin en rentrant d'avoir conduit l'ado à l'école, je suis repassée par une route que je prenais tous les jours quand il était en primaire. Il y a cette maison en petites briques rouge vif, typique des années 60/70. Le jardin est immense et absolument pas protégé de la vue. Parce qu'on veut voir les gens qui passent, on veut les saluer, papoter, en profiter pour faire une pause, retirer les gants de jardinage et "viens m'fei, viens boire un petit truc", et sortir les verres et s'installer sur le banc à l'ombre du saule, et profiter.

Tous les jours, peu importe l'heure je passais là, le vieux monsieur était dans son jardin à cultiver, entretenir, embellir, jeter un œil aux passants et faire un signe amical aux voitures qu'il reconnaissait. La vieille dame participait, puis s'est contentée de rester assise sur le banc.

Aujourd'hui donc je suis passée par là et la maison est à vendre. Les hautes herbes ont pris possession du jardin. Le petit abri a subi la météo, des planches sont détachées, le banc est caché par les branches de saule qui n'ont pas été taillées cette année. Je ne sais pas s'ils sont morts ou en maison de retraite. J'ai eu un petit pincement alors que je ne leur ai jamais parlé, j'ai juste pu les observer, quelques secondes par jour pendant 11 ans. Je me suis promis de continuer d'entretenir le jardin de ma maison d'enfance quand ma mère ne pourra plus. Je me suis demandé ce qu'allait devenir mon jardin quand je n'y serai plus. Est ce que quelqu'un coupera le chêne ?

Et ce soir je suis allée dans mon jardin pour récolter les fruits mûrs, j'ai des fraises, des groseilles rouges, du cassis et des framboises. On a aussi de la salade et de la roquette, on se sert directement au jardin, j'adore ça. Les plants de courgettes sont énormes et le plant de tomates-cerises prépare une dizaine de grosses grappes. On est dans cette période où tout resplendit.

Et puis ce pavot de Californie qui est en train de s'ouvrir.

Et puis surtout ce petit chêne qui a décidé de s'enraciner en plein milieu du carré où j'ai enterré Félix. Une émotion m'a submergée. Je suis encore si sensible quand je pense à lui. Il me manque encore tellement.

La vie, ce qui part, ce qui nait, ce qui renaît.

[salixsociety]

Determining Appropriate Herb Usage

On figuring out if an herb is closed, and appropriate usage of cultural plants.

I often see people asking for things like a list of closed herbs/plants. And while I hate to be the bearer of bad news, sometimes you have to accept that what seems like a simple and practical solution can never be made reality. There will never be an exhaustive or complete list of closed herbs, because there are too many. Also, not everybody agrees on what appropriation is, and there are a lot of cultures that should be closed but haven't been appropriated enough for that to be common knowledge/a concern the original culture expresses. So here is how to go over all the necessary considerations to see if you are or could be (mis)appropriating an herb.

Determining if a Plant is Closed/Inappropriate to Use

The best rule of thumb, in my opinion, to check if an herb is not open to you is to answer the following questions. These may be good to apply to other items and practices, too.

Is the plant native to an area of land that is or once was primarily populated by indigenous people(s), or by a cultural group with a history of oppression by external groups?

Is the plant extremely/famously culturally significant to the people stewarding it?

Would it be of detriment to the people of that culture, or the culture itself, if you also used it?

Are you able to use it in the appropriate cultural context?

Have the people of that culture suffered in the past because of the use of that plant by external groups, or by your specific culture/background?

Is the plant endangered?

Not all of these need to be a yes for the plant to be a closed plant. Really, even if you only said yes to two the odds are solid you shouldn't be using it - but you need to factor the necessary nuance.

Below the cut: examples, definitions of closed practices and cultural appropriation, appropriate cultural context, usage dependent appropriation.

EXAMPLES: ---------

Yes

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This plant is most likely fine for you to use. ---------

Yes

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You should not use this plant. ---------

No

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You should not use this plant. ---------

Now I can imagine some people upon hearing this will be shocked at how many plants this suddenly rules out. "By this logic, cinnamon is closed too!" And to that I say: there is nothing wrong with that. This leads us into our next topic:

Culturally Appropriate Usage

I can make many arguments for why cinnamon might be closed to certain people, especially Northwestern Europeans. You mean to tell me you use a spice that was a direct reason for age-long exploitation of a giant nation, millions of deaths, slave trading, etc... for prosperity magic, as an English person? That's sounding pretty crazy to me. I am not afraid to point out the flaws in using plants from wildly different parts of the world and wildly different cultures than your own in magic, and this is one of them. What's more is that your local environment probably already has plants or materials that have been associated with prosperity or money *without* slave trade involved, and in learning them and to love them you are contributing to cultural and environmental preservation. (See my post about connecting with local flora). Cinnamon only serves as an example here. There are many plants that may only be closed in certain circumstances, to certain people(s), et cetera. And there are many ways to use plants in both culturally appropriate and inappropriate ways. One situation that is always appropriate is if you were invited by the people of that culture to use their closed plant alongside them, with their guidance. It is also appropriate to use a plant very culturally significant to others if you are able to respect the cultural value, cosmology, traditional way of using, and goals of a plant while using it - you can copy the entire ritual and associated beliefs without doing harm to the original culture. In turn, if you cannot do that, even if your people are not a (historical) oppressor to the culture the plant is native to, consider whether it is really appropriate for you to apply, and if there's something closer to home that serves the same purpose. Also note that if your motivations for wanting to participate in something is that it feels more beautiful, mystical, spiritual, or something else in that vein, that is usually fetishization.

