I wasn’t asked to a single dance in high school and didn’t have a serious romantic relationship until I was 22. And like, yeah that shit hurt when I was younger. I had a lot of fears that I was unlovable and that I didn’t deserve to be happy. And every time I would try to talk to anyone about it, the conversation became, “you’ll find someone”, when it should have been, “you don’t need a relationship or a date, you’re lovable & complete & beautiful on your own”.
So yeah, please normalize young people not dating, and please stop shaming them for it. There’s more to life than romance, despite what the media wants us to think.
This potion is for when you feel anxious, to dispel the bad energy around you, to make you focus on the present, to calm you down, to break the habit, to clear your mind and let you go forward ✧
Hey everyone, near Portland the national recreation area woods, 10,000+ acres, are burning with uncontrolled and unprecedented fire. I am literally smelling the smoke from it inside the office building I am working at. This is not a poetic observation, it is a troubling one. I have gotten two pieces of commentary today on how this smoke smell is some blessing from the spirits or how the fires might be a blessing in disguise. Neither things are appropriate to send to me considering the context of Oregon’s situation. Here is a link with information on these fires and what is going on, so you can get context. Please check someone’s timeline for context, and maybe google some news, if you’re not informed on their situation and want to give them some commentary. If it “might seem insensitive” and it’s about a disaster… then don’t say it!
Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall in the US Friday and the governor has just declared a state of emergency throughout the entirety of Florida
On the heels of Harvey all I can say is please pray that Florida and all the countries in the Caribbean in Irma’s path avoid the worst and that no lives are lost
With the seas getting warmer and our infrastructure neglected, storm damage is going to get worse. Waiting it out is not an option.
If you’re in the path of the hurricane here are some vital information packets:
If you have pets you need to hammer down a safe and reliable evacuation spot. Call your local health department and ask if shelters accept animals. Check surrounding hotels and ask with them. Nobody wants to leave their pets behind so be prepared for both your lives!
Lower your fridge/freezer thermostat to the lowest setting possible
Literally came up with this on the fly this afternoon, with the hurricane approaching. Posting it for anyone who wants to get a little extra protection in before it hits.
Supplies:
chalice
wooden spoon
wine, mead, or cider (I used all three)
consecrated water, preferably collected rain
white candle
offertory incense (I used amber)
Light the candle and the incense. Fill the chalice with your chosen libation mixed with the rainwater. Take it and the spoon and go outside. Starting at the east corner of the property, walk the entire perimeter. Using the spoon, sprinkle the boundary, foundation, and cars, trees, and anything else you want protected while chanting:
Water of storm, accept my offering Vent not thy fury upon this house Nor these people Nor their possessions
Continue until you have come full-circle. Bless the front door if you wish (I did), then pour the remaining libation out in the direction of the oncoming storm. Reserve a few drops to keep in the chalice on the altar.
Go back inside, make your final preparations, and let the candle and incense burn down.
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