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As a Canadian, I have much to give thanks for: democracy, socialized medicine and education, and a relatively good standard of living. Where I place my attention, the energy grows. So today, on Canadian Thanksgiving Day, let's undertake a gratitude spell.On a piece of paper, write:1. Thank you, thank you, thank you for ______.Fill in the blank. Then write:2. I am pleased by ______.Complete the phrase and continue:3. I am happy about ______.4. I am glad that ______.5. I am thankful for ______.6. ...
I once left an event wearing someone else's boots, the same size and color as mine. They didn't feel quite right, so I returned to the venue and found a woman at the door, searching. When my daughter was small, I made tiny labels that were sewn into all her clothes, so they always made their way home. With my own backcountry camping gear, I have carefully written my name in indelible ink, so ownership is clear. Sometimes magic is disguised as common sense. We can assume our stuff is safe, but ...
With kids back in school, we're in the midst of germ season. Children exchange germs quickly and efficiently while playing, touching, sharing erasers, and trading lunch items. It is time for a Magical Anti-Germ Potion. Tea tree oil, made from Melaleuca alternifolia, is the perfect ally, with antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal qualities. It's also good for the treatment of psoriasis, acne, and eczema. That means you can spray Magical Anti-Germ Potion on any germinfested item and on skin. ...
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has many uses. An adaptogen, it is great for treating exhaustion, stress, and adrenal fatigue. It enhances growth, stimulates immunity, and is effective against bacterial infection. Eaten as seeds, nettle stimulates feel-good energy. Nettle grows throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia and prefers stream banks and damp and disturbed land. Now is the time to harvest it. Be sure to first properly identify nettle. You will need a small paper bag on ...
