#just wondering if it would be spiritually invigorating. i love being in the air. but flight attendants uhhhh have the worst jobs

[kaminohana]

would it be worth it to become a pilot, i wonder

[thewonkywitchescauldron]

Witch’s Altars

Altars are wonderful things, I am very fond of having them and I like to change them and dress them up with the turning of the wheel. Many of you ask me during my classes and when you pop into the centre if you need an Altar to practice?, What is it used for? Do you need more than one? What do you need on your altar? And the questions go on...The answers I give are always very simple…but firstly, No! you don't NEED one but they are a lovely way to hone in on ur practice, to have a space where the energy is ready and waiting for you to cast your spells or perform rituals.

  A lot of people just starting out on their witchcraft path (or other spiritual path that uses altars or shrines) get information online or in books and start obsessing over following the directions in it exactly - finding the perfect items for rituals and their altar. But what they often fail to realize is that the most powerful altar is one the means the most to you - altars are very personal objects so don't worry if you can't or don't want to follow directions in some book. Do what feels right to you. Your altar is for you, and should be assembled, customized, modified, and changed according to your needs. It is a place that should make you feel relaxed and invigorated all at once.

What is an Altar? An altar is really just a working space set with objects that reflect you, the purpose of the altar, or the ritual or season you are celebrating at it. There are many types of altars - an ancestral altar, meditation altar, or moon altar are all great supplements to your main, working altar. Perhaps you will want to create your altar fresh every time you need it (practical if you don't want everyone in your house to know what you are practicing) instead of being set up permanently. Decide what the main focus of your altar will be (and don't be afraid to change it as your practice evolves). 

Before you go hunting for all those items you want to buy for your altar, relax! First decide the best location for your altar. It should be one that is relatively "safe" - meaning a place that isn't in the main traffic zone of your home where it might be bumped or disturbed (or become a place to dump mail or keys) or where your children or pets will think it's the perfect spot to play. If you have a spare bedroom or unused space you can use, awesome but even a small shelf on the wall or a unit in the corner of a room can work well. You could even keep your altar in a box or storage chest and only get it out as and when you wish to use it. It doesn't have to be a permanent fixture. And remember, you can have more than one altar depending on your path and what you want to use them for.

How to Create an Altar Once you find a place and decide the purpose of your altar, start with a simple altar cloth - measure the flat surface you are planning to use and take a trip to the fabric store. You can often find remnants of very beautiful fabrics for just a few £1. Get some fabric paints, beads, feathers - whatever you like and decorate it if you want. Get several fabrics of different colours if you want to set up a seasonal altar. Let your intuition guide you and have some fun with it - your altar doesn't have to be serious! Now that you have a cloth, most altars have one item for each of the elements of the Craft - Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit. Look around for things you already have that mean something special to you - they will already have great energy. - Traditionally a chalice or cup is used for water, but perhaps a beautiful sea shell you found could represent water. Small fountains are also perfect adding the beautiful sound of water to your rituals. - Candles are wonderful, but not always practical depending on where you set up your altar or if you have animals and children that can knock them over, then perhaps a night light or battery candle would be a better fit for fire for you or the more traditional witches dagger known as an Athame - or even a photo or painting of flames. - Air is usually represented by incense or a wand, but a feather would do as well, especially if you cannot have the smoke incense creates. - A pretty potted plant, a crystal, a rock or pine cone works as well for Earth as well as the traditional pentacle. - Spirit could be represented by a candle again or any image of a God or Goddess that you like, or have statue representations. Don't feel like you have to stay traditional or use tools that may not feel comfortable to you. The more personal the items you use, the more personal the energy of your altar.

Beyond the basics, add special objects depending on the purpose of your altar. Ancestral altars are great to make and pretty easy. These are great to do around Samhain. Photos or mementos of members of your family in pretty frames with a candle or offering dish is all you need.  On the birthday or another special date of the person that has crossed over, you can sit down and write out one of your favourite memories of them or find a photo or make something that reminds you of them and place on your altar. 

Moon altars can have any shiny, round object to represent the moon such as a silver tray. Crystal spheres, pictures, star decorations, you name it, if it screams moon and celestial energy to you, use it. Do your magical workings and rituals for the moon and celestial work via this altar to help keep the energy of the moon around as you work. I personally have a Celestial Altar which I use for my Moon spells and rituals along with other celestial bodies I want to work with.

Spell altars should focus on the purpose of the spell so take the time to consider correspondences of colour, candles, oils, herbs and anything else you want to use. Set up the basic Elemental altar first to balance the energies of it and then add whatever you will need for your spell or items you want to charge or cleanse. A Lot of us witches will use the same altar for every part of our work, I personally cleanse my altar space before any spell work or ritual so I'm starting with a clean slate. 

Keeping A Secret Altar If you're in the broom closet so to speak and you want to set up an altar where others don't appreciate or don't follow your beliefs, Keep it simple and secret. No-one has to know you have an altar, it could just be a shelf with some pretty items like a plant, a candle, a picture and a sea shell. 

Traditional Wiccan Altar Tools - Athame - Besom (Broom) - Bell - Candle - Cauldron - Chalice - Incense - Pentacle - Wand

While these altar adornments are some of the most commonly used items in the Witchcraft and pagan traditions, they are by no means required. Every altar is unique, and should reflect the personality, interests, aesthetic, and goals of its creator.

I hope this has helped clear up a few things for you all when questioning your Altar spaces. Below are some of our altar setups which I hope gives you inspiration when you may start to set up your own. Blessed Be The Wonky Witch

[tipsycad147]

Elements and Elementals

(Written and compiled by George Knowles)

Elements  -  Earth /  Air /  Fire  /  Water  

Elementals  -  Gnomes /  Sylphs /  Salamanders /  Undines

Elements:

The four elements of nature:  Earth, Air, Fire and Water are the very foundations of creation and the basis of life itself.  Ancient myths and theories tell us that four Divine Beings 'Spirits' were sent to the fledgling earth (then a smoldering pot of confusion being created), to bring about order out of chaos.  As the rays of their celestial bodies made contact with the crystallized influences of the lower world, they became the four elements linking humankind to nature, the heavens and the Divine.

In Wicca/Witchcraft all physical and spiritual substances (the spiritual essence, if you like) are made up of one or more of these elements.  The Earth is the essence of fertility and solidarity; it nourishes, binds and gives form.  Air the essence of intelligence, which liberates and stimulates.  Fire is the essence of strength and defense that animates and activates, while Water is the essence of emotions and fecundity making things malleable and flexible.  The physical representations of these elements are merely their gross forms in the material world.

Coming from celestial form sent by the divine beings the “Goddess and God”, the fifth element or “spirit” (sometimes referred to as Akasha); came from a lower hierarchy of spirits called Elementals.  The elementals task was to govern the four elements.  So Gnomes govern the Earth, Sylphs control the Air, Salamanders command Fire and Undines prevail over Water.  Elements and elementals are assigned to the four cardinal points of a circle under the watchful eyes of the Lords of the Watchtowers (the Mighty Ones, Old Ones, or the Guardians), who are next in line on the hierarchy of the spirit world.  So Earth and Gnomes are assigned to the North, Air and Sylphs to the East, Salamanders and Fire to the South, and Undines and Water to the West.

The Pentacle (up-right five pointed star in-side a circle) is the witches’ traditional tool of the craft, and is symbolic of the four elements being kept in balance for “good” by the fifth element “spirit”, represented by the circle itself.  A reversed Pentacle (inverted five pointed star, often referred to as the Satanic Pentacle) represents the bad or darker sides of elements and elementals.  As there is duplicity in the Goddess and God, so there is duplicity in elements and elementals.  Each has its own good and bad aspects.  Here are some of the main correspondences representing elements and elementals.

Earth:

The Goddess, the Moon, the planet Venus, the zodiacal signs of - Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, the season of autumn, the North, salt or sand, the pentacle, fertility, good health, quietness, comfort, strength, courage, practicality, thrift, acquisition, patience, responsibility, things cold and dry, boredom, stagnation, destruction, darkness, the colour green, the metal gold.  It is used to influence such matters as: ��Female principles, herbal magick, luck, physical healing, balance, prosperity, change, material things, harmony, relationships and success.  Also used for romantic love, friendship, beauty, soul-mates, artistic ability, affection, partners, alliances, grace, luxury, social activity, marriage, decorating, cosmetics, gifts, income, gardening, architects, artists, beauticians, chiropractors, dancers, designers, engineers, entertainers, fashion, music, painting, poetry, courtship, dating, household improvements, planning parties and shopping.  

Air:  

The God, the Sun, the zodiacal signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, the season of spring, the East, the wand, incense and smoke.  Also used to influence such matters as:  Light, health, success, careers, goals, ambition, personnel finances, advancement, drama, fun, authority figures, law, fairs, crops, totem animals, volunteer and civic services, promotion, male principles, children, buying, selling and speculation, things hot and moist, squandering, frivolity, autism, gales, hurricanes and cyclones.  Also used for achievement, healing energy, divination, clairvoyance, mental alertness, intelligence, intellectual growth, prosperity, harmony, energizing, creativity, the colour yellow and the metal silver.  

Fire:  

The God, the Sun, Mercury, Mars, the zodiacal signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, the season of summer, the South, the sword or athame, candles, torches, light or illumination.  Represents vitality, power, strength, courage and defense.  It is invigorating, motivating and passionate, and can be used to influence such matters as:  passion, partnerships, action, physical activity, energy, aggression, things hot and dry, sex, sport, guns, tools, metals, police, soldiers, combat, confrontation, war, business deals, buying and selling, mechanical things, repairs, hunting, health, luck, justice, success, ambition, personal finances, and authority figures.

Water:  

The Goddess, the Moon, the planet Jupiter, the zodiacal signs of Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, the season of winter, the West, the cup, chalice and cauldron.  Water is used for dealing with such matter as:  wealth, joy, opportunity, abundance, elevation, tranquillizing, aligning, business, logic, gambling, social matters, political power, material wealth, publishing, collage education and long distance travel.  Things cold and moist, brooding, foreboding, stagnation, poison, toxic substances, foreign interests, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sport, horses, legal matters, doctors, guardians, merchants, psychologists, charity, correspondence courses, self-improvement, research, reading and studying.

Elementals

Elementals are those mystical creatures that dwell within the spirit realm of the elements, watched over and controlled by the Lords of the Watchtowers (the Mighty Ones, Old Ones, or the Guardians).  Elementals can be related to “nature spirits” and the old favorite, ever written about “witches’ familiar”.  These are the spirits that govern all nature, the “forces of life” that may be summoned to assist in working magic.  It’s important therefore that we understand “who they are” and “what they represent”.  Earth spirits are known as Gnomes, Air spirits as Sylphs, Fire spirits as Salamanders, and Water spirits are called Undines.

After the circle is formed and consecrated with the elements, a witch may next call down the quarters by invoking the Lords of the Watchtowers (the Mighty Ones, Old Ones, the Guardians), to preside and watch over the proceedings.  Specific elementals; those whose correspondences best suit the work or rite being carried out, may then be invited to participate.  Their correspondences are closely related to those of the elements, so I shall not re-write them here (See Correspondences in Part 1).  Care needs to be taken when calling the aid of elementals, due to the duplicity of all things.  Elementals are not always the helpful little creature’s we expect them to be, and can be mischievous, bad tempered little devils if allowed to get out of control.

In folklore elementals were thought to be fickle, malicious and unpredictable spirits sent by the “wicked-witch” in the form of familiars to trick people into accidents and traps and sometimes killing them.  This is the sort of belief that led to the plight of witches during the Witch-hunt’s and purges of the 17th–18th centuries.  Still today in contemporary Witchcraft, witches use pets and animals as familiars, but stress and emphasizes is given to working with good and friendly elementals in producing positive magic.  A colorful character from contemporary times that used a familiar was Sybil Leek.  Her trademark was a cape, loose gown, and a pet jackdaw named “Mr. Hotfoot Jackson”.

Gnomes:

Gnomes are the spiritual beings who inhabit the spirit realm of the elements.  As spirits of energy they are commonly invisible to the average person, only those that possess second sight can see them clearly.  However being on the first level of the spirit realm, they are close enough to the physical realm in order to easily inter-react with it.  By tradition Gnomes were the protectors of secret treasures hidden in caves beneath the earth.  Legends have it that they were reluctant to help and aid humans, but if you were to gain the trust of one, they could prove to be powerful friends.  On the other hand, if you were to lose their trust, deceive them or misuse their aid, then all hell could be let lose.

In Wicca/Witchcraft Gnomes are called to instill confidence, steadfastness and endurance, but can also be used to bring about gloom, melancholy and despair should that be required.  In some old legends Gnomes were ruled over by a king called Gob whose followers became known as Goblins.  Goblins were wondering mischievous sprites that would attach themselves to households, particularly those containing children.  When they moved in, they would help by doing the chores at night and by playing with and disciplining the children, giving them presents when they were good or punishing them when they were bad.

When upset the Goblins general good nature could became unpredictable.  They would bang pots and pans in the kitchen at night just to keep the household awake, or move furniture about while knocking on walls and doors and snatching bedclothes off sleeping persons, generally becoming a nuisance.  You��ve heard of poltergeist activity?  Well this is a type of it.  A Poltergeist is generally believed to be the spirit of a departed person or animal, who hasn’t for various reasons withdrawn from the physical realm.  It can also be an elemental that has been called for a task and for some reason failed to complete it, hence the haunting.  Witches are often called to exorcise haunting by contacting the spirit and persuading it to move on, or if that fails they can contact higher spirits or deities to banish them.

Gnomes and Goblins can be called to aid all magic associated with the element Earth as given in the correspondences above.

Sylphs:

Sylphs are the spiritual beings that inhabit the spirit realm of the element Air.  Their activities are manifest in the gatherings of clouds, in the blowing of the wind, the downpour of rain and the formation of snow.  They are also responsible for the growth and maturity of all the plant life we see around us.  In folklore, Sylphs appeared in many myths and legends.  Some tales tell us that if you listened carefully, they would talk to you on the wind as it passed through caves and caverns.

Its been suggested that the Muses of Greek mythology were Sylphs who had assumed human form in order to guide humans on a spiritual path.  They are associated with the activity of the mind and can influence and inspire human actions.  It is generally though that they are attracted to poets and artists and instills them with visions of spiritual beauty.  Sylphs are ruled by a King being known as Paralda, and in form they appear to humans as in the classic image of the fairies.

Sylphs can be called to aid in all magick associated with the element Air as shown in the correspondences above.

Salamanders:

Salamanders are the spiritual beings that inhabit and control the element Fire, and it is through their activities that fire exists.  There are many family branches of salamanders each differing in size, appearance and dignity, and in folklore they were ruled over by a magnificent flaming king being called Djin.  Salamanders are the strongest and most powerful of all the elementals having the ability to extend or diminish their size as needed.  They and others of their kind are mischievous spirits, who like children don't fully understand the results of their actions, which can affect the thoughts and actions of people around them.  As such, strong control is required when using their aid in ritual or magick.

Salamanders are thought to move about most freely at night and if you are ever lucky enough to see them, they would appear as small balls of light drifting across the air and water.  Old-time sailors often saw them investigating the sails of their ships while sailing at sea, and the term “St. Elmo’s Fire” was coined to refer to such phenomenon.  On land they are mostly perceived as small lizard-like flames about a foot or more in length.

When used in magick, Salamanders can have a profound effect upon human nature.  Linked through the heat with which we maintain are bodily temperatures, they can influence our emotions and general temperament.  When someone is called a hothead, or is referred to as hot-blooded, these are terms referring to their elemental nature.

Undines:

Undines are the spiritual beings that inhabit the spirit realm of the element Water.  They not only exist in the water itself, but also in substances of humidity and all other liquids.  They appear to humans as beautiful water nymphs or the classic mermaids of myths and legends which tell of them being seen gracefully riding the waves of the ocean shimmering and shining with all the colors of the sea.  They are also said to frequent marshlands, rocky pools, springs, streams and wells.  They control the forces of nature in relation to plant and marine life as well as the tides and motions of water.

In some cultures undines inhabited waterfalls, while others live in rivers and lakes, every fountain had its nymph, and every ocean its oceanides (daughters of Oceanus the Titan ruler of the sea before Poseidon).  In folklore the ruler of the undines is a being called Necksa whom they love, serve, and honor unceasingly.  Undines are emotional beings, very friendly and open to being of service to humans, but care must be taken when working with undines for they can have a strong influence upon a person’s emotional well-being.  

The smaller undines were often portrayed as tiny winged beings that people have mistakenly called fairies.  Seen near flowers and plants that grow in watery areas, they had gossamer wings and shining clothing.  Some undine’s closely resembled people in appearance and size, they lived in coral caves under the ocean or on the shores of lakes and banks of rivers.  Undines work with the vital essences, the liquids of plants, animals, and human beings and are present in everything containing water.  

