#Limpiar

[viejospellejos]

Así limpian las escaleras en los metros de Nueva York:

[adobealmanac]

Hello, I wonder if you have seen difference between brujeria in certain regions and countries, like would Mexican brujeria be different then Salvadoran brujeria.

Que Dios de bendiga

The different paths of Brujeria

There are many distinct branches of Brujeria. In my opinion, I simply see the term as the Spanish word for "witchcraft". Therefore, there are many types of it. I've coined the term 'Brujeria de frontera' for my practice -- I am a border witch. I live in a place where the cultures of the southwestern USA and Mexico blend into a unique branch of Brujeria on its own. It is not entirely the same as Mexican Brujeria, but it is also not entirely "American". There are distinctions between what I practice than that of my Bruja friends from Mexico.

Sure, I do believe there is a general theme to all Brujeria, that being regaining our own power; regaining control over our spirituality. However, I do think each unique region of Central and South America provides a different backdrop for their spirituality. For example, there may be plants that grow better in Chile than in Mexico, so that plant is more likely to be used in Chilean Brujeria than in Mexican Brujeria. A good analogy would be that of the different branches of Voodoo. There are clear differences from Haitian Vodou compared to Louisiana Voodoo. These differences can come from a variety of sources, such as the different colonial powers, the different tools and ingredients available to practitioners, or the different origins of the enslaved peoples who's religion combined to form Voodoo. Thus, they are distinct branches of a religion.

Another example could be that of the different Christian denominations, such as the differences between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, however I will not delve into too much detail here as there are many sources out there for information on this.

So, for example, the Maya people practiced a religion that was hidden and intertwined into Folk Catholicism and Brujeria due to the Spanish colonization of Mexico, creating a unique religion that is different than say, that of the Andean peoples. Another thing to note is that branches of Brujeria often share more common threads, such as Spanish colonizers, the Spanish language, and Catholicism. These lead to them to develop similarities, such as the use of saints as a concealment for praying to the original pantheon. So, while different cultures blend differently with Catholicism, many of them used Catholicism as a way to keep their spirituality in a way that the colonizers approved of.

While my Abuelita may do a limpia different than my Puerto Rican friend's, they still share many common threads that unite us as practitioners of the folk religions, and of Brujeria. This is my stance on the idea of different branches of Brujeria and how distinct or connected they all really are.

[daily-spanish-word]

to clean limpiar

How I clean my room? I just stick a rag to my leg and limp around.

Have you finished cleaning your room yet? ¿Ya has terminado de limpiar tu habitación?

Pictured: a graffiti by Banksy (Chalk Farm, London)

Picture by Dan Brady on Flickr

[fotitospacurartudepresion]

Le cuento a mi mama que me siento triste

Mi mamá:

[oknews]

El campeón de Moto3, David Alonso, ayuda a limpiar las inundaciones de Valencia | Moto3

El nuevo campeón del mundo de Moto3, David Alonso, visitó Valencia el pasado fin de semana con su equipo Aspar para ayudar en las tareas de limpieza de las inundaciones. La región de Valencia quedó devastada por inundaciones mortales hace dos semanas, que hasta ahora se han cobrado la vida de más de 200 personas, mientras que un informe de CNN del 6 de noviembre afirma que al menos 1.300 personas…

[leregirenga]

Al marcharte dejaste un gran desastre, que como siempre, fui yo la encargada de tener que limpiar, sanear, reducir, cortar, tirar, dejar ir...

Yo fui la que tuve que hacer todo, la que se tuvo que encargar de hacer un lugar mas lindo, más hermoso y no ya el sitio horrible que habías creado los últimos años.

Cabe mencionar, que aún así, seguía amándote... Tonta de mi, no entiendo nunca!

Leregi Renga

[buenosdiastengashoy]

[eufoniasdelarteemm]

El peso del vacío

Supongo que estoy algo cansado. De la trivialidad, del tiempo rutinario, de las personas con máscaras. Supongo que me agobia un poco existir como una mancha en la pared: la huella que alguien dejó y nadie limpia. Supongo que no he barrido aún el polvo de los escombros emocionales, la basura del tiempo, el despojo de un instante que sólo yo me empeño en recordar. Supongo que estoy un tanto incompleto, como alguien que olvidó su segundo nombre por tantos años de desuso. Supongo también que tengo miedo. De querer, de ser querido, de estar al alcance de un suspiro. Supongo que al final mis decisiones han terminado por ahogarme, y las consecuencias se tornan ineludibles. Sé que voy a morir por el impacto, y aun así salto. Pero el abismo sólo es una tiniebla acuosa, sin paisajes velados, siquiera. El abismo es un vacío y el salto no tiene ningún mérito de heroísmo. Caigo como cae una hoja en el otoño, o como se rinden al viento las palabras, y se van lejos, adonde nadie pueda volver a escucharlas o devolverles algún significado. Caigo porque estoy algo cansado, casi agobiado de existir como esa mancha: un error que nadie se empeña en corregir.

[callmeanxietygirl]

Qué lo limpie el arzobispo, así como limpio el historial de sacerdotes vi0ladores del estado!❤️‍🔥

[arte-inmortal]

Bueno creó que ya limpié todo mi karma... Esperó 🤣

[viejospellejos]

Pues en las pelis Disney era así…

[adobealmanac]

The Vinegar Limpia

Vinegar is a fantastic ingredient for warding against illness and evil spirits. For a long time, its antiseptic properties were used to fight off diseases. There are many types of vinegar, however I've always used apple cider vinegar as it is the one that I was taught to use.

Salt and pepper are the other 'active' ingredients for this limpia. Salt being used for its purifying and protective properties is a very old practice. In fact, it is even used in the making of holy water. It's water-absorbing properties carry over to its spiritual uses where it is used to soak up negative and unwanted energies. Pepper, on the other hand is solely for protection. It fights off the evil eye and prevents harm from coming your way. When it is paired with salt, it first cleanses you and then seals that in with dual protection.

The Ritual:

You will need: • A bowl that fits at least one of your feet • A white towel • Enough hot water to fill half of the container • 1 Cup apple cider vinegar • 1/2 Cup white salt • 1/4 Cup ground black pepper

Firstly, place the white towel so that there are two sections of towel, one on either side of the bowl. Use a full length towel so you can double the thickness of it to prevent the mixture from splashing onto the floor. Then, add the water to the container. Pray one Our Father. Then, add the vinegar and salt. Pray five Hail Marys as you stir the mixture. Next, add the black pepper. Mix it as you pray the final five Hail Marys. Once you are finished, place your feet into the mixture and pray one Glory Be. Then, wash your feet in the liquid. Allow them to soak in the solution for at least 15 minutes. Once you are finished, dry your feet off with the white towel, and pour the liquid out away from your residence. You may also flush it down the toilet, but if you do that try to avoid looking at it as it flushes. As it leaves, imagine all the negative energy that was in you leaving with it. You are now left with a cleansed and protected body, enjoy it, and stay safe out there folks!

OUR FATHER: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

HAIL MARY: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

GLORY BE: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

[daily-spanish-word]

to clean limpiar

How I clean my room? I just stick a rag to my leg and limp around.

Have you finished cleaning your room yet? ¿Ya has terminado de limpiar tu habitación?

Pictured: a graffiti by Banksy (Chalk Farm, London)

Picture by Dan Brady on Flickr

[phelirich]

Intensive cleaning in multiple areas of the house (kitchen, bathroom, etc) means Celia Cruz playlist on repeat