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HOUSE BLESSINGS
HOUSE BLESSINGS for Clearing and Protecting Spaces
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by Marlaina Donato
Moving into a house, office or takes the concept of housewarming to a any new space prompts us to sacred level. A house blessing can temper envision bright days ahead the hair-pulling stresses of a move and be a filled with hope and joy. Perhaps this is wonderful way to restore harmony after life why, from first-century Christians praying gives us a jolt, be it a job loss, a broken relato dissuade evil influences to the May- tionship, a loved one’s passing or an illness. ans smudging herbs to welcome positive Simple gestures of intention, sprinkled energy, the act of blessing a house is such a with some beauty, enable us to claim our time-honored tradition. space and sow a new beginning.
Whether held in private or with a Arranging seasonal blooms in jewgroup of kindred souls, with or without el-toned vases, scattering fresh rose petals religious elements, blessing a new dwelling over the threshold or misting the air with
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ethereal scents consecrates what might otherwise seem mundane. Singing a favorite song, whispering a spontaneous prayer or reciting a Buddhist chant during the flurry of unpacking invites calm and attracts benevolent influences. Pungent smudges of dried, white sage, sweetgrass, pine or lilac flowers help dissolve unpleasant memories and energetic imprints from the past.
Honoring the four elements of earth, air, fire and water can create balance and celebrate ancient customs. Adding one or more essential oils to a spray bottle filled with distilled water or culinary rose water
is an easy way to mist the air and the space inside drawers, closets and cupboards before filling or refilling them. Hanging fresh evergreens, leafy branches or tufts of blossoms over doorways evokes what 10th-century mystic and healer Hildegard of Bingen called veriditas—the greening energy of the Earth. Employing a crystal or Tibetan singing bowl, beating a shamanic drum or playing an instrument in select rooms can charge the atmosphere with fiery hope. Opening windows, even briefly during cooler seasons, invites in the fresh air of possibility.
Stepping into a new life—or revitalizing an existing one—is one of the most beautiful acts of caring for soul and self. Blessing our spaces is also an expression of gratitude, something that can make any life wonderful.
Linda LaMarca Schuler, MA, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
Keeping The Faith In 2021
by Janet StraightArrow
