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" Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow" ~Melody Beattie
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly time passes between Halloween & Thanksgiving. My thoughts now turn toward appreciating the blessings I have been given in this life. How often do you think about all you are grateful for?
I have heard so many people say there isn't much to give thanks for this year. The many problems facing our world today cahllenge all our minds. So is this the right time to give thanks? Can we be grateful? Is this really a time to celebrate?
Well, I say this is the perfect time. Celebrate survival. Celebrate the feeling of hope that this election brought to us. (Record numbers of people stormed the voting booths this very month seeking hope & change). Celebrate your family & friends. Celebrate gratitude.
I offer my thanks & gratitude to all of you this Thanksgiving. And my deepest Thanksgiving to Her, the Goddess, for without Her I would not be here.
From the heart comes the truest Thanksgiving.
"Grace isn't a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It's a way to live"
~Jackie Windspear
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Aztec Hot Chocolate |
When my heart & toes are cold I make a big mug of hot chocolate. And there is nothing better than combining that luscious cocoa with spice & heat, yum....
Ingredients
½ cup of water
1 ½ cups of milk
2 ½ tablespoons of sugar
2 whole cloves
1 pinch each of cinnamon , ginger & cayenne
¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon good vanilla
Directions
In a small pot, heat the water, milk, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, ginger & pepper. Bring to a boil &
Remove from heat.Whisk in rest of ingredients & top with whipped cream & another dash of cinnamon
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"Oh Mother we are calling, your daughters we seek healing."
To all who wrote, called or sent cards, Thank you. My breast surgery was postponed. Gotta power up that heart muscle!!! Lying in my hospital bed Friday I pondered the question: What if this illness was meant to illuminate my strength & growth, to signify that I am whole? So I asked myself- "Am I allowed to fall apart so that I can become whole"?
"Surrender, Dorothy!!!"~The Wizard of Oz
Without my physical body in perfect working order, everything around me will ultimately suffer. Let's face it, our bodies are the temples for our souls. So I surrendered, opened up if you will, and asked Her to show me the way. No more worrying or seeking answers for me.
And then Hekate arrrived.
Queen of the Crossroads, She is guiding me just as she guided Persephone on Her dark path. And it was clear, Surrender doesn't mean giving up; it is giving over, asking assistance so you are open to something greater, something better. To surrender is to trust and I trust SHE will keep me safe.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Debbi
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Start your holiday shopping This weekend & visit us at New Jerseys Largest & Longest Running Mind Body & Spirit Festival
November 30, 2008 Sunday
Metaphysical Center of New Jersey's
Annual Body, Mind & Spirit Fall Festival
The Wyndham (formerly the Holiday Inn)
50 Kenney Place
Saddle Brook, NJ |
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Over 60 Vendors
Food* Raffles Book Signings & Lectures
Psychic Readings
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Clearance Sale
Over 50% Off
Treat yourself or someone special to this gorgeous Bali Silver Vial Pendant. Our choice on stone.
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SALE PRICE: $15.00
List Price: $32.00
*Price will be adjusted when processed
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Ix-Chelis back in stock!!!!!
The Mayan moon goddess of fertility & life, protector of women & a crone - the wise woman dispensing healing visions. Stories tell of her escape to Isla Mujeres, where she became an advocate for all women. Ixchel is all about destiny & taking back power from those who would do you harm. I crafted this blend for victims & survivors. Ix-chel is a powerful role model for women who need to reclaim their power. |
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