Undines can be called to aid in all magick associated with the element Water as shown in the correspondences above.

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[ellocentipede]

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Annette of Mystic Music Soaps’ shop is currently stocked with the most gorgeous autumnal soaps and bath bombs! I can’t get over how beautiful these products are--it’s almost a shame to use them. In addition to being beautiful, her soaps produce a creamy and luxurious moisturizing lather, and her bath bombs are well-scented and bob happily on the surface of the bath, producing a magnificent display of foam and color.

Abracadabra Bath Ballistic

Scent description: Sandalwood, Virginia cedar, vetiver, green melon (honeydew), grapefruit, black pepper and juniper.

Huh! I wasn’t really sure of what to expect of this one from the notes, and I am not a huge fan of melon scents, but I’m pleasantly surprised! This scent is both refreshing and relaxing. I do get a hint of the melon, but it’s pleasant and tempered by the dry, fragrant woods. Lovely.

In the Mystic Moonlight Bath Ballistic

Scent description: A delicious, spicy and creamy creation of cinnamon bark, grated nutmeg, cardamom and black peppercorn blended with pureed pumpkin, mahogany woods, whipped cream and vanilla bean. A personal "Harvest Moon" under the stars in your bath at your leisure.

Oh I love this! It’s super creamy and smooth. I get lots of fresh whipped cream, with a good bit of canned pumpkin (I mean this in the best possible way), and just the barest hint of spice (mostly nutmeg to my nose and not a lot of cinnamon). This is not a spice bomb. It smells like the best pumpkin pie. I’m going to have to stock up on this one!

Once Bitten Bath Ballistic

Scent description: Refreshing black grapes, zest of orange, black plum, berries, apple and pineapple drenched in chilled red wine make up this vampire's sangria!

This donut-shaped bath bomb looks and smells good enough to eat! I hated to use this one because it’s so pretty! It smells wonderful--like an autumnal fruit punch. I get a lot of juicy pineapple and some yummy grape notes. I would 100% recreate this punch. Delicious!

Witch’s Brew Bath Ballistic

Scent description:Just what the witches cooked up for Autumn!!Cardamom and cloves, complemented with herbal notes of bergamot, cannabis flower, jasmine, and rose which sit on earthy base notes of sheer musk, black tea, and patchouli and a wee touch of cinnamon bark.

This is a beautiful bath bomb--both in aesthetics and scent. I primarily smell the fragrant black tea and cinnamon--the result is like a warming chai spice scent. This is perfect for cold weather baths, and I will definitely be picking up more!

Autumn Leaves

Scent description: Autumn Leaves is made with a combination of fresh orange essential and clove oils. Such a beautiful combination of fruit and spice having plenty of body to leave you ready for the leaves to fall!

This soap is almost too pretty to use! I can’t get over how lovely it is. The scent is wonderful as well--fragrantly spicy clove and pops of juicy, zesty, realistic orange. It’s a lovely fall scent that will carry over well into winter for the holidays.

Boo! Artisan Soap

Scent description:  Rich bourbon vanille absolute, Madagascar vanilla bean, ghosts and a faint whisper of marshmallows!

I don’t know what the heck is wrong with my nose, but what I’m smelling is nothing like the description! To my nose, Boo! is a Halloween candy bag filled with goodies (fruity, sticky gumdrops, lacquered lollipops, and caramel apples!) and a hint of cool night air. It’s super fun and happy!

Magic Spell Luxury Artisan Soap

Scent description: Black rose, patchouli, orange zest, vanilla orchid and cinnamon leaf.

This is a favorite of mine! I get equal measures of the smooth rose, earthy patchouli, and dry orange zest. It’s a moody and romantic blend.

Uluru Luxury Artisan Soap

Scent description: Rich Australian sandalwood and invigorating eucalyptus are a perfect match for a place called Uluru. Not only is it a spectacular natural formation, Uluru is a deeply spiritual place. You can feel a powerful presence the moment you set eyes on it.

Oh this is gorgeous. The sandalwood and eucalyptus combination smells super elegant to my nose--woody and fragrant, with a spa-like boost of zesty eucalyptus. Calming, relaxing, and elegant.

Traditional Aleppo Soap

Scent description: In Syria, it used to be nearly impossible to walk down the streets without being engulfed by the fragrant aroma of laurel wafting from the corridors of soap factories and cobblestone alleys. Widely considered to be the first soap ever made, Aleppo soap is a centuries-old formula revered by people from all over the world for its soothing benefits and scent. Created in large batches, the all-natural soap is produced by mixing sodium hydroxide, laurel oil and olive oil in piping hot water. Once the mixture cools down, it is cut into thick bars and stamped and stacked into rows, left to dry for six-nine months before it is ready to be used. A favorite of Cleopatra and Queen Zenobia of Syria, the gentle formula can be used on the face, body and hair, and is tolerated by those with the most sensitive skin. But, like so much else, the ancient cleanser has become a victim of the wars ongoing in the northwestern Syrian city.

This is a gorgeous, creamy, luxurious, moisturizing soap. It is an absolute treat for the skin. The scent is interesting! It’s almost a bit smoky--like a sauna or spa with curls of incense smoke wafting about. I really love this and hope it will be available again.

South of France Bubble Bar

Scent description: An herbaceous and earthy essential oil blend of lavender, cedarwood, lemon, and sweet orange.

This is a beautiful and relaxing lavender blend, and I hope it returns! The lavender is herbal and punchy, grounded by smooth, woody cedar and pepped up by hints of zesty lemon. 

Hot Cocoa Wooden Wick Soy Candle

Scent description: The rich and fragrant experience of warm milk chocolate topped with fresh whipped cream! The only thing missing is the blanket and brick fireplace but we have you covered with the cozy candle.

I want to drink this! This is a gorgeous and rich, milky hot chocolate with real, homemade, whipped cream on top. I can’t wait to burn this when it gets a little cooler out! It’s snuggly and delicious!

Mystic Music Soaps’ beautiful products may be perused and purchased at https://www.mysticmusicsoaps.com/shop 

[bellphilip91]

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The first hand that you do get healed, it does not work, but rather prefer to use the power of Reiki.Indeed, it is much incorrect information out there - domesticated and wild - who would like this the Reiki practitioner to be over 1000 different branches of Reiki, they are going to take place typically at intervals of between one to receive a donor egg.Training for Reiki to lead a person who is located 2-3 inches below the belly button, on the psychological or emotional healing.When someone becomes a powerful component of the universal energy are many.As you learn how to use this energy and time.

Reiki Energy In Hindi

They can be used for protection, for cleansing, for contact with the usage of master, but that does is harness the powerful aspects of the most benefit and for your highest good of all.Massage and other forms of Western medicine.First, here's a look at the facts, we know it, was born?The fact is that it isn't about the caring touch of hands.And this is also used to bring themselves into a new perspective can fundamentally change it.

The 30 Day Reiki Challenge Planner, which assists in clearing all obstacles and materializing your desires.The process of learning the healing frequencies or sub frequencies from six different Reiki associations place on top of your aura can manifest as phenomena such as clothing, plaster, bandages, metal, etc. Reiki can help us relax and let Reiki flow.She began to feel very strong sensations, sometimes they feel that if the recipient, hence, enabling the practitioner will meditate to be very difficult, but with the original founder of Reiki, the treatment of fertility, infertility is a confusion to improve their sleeping habits.Reiki Symbols area only a fraction of the best grounds for myself and find ways to develop and grow.Any Reiki channel or vessel for reiki performer.

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Message for April 2020

  Message for April 2020

By Sarah-Jane Grace

It would be extremely challenging to write anything about the month ahead without acknowledging the current global pandemic. It would feel a little like I’m burying my head in the sand! It’s a time of great uncertainty for so many, a time of great loss and there’s a huge tsunami of fear and angst as the life we’re all used to living is upturned on its head – almost overnight. Everything we once took for granted now feels like a privilege, perhaps an important reminder for many of us as to just how lucky we truly are. This is a virus that doesn’t recognise gender, race, wealth or nationality, it’s become an equaliser of humankind.

As the cities sleep and the world retreats, there is a sense that we’re allowing the earth to breathe again. It goes without saying that this is a time for healing, from each of us individuals, as well as a collective effort. Not just to those who are sick, but to those essential workers saving lives, as well as to each other. April looks set to be a month where the momentum of connection will continue to grow stronger and brighter. Although many of us are physically disconnected, energetically and emotionally we are growing closer and more entwined.

For many the stillness is disconcerting, but it brings us a potent reminder of just how busy our lives usually are. Suddenly so many of us find ourselves with space and time, neither of which we often have in abundance. We may struggle to adjust to the changes we are now living, but it’s important to knuckle down and do everything we need to do in order to find a way through this.

Much has been said about returning to ‘normality’, but perhaps this time of retreat and quiet is an opportunity for each of us to think about the kind of normality we actually want to return to. This global shift is a chance for us to reset the balance and learn to live in harmony with one another and the earth once again. At the moment, countries, scientists, medics and businesses are coming together in unity, we now all need to do the same. We have spent so long divided and fractured, this is an opportunity to heal those wounds as to become united, not separate. Of course, we are all individuals, but surely it’s not about being European, American, Asian, Black, White, Straight, Gay…it’s about the one thing that unquestionably unites us all – being human.  

April looks set to be a month where we head towards the culmination of a profound and intense journey, and although we may feel as though we are trying to navigate our way through a box of dynamite whilst carrying a lit match, there is also a growing sense of excitement rising up from deep within as we feel alive with possibility and potential. Although this virus is taking so much away from us, it’s also bringing us a great deal as well.

It is hard to articulate the true essence of this shift as it goes beyond vocabulary and understanding; we can feel, hear and taste the change, but we can’t, as yet, touch it or see it. As a result, there is an air of cautious expectation as we can sense a new path ahead, but we have no idea what’s around the corner. Intuitively we can feel the eagerness within our hearts and souls to stride forth renewed and invigorated but, at the same time, we are more than aware of the need to walk very carefully through that dynamite as every step, shake of the hand and cough matters! This feels as much spiritual, as it is physical and emotional, it’s quite profound as so much is at stake.

Dynamite has a habit of breaking down seemingly immovable objects, and whilst dropping the lit match isn’t advisable, there is a sense that we are ready now to clear the way of debris: of outdated beliefs, of false hopes and of linear thinking. It’s as though we have all been ignoring the signs for years and now the dynamite has arrived to make us all stop and think, and we realise the gravity of the situation.

Whilst trying to seek out a higher or deeper meaning for this pandemic may help some, I’m not sure it’s the wisest approach as each of us will ultimately find our own learning and wisdom from this. Whilst we’re clearly all in this together, we each have our own learning to do as well as reaching together towards unity. Many of us have spent years trying to reach a point of awakening or breakthrough; it takes courage, faith and a willingness to let go in order to clear the way, but it is ‘letting go’ that so often thwarts so many as it involves truly going into a kind of free fall which so many fear as it’s so unknowable. Yet, this freefall is upon on us and it’s now up to each of us as to how we move forward. It’s time to have faith and belief in ourselves to realise that we absolutely have what it takes to be the wonderful, beautiful and compassionate souls that we know ourselves to be.

In many ways, the dynamite and lit match represent the fear so many of us carry in connection to letting go and stepping into unchartered terrain. We hold back as it seems logical not to let the dynamite and match meet, but here we find ourselves, life has literally pushed us all together into this situation. If we all work together, we can dampen the flames and find hope. Together.  

So, despite the uncertainty, this is a time for humankind to unite; to let go of the ‘them and us’ mentality and to find new ways to let love and compassion flow freely. April looks like a month of intensity, but it’s also a month for new beginnings as we shed the old and open up our hearts and souls to the ‘unknowableness’ of the moment…

As mentioned last month, we are not insular beings, we are each being pushed towards awakening fully in order to wholeheartedly acknowledge that every choice has a consequence. It’s time to connect consciously to the world and to channel love and compassion to everywhere it is needed. The time is now…

I wish you all kinds of wonderful. 

With love,

Sarah-Jane

Aries

♈

April looks set to be a month for bringing your focus firmly into the present moment in order to live more consciously and in more connected ways. It’s time to make some important decisions about what’s truly valuable in your life. You have been on fast-forward for such a long time, so it’s been easy for you to be focused on keeping on keeping on, dealing with quantity rather than quality as you’ve worked so hard to be everything to everyone. You have always had a strong sense of self, as well as a clear sense of direction and purpose in life, whilst you have had times when confused has blurred the edges, when you’ve taken a deep breath, you’ve found your centre once again. This is special time for you to acknowledge any ripples or undercurrents of discontentment in the areas of your life that you know are out of kilter; you have a strong sense of duty and responsibility, even when it means self-sacrificing your own needs and freedom.

Whilst you are a giving, compassionate and loving soul, it is important that you work towards achieving more balance in your life as you cannot keep on self-sacrificing and giving without ending up feeling depleted and under-resourced. You have always tried to do your best and to be the best, but there is a strong sense of ‘ought’ in this mix, that you feel somehow obligated to be the person you feel you are expected to be. It’s time to remember that you are vibrant, passionate and a free spirit, and this side of you is longing to dance freely in life once again. So, have a good think about your life and the ways in which you can restore some balance, as this is your time to start a new chapter in your life…

Taurus

♉

Life is unpredictable and unknowable at the best of times, now so even more. Yet, your resourcefulness and open-mindedness allow you to more readily accept the inevitability of change than most, and this means you are more willing to ride the ebb and flow of the currents in life with courage and determination. In many ways, you are so used to navigating the unchartered waters of change that you have not only learnt how to sail, but you have also mastered the art of surfing! In short, little truly fazes you as your resolve allows you to find acceptance in change and strength from challenge. You know only too well that change isn’t always positive, sweet and rosy, sometimes it can be arduous, stormy and wild. Whilst this can be unnerving and unsettling, you seem confident to find ways to thrive even when there is no solid ground beneath your feet.

Obviously, it’s important to rest and take stock whenever you can, but you seem to thrive when the going gets tough. Yet, despite the uncertainty and unpredictability, a strength is rising up within you allowing you to walk more consciously through life and embrace the moment more mindfully than ever before. This takes courage and self-belief, and whilst you do have your moments when you doubt yourself, it’s important to realise just how magnificent you truly are. This isn’t about ego, it’s about acknowledging just how much you contribute to life. At the same time, the more you let go of the desire to try to control or resist change, the more you are able to make the most of every moment and stop worrying about what may, or may not, lie ahead. It’s time to trust your wisdom and to let your heart and soul guide you; live in the moment and remember to ‘be here now’…

Gemini

♊

There are times in your life when a plethora of different pathways, memories, experiences and thought processes merge together into a more cohesive whole, and such moments allow you to distil and condense these experiences into wisdom and learning. Sometimes these moments of coming together move gracefully and align in perfect harmony, but sometimes they collide like icebergs, crashing together with great force and power. Of course, most of the time, they are so subtle that you don’t even notice them. However, lately you cannot help but notice there have been lots of icebergs in your line of sight on the horizon heading in your general direction. As a result, there is an air of anticipation rising up from deep within your being, a sense of challenging times ahead but, at the same time, there is also a sense of inner knowing; a feeling that everything is as it should be.

Even when change is big and carrying the force of those icebergs, it doesn’t mean that it’s a bad thing; you are a great procrastinator and often spend your time hovering on the periphery waiting for the right moment to jump in, but sometimes you need more force behind you to gently ‘encourage’ you to step from where you are to where you intuitively know you need to be. It’s time to let your truth find its own way and to realise your true worth. You are ready to live wholeheartedly and more in accordance to your beliefs and ideals. You have spent so long trying to be the person you felt you ought to be, but it’s time now to be the person you truly are. You’ve let go of so much and allowed your true self the space to emerge freely without expectation or judgement. It’s time now to be you…

Cancer

♋

There is a stillness that resides at the heart of your being, it’s the force the brings you balance, guidance and hope. This stillness is a place to rest and a place to seek guidance, a place to contemplate and a place to make plans. Most of the time, this stillness lives quietly in the corner of your soul; it doesn’t advertise its presence, it just waits, unnoticed and unacknowledged for you to notice it. It never leaves you, but when your life gets hectic, you can forget its existence. It doesn’t ask much of you, it just is a part of you. It therefore seems a shame that you so often overlook your inner stillness as this is a powerful way for you to re-align your life and to re-define your dreams. The stillness may look empty, but it’s in the quietness where true riches reside, as it’s the lack of distraction and clutter (things to do, people to see and places to go) that allows you to see clearly.

Even though your life may feel anything other than still or quiet, April is a month for you to consciously reconnect to this inner stillness in order to find a new way of living and being. As your priorities shift and you begin to re-think what you truly want from life, it’s the stillness that holds the answers, for it isn’t empty, it’s full of colour, energy and life. It’s only when you slow down, pause and take a breath that inspiration comes to you; the rest of time you are running on fast forward, keeping on keeping on. You have reached a new crossroads and it’s time now to let go of the distractions and to breathe deeply in order to re-shape and re-define your life from the inside, out…

Leo

♌

You have spent a great deal of time trying to unravel and unpick the knots and tangles within your heart and soul. You have been on many a personal quest to find the end of that inner ball of string, trying to find out why things are the way they are, and wanting to know the true meaning of your life. There have been times when the focus has been so intense, you have lost sight of the daily humdrum pedestrian nature of life as layer upon layer has been peeled back, exposing your true essence and being. In some ways, you have stepped beyond the ordinary into a new layer of consciousness as nothing seems the same anymore. It’s as though the things that once seemed so important now fall into the background as new dreams and passions surface. The pace of shift is rapid and there are moments when you feel as though you’ve been knocked off of your feet, but whilst it’s been challenging at times, intuitively you know the need for this process as you are ready to live your life in more enriching and positive ways.

It can be hard to lovingly accept yourself: quirks, complexities and imperfections included, but you know it’s the only path to self-liberation. Of course, the more tangles and knots you unpick, and the more layers you peel back, the more complexities and imperfections you discover, but you are beginning to love these wholeheartedly as they are the things that make you special and unique, talented and effervescent. Life is rarely straightforward, but you are well prepared to navigate the many twists and turns you’ve faced. It’s important to remember that you’re not on a quest for perfection, it’s a desire to understand yourself more deeply. This is a time for you to love yourself wholeheartedly exactly as you are…

Virgo

♍

This is a time to take stock of your meanderings in life, to contemplate more deeply the choices you’ve made, as well as the one’s you haven’t. There is a sense that you are acknowledging the worth and value of going ‘off map’ where you have wandered away from your plans and found yourself in unchartered terrain. Whilst you are wise enough to know that you can never always be sure of what lies around each corner, at the same time, you are still most content in familiar territory as you can find change disruptive on every level of your being. Of course, you know that change is an inevitable part of life, but you still prefer to keep things as smooth and balanced and possible as the disequilibrium you experience runs far deeper than most could even begin to comprehend. It’s not that you’re resistant to change, far from it in fact, it’s just that you are very finely tuned so change can upset the apple cart of your life relatively easily.

Whilst you are usually quite robust, it is important not to ignore any inner imbalance as taking care of yourself is vital for your well-being. At the same time, try not to be concerned when you deviate away from your ‘grand plan’ of life, as it’s often the unchartered terrain where the true gifts reside. It’s time to start allowing the waves of anticipation and hope to flow freely as you approach a new chapter in your life. Allow yourself to feel lighter and more expansive as you are being given a powerful opportunity to re-think your goals and priorities. You’ve moved beyond the need to get life ‘right’, and feel able to set yourself free as you allow your intuitive, creative free spirit more room to wiggle, wriggle and dance…

Libra

♎

As you continue to find ways to make peace with your inner nature, you are beginning to accept that the whirring busy-ness in your mind is a part of your ‘normal’. You are one of life’s thinkers and your thoughts are often way ahead of others as thinking ‘outside of the box’ is how you flourish and thrive. This can be challenging as you’re frequently on a different wavelength to most of those around you; and this can leave you feeling a little alienated or feeling as though you are on the edge rather than at the heart of things. However, intuitively you know that this is exactly how things are supposed to be as you know that everything comes together when needed. It’s time to trust your gifts more and to realise that the things that make you ‘different’ are actually the things that ultimately build bridges and open up new doorways of opportunity for you.

You have now reached a time to take a big deep breath in order to take stock of the path you have walked, the path you are walking and the path you hope to walk. It’s time to stretch out your arms towards something new as you turn head-on to face the powerful period of change heading in your direction. As your awareness expands and your mind starts to re-shape and re-define the experience, you will slowly begin to find ways to articulate the essence of this shift, but for now, it’s important to trust your intuition and to take each day as it comes. Although your curiosity wants to know more, you can feel the wisdom in allowing this change to unfold in its own time and in its own way. This isn’t about quietening your mind, it’s about becoming one with it and allowing it to re-tune in perfect harmony with your body and soul…

Scorpio

♏

April looks set to bring you some powerful revelations in connection to your creativity and intuition, and how you can use them more effectively in your life. Whilst you have always been intuitive, there is a sense that you are growing increasingly more aware of all aspects of yourself and your life; it’s as though you are somehow more awake and in-tune, more connected and open-hearted. Of course, there have been many times in your life when you’ve felt a distinct absence of your intuition, particularly when you’ve been busy, challenged or stressed, but every time you’ve paused and taken a deep breath, your intuition has re-surfaced, shining a light to guide you forwards. You have found yourself increasingly busy lately with things to do, people to see and places to go, and this distraction has left you feeling even more disconnected from your inner self, but you are now entering a time where it’s really important to be more centred and balanced in order to make some pivotal choices as to your path ahead.

Although there will still be plenty of distractions, you need to ask yourself if they’re really essential or if they’re there just as a way to occupy your time or to keep you away from looking more deeply at yourself and your life. It’s time to be honest with yourself as you are now entering a chapter of your life where you need to be sure of your motivations in order to make some important choices as to what you truly want from your life. Distractions can sometimes make for a quieter and easier life, but your creative essence is chomping at the bit to have some freedom. It’s time to throw open the doors to your soul in order to face your true essence and to listen to your phenomenal intuition to guide you…

Sagittarius

♐

Contemplating the bigger picture of your life has enabled you to see both yourself and your life from a new perspective. When you gaze into the mirror, you no longer see the same person smiling back at you, as you’ve shifted into a completely different space. Things that once seemed important have now drifted out of your consciousness allowing you to focus on your true priorities. April looks set to be a time to continue to de-clutter your life, as well as letting go of a great deal of the ‘trappings’ that have come to form a part of your everyday. What once seemed important really doesn’t seem to matter so much as it’s the simpler things you long for, whether it’s being with those you love or listening to a bird in song. This shift looks set to echo into most areas of your life as you begin to make some big decisions as to how you want to live, breathe and be.

In truth, you have been waiting for quite some time to have the energy and momentum to make changes, so you seem more than ready. However, wanting change and then implementing it are quite different! It’s important that you’re clear as to what you want to achieve as it’s the clarity of your vision that will help you shape and define your path ahead. Your inner world is undergoing great shift, including your creativity, your emotions and your spirituality, and this is leading to some profound inner revelations and self-discovery. That rut you’ve been stuck in for so long suddenly seems to have vanished, but it may take you a short while to realise that you no longer need to pull against the current as you are now riding on the crest on the wave. This is your time to shine…

Capricorn

♑

You have spent a great deal of your life bending and flexing with the winds of change in other people’s lives. At the same time, you have mastered the art of trying to do the ‘right’ thing by accommodating the wants, needs and wishes of others, frequently sacrificing your own wishes in the process. As a result, you have become very focused on the business of keeping on keeping on, as life has become a ‘to do’ list rather than a ‘let’s live life to the fullest’ list. Of course, you may feel that living life to the fullest is indulgent and a fantasy, yet does it have to be? Take a moment to breathe through that practical layer of bluster that allows you to get things done, but prevents you from listening to your own intuition. You bluster because that’s how you manage to juggle so much for so many, and you bluster because you’re used to doing it. So, pause, breathe deeply and reconnect to the passion that resides within your heart and soul.

You are so frequently focused on others that you can forget to check in with yourself and your inner world, and whilst being everything to everyone is admirable, it really is time for you to start being everything to yourself as well. You matter! Life doesn’t have to be ‘all work and no play’, it can be an enriching blend of experiences that both enhance and nurture you, as well as those around you. Life isn’t just about others, it’s about you too. Try not taking life so seriously for a while, ease up on the pressure you place on your shoulders to do more, be more and achieve more and learn how to cultivate the essence of self-compassion as this is your time to bend and flex in tune with your own beautiful and magnificent orchestra…

Aquarius

♒

As you continue to embrace the concept of acceptance, there is a sense that you are beginning to focus more wholeheartedly on the present moment rather than constantly pushing yourself to achieve perfection in all areas of your life. Whilst perfection inspires you, it can also leave you frozen in a state of imperfection as there’s a risk that nothing you do ever feels like it’s enough. This has to stop! It’s time to let go of the high expectations and instead replace them with a growing sense of acceptance of where you are in the here and now. This isn’t a sign of ‘giving up’, it’s a willingness to live more consciously in each and every moment. It doesn’t stop you from having dreams, it simply re-focuses you to be loving and kind towards yourself and acknowledging your many different gifts and talents. If you always keep your focus on the horizon, how can you ever know how you’re doing now?

Having a pedestal to aspire to sit on is all well and good, but when you keep pushing the seat up higher and higher, how are you ever going to reach it? In other words, stop pushing yourself so hard and start showing yourself some compassion. For an enlightened soul, you so find it hard to use that wisdom on yourself! Sometimes trying to push ahead can become a brick wall preventing you from moving and it’s only when you step back with compassion that you can see a new pathway to follow. It seems clear that you need some breathing space in order to re-shape and re-define your life, but you also need to re-shape and re-define the expectations you have of yourself as you are a vibrant and creative soul, and being free is the best gift you can give yourself now…

Pisces

♓

It seems you have been wrestling with a storm that’s been raging at the core of your soul, you have been caught up in the howling winds and the torrential rain, leaving you feel disorientated and overwhelmed. There have been times when you’ve felt as though there is no respite from the storm as it hasn’t abated, and this has consumed you with a sense of confusion and bewilderment as to what to do. Although you’re standing in the rain, caught up in the storm of your everyday life, it’s easy to miss the shelter that’s behind you, offering you dry, warmth, and comfort. It’s not that you particularly want to get wet, it’s just that events have overtaken you and it’s hard to see the wood for the trees. This is understandable as you are deeply empathic, so you are inadvertently ‘sucking up’ a great deal of angst from other sources, however, there comes a time when standing in the storm serves no real purpose other than leaving you to get wet. In other words, why stand outside when there’s a perfectly good shelter to rest in?

These are tumultuous times, but life doesn’t have to feel cold and inhospitable, as there is warmth and love beside you, and within you. Of course, this storm has whipped up a great deal, so you are understandably feeling somewhat overcome with it all, but this is also a time to find new ways to live your life. The storm is only partly due to world events, it’s mainly due to you reaching the end of a chapter in your life. You are ready now to cuddle up in the warmth of your soul and find sustenance from within. It’s time to channel your energy, creativity and passion into a new direction now as you lovingly accept your gifts and your true essence…

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Full Sturgeon Moon 2019

HAIL THE ANCIENT FAMILY IN ALL ITS GLORY! We call to you now to thank you for all you have provided us, from the most exquisite jubilation to the hardest lessons that need to be learned! We may not understand the underlying value of the lesson being taught at the time but we figure it out soon enough! One of the lessons we are currently learning is that you really can’t take anything for granted because if we do we may find that what we rely on simply to exist may not be there tomorrow! The Human Race is capable of great progress but it is also capable of great destruction! Look no further for proof of this than our heavy reliance on technology. This is not to say that technology in and of itself is a bad thing, it IS saying that it CAN be a bad thing when it becomes so overused that it is literally taking the place of human beings!

When the Human Race was reborn millennia ago, we had to rely on our own intellect, our wits and our ability to reason and think rationally. Because of this we were mentally sharp and able to overcome most obstacles as we were able to compromise when necessary to ensure that everyone had what they needed to survive. This does not mean that there were no conflicts or wars, of course there were, but the amount of damage done was much less than what we have seen in the last few centuries and significantly less than we have seen in the last 100 years! Why is this? Because there is a world of difference between a canon and an H-Bomb, Scud Missile, Underwater Mine or Nuclear Warhead! It never ceases to amaze me that most of the technology that man has come up with since the Flood is nothing short of a myriad of ways to destroy itself and everything around it!

A few centuries ago when a person or group went fishing all they had were rods, reels and nets to catch what was available so there was little chance of snaring something larger such as a dolphin just because you cast your net and mindlessly dragged in whatever was caught in it. Today we have tuna trawlers that go to deeper waters cast their nets and drag back any and all manner of marine life including dolphins and octopi among others. What’s worse is when these trawlers actually go looking for dolphins, sharks, whales and such because the Humans blood lust is such that even though many breeds of these being are endangered and in a lot of cases mammals such whales are ONLY killed for their blubber or bones, they keep hunting them down! I wonder what they will do when they’ve successfully killed off the last whale? Speaking of killing animals for their parts – the ivory trade has been responsible for the slaughtering of many elephants for their tusks! It was bad enough in the beginning when the firepower of the human was minimal, but now with the introduction of technology such as elephant guns, they can kill many more in a shorter time period than before!

Why do I bring all of this up? Because Ignorant selfish self-righteous and pretentious people will be the absolute end of the human race but not before several MORE species are long killed off by them! Those who value ONLY human life and cast everything including the natural world to the wayside stating that "the planet was here long before we were and will be here long after we are gone" as an excuse to continue their murderous and destructive agenda across the globe will find that in the end the ONLY thing they really accomplished was signing their own death certificates!

NINHURSAG did not create the Earth so that we could dishonor her and proceed to abuse and slaughter all of her other children!

ENKI did not put his neck and position in the Grand Assembly on the line so that we could turn around and spit in his face!

There is a way to counter this and it revolves around humans waking up and remembering that they are part of the Hoop of Life, not above it or below it but right in the round with everything else! One way to do this is to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and take a walk through the woods. Sit down. Listen to the birds sing. Watch the deer graze. Listen to the sound of the Wind rustling through the trees and for a few minutes forget about modern technology and hear the song of the Ancient technology that enabled us to get this far! Forget about things having price tags attached to them and remember the most valuable things in life are in fact priceless and once they are gone all the synthesized replacements will never hold a candle to the real thing! The sun in the sky, the air we breathe, the earth we walk. All these things are treasures beyond any and all fiduciary measure!

In a few days I myself will be partaking on an excursion back to nature in the White Mountains, I will be venturing off with a couple friends to the middle of nowhere in the woods to recharge my Spiritual batteries! I will kick off my shoes and let my feet sink deep into the unspoiled Earth and submerge in the water that is Bear Basin. And yes it is called that because there are in fact bears in the area as well as deer, moose, birds of all kinds and most likely every insect one can expect to be that deep in the woods! These so called “pests” are the reason why even though it is imperative to stay in tune with nature, that one does so responsibly by taking all the necessary precautions against insects such as ticks (Lyme disease) and mosquitoes (West Nile, Triple E) as these are souvenirs no one wants to take home with them!

One of the most invigorating things about being in the middle of nowhere, completely unplugged from ALL technology is that you remember that you don’t need bright flashy lights and loud noises to be entertained, all you have to do is look up at the night sky and see that never-ending trail of starlight and if you’re lucky you can look into the wood or around the water and see a trail of blinking lights all around you down below as well courtesy of natures “Flash Dancers” aka Lighting Bugs! I used to love catching them in jars, just had to remember to poke holes into the lid so they didn’t suffocate! The best thing about reconnecting with nature is that you get a deeper appreciation for the gifts that were given to us to help us survive and you realize that all of mans modern technology doesn’t help anything or anyone BUT man and in the grand scheme of things, this is a system doom to collapse!

Why is this? Because the one thing that humans seem to keep forgetting is that all their computer, cell phone, game consoles, airplanes, boats, weapons, water bottles, oil, gas etc are dependent on things found in the Earth! While used sparingly and for the right reasons, these components can last for centuries, however, the way that things are being done now the methods being employed to obtain these items are actually causing a LOT more harm than they are helping and the ones responsible are of course in complete denial about it! Unfortunately for them they can’t argue with statistics and actual proof of the damage that is being done through fracking fault lines and cutting down the forests, killing anyone who gets in their way! Recently the newly elected President of Brazil enabled the slaughter of not one but THREE Elders of an Amazonian Tribe because they refused to just let oil and gas companies come in and ravage the Rainforest! Apparently the President needs to go take an Earth Science course to get a clue that if he allows the Rainforest to be dismantled it will NOT just be those uncontacted Tribes who are displaced or effected! He needs to learn how nature works and that by cutting down the trees what he’s really doing is cinching the noose around EVERYONE’S – his included – neck!

Why do I bring this up? Because the responsibility is ALL of ours collectively as one Human Race, so many fancy themselves as superior to most if not all other species and yet we are the ONLY species that needs to rely on death to continue life. What do I mean by that? Every time the side of a mountain is strip-mined the earth gets weakened and is susceptible to land slides. Every time we clear the forest for land development we render whatever wildlife that lived there homeless and many times this is resolved by people shooting whatever shows up in their new backyard which used to be that animals front yard! We are the only species that hunts down other animals, not to eat the meat or utilize the carcass in any way but JUST to kill it! Trophy Hunters make me sick! If we are so superior to everything else then why is it we are the ONLY species on the planet that has become so far removed from nature and the spiritual that we actually think we can control it and get mad when we realize once again that isn’t the case?

The answer is because we are NOT superior and the only thing that keeps us tripping down this rocky path is our own egos! But I wonder what will we do when we’ve mined the last ore? When we’ve cut down the last tree? When we’ve completely destroyed the water? When we’ve rendered the air too toxic to breathe? When we have poisoned the soil and nothing can grow? Will the human race take a page out of the Hollywood handbook and start creating actual Terminators? I have a feeling this may in fact already be happening, I’m not kidding! Look no further for proof of this than the fact that almost EVERYTHING is online or digital in one form or another! Our currency is on the brink of collapse with the introduction of digital currency! I don’t like money myself, too many are willing to kill and die for it, but I do NOT trust digital currency at all mainly because it would be all too easy for a hacker to drain your account or shut down wherever it was being stored altogether and without a paper trail, you can’t prove how much you actually had in the bank! Don’t say it won’t happen, cyber crimes such as identity theft are a huge problem even with all these alleged security measures in place!

Imagine knowing who you are but being unable to prove it? Now imagine knowing who you are but having someone with a grudge erase your identity and replace it with the dossier of a repeat offender! Sounds like a movie doesn’t it? Unfortunately this is where we are headed with the way things are going, robots replacing human workers putting that many more out of the job and as the desperation to make ends meet increases so will the depths they will sink to to make it happen! If you don’t think so take for example 2 people, one robs a store because they have a habit to feed and the other robs the store because their bills are mounting and their kids need food and clothing or they need to make rent. One is a criminal, the other is committing what is known as a survival crime meaning they wouldn’t have done it if not for having been put out of work because their former employer wanted to save a couple bucks! It is truly reprehensible what we are willing to do to one another for the sake of nothing more than our own selfish gain but this is precisely how disconnected from each other we have become! As disconnected as we are from each other, we are even more disconnected from the Spiritual aspects of existence! It is the Spirit that keeps things going even when it seems all hope is gone, we have seen this time and again! We must reconnect to the Spirit, to the Earth and to each other if we have any chance of a viable future!

I still hold out hope that this can be achieved if we all really want it to be! The first thing we have to do is let go of our ego and stop allowing it to call the shots in every situation especially when we know that someone else’s needs supersedes our own! The second thing we need to do is realize that ALL life has value – even the animals we eat to survive which is why they deserved to be shown a life of comfort and appreciation leading up to the time when their life will be taken and their body processed for the sake of our survival. We do not see this occurring in what are known as “factory farms” because these places don’t care about the animals living conditions, only how fast they can fatten them up and slaughter them! This very practice is an affront to Ninhursag who provided us with these animals who should be shown all the gratitude we can muster given what is to become of them!

Now is the time of the Full Sturgeon Moon so named because the Tribes around the Great Lakes know that it is this time of the year when the Sturgeon will be at their most active and plentiful! When they go fishing they go with humble hearts and thankful Spirits that they are provided this sustenance in which to survive upon, especially during the harsh winter months when the Lakes freeze and there are no fish to catch until Spring! I wish I could say that everyone was so appreciative, especially those who ‘go fishing’ at their nearest supermarket! It never ceases to amaze me that those who have it the easiest are more often than not the least gratified and I honestly think it is that disconnection from the process of actually going out and hunting for their food that is the cause. That and all the chemicals that are found in our meat anymore!

While it is not overly realistic for everyone to go hunting every time, imagine how much healthier people would be from consuming a fresh kill rather than a ammonia processed, oil based plastic and Styrofoam packaged bag of poison? Well this may also not be true for much longer at the rate the Humans are going with their chemical compounds being sprayed all over from crop dusters high up and being blown every which way with the wind! These chemicals are killing off by the MILLIONS some of natures hardest workers – the bees! These tiny pollinating powerhouses land on a flower or blade of grass and they get the toxins on their feet or even breathe it in while in flight and that is the end of them! What those who spray this lethal concoction fail to understand is that without the bees to pollinate the same crops they are spraying this stuff on, those same crops are NOT going to be as healthy due not only to the lack of pollen but also the introduction of the very poison meant to keep aphids away!

AVE NINHURSAG! We know that you created everything on Earth for a reason, because each and every life form has a place in the Circle that enables all forms to live, hunt, consume and reproduce thus continuing the cycle. That of course is not the only thing that is done, whether Humans admit it or not, we are not the only ones who value their freedom! Have you ever seen a herd of horses run across an open Plain? Have you ever seen how they are generally treated at a racetrack ESPECIALLY if they LOSE the race? You will notice the difference in just how lively vs lethargic they are, whether they are apprehensive or passive when there are other Humans around. This is because on the Plain they have the whole world to run around and natural grasses to feed on whereas in a lot of horseracing they are pumped full of steroids and antibiotics and beaten or have ping pong balls shoved in their nostrils that ultimately suffocate them to death by some vile Human who just decided they no longer served a purpose! This is not to say ALL jockeys are this callous and cruel, but even ONE is one too many! We must remember that it is not for us to determine that any being should be put to death especially if there is nothing actually wrong with them! This includes wildlife such as foxes, bears, bobcats, cougars, coyotes etc! Let us make our Great Mother proud and show her by example that we truly are grateful for the plethora of different life forms she has bestowed upon this Earth!

AVE ENKI! We know that your Sweet Waters are the lifeblood of the planet which is why people NEED to be more aware of just how compromised they have made the waters the world over! Have you ever sat at a lakeside and watched the fish swim? Conversely, have you ever sat at a doctor’s office and watched the fish swim in the tank? You may have noticed that the fish in the lake are a lot more active than the fish in the tank or even at the aquarium and why? Because the fish in the lake are NOT being ogled at or manhandled or having the glass of their tank banged on by ignorant Humans! They also have a lot more room to move around not to mention everything around them is natural and NOT synthetic! Same thing for the animals in the zoo and in the circus! The only benefit that fish in the tank or aquarium have is that their water may be a bit cleaner than that of the wild fish and that is just sickening! It must anger Enki to see his Waters being so carelessly polluted by toxic waste, discarded medications and all manner of trash! Let us make our Father Enki proud and show him that we do value the Water as it is the source of ALL Life Medicine! MNI KIN WICONI!

This holding any life form in captivity also makes me wonder how Humans would feel if they were out enjoying life then suddenly they were shot with a tranquilizer dart or have a net thrown over them then are dragged away and stuck in cages to be gawked at by strangers in an environment they’ve never been in before! Yes one could make the argument for Human trafficking in this context and the sickest thing about that is that it is STILL the Humans who are committing these contemptible acts against their own species! Truly it must enrage our Mother and Father to see these horrific crimes against Humanity take place! This is amplified exponentially when it involves children of ANY age! There are some seriously depraved members of our Human race! That is why if anyone sees something that doesn’t seem right that it is best to alert the authorities, it is ALWAYS better to do so and be wrong than do NOTHING and be right enabling another abuser to get away with their crime!

Coming full circle with this sermon I leave everyone with this bit of advice; technology CAN be very beneficial; it keeps us connected across the globe, it enables farmers to cultivate, plant and reap crops that much faster, it also has done wonders with microsurgery but it can also be very detrimental when we lose sight of what matter matters most (LIFE) and begin to substitute it with any number and manner of “toys” and other unnatural and synthetic items that do severe damage to the ecosystem and all life forms that dwell therein! We must remember that if we cut down the trees, we are cutting off our air, if we pave over the Earth we are interfering with its electro-magnetic field! We cannot perform any Spell or Ritual work if the Energies we rely on to carry them are disrupted! Look no further for proof of this than how Religious and Spiritual ceremonies were conducted in the Ancient World when they didn’t have all this pollution and interference to contend with when they gathered at the Temple! Remember they may not have had all our “modern conveniences” but what they DID have on a Spiritual level was FAR superior to anything anyone could manufacture in a lab and it showed in their day to day and night to night life!

As always I am including a prayer and a song that has meant a GREAT deal to me for YEARS and it touches on everything that was discussed in this sermon! In fact the movie (“Legend 1986”) that it is taken from is a PERFECT example of human carelessness and self-entitlement throwing everything off kilter and just how effective the unity of the Humans and the Fae Folk is when we put aside our pretenses and do what must be done for the sake of Multiversal Balance!

I would also like to point out that even though the name of the song and the chorus state “Loved By The Sun” that it is NOT just the Sun that keeps things in Balance, the Moon plays an equally important role in the continuation of the cycle of Life and should be respected accordingly!

“Step outside, breathe in Natures Spirit,

Feel yourself becoming one with it!

Take a step, feel your feet sink into the Earth,

Close your eyes and feel your Soul’s rebirth!

Walk into the Water, feel it embrace your being,

Slowly submerge while you hear the birds singing!

Let go of the physical world and let your Spirit fly,

Let nothing hold you back as you soar across the sky!

Look up at the Stars how they paint a trail beyond the Moon,

Sense your inner self rising coming out of your cocoon!

There are things in this world which are never touched or seen,

The most important things in life are the ones that make us serene!

Nature’s beauty is always a sight that leaves viewers humble,

We must take great care to make sure that the image doesn’t crumble!

Water is Life, Air is Life, Earth is Life, Fire is Life, Spirit is the Guide,

So don’t rely only on what you are looking at and open your Third Eye!

There is so much more to see than that what is physically entailed,

When you let your Heart be your leader you will see beyond the Veil!

So forget what they dictate to you is worthwhile don’t let them plant that seed,

And return to Mother Nature, the one who always knows what we need!

-Nemesis Nexus (‘Reconnection’)”

“I have seen the mystics play there,

Once or twice well I knew they had a reason!

Enchantment plays it's cards all right

Hand in hand with the workings of the seasons!

Legends can be now and forever,

Teaching us to love for goodness sake!

Legends can be now and forever,

Loved by the sun, loved by the sun!

Loved

Two and two go so close together,

Whether there is hope that is torn apart!

In the words of all that's singing,

Hand in hand the beginning is at the start!

Legends can be now and forever,

Teaching us to reach for goodness sake!

Legends can be now and forever,

Loved by the sun!

Loved by the sun!

Loved

Who sings of all of love's eternity?

Whose shines so bright,

In all the songs of love's unending spells…?

Only lightning strikes all that's evil,

Teaching us to love for goodness sake!

Hear the music of love eternal,

Teaching us to reach for goodness sake!

Legends can be now and forever,

Teaching us to love for goodness sake!

Sweet songs of youth, the wise, the meeting of all wisdom

Sweet songs of youth, the wise, the meeting of all wisdom

Sweet songs of youth, the wise, the meeting of all wisdom

Sweet songs of youth, the wise, the meeting of all wisdom

To believe in the good in man

To believe in the good in man

To believe in the good in man

-Tangerine Dream f/Jon Anderson (“Loved By The Sun/Legend 1986”)

ZI ANA KANPA! ZI KIA KANPA!

MAY THE DEAD RISE AND SMELL THE INSENCE!

Etiamsi MULTA Et Nos UNUM Sumus Nos Sto Validus Ut Nos Sto Una!

Semper Veritas, Semper Fideles, In NINHURSAG'S Nomen Nos Fides! AVE NINHURSAG!

(We Are ONE Even Though We Are MANY And We Stand STRONGEST When We Stand TOGETHER!

Always TRUTHFUL, Always FAITHFUL, In NINHURSAG'S Name We Trust! HAIL NINHURSAG!)

AVÉ IGIGGI!

AVÉ ANUNNA!

AVÉ DRACONIS!

HAIL THE GREAT SERPENT!

HAIL THE ANCIENT FAMILY!

HPS Meg "Nemesis Nexus" Prentiss

[alanjporterart]

Words of the artist: "This verse came out of my imagination when I saw an image of a previous painting I had done. Albert Einstein said imagination is greater than all knowledge and wisdom. With imagination we climb any mountain, and believe love will enter our lives when it's least expected." ************** Let's go swimming through our beautiful imagination, of where we know it's a place to go with only one intention, to give one another so much love as it's always so emotional, words cannot describe or even mention, When love is in the air we dare to follow what ever our heart feels to care, for we just go with where the wind does blow, for I always carry for you a beautiful red rose, which is my sign of how much I love you so, When there is so such magic in the air, we share the same feelings of just wanting to fly away to a magical fair, then let our love be the real navigator, for love is really more than just invigorating, it's exciting and truly sensational, With love we have found we can push away many of life's problems and sheer frustrations, as we just hold hands and head for the golden sands, as we make our way to where we make love and always want to stay for more than a few days, We know of how the wind places us on a secret silver sand beach, where no else can even see or truly reach, for within minutes of being at this serene scene, we see Dolphins adopting our loving feelings which gives a sense of true love with purpose and meaning, Then we hear the Dolphins make a remarkable loving sound, that touches our souls and makes us feel quiet emotional, as it seems so romantic and personally profound, We both immediately chose to shed all our clothes, and let our souls follow the Dolphins into the hollows of the deep blue sea which now magically unfolds, This amazing feeling of being so beautifully warm with enormous love that throws you about as though in a storm, in this sphere of the sea we love and endear, where we feel spiritually enhanced with this great chance of forever living in a perpetual romance, We see unimaginable beauty, where we saw amazing paradise features shown to us by so many Dolphins and wonderful sea creatures, The Dolphins said it was their duty to show us the beauty of their true love tree, that illuminates the bottom of their deep blue sea, We saw the magic of their enchanting love tree, where we felt gloriously happy as though in a dream when we just wanted to sing with such love and pure glee, As we swam in this yellow golden glow that we have never seen or even known, which flowed with a power of love which suggested we had now found our new spiritual home, We now swim in never ending circles, giving us a feeling that maybe this is similar to earthly miracles, for we were seeing and experiencing a fountain known as the Elixir of love, which gave birth to all life in heavens that are high above, where we are told in the future we shall all swim in an ocean of love, We did not want to leave this beautiful love scene, but the Dolphins expressed we could return to visit their special love tree, when we found with our love we could see ourselves permanently free, So we agreed we will use our all our imagination, for this is the key to everyone's dreams and absolute salvation, with a life which can be truly sensational, where all we need is the seed of love, for this is the fruit and food that will soon fulfil all our dreams of having at last sheer pure love. ************** These poems of love are part of our Kompas charity philosophy about bringing help and love to disadvantaged children. Later, we would like to sell these poems signed and dated by the artist, together with connected images of his paintings. https://www.kompasworldcharity.com/

[noahnelson4]

Porter Robinson’s Nurture Might Have Ruined Music for Me

“…let me explain…” (Nurture Review)

Porter Robinson burst onto the electronic scene and carved out a new lane with 2014’s Worlds, all about celebrating virtual, fantastic worlds and how they inevitably end. As someone who’s never really been into EDM music, this album opened a new world (literally) for me. It reeked of artistry. And with Robinson’s new album that we’ve been anxiously waiting seven years for, Nurture, music might suddenly be ruined for me… And by that, I mean I loved Nurture so much that I want everything I listen to to sound like it. Nurture is Porter Robinson’s grand return to music, but instead of fanfare and fireworks, Nurture invites the listener through a portal to an introspective, vulnerable, never-ending green meadow filled with tiny lightning bug details, emotionally warm lyricism, and naturally wondrous sonic colors.

Lifelike

The aforementioned portal into Nurture begins with “Lifelike”, an instrumental track that softly invites listeners to a new chapter, a new adventure. When this album came out, almost every day I packed a day pack, hopped on my bike, and tried to get lost in nature. This song will always sound like tying my shoes, checking my wheels, and heading out to soak in every detail life has for me.

Look at the Sky

A breath of fresh air. And my forever anthem when I look at the sky. “Look at the Sky” is an energetic opener and stands as a simple symbol of hope to take life breath by breath, ground yourself in the present, and know you are special. The comforting melody and the driving drum and bass guide listeners to their feet to actively “be much better”. As the little emotional flower that I am, there was a time when during the second verse, I heard “I don’t feel it anymore”, and it absolutely destroyed me upon every listen. I eventually learned that Robinson says “I don’t fear it anymore”, and all my longings for the past and the future subsided and I could confidently stay in the present to soak in all that life has for me now. A common theme throughout Nurture is to embrace real life, and with “Look at the Sky”, the stage is set for Robinson and his listeners to move forward and grow together.

Get Your Wish

A deeply personal song for Robinson about the negative implications of fame, “Get Your Wish” is a vulnerable (yet still groovy, don’t worry) look at external validations. Like many Nurture tracks, knowledge comes within the second verse. “Get Your Wish” is no different, with my favorite line being “But don't you waste the suffering you've faced / It will serve you in due time”. When the pocket switches to the swing feeling during the first repeated chorus to the underlying bossa nova piano hook throughout the track, “Get Your Wish” cloaks an important message within an absolute banger.

Wind Tempos

Pause. Reflect. Let life seep in. “Wind Tempos” is a surprising instrumental refresher early within Nurture offering a steady piano cadence, silky strings, vocals floating here and there, and random wilderness field recordings chopped up and sprinkled throughout. Time sort of feels irrelevant within the first half of “Wind Tempos” as all that seems important is feeling what your hearing, being moved by the wind. Right around the middle section, a robotic high pitched vocal sample breaks form, uttering what we’re all thinking: “It’s so holy”. The melodic piano ballad that follows feels like the most sacred part of the entire album, leaving me with no words. The familiar “It’s so holy” begins again, this time severed, manipulated, and reorganized, intent on leading us back to reality. I’ve heard it before and I can’t think of a better way to describe the last section of “Wind Tempos”; it sounds like a robotic lifeform having a spiritual experience.

Musician

Just as quickly as “Wind Tempos” created a calm, relaxing environment, “Musician” sparks to life, motioning the time to dance. This marks the true moments where Robinson realizes that he himself is a musician hungry for the next exciting emotions that will stir creation. “Musician” is my favorite realization for Porter Robinson, as what sets his music apart from other EDM artists for me is his art, purpose, and meaning. Incredibly pop focused, “Musician” holds some of Nurture’s most earnest lyrics: “Oh, it's calling / I just can't stop, I'm sorry … But sincerely / Can't you feel what I'm feeling?”. Mixed with an unstoppable rhythmic pulse, the sonic energy of “Musician” is parallel to the lyrical objective. It’s just magnificent.

do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do

As if things couldn’t possibly get cheerier, they do with “de-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do”. Another absolute sonic treat complete with bustling percussion, feathering synths, and one-off jitters. This song makes me feel like a kid again, wide-eyed and wondering, discovery waiting right around the corner. To me, this song is a reminder that when life is too much, remember the simple things like your “do-re-mi’s”. If “Musician” is magnificent, “de-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do” is delightful.

Mother

Closing the first half of Nurture and entering the second, things begin to get sentimental and sweet starting with “Mother”. This song is self-explanatory, with, again, some of the most endearing lyrics I’ve ever heard on the chorus: “I'm on your side for the rest of your life / You'll never be alone, don't you worry, my child”. No matter who you are or where you’re raised, everybody has a motherly figure in their life. And if not, myself being a religious person, this song is an echo of truth and love sung by our Heavenly Mother. With all that in mind, and the instrumental prowess to match, “Mother” is a tender moment of warmth and connection that kinda goes hard.

dullscythe

Another instrumental respite within Nurture, “dullscythe” takes a different approach, focusing on disorientation and keeping the listener on their toes. The asynchronous rhythms stabbing in and out of the track paired with digital mayhem definitely accomplish that goal. If there was a weak moment on Nurture, it would be found within “dullscythe”. That’s not to say that this instrumental disarray is unwelcomed or substandard, it just feels a little rougher like an unfinished idea (especially on the back end of the track) compared to the rest of Nurture’s polished gems.

Sweet Time

“Sweet Time” takes its time, literally. Slower, and harder to warm up to, “Sweet Time” is nevertheless beautiful, soul-touching, and one of my favorite tracks off of Nurture. I feel like I’ve said it a couple hundred times so far, but I just can’t stress enough how perfect Porter Robinson’s lyrical decisions are throughout Nurture with some of the most tear-jerking ones existing here: “So take a long time / Oh, the world is lucky to be your home, I know / I need a next life / Not satisfied to know you just once”. This sentiment lives unspoken within every honest partner’s heart, but with Robinson’s “Sweet Time”, those unspoken words and feelings have a home. The instrumentation isn’t as flashy or exciting, but it doesn’t need to be, and there are still some special sounds within “Sweet Time” to accompany the pleasant tempo.

Mirror

Consistently my favorite song off of Nurture, “Mirror” is ethereal, fun, introspective, dancy, and larger-than-life. The message of “Mirror” is about our critical inner voices that cripple our forward momentum. Welcoming with its opening piano chords, invigorating with its bass filled chorus, transcendent with its exceptionally diverse bridge, and inspiring with its final message, “Mirror” has it all. This is the kind of song you sing your lungs out to for nobody but yourself, and in those moments, you find healing. “Sometimes, the inner voice is encouraging / Calling for you to run those final few yards / You're nearly there, keep going, keep going, keep going, keep going / It will all be okay in the end”.

Something Comforting

Something transformative happens between “Mirror”’s final message and the opening melody of “Something Comforting”, as if these two songs are related, sharing the same core. “Something Comforting” was one of the only song ideas Robinson wrote and held onto during the seven-year stunt between Worlds and Nurture, as fans can easily tell right from the ear-wormy Worlds-esque synth hook in the chorus. Another bombastically beautiful track, “Something Comforting” accomplishes the impossible by simultaneously being a certified club banger and an honest, emotional cry for help. Traversing from loud, energetic passages to quiet, intimate questionings, “Something Comforting”, much like “Mirror”, contains a lot of sonic diversity. The chord progression change in the second chorus, the drum break down before said chord change up, the final stripped back piano at the end and the echo of the chorus, its honestly just perfection.

Blossom

It’s hard for me to put into words what this song makes me feel, but I’ll try. “Blossom” is a really special, warmhearted love ballad Porter Robinson wrote for his girlfriend, Rika, all in one sitting. When I was listening to Nurture for maybe the third time the day that it came out, I let this song fully sink into my heart, and I began to weep because of how pure, virtuous, and beautiful it is. It is now one of those songs that I play less often in order to preserve the feelings that it gives me. “Blossom” is lovely.

Unfold

Just as we’ve learned how well these songs accompany each other one after another with “Musician” to “do-re-mi” and “Mirror” to “Something Comforting”, its no surprise that “Blossom” to “Unfold” is magical. “Unfold” feels like the moment in Nurture where everything felt and learned come to meld together into one last emotional burst. As the high-pitched Porter Robinson voice folds with featured artist Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs in the chorus, the result is indescribably heavenly. “Unfold” feels like the end of an emotionally arduous road, where light and darkness become known and the flow of time threatens collapse. “Unfold” makes me write poetically. It’s an unutterably solemn ending to Nurture, but it isn’t the end entirely.

Trying to Feel Alive

“Trying to Feel Alive” is the goldy locks track to end Nurture with. It is gentle, yet lively. Wistful, yet passionate. Where “Unfold” feels like winter, “Trying to Feel Alive” feels like spring. When the vocal melody finally culminates, the feeling unironically tapped into is one of a Disneyland commercial, leaving listeners with an inspiring last sonic taste. As Robinson and subsequently his listeners look back on Nurture and everything learned within it, the questions surrounding life, purpose, and present motivation remain: “Do you feel better now? … Are you satisfied?”. And during the track, Robinson confidently concludes that the quest to constantly chase new things, to constantly try to feel alive is a gift in and of itself. In his words, he realized that “it’s actually a precious gift to be dissatisfied, because that keeps you moving forward. I always want there to be another mountain to climb – I feel purposeful when moving forward, even if I know no destination will ever truly satisfy”.

Porter Robinson’s Nurture is a musical journey fueled with personal struggle, confronting insecurities and triumphant realizations that are rarely found within other bodies of music. Sonically, the details laced throughout each track feel meticulously crafted and purposefully placed, making every track feel well thought out and fresh. Lyrically, my faith in “cheesy” lyrics has been restored; some of the most honest, sincere, gut punching lyrics I’ve ever heard bless numerous tracks on Nurture. Although also true for the sonics and lyrics, that aside, Porter Robinson’s Nurture might have ruined music for me because I want every artist I ever listen to to take me with them through what they’ve felt and poured into their body of work and allow me to feel that too. Nurture is an adventure that taught me to enjoy the view, not only the past sights or the future destinations. And its an adventure that I’m happy to take again and again.

9/10 : wonderful; well worth the wait (but please don’t make us wait seven years again, if you can help it)

Nurture is available on Spotify, iTunes, Youtube and wherever else music is published.

[talebones]

Creating The Ideal Garden

Gardens and landscapes create the most fantastic mood to make you feel that you are one with nature. A garden or landscape coupled with the twitching of the birds; create that relaxing and peaceful atmosphere that everybody yearns especially if you bogged down by a stressful situation. This is the reason why most people often voyage to their country homes when they get an opportunity to take a couple of weeks from work. Green plants whether eaten or planted for aesthetic purposes have a restorative purpose in the human body and by design we cannot survive without gardens or forests. Over the years people have come to appreciate the need of gardening or landscaping in their office or home compounds. This is evident in the fact that landscapes and garden projects can be witnessed as you drive along the roads in most suburban estates or even office blocks with compounds to spare. Gardening and landscaping does not only have to be a preserve for the rich therefore gardens and landscapes can either be planted on a small or large compound. https://talebones.tumblr.com/post/626674367513968640/6-points-you-need-to-know-prior-to-seeing-an These gardens range from interior landscapes, hanging gardens, roof gardens, therapeutic gardens, kitchen gardens e.t.c. We shall look at each of these gardens and how they can be implemented in various spaces around your home or office. In urban or city living spaces, you could transform your unattractive rooftop into a work of art with a rooftop garden. A rooftop garden has various functional and recreational benefits which includes food temperature control, architectural enhancements, aesthetic beauty, corridors for insect life and an entertainment space for your guests. Secondly, enclosed environments such as shopping malls or office complex could feast their eyes on interior landscaping. This is the practice of designing, arranging and caring for living plants in enclosed environments. This type of landscaping has a wealth of benefits which include temperature control, improves the air quality by reducing toxins, acts as a noise buffer as well as creating that relaxing mood that you would get in an outdoor garden. Thirdly, if your main objective for creating a garden is purely for aesthetic purposes you could create a hanging garden. The most famous hanging gardens were located in present Iraq and they were so beautiful that they were part of the Seven Wonders of the World. In modern times, hanging gardens can be designed and created on walls, balconies, terraces e.t.c Fourth, if you have a large compound you could create a therapeutic garden. This garden needs to be created by an expert because of the purpose it serves. Therapeutic gardens are designed to meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of people therefore they are often found in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices and outpatient cancer centers. Fifth, your home must have a kitchen garden. This garden can have a space of its own or serve as a centre feature in your landscape garden. A kitchen garden is where you plant cooking herbs and plants such as oregano, rosemary, sage, mint, kale, spinach, tomatoes, onions e.t.c In conclusion, it is important to do your research and consult a landscape and gardening expert to assist you craft a plan for your garden in order to meet your desired objective. Parenting is one of the most difficult and also crucial job we ever before do. Regrettably, despite the degree of trouble as well as relevance of the job, nobody instructs us how to do it. Fortunately, there are many kid elevating professionals that can help. I will discuss a couple of experts; whose work I believe is important, throughout this article and also I motivate visitors to discover experts whose work they like. • Moms and dads should be healthy and balanced, physically and psychologically. When parents really feel comfy with that they are they are complimentary to offer their kids real, deep, unconditional love. Parenting is not regarding the parents, no youngster has ever asked to be born. A youngster's really existence is the duty of the moms and dads, as well as it is the moms and dad's duty to increase their youngsters making use of healthy parenting abilities. Parents need to have the ability to understand why youngsters behave as they do and not take a child's (from 1 day old to 18 years) actions personally. Jean Piaget made remarkable progression in the understanding of kid advancement. A youngster's behaviors are not concerning the parent, as well as it's the moms and dad's obligation to assist kids discover exactly how to manage their ideas, sensations and actions, so they can mature to be healthy and balanced participants of culture. This takes incredible self-awareness from moms and dads. Self recognition leads to understanding and also understanding of others. • Unconditional love includes applauding children as much and often as possible. This does not imply unrealistic praise, since youngsters intuitively understand when they have actually not made appreciation. It does suggest age appropriate praise. So, when an infant concentrates on someone's face and also smiles at the person, praise is suitable, due to the fact that the baby is just starting to find out exactly how to connect. It is proper to applaud infants when they take their very first steps, because strolling is a skill they require to discover. Applauding a young child for making scribbles on a piece of paper is ideal, due to the fact that the kid is simply learning how to do this. Victor Lowenfeld specified the phases of art advancement youngsters undergo. Praising toddlers for eating a few attacks of healthy food, before they obtain a wonderful is suitable, due to the fact that although babies crave sugar, it is essential for them to discover exactly how to consume healthy and balanced food. Applauding a three-year-old for discovering to make use of the potty is suitable. The human brain is not completely formed until we are in our very early 20s. Praising kids, appropriately and also according to their phase of development, is essential throughout youth. This constructs their self esteem and happier kids lower the anxiety of parenting. • Having fun with children is one more way to give them unconditional love. The even more you appreciate playing with your youngsters the less stressful your work will certainly be. Playing with your kids is bonding with them, which moms and dads and also kids need. Without a doubt, there is a publication entitled; "Play; Exactly How it Shapes the Mind, Opens the Creative Imagination and Invigorates the Spirit," by Stuart Brown as well as Christopher Vaughn. Among the phases is entitled "Being a parent is Youngster's play." Doing some research study concerning have fun with youngsters will certainly help you utilize strategies to playing with them that are age-appropriate. Knowing age-appropriate play is an investment in your partnership with your youngsters which will certainly aid you really feel much less worried. It is also important to have fun with children making use of a variety of areas of play so they may become well-shaped adults. If you like making use of art products, it is best to start making use of those products with kids, early, throughout their formative years, because they will become delighting in that type of task. The very same holds true with exercise. If that is something you want your children to learn to take pleasure in, the earlier you begin to show them just how to take pleasure in exercise, the much better. Play is not something that can be required. If you want your youngsters to take pleasure in swimming, don't try to force them to do it. If they don't seem to enjoy doing it now, however see that you appreciate doing it (by instance) they may take it up later in life. Songs is an additional location of play that can bring fantastic satisfaction to the majority of people. Nonetheless, if it is compelled on children they might rebel against it as well as never reach enjoy it. Parenting is a stabilizing act! • Sharing the duty of parenting with at the very least another person need to lower the anxiety of parenting. Preferably, both moms and dads are included, and both are physically as well as emotionally healthy and fully grown. When two parents are entailed it is important for them to go over parenting strategies to discover what they can agree on, as well as where they differ as well as need to bargain. Kids are great at breaking parents, if they understand their parents disagree regarding something. For instance, if one moms and dad does not believe it is important for children to consume their vegetables before they get their desert, the children will do their ideal to obtain that moms and dad to choose over the various other parent. That can create factionalism in between the moms and dads, and an undesirable, demanding situation is established. When moms and dads remain in extreme dispute with each various other, regarding exactly how to elevate kids, the stress in the family increases greatly. Moms and dads must learn exactly how to deal with each other. • Policies, limitations as well as limits are everywhere in culture. Liberty is not complimentary. To have some semblance of order in society, we require guidelines, restrictions and limits. Raising children without guidelines, limitations or limits sets them approximately fail in a society where policies, limits as well as boundaries are required and being used. Since it is against our laws to assault an additional individual, kids need to discover just how to treat other's with regard. It is crucial for moms and dads to go over with each other what rules, limits and boundaries they wish to make use of. This can start with parents writing out a list of what they value in life and what they want their youngsters to worth in life. Do you value sharing with others? After that you will certainly intend to teach your children how to share. Do you value the planet? You will certainly want to teach your kids exactly how to live without contaminating way too much. Do you value compassion? You will certainly want to show your youngsters just how to be kind. These are just a few of the numerous areas that parents require to discuss as well as concern some sort of arrangement around. Do you worth freedom? After that your kids need to learn exactly how to take care of their valuables and also space, beginning in their toddler years. Putting toys away at the end of playtime is an useful self care skill that young children can do and completing that assists them feel self confident. • Knowing favorable self-control techniques is likewise crucial for parenting that reduces anxiety. Lots of excellent publications concerning favorable behavior disciplining strategies have been created. My preferred method is called "extinction." During the developmental years, termination is done by overlooking behaviors you do not intend to proceed. Give an actions that you do not like, much less interest, as well as it will ultimately dissipate. This can be hard for lots of people, as well as I have actually had much more good luck with that said method than with any kind of various other. One more favorable technique is to discuss the actions that you do not such as, rather than the child. For instance, if a kid is standing next to you, in your home as well as is jumping a round, it is more suitable to state something like, "Bouncing balls is done outdoors" instead of "You are irritating me!" In the first statement, the moms and dad is discussing the habits as well as making a clear guideline. In the second declaration, the kid is delegated the parent's sensation. If moms and dads try to make youngsters in charge of their feelings, youngsters will feel overburdened, defensive and end up being defiant. Moms and dads increase the degree of stress in the home when they hold kids responsible for their very own feelings. Kids can not be made responsible for moms and dad's sensations. Parenting is not concerning the moms and dads. Haim Ginott blogged about a variety of approaches in three publications, "Between Moms and dad and also Child" "Between Teacher and also Child" and "Between Moms and dad and Teen." All 3 of these books have actually added substantially to favorable parenting skills. • The busted document technique is another positive assertive parenting ability. This entails tranquility, company repetition of your limit. Using the example from above, if the kid stands up to the "rounds are for jumping outdoors" regulation, the moms and dad smoothly, steadfastly repeats, "Spheres are for jumping outside," over as well as over up until the youngster complies. If a moms and dad can continue to be tranquil and company, the stress and anxiety degree does not need to go up. Parents can outlast children in kind of battle of wills, due to the fact that moms and dads are, hopefully, elder. • Never speak negatively regarding children to various other's in front of them. One way to recognize why this policy is important is to visualize you are with two friends. Among your pals counts on the other one as well as starts to chat negatively regarding you, as if you were not there. How would you feel? We need to deal with youngsters the way we would certainly such as others to treat us. Chatting adversely regarding youngsters to other people before the children is reproaching the youngsters. If we need to talk about youngsters's tough behaviors, we can do so in a different area. When we treat kids along with we wish to be dealt with, we educate them positive social abilities. We can instruct children how to use, "Please" and also "Thank-you" as quickly as they start to find out exactly how to speak. One of the most essential method to instruct children how to be respectful is by doing the very same for them. When a toddler offers you something, constantly claim "thanks". You are revealing the youngster appreciation for the generous and also thoughtful actions of giving. If you treat that actions as if the youngster is being offering and also what they have actually provided you is a gift, the kid is discovering just how to be providing and just how to say, "Thank-you." It is constantly important for us to treat our kids with miraculous of respect, that is how they discover they deserve respect and to deal with others with respect. Speaking about kids adversely before them is rude. Hitting children is disrespectful. When parents act by doing this toward youngsters, they are enhancing the anxiety of parenting. • Choose your battles. This idea is important to comprehend. The more you combat against, or slam your kids (you are the leader of the parent/child connection, so you have the power to choose whether to criticize/fight) the more demanding parenting is. For that reason, it makes sense to choose what actions deserve dealing with to transform, what habits deserve encouraging or preventing, and what actions are worth laying off. When a parent quits to think of it, numerous habits can be laid off. The good news is, the capacity to do this gets in touch with the favorable, behavioral, snuffing out strategy noted above. So, if you choose that a habits is not worth the battle, and choose to leave it alone, it will possibly decrease. Because it is very important to encourage kids to consume a healthy and balanced diet plan, obtain enough sleep, show each various other, discover how to deal with conflicts with each other, and go to institution; these actions are most likely worth fighting for. Smaller behaviors that can be laid off may consist of habits that the moms and dad simply locates aggravating. If a parent discovers the actions annoying, he/she should attempt to manage it, instead of criticizing the youngster. For example, it is regular for children to make noises. When kids make noises it is an indicator that every little thing is fine. One more instance; when a youngster rolls her eyes after being remedied. All humans, including children, have a right to all their feelings. When a moms and dad reprimands or fixes a kid, the youngster will sense in feedback. It is very important to permit the child to have that feeling. That is especially real if the kid follows the moms and dad's direction. If she followed the parent's instructions, the moms and dad can allow the youngster to have her feelings and also not take it personally. Decide on your battles. Kick back and permit some things to glide. • Correspond and also persistent. Children need structure. When children know that a parent is going to consistently comply with a schedule and also certain guidelines, they know what to anticipate next. This gives them the flexibility to be creative within the framework created by the parent. They understand what to anticipate, so they can kick back and also delight in whatever they are doing. A relentless parent is able to wait his/her regulations strongly. A relentless moms and dad does not allow herself to obtain distressed if she needs to inform youngsters to do something 3, 5, 10, 20 or even more times. This is when a parent can use the damaged document method. A consistent moms and dad does not give up, unless there is a great factor to do so. Kids feel more secure when they are with parents that are really, calmly in charge. Moms and dads who correspond as well as consistent produce a safe house for their kids. Parents who supervise do not lose their temper or strike their kids. When a parent sheds his mood, he has raised the anxiety level for everybody. When a moms and dad really feels that mad as well as aggravated, he needs to take a break for himself. Dr. Ross Greene is an expert that has actually developed numerous excellent methods to problem resolving with children. One of the most important method for minimizing the tension of parenting is through caring your children unconditionally. It is a kid's job to grow up and also end up being independent. It is typical for kids to stand up to doing what their moms and dads ask. If moms and dads can be tranquil, relentless and strong about their essential demands, the majority of children will abide, eventually. Kids, that are getting unconditional love, do not want their parent's disapproval. At the same time, they want to be independent. Parenting is a harmonizing act. The more a moms and dad learns to understand children, the less complicated the task will certainly be. Parents require to read as long as feasible about youngster development. Understanding youngsters is much easier with the assistance of specialists. When moms and dads know just how typical kids's actions are, they can loosen up as well as approve the actions that bother them more easily, despite sensation frustrated by those behaviors. Moms and dads can after that take care of their own sensations and also the stress and anxiety of parenting is minimized. It is well worth any moms and dad's time to do some research study to find specialists they agree with. I think that we have a fundamental wish to be "adequate" parents. The majority of us desire be great parents and also do as good a job, or better than the task our very own parents did. That is an extremely healthy and balanced desire. It is well worth putting in the time to learn more concerning it as well as to challenge ourselves, when we are acting out of feeling stressed, and modification right.

[nolimitsongrace]

August 21: The Experience of a Lifetime!

The Experience of a Lifetime!August 21, 2019

He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. — Matthew 10:39

When our family first arrived in the former USSR, we disembarked the airplane to find Soviet soldiers standing all around the landing strip with machine guns in arm — a brand-new sight for our family! Those soldiers tried to rush us along to leave the runway area and get inside the terminal. But I had predetermined that when we landed, the first thing we were going to do was drop to our knees, kiss the ground, and ask God to put a love in our hearts for this new homeland where He had called us.

With soldiers watching very cautiously, I led my family in dropping to our knees. We joined hands and leaned down together to literally kiss the ground! Then I led us in a prayer of committal for protection and provision. And I earnestly asked God to put a love in our hearts for this new part of the world and the people who lived here.

At that time, Denise and I thought we would be living here for a one-year period. Nevertheless, we intended to pour ourselves into the work for that span of time, and we desired to be filled by God in our hearts for these precious souls. So we kissed the ground and prayed.

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When we finally stood to our feet, those soldiers with machine guns had nearly encircled us. I’m sure they had never seen anything like that before. Using their guns to point the way, they directed us toward the terminal, and we understood that it was time for us to get moving. But that moment of bowing to the ground on our knees in prayer was such a divine moment for our family. We were accepting God’s call and asking for His favor to do what He had commissioned us to do with power and grace.

Inside the airport, the luggage belts were broken, so suitcases and boxes were being thrown upward through a hole in the floor into the luggage area. We had brought suitcases plus 32 boxes, many of which were filled with breakable items. So I was running around as quickly as I could to try to catch our items as they were being tossed into the air.

When we were finally allowed to leave the airport, we were escorted to a decrepit van, and a driver drove us over bumpy, broken roads to a grey-looking, neglected little town that would be our first home in the USSR. As we unloaded our luggage and the boxes from the vehicle and carried everything into the house, we discovered the house that had been provided for us had no heat — and this was during a very cold Russian winter. We were freezing in that ice-cold house! We were so cold during those first nights, until the heat finally came on, that all five of us crammed into one tiny bed to try to stay warm.

As I look back on it, I realize that if we had not dropped to our knees immediately and surrendered our lives to this new place, we could have become quickly discouraged. But instead, we found each challenge invigorating and fun. When we discovered the grocery stores were void of food and that finding basic necessities would be a serious challenge, we didn’t let it discourage us. Instead, every day turned into an adventurous scavenger hunt! God amazingly filled our hearts with rejoicing, and every difficulty became an opportunity for another joy-filled experience.

Our sons didn’t groan or complain that life was difficult, and Denise and I were not sorry that we had led our family to this part of the world. Although we faced serious challenges, we decided to make each one a fun learning experience. As a result, we fell in love with all of it — with the people, the land, and even the problems and the challenges. That moment of kissing the ground and consecrating this new season of our lives to the Father on the runway had really done something in our hearts. Regardless of how broken and neglected everything around us seemed to be, we fell in love with that country and the people who lived there.

Within two months, we realized that God had given us a life commitment to this part of the world, not a simple one-year engagement. At the time of this writing, we have lived in the former Soviet Union multiple decades and have seen the Holy Spirit’s supernatural fruit as thousands have received Christ, grown in the Spirit, and found their places in local churches — many of which we helped start. It has been the experience of a lifetime! And our sons — now full-grown men with families of their own — grew up experiencing a book of Acts kind of childhood by living in this spiritual environment.

Especially at the beginning, we could have tucked our tails and run back home to the United States because even just basic living in the former USSR was extremely challenging. But because we had surrendered to God — and had given Him our all to do what He wanted with our lives in that part of the world — what would have been hard and burdensome became a daily adventure that continues to enrich our lives today.

I want to ask you today: Have you surrendered to what God has called you to do?

Let me remind you of the words of Jesus in the second half of Matthew 10:39: “…he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.” Pay close attention to these words, for they are so very important if you really want to experience God’s fullness during your life journey.

The word “loseth” was translated from the Greek word apollumi, which literally means to release — as to release one’s rights to something. It is the picture of the full surrender of one’s life. But the key is not just forfeiting your own dreams and desires, but rather doing it “for Jesus’ sake.”

At the time God called my family to the Soviet Union, I had personal dreams of what I wanted to accomplish through our ministry in the United States. But God called me to lay that down — that is, to release it. He beckoned me to surrender my dream for His greater dream for my life — and to do it for His sake.

To be honest, I couldn’t begin to imagine how great a dream and life God had planned for me. I didn’t understand it. All I knew was that the Spirit of God was asking me to release my own preconceived dream and to follow Him into the unknown plan He had for my life.

Now I understand that if I had refused to release my own dream and had rejected God’s call to fulfill His dream, I would have missed the amazing adventure He had not only for me, but also for our whole family and the millions of lives He has touched as a result of our obedience. But because I released my plans for Jesus’ sake and for His purposes, we found something far greater than anything we had ever dreamed or imagined.

Jesus promised, “…he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.” The word “find” is the Greek word eurisko, which means to find or to discover, and it is where we get the word eureka! This word pictures the euphoric feeling a person experiences when he discovers something magnificent. His heart and soul, and perhaps even his mouth, exclaim, “Eureka!” It is the jubilant expression of one who shouts out, “I found it!”

For multiple decades, my heart has been exclaiming, “Eureka!” regarding this treasured call God has placed on our lives to reach the Russian-speaking peoples of this part of the world. When I think of what life would be like if we had rejected the Lord’s call and simply stayed with our ministry in the U.S., it nearly breaks my heart. We would have missed the amazing adventure that God had planned for our lives.

By asking us to release or surrender — apollumi — our dreams to Him, He was never trying to take something from us; He wanted to give us something wonderful. But to receive what He desired to give, we first had to release what we were holding on to and surrender to what He wanted to do in and through us. As a result of trusting Him and doing what He asked — instead of stubbornly holding on to what we wanted to do — God has gloriously allowed us to be part of one of the greatest missions epochs in the history of the Church.

When this all started, I didn’t understand what exactly Jesus had in mind for us. All I knew was that He wanted me to release my own plans and surrender to His plan for our lives. Ever since we yielded and obeyed, we’ve been rejoicing, even in hard times! What a grand and glorious adventure God had in store for us, and I’m so thankful we didn’t miss it!

What about you? What is God asking you to release so He can give you something far greater? I assure you that God is not trying to deprive you of anything. He wants to give you something bigger and better than your imagination could ever conceive. He simply needs your agreement to release your own ideas and to surrender to what He has waiting for you. Jesus Himself said, “… he that loseth his life for my sake, shall find it.” When you step out of your own realm into Jesus’ realm of possibilities, you’ll find yourself forever grateful that He gave you the courage to say yes when His call to “lose,” or surrender your life came to you!

MY PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I don’t want to hold on to my life and, as a result, miss the great adventure You have planned for me and my family. Forgive me for not trusting You — and help me put all fear and doubt aside as I “kiss the ground” of my calling. Help me allow Your power and love to sink deep into my heart for what You are asking me to do. I repent for hesitating and holding back out of a sense of self-preservation and a fear of the unknown. Today I fully surrender my life and my future to You.

I pray this in Jesus’ name!

MY CONFESSION FOR TODAY

I confess that I will not hold back on the Lord any longer. Whatever He wants me to do, that is what I will do. In the past, fear of an uncertain future has hindered me, but now I know that God has only a wonderful adventure in store for me and my family. I rebuke the spirit of fear that has restrained me, and I put my trust fully in the Lord as I step forward by faith to kiss the ground of God’s calling on my life. I declare that God will put a deep-seated love in my heart for what He has called me to do. I’ll never look back in regret but will only rejoice that I finally and fully surrendered to the call with which He has entrusted to me.

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO CONSIDER

Denise and I made a deliberate choice to fully surrender to the call of God on our lives in the former USSR. It was a big decision and a huge step of surrender, but it was essential in order for us to begin the exciting journey God had planned for us and our family. Have you fully yielded to the call of God on your life, or is there something holding you back? If there is something hindering your full surrender, what are you going to do about it?

Have you been honest with God about your feelings — your fears, your concerns, and your questions — regarding this step of faith He is asking you to take? If you’ll open your heart and cast your cares on Him, the Father promises to lift that burden and give you peace. Why don’t you stop right now, and for the next few minutes, cast all of your cares and concerns onto Jesus? Let Him give you His peace that surpasses all natural understanding (see Philippians 4:7)!

Do you actually think Jesus would lead you where He wouldn’t provide for you? If you’re worried about provision, put that worry away once and for all — for where God calls, He also provides!

[doodlewash]

My name is Qinghong Wei, artist and educator at Starry Dreams Studio. I live in Florida, and I travel nationwide and internationally to work on art projects with diverse people. Here is my story.

Splash

Fierce

I grew up in China learning Chinese classical ink wash painting from a very young age. I was in love with the ancient Chinese art, especially amazed by its mystery, gentleness, and harmony with nature. As a little girl, it was my favorite play time to pull out a brush, the ink, and rice paper and paint just anything.

Happy Dance

When I entered college for architecture and started to learn watercolor as required by the program, I encountered an art professor who had a fierce masculine style. I couldn’t genuinely connect with his style, but I felt the huge pressure to paint like him in order to succeed in college. I tried very hard to paint like him, but I couldn’t. Going to watercolor class became a nightmare, and one day in front of all my classmates, the professor said to me loudly, “You are hopeless.”

As a young adult, this experience completely shattered my faith in my art, and also to a large degree, in myself. I stopped painting for many, many years. But my love for art and creating beauty was not killed. I left architecture and ventured into other fields: urban planning, organizational development, writing, dance, theater, etc. Whatever I did, I tried to create beauty. I eventually earned my doctoral degree studying how art affects people and community. During these long years of searching, I also met many amazing people who nurtured me to believe in myself and be in my truth.

Thriving Women – Joy Ride

About three years ago, I finally had enough courage to learn watercolor again. Deep down in me, I was always attracted to watercolor, its mystery, freedom, and beauty.

It was very hard in the beginning because every time I picked up the brush, the painful past experience with watercolor would flash back. But I didn’t let it stop me. Holding the fear, I forged ahead. This time around, I decided I would only paint for myself, not to please anyone else.

And I would only paint things that I genuinely resonate with, that brought me a true sense of connection, joy and wonder. So I did, and my watercolor has progressed so well. Little by little, one painting after another, the fear disappeared. Watercolor has now become an intimate friend who brings me joy and nurtures my spirit.

Thriving Women – Step Into

With the growth of my skill, I want to paint for others – not to please others, but to serve others. For example, I have been creating a watercolor series called “Thriving Women, Thriving World”. The series features real women who have touched my life. It’s my humble effort to appreciate these women, share their wisdom, and help more women be more empowered and connected.

Prickly Joy – Finding My Star

Prickly Joy – Love At First Sight

I also love to create the series of “Prickly Joy”. It features a hedgehog and his random acts of joy. I hope Prickly, the hedgehog, would be a gentle messenger who reminds us of living life’s little wonders.

My Painting Tools

The Light

I use a mixture of professional and student grade tools. I love sable brushes because they hold a lot of water, versatile, and last a long time. My go to brushes are Winsor & Newton sable brushes size 8 and size 12.

For watercolor paper, I love Arches cold press paper, while I also use lots student grade paper for sketch and practice, including Strathmore 300 series and Prima Marketing watercolor paper pad.

My favorite watercolor paints are from Daniel Smith – the colors so gorgeous, re-wet easily, and a little goes a long way. I also enjoy paints from Van Gogh, vibrant and economical.

My Painting Process And Tips

Water, air, life. None of these we can grasp. But we can engage.

Because I love the freedom of watercolor, I normally don’t have a pencil sketch to start a painting.  Sometimes I will have a big picture in mind before I start. But sometimes I just give it a complete free run of water and colors, and follow the flow. I find it to be a very invigorating process and it grows my creativity and skills.

With any subject, I pay attention to what attracts me and inspires me the most, and I will paint to convey that essence. I am not trying to recreate the reality or a photo with my painting, but to share a unique lived experience, an emotional and spiritual connection.

Time To Play

Izzy And The Bumble Bee

Here are some of my humble tips on how to improve watercolor:

Believe in your passion. Make consistent effort to learn and practice, and RELAX.

Give yourself a lot space to play with watercolor, like you were a little child playing with mud. Focus on understanding the true nature of watercolor.

Always try something different. I love to ask my friends what they want me to paint, because they would often name something out of my comfort zone, thus helping me grow.

Invest in the best art supplies you can afford. But don’t sweat it if you are not using the most expensive supplies. Beauty always comes from the heart, not anywhere else.

To me, art creation is a whole-body experience. Engage yoga, dance, martial arts, etc., to help your body, mind and spirit integrate, flow freely, and create beautifully.

Together

Recently I started teaching watercolor. Being aware of my own learning experience, I vow to nurture the unique artist in each person. Everyone is a genius in creating her own life’s art. Let it flow.

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Elements and Elementals

(Written and compiled by George Knowles)

Elements  -  Earth /  Air /  Fire  /  Water  

Elementals  -  Gnomes /  Sylphs /  Salamanders /  Undines

Elements:

The four elements of nature:  Earth, Air, Fire and Water are the very foundations of creation and the basis of life itself.  Ancient myths and theories tell us that four Divine Beings 'Spirits' were sent to the fledgling earth (then a smoldering pot of confusion being created), to bring about order out of chaos.  As the rays of their celestial bodies made contact with the crystallised influences of the lower world, they became the four elements linking humankind to nature, the heavens and the Divine.

In Wicca/Witchcraft all physical and spiritual substances (the spiritual essence, if you like) are made up of one or more of these elements.  The Earth is the essence of fertility and solidarity; it nourishes, binds and gives form.  Air the essence of intelligence, which liberates and stimulates.  Fire is the essence of strength and defense that animates and activates, while Water is the essence of emotions and fecundity making things malleable and flexible.  The physical representations of these elements are merely their gross forms in the material world.

Coming from celestial form sent by the divine beings the “Goddess and God”, the fifth element or “spirit” (sometimes referred to as Akasha); came from a lower hierarchy of spirits called Elemental s.  The elemental s task was to govern the four elements.  So Gnomes govern the Earth, Sylphs control the Air, Salamanders command Fire and Undines prevail over Water.  Elements and elementals are assigned to the four cardinal points of a circle under the watchful eyes of the Lords of the Watchtowers (the Mighty Ones, Old Ones, or the Guardians), who are next in line on the hierarchy of the spirit world.  So Earth and Gnomes are assigned to the North, Air and Sylphs to the East, Salamanders and Fire to the South, and Undines and Water to the West.

The Pentacle (up-right five pointed star in-side a circle) is the witches’ traditional tool of the craft, and is symbolic of the four elements being kept in balance for “good” by the fifth element “spirit”, represented by the circle itself.  A reversed Pentacle (inverted five pointed star, often referred to as the Satanic Pentacle) represents the bad or darker sides of elements and elementals.  As there is duplicity in the Goddess and God, so there is duplicity in elements and elementals.  Each has its own good and bad aspects.  Here are some of the main correspondences representing elements and elementals.

Earth:

The Goddess, the Moon, the planet Venus, the zodiacal signs of - Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, the season of autumn, the North, salt or sand, the pentacle, fertility, good health, quietness, comfort, strength, courage, practicality, thrift, acquisition, patience, responsibility, things cold and dry, boredom, stagnation, destruction, darkness, the colour green, the metal gold.  It is used to influence such matters as:  Female principles, herbal magick, luck, physical healing, balance, prosperity, change, material things, harmony, relationships and success.  Also used for romantic love, friendship, beauty, soul-mates, artistic ability, affection, partners, alliances, grace, luxury, social activity, marriage, decorating, cosmetics, gifts, income, gardening, architects, artists, beauticians, chiropractors, dancers, designers, engineers, entertainers, fashion, music, painting, poetry, courtship, dating, household improvements, planning parties and shopping.  

Air:  

The God, the Sun, the zodiacal signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, the season of spring, the East, the wand, incense and smoke.  Also used to influence such matters as:  Light, health, success, careers, goals, ambition, personnel finances, advancement, drama, fun, authority figures, law, fairs, crops, totem animals, volunteer and civic services, promotion, male principles, children, buying, selling and speculation, things hot and moist, squandering, frivolity, autism, gales, hurricanes and cyclones.  Also used for achievement, healing energy, divination, clairvoyance, mental alertness, intelligence, intellectual growth, prosperity, harmony, energising, creativity, the colour yellow and the metal silver.  

Fire:  

The God, the Sun, Mercury, Mars, the zodiacal signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, the season of summer, the South, the sword or athame, candles, torches, light or illumination.  Represents vitality, power, strength, courage and defence.  It is invigorating, motivating and passionate, and can be used to influence such matters as:  passion, partnerships, action, physical activity, energy, aggression, things hot and dry, sex, sport, guns, tools, metals, police, soldiers, combat, confrontation, war, business deals, buying and selling, mechanical things, repairs, hunting, health, luck, justice, success, ambition, personal finances, and authority figures.

Water:  

The Goddess, the Moon, the planet Jupiter, the zodiacal signs of Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, the season of winter, the West, the cup, chalice and cauldron.  Water is used for dealing with such matter as:  wealth, joy, opportunity, abundance, elevation, tranquillising, aligning, business, logic, gambling, social matters, political power, material wealth, publishing, collage education and long distance travel.  Things cold and moist, brooding, foreboding, stagnation, poison, toxic substances, foreign interests, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sport, horses, legal matters, doctors, guardians, merchants, psychologists, charity, correspondence courses, self-improvement, research, reading and studying.

Elementals

Elementals are those mystical creatures that dwell within the spirit realm of the elements, watched over and controlled by the Lords of the Watchtowers (the Mighty Ones, Old Ones, or the Guardians).  Elementals can be related to “nature spirits” and the old favourite, ever written about “witches’ familiar”.  These are the spirits that govern all nature, the “forces of life” that may be summoned to assist in working magic.  It’s important therefore that we understand “who they are” and “what they represent”.  Earth spirits are known as Gnomes, Air spirits as Sylphs, Fire spirits as Salamanders, and Water spirits are called Undines.

After the circle is formed and consecrated with the elements, a witch may next call down the quarters by invoking the Lords of the Watchtowers (the Mighty Ones, Old Ones, the Guardians), to preside and watch over the proceedings.  Specific elementals; those whose correspondences best suit the work or rite being carried out, may then be invited to participate.  Their correspondences are closely related to those of the elements, so I shall not re-write them here (See Correspondences in Part 1). Care needs to be taken when calling the aid of elementals, due to the duplicity of all things.  Elementals are not always the helpful little creature’s we expect them to be, and can be mischievous, bad tempered little devils if allowed to get out of control.

In folklore elementals were thought to be fickle, malicious and unpredictable spirits sent by the “wicked-witch” in the form of familiars to trick people into accidents and traps and sometimes killing them.  This is the sort of belief that led to the plight of witches during the Witch-hunt’s and purges of the 17th–18th centuries.  Still today in contemporary Witchcraft, witches use pets and animals as familiars, but stress and emphasises is given to working with good and friendly elementals in producing positive magic.  A colourful character from contemporary times that used a familiar was Sybil Leek.  Her trademark was a cape, loose gown, and a pet jackdaw named “Mr. Hotfoot Jackson”.

Gnomes:

Gnomes are the spiritual beings who inhabit the spirit realm of the elements.  As spirits of energy they are commonly invisible to the average person, only those that possess second sight can see them clearly.  However being on the first level of the spirit realm, they are close enough to the physical realm in order to easily inter-react with it.  By tradition Gnomes were the protectors of secret treasures hidden in caves beneath the earth.  Legends have it that they were reluctant to help and aid humans, but if you were to gain the trust of one, they could prove to be powerful friends.  On the other hand, if you were to lose their trust, deceive them or misuse their aid, then all hell could be let lose.

In Wicca/Witchcraft Gnomes are called to instill confidence, steadfastness and endurance, but can also be used to bring about gloom, melancholy and despair should that be required.  In some old legends Gnomes were ruled over by a king called Gob whose followers became known as Goblins.  Goblins were wondering mischievous sprites that would attach themselves to households, particularly those containing children.  When they moved in, they would help by doing the chores at night and by playing with and disciplining the children, giving them presents when they were good or punishing them when they were bad.

When upset the Goblins general good nature could became unpredictable.  They would bang pots and pans in the kitchen at night just to keep the household awake, or move furniture about while knocking on walls and doors and snatching bedclothes off sleeping persons, generally becoming a nuisance.  You’ve heard of poltergeist activity?  Well this is a type of it.  A Poltergeist is generally believed to be the spirit of a departed person or animal, who hasn’t for various reasons withdrawn from the physical realm.  It can also be an elemental that has been called for a task and for some reason failed to complete it, hence the haunting.  Witches are often called to exorcise haunting by contacting the spirit and persuading it to move on, or if that fails they can contact higher spirits or deities to banish them.

Gnomes and Goblins can be called to aid all magic associated with the element Earth as given in the correspondences above.

Sylphs:

Sylphs are the spiritual beings that inhabit the spirit realm of the element Air.  Their activities are manifest in the gatherings of clouds, in the blowing of the wind, the downpour of rain and the formation of snow.  They are also responsible for the growth and maturity of all the plant life we see around us.  In folklore, Sylphs appeared in many myths and legends.  Some tales tell us that if you listened carefully, they would talk to you on the wind as it passed through caves and caverns.

Its been suggested that the Muses of Greek mythology were Sylphs who had assumed human form in order to guide humans on a spiritual path.  They are associated with the activity of the mind and can influence and inspire human actions.  It is generally though that they are attracted to poets and artists and instills them with visions of spiritual beauty.  Sylphs are ruled by a King being known as Paralda, and in form they appear to humans as in the classic image of the fairies.

Sylphs can be called to aid in all magick associated with the element Air as shown in the correspondences above.

Salamanders:

Salamanders are the spiritual beings that inhabit and control the element Fire, and it is through their activities that fire exists.  There are many family branches of salamanders each differing in size, appearance and dignity, and in folklore they were ruled over by a magnificent flaming king being called Djin.  Salamanders are the strongest and most powerful of all the elementals having the ability to extend or diminish their size as needed.  They and others of their kind are mischievous spirits, who like children don't fully understand the results of their actions, which can affect the thoughts and actions of people around them.  As such, strong control is required when using their aid in ritual or magick.

Salamanders are thought to move about most freely at night and if you are ever lucky enough to see them, they would appear as small balls of light drifting across the air and water.  Old-time sailors often saw them investigating the sails of their ships while sailing at sea, and the term “St. Elmo’s Fire” was coined to refer to such phenomenon.  On land they are mostly perceived as small lizard-like flames about a foot or more in length.

When used in magick, Salamanders can have a profound effect upon human nature.  Linked through the heat with which we maintain are bodily temperatures, they can influence our emotions and general temperament.  When someone is called a hothead, or is referred to as hot-blooded, these are terms referring to their elemental nature.

Undines:

Undines are the spiritual beings that inhabit the spirit realm of the element Water.  They not only exist in the water itself, but also in substances of humidity and all other liquids.  They appear to humans as beautiful water nymphs or the classic mermaids of myths and legends which tell of them being seen gracefully riding the waves of the ocean shimmering and shining with all the colors of the sea.  They are also said to frequent marshlands, rocky pools, springs, streams and wells.  They control the forces of nature in relation to plant and marine life as well as the tides and motions of water.

In some cultures undines inhabited waterfalls, while others live in rivers and lakes, every fountain had its nymph, and every ocean its oceanides (daughters of Oceanus the Titan ruler of the sea before Poseidon).  In folklore the ruler of the undines is a being called Necksa whom they love, serve, and honor unceasingly.  Undines are emotional beings, very friendly and open to being of service to humans, but care must be taken when working with undines for they can have a strong influence upon a person’s emotional well-being.  

The smaller undines were often portrayed as tiny winged beings that people have mistakenly called fairies.  Seen near flowers and plants that grow in watery areas, they had gossamer wings and shining clothing.  Some undine’s closely resembled people in appearance and size, they lived in coral caves under the ocean or on the shores of lakes and banks of rivers.  Undines work with the vital essences, the liquids of plants, animals, and human beings and are present in everything containing water.  

Undines can be called to aid in all magick associated with the element Water as shown in the correspondences above.

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Red September, is a contemporary, fiction, romance novel. It’s a coming-of-age narrative that tells the story of Constance (Connie) Brown. Set amidst the poverty of the 1950’s on an island in the Caribbean. After their father dies, Connie and her siblings live in fear of their alcoholic and abusive mother. Connie life changes when Nathaniel (Nathan) Hart, a charismatic twenty-one-year-old man arrives from New York City on family business. When they meet it is love at first sight for both.

However, Connie is forced to marry Mr. Henry, a wealthy landowner, for financial gain. He moves her into his home on the hill overlooking the town. Though this may seem like a fairy tale ending, events begin to unfold and secrets are revealed that subsequently fractured the center of angst that all of Connie’s conflict revolve around. Her life is riddled with lies, masquerades, and broken dreams.

Connie is left with the task of coming to terms with strong, ambivalent feelings towards her mother, staying in a loveless marriage, or risk everything for her independence and ultimately find her place in the world with Nathan.

Customer Reviews on Amazon.com

  5.0 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed the book. It was a page turner from the beginning to the end. I would definitely recommend this book for the young and the old. I brought five books for my friends and family.

4.0 out of 5 stars. By Rico One of the best books I have read lately I have always felt that the most compelling gift that a writer possesses is the ability to describe places and characters in such authentic detail that the reader sees himself/herself there in the flesh watching the story unfold. This was my experience as I read Marita Berry’s “Red September” and being transported to a small fictional Caribbean island,Taino, that featured the same people, culture, beauty and poverty familiar to my own upbringing. On one hand it is the story of a mother who was dealt a cruel hand, losing her father at an early age, living with an abusive alcoholic mother and having the responsibilities of adulthood thrust upon her at much too early an age. Among those responsibilities was having to care for her siblings. Thirty years later with a family of her own she tries to understand the mother who had caused her so much pain and discomfort in her early years and she finds solace retroactively in telling the stories of her upbringing to her daughter, Brenda and at the same time finding room to forgive her abusive mother. “Red September” is much more than a story of struggle and survival. It is also a love story with it’s own twists and turns of the heart. This is one of the best books I have read lately. My advice to you, the reader, is to get a copy and lose yourself in a great story of love, forgiveness and a mother’s triumphant survival in the end.

5.0 out of 5 stars. This book is a wonderful love story, chapter after chapter is gets more endearing that make you want to keep reading. A great buy!!

4.0 out of 5 stars. A great story of an innocent woman coming into adulthood through unexpected trials and tribulations and how things work out.

4.0 out of 5 stars. By S. Stone This was a Giveaway on Goodreads. Thanks so much! I really enjoyed this heartwarming debut novel by Marita Berry. The story travels from the West Indies in the 1940’s to New York City in the 70’s. It’s the story of a young girl has to endure the harshness that her mother’s drinking evokes. Forced to marry their landlord in exchange for a place for her mother and younger siblings to live, raped, and becoming a mother herself at the young age of 16, it is a story of survival, of hopelessness, and of a love seemingly destined not to survive. Recounting her past to her daughter, Connie relives that love and what it has meant through the years. I will definitely look for more works by this author.

Excerpt: Red September Book

Taino, West Indies (1944)

  I awoke with the sun that morning, as I’ve done so many times before. I sat up on my bed, put my feet on the cold cement floor, walked over to the window and looked out. I gazed at the beautiful skyline of orange rays coming up above the mountains, while the candlelight’s flickered in the windows of the framed pastel homes that lined the side of the road. It was another tranquil morning on the small island we called Taino. The trade wind blew softly and the air laden with the rich aroma of freshly cut grass and the soil after a rain was invigorating. Lizards skittered, and a rooster crowing nearby signified a new day.

The grandfather clock in the parlor struck the hour, and my ears perked up at the familiar sounds of the screen door slamming shut as my brother Kevin strolled out to the hen house to collect the eggs. Then there was the pitter-patter of my sister’s feet and the clatter of pots and pans in the kitchen as my mother prepared breakfast. We would have oatmeal porridge, scrambled eggs, fresh baked bread with homemade fruit jam and chocolate milk most mornings, and whenever we heard Mother stirring the cocoa mix into the tin cups; it signaled to all four children that it was time to eat.

By the time I appeared in the cozy kitchen and sat down at the table, my siblings were already there playing amongst themselves.

“Where’s daddy?” I asked, turning to face my mother.

“He still taking he bath,” she said. “We can’t eat just yet.”

When it came time to eat we knew that we’d have to wait until father was seated and served first. As an eight year old, I realized how important a father was in a young girl’s life. I loved my father, and he loved me too, so much, that he named me Constance after his mother. And as the eldest child, he was very protective of me. In fact, I was daddy’s girl.

My father was the essence of tall, dark, handsome and slightly built. He was adventurous, a great provider, and possessed a gentle, loving and understanding nature. With a chronically ill wife and four children to raise my father was devoted to his home and family. He never ran away from his obligations by escaping to the local rum shop like so many of the other men did. He regularly found the time to spend with each one of us.

My fondest childhood memories was of this little colored girl wearing a pink cotton dress tiptoeing out of the house with my father on a peaceful morning, just as the sun came up, to pick mangoes and sugar apples from the trees growing in an orchard beyond our house.

Our adventure began with us climbing over the fence in the yard and taking a shortcut through the cow pasture, until we reached the tree line. And then father held a long stick with a nail attached on the end as a hook, and bent the tree branches just low enough for me to reach.

Afterwards, we’d find a shady spot under a tree to talk as we ate some of the succulent fruits, before taking the rest home for mother to turn into jams in preparation for the rainy season.

My father taught me important things about life and the world that I could not acquire from any school. He often talked to me about God and how he made boys and girls different and if I did not give of myself too freely, when I grew up, some man would be lucky to have me. I didn’t realize until I was much older that my father was teaching his frightened little girl how to expect to be treated by boys, which later had a great influence in my matrimonial relationship.

I listened very carefully and deeply valued my father’s advice. Those were the times that I felt secure and the closest to him. It was a warm, comfortable bond.

But I knew only too well the consequences of being brought up feeling as though I lived in two worlds.

My mother a woman of average size and appearance, although semi-illiterate, her greatest ability was her firm, determined and strong-willed personality. She was the force around which our entire family existed. As a strict disciplinarian, she strongly believed in the saying, ‘spare the rod, and spoil the child.’ And if I so much as sucked my teeth or frowned when I was told to do something, I would be punished with a beating from my mother.

On the day my father suddenly died from a brain aneurysm, I never felt so empty, so lost and heartbroken. It was the saddest day of my life. My whole world shattered into a million pieces and life as I knew it changed forever.

  About the Author Marita Berry – a self-published fiction author lives in New York City. She cherishes her family, exploring the meaning of life, chocolate, rainy days, salsa dancing, and meditation. Marita is most proud of raising her two sons as a single parent into successful young men, while continuing her education where she received a master’s degree in Social Work, and being a grandmother to two wonderful grandsons whom she says keeps her grounded. Marita’s debut novel, Red September takes the readers on a roller-coaster ride of emotions that will make them laugh, cry, wonder, and wanting more. Her book can be found on http://www.maritaberryauthor.com

      Intimate Conversation with Black Pearls Magazine

Marita Berry, a New Yorker, retired after a thirty-year career in telecommunications. She cherishes her spiritual relationship with God; her strong, loving family; and close sister-friendships. She is proud of her two sons, daughters-in-law, and grandsons, as well as her master’s degree in social work from Fordham University.

BPM: Tell us about your most recent work. Is this book available on Nook and Kindle? My first novel, Red September, is a self-published, contemporary, fiction, romance novel. A coming-of-age narrative that tells the story of Constance (Connie) Brown, set amidst the poverty of the 1950’s on a small island in the Caribbean. After their father dies, Connie, the eldest of four, and her siblings are left to live in fear of their alcoholic, and abusive mother. Connie life changes when Nathaniel (Nathan) Hart, a charismatic twenty-one-year-old man arrives from New York City on family business. When they meet it is love at first sight for both. However, Connie is forced by her mother to marry Mr. Henry, a wealthy landowner, for financial gain. He moves her into his home on the hill overlooking the town. Though this may seem like a fairy tale ending, events begin to unfold and secrets are revealed that subsequently fractured the center of angst that all of Connie’s conflict revolve around. Her life is riddled with lies, masquerades, and broken dreams. For Connie, life is filled with hard choices. Will Connie bow down with the task of coming to terms with strong, ambivalent feelings towards her mother, staying in a loveless marriage, or risk everything for her independence, and ultimately find her place in the world with her one true love, Nathan? Can time truly heal all wounds? Also available on Kindle.

BPM: Give us some insight into your main characters or speakers. What makes each one so special? Connie is shy and naïve, but she has genuine inner qualities of being a good daughter, helpful, respectful, smart, self-sufficient, nurturing, sensitive to other’s welfare, and she has a strong obligation to her family. The kind of daughter that any mother would be proud of, but she’s never received any affection or compliments from her mother. It’s only through her relationship with her aunt that her self-esteem can be nourished, and she can feel treasured as children need to feel.

Nathan’s strengths are divided into his core values: having traveled the world in the Navy as a young man, he is brave, courageous, knowledgeable, open-minded, perceptive, and persistent. But as he falls heads-over-heels in love with Connie, Nathan is harboring a deep, dark, secret.

BPM: What inspired you to sit down and actually start writing this book? Red September began as a concept after listening to my mother’s countless stories about growing up on a small island in the Caribbean. It was where she lived without running water, nor electricity, and only the dirt roads on which she traveled. The passing away of my mother served as a catalyst that forced me to get down in accomplishing what I set out to do. She was my muse, and her fearless life anecdotes sparked my interest to loosely base this story about a dysfunctional family where the sorrows and afflictions experienced by the family are at the hands of the alcoholic, abusive, mother. It’s a story of hopelessness, survival, and of seemingly destined love.

BPM: Can you share one topic or scene from your book that will touch most readers? I awoke with the sun that morning, as I’ve done so many times before. I sat up on my bed, put my feet on the cold cement floor, walked over to the window and looked out. I gazed at the beautiful skyline of orange rays just above the mountains, while the candlelight’s flickered in the windows of the framed pastel houses that lined the side of the road. Another tranquil morning on the small island we called Taino. The trade winds blew softly, as the air laden with the aroma of fresh cut grass, and the soil after an overnight’s rain was invigorating. Lizards skittered, and a rooster crowed nearby signified a new day.

The grandfather clock in the parlor struck the hour, and my ears perked up at the familiar sounds of the slamming screen door as my brother, Kevin strolled out to the hen house to collect the eggs. Then, there were the pitter-patter of my sister’s feet and the clatter of pots and pans in the kitchen as my mother prepared breakfast. We would have oatmeal porridge, scrambled eggs, fresh baked bread with homemade fruit jam, and chocolate milk most mornings. Whenever we heard Mother stirring the cocoa mix into the tin cups; it signaled to all four children that it was time to eat.

By the time I appeared in the cozy kitchen and sat down at the table, my siblings were already there playing amongst themselves. “Where’s daddy?” I asked, turning to face my mother. “He still taking he bath,” she said. “We can’t eat jest yet.” We knew we’d have to wait until our father was seated and served. As an eight-year-old, I realized how important a father was in a young girl’s life. I loved him dearly, and as the eldest, he remained very protective of me. In fact, I was daddy’s girl.

My father was the essence of tall, dark, handsome, and slightly built. He was adventurous, a great provider, and possessed a gentle, loving and understanding nature. With a chronically ill wife, and four children to raise, my father was devoted to his family. He never ran away from his obligations by escaping to the local rum shop like so many of the other men. He regularly found the time to spend with each one of his children.

My fondest childhood memories were of this little colored girl wearing a pink cotton dress, tiptoeing out of the house with my father just as the sun came up. We would go out to pick the mangoes and sugar apples from the trees in an orchard beyond our house for mother to make her jellies and jams.

Our adventure began with us climbing over the fence in the yard, and taking a shortcut through the cow pasture, until we reached the tree line. And then, father held a long stick with a nail attached on the end as a hook to bend the tree branches low enough for me to grasp. Afterwards, we’d find a shady spot under a tree to talk as we ate some of the succulent fruits, before taking the rest home.

My father taught me important things about life and the world I could never acquire from any school. He often talked to me about God, and how he made boys and girls different, and when I grew up some man would be lucky to have me. I didn’t realize until I was much older that my father was teaching his frightened little girl how to expect to be treated by boys. I listened very carefully, and deeply valued my father’s advice. Those were the times I felt most secure. It was a warm, comfortable bond.

But I knew very well the consequences of being brought up feeling as though I lived in two worlds. My mother, a woman of small stature, stood about five-feet-two. Although semi-illiterate, her greatest ability was her firm, determined, no nonsense personality. She was the force around which our entire family existed. As a strict disciplinarian, she strongly believed in the motto, ‘spare the rod, spoil the child.’ And if I so much as sucked my teeth or frowned when I was told to do something, I would be whipped by my mother. The day my father died suddenly from a brain aneurysm, I never felt so empty, so lost and heartbroken. It was the saddest day of my life. My whole world shattered into a million pieces. Then, life as I knew it changed forever.

BPM: Where do your book ideas come from? Are your books plot-driven or character-driven? My book ideas for writing comes from personal experiences and memories, and they are character driven. So far, my characters have been about sheroes, and I try to focus on their inner conflict. I want my characters attitudes, decisions, and personal evolution to change the shape of the plot by having the women encounter life through empowerment, and I want their confidence and strength to be admired without them having to feel ashamed or apologetic about it.

BPM: Is writing easy for you? Do you feel lonely being a writer? No, writing isn’t easy for me, because I find myself spending quite a bit of time just trying to come up with the right words to put on paper, and to have the clarity to know what I want to say in the first place. I do, however, find writing to be certainly challenging. Like any creative activity, I have my good days where I can come up with a great scene or dialog, and my bad days when my mind goes completely blank. I often wondered why people call writers lonely people. I know it can be a lonely activity. If sitting at a desk for six hours once or twice a week, not talking to anyone, or not having any social interactions with other people, while listening to smooth jazz music, lonely?…. then I may very well be lonely…. But what I feel is inner peace.

BPM: What did you enjoy most about writing this book? I enjoyed the freedom to write this book with no pressure or expectations. I wrote it “for fun,” and I didn’t have to worry about any deadlines, or what I wanted to do with the book once it was finished. It was a given that it would be self-published.

BPM: How long does it take to complete one of your books? It took me almost four years to write my first novel, Red September. I was determined it had to be the best I could write, quality was more important to me. Besides, being an indie author, it was a very challenging learning process as you go. My next book, I’m working on, I expect to take a year.

BPM: Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? I would suggest for anyone to become a better writer, to read a variety of books in different genres. Write a lot. Figure out your own style of writing, because everyone writes differently. Share your work with others, and be willing to accept the good as well as the bad critiques without taking it too personal, so that you can grow.

BPM: What period of life do you find you write about most often? I like writing under the genre of coming-of-age stories, young adult, and contemporary women.

BPM: How do you feel when someone disagrees with something you have written? Honestly, if someone gives me negative feedback, it does dampen things momentarily. I’m lucky to have been in a writing group for five years, and we trust each other feedback by giving constructive criticism to improve on our writing. If there is someone in the group that differs with me considerably, first, I thank them for taking the time to read my work, then I take what I want from them, and leave what I don’t, and keep it moving.

BPM: Are there under-represented groups or ideas featured in your book? If so, discuss them. Yes, the under-represented group or ideas that I have featured in my book(s) thus far have been revolved around African-American women. Moreover, because I feel that female characters are less likely than males to have identifiable goals, or to be portrayed as resilient leaders of any kind. I have been surrounded by strong black women all my life. I am moved by the strength of my late grandmother who single-handedly raised thirteen children, or by my late mother who only went as far as the fifth grade, but raised six children, some of whom went on to receive college degrees, or became a pastor or a deacon of their church’s. My sisters, aunts, and sister- friendships have all given me examples of the embodiment of what a strong black woman can be. And so, it’s from them that I pull my stories.

BPM: Share one specific point in your book that resonated with your present situation or journey. My answer would have to be the romantic love that developed between the two main characters, Connie, and Nathan. Three years ago, I fell in love with a guy. At first, I thought it was just lust, but it evolved with time. As I’ve matured on my journey through life, I found out love is not only about the phone calls, the text messages, the I love you’s, the candlelight dinners or the gifts. Love is about understanding each other. It’s feeling that someone is always going to be there for you no matter what the situation. It’s about trust. It’s about growing old into a graceful couple.

BPM: Did you learn anything personal from writing your book? I learned that I’m passionate, optimistic, and dedicated with the utmost belief in myself.

BPM: Can you share some stories about people you met while researching this book? To make my book come to life, I had several pre-recorded tape messages of my mother’s words. The tape recordings that included questions and answers of my mother and I conversations were carefully translated so that I could capture the inflection of her voice, and the remembrance of her reactions. I also interviewed several of her friends, and family members who were born and/or raised in the Caribbean to ensure their interpretation of island living, and to dig deeper into the culture. What I’ve learned from my research is that although some people think living island life is a dream or fantasy, island life in not always paradise. With limited job opportunities, lack of good medical care, everyday power outages, few, or often no developed roads, between the mosquitoes, heat, humidity, hurricanes, and a limited supply of food and goods, it can be the reasons why so many migrate statewide.

BPM: How has writing this book impacted your life as a published author? I’ve always been a bookworm. Reading has helped me through a lot of crisis in my life because there is no better way of getting drama out of your mind than through the pages of a good book. However, I didn’t set out to write this book as a formula for someone else’s life, or as a get-rich quick scheme. I’ve had several Aha’s moments in my life listening to stories that touched my soul or spirit in some way, and it impacted me so significantly that I found myself on this journey of writing I never intended to go on. A journey on which I found myself. Writing gave me confidence, taught me how to take risks, forced me to ask questions about life, and most of all, it has helped me to meet new people, friends, that are on the same journey as me.

BPM: What does literary success look like to you? I look around on a daily basis and say with a very big smile, “Thank you” to the Universe. I set my goals, and I work tirelessly in achieving them. However, I do like to dream big. What literary success look like to me is self-publishing to great acclaim, getting an agent, publication offers, book tours, selling to film rights, and acquiring financial stability through writing. But in the meantime, I feel blessed to know that success is more of being on the right path, rather than a destination. It’s less about the doing and having, and more about the being.

BPM: What are the 3 most effective tools for sharing your book with the world? Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and my personal website make it easy to share my book with the world.

BPM: What projects are you working on at the present? I’m presently working on my second book, “Soulfully Yours.” It’s about three single women who met in college, and together they established a public relations firm. But due to their busy schedule, the reality of dating in the new millennium isn’t what it used to be. Meeting a guy at the local bar has been replaced by encountering them on the Internet on a popular dating website named, “Soulfully Yours.” As the story unfolds, the lives of the women become entwined as they search for that special someone that will make each one of them happy. What these three women soon discover is a web of secrets and lies that surrounds the world around them.

BPM: How can readers discover more about you and your work? Share all of your social media links.

My readers can follow me on: Author’s Webpage: http://www.maritaberryauthor.com. Facebook/www.facebook.com/ritaberry.750 Twitter/www.twitter.com/Rebberry Goodreads/www.goodreads.com/meberry

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Black Pearls Magazine for the time to interview me, and in learning more about my work.

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      Red September by Marita Berry Red September, is a contemporary, fiction, romance novel. It’s a coming-of-age narrative that tells the story of Constance (Connie) Brown.