Definition of a 'Closed' Plant, Appropriation

A closed item, practice, etc, is defined as something unique to one cultural/ethnic/racial group and cannot be practised by people outside of the group. You must either be born into the group or initiated into it through ritual by approved authorities. You may be invited to temporarily partake in closed practices by people formally in the group practicing it, but you do not become truly part of the practice, and your right to partake starts and ends with the invitation you received. Something can be closed to you, but not to certain other groups not part of the tradition. This usually occurs if the person wishing to partake is of a background that is associated with harm or hatred to the practicing group. This should be respected. The opposite of a closed something is an open something. Cultural appropriation is unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of certain cultural practices, values, items, beliefs, etc into your own conduct. It is defined as inappropriate when the way you do it, or your doing it at all, brings harm to the people originally practicing. The culture and knowledge about it going lost, being irreversibly changed, being widely misunderstood, watered down or ostracized counts as harm. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to appropriate open practices and materials.

-- I hope if nothing else this was a helpful guide for you to use as a rule of thumb. Let's all add everything we can to cultural conservation and respect, and teach kindly those who are not yet aware. If you enjoy my work, please consider purchasing or commissioning some of my written resarch, ordering a reading, or commissioning my art. Click here to see the options. Thank you!

[c-etait-ailleurs]

« Nous nous retrouvions tous les jours vers cinq heures à l'autre bout du parc, derrière l'étang, dans la cabane où le jardinier jetait les fleurs "atteintes par la limite d'âge", comme disait Lila ; elles avaient perdu leur éclat et leur fraîcheur et venaient là exhaler leur dernier parfum. On pataugeait dans les pétales, dans le rouge, le bleu, le jaune, le vert et le violet et dans ces herbes que l'on appelle mauvaises de leur vivant, parce qu'elles n'en font qu'à leur tête. C'était le moment où Lila, ayant appris à jouer de la guitare, "rêvait d'elle-même", une chanson aux lèvres. Assise parmi les plantes, la jupe retroussée sur les genoux, elle me parlait de ses futures tournées triomphales en Amérique, de l'adoration des foules et était si convaincante dans ses phantasmes, ou plutôt je l'adorais tellement, que toutes ces fleurs à ses pieds me semblaient déjà jetées là par ses fervents admirateurs ; je voyais le haut de ses cuisses ; je mourais d'envie, je n'osais rien, ne bougeais pas, je me mourais doucement, c'est tout. Elle entonnait d'une voix mal assurée je ne sais quelle chanson dont elle avait écrit les paroles elle-même et Bruno la musique, et puis, épouvantée par sa vieille ennemie, la réalité, qui refusait à ses cordes vocales les accents divins que Lila exigeait d'elles, jetait la guitare et se mettait à pleurer.  — Je n'ai aucun talent pour rien, voilà.  Je la consolais. Rien ne me faisait plus plaisir que ces moments du désespoir qui me permettaient de la prendre dans mes bras, d'effleurer ses seins de ma main et ses lèvres des miennes, et puis un jour vint où, perdant la tête, laissant aller mes lèvres à leur inspiration et sans rencontrer de résistance, j'entendis une voix de Lila que je ne connaissais pas, celle qu'aucun génie vocal ne peut surpasser ; je demeurais agenouillé, cependant que la voix me grisait et m'emportait au-delà de tout ce que j'avais jusque-là connu dans la vie du bonheur et de moi-même. Le cri monta si haut que je me suis senti, moi qui ne fus jamais un croyant jusqu'à cet instant, comme si je venais de rendre enfin à Dieu ce qui Lui était dû. Elle demeura ensuite inerte sur sa couche de fleurs, les deux mains oubliées sur ma tête. — Ludo, oh, Ludo, qu'avons-nous fait ?  Tout ce que je pus dire, du fond même de la vérité, fut :  — Je ne sais pas.  — Comment as-tu pu ?  Et j'ai eu cette phrase du plus haut comique, lorsqu'on pense à toutes les manières de rencontrer la foi :  — Ce n'est pas moi, c'est Dieu.  Elle se redressa un peu, s'assit, s'essuya les larmes.  — Lila, ne pleure pas, je n'ai pas voulu te rendre malheureuse.  Elle soupira et m'écarta d'un geste de la main.  — Idiot. Je pleure parce que c'était trop fort.  Elle me regarda sévèrement.  — Où est-ce que tu as appris ça ?  — Quoi ?  — Merde, dit-elle. Jamais je n'ai vu un corniaud pareil.  — Lila...  — Tais-toi. »

Romain Gary, Les cerfs-volants, folio p. 81-82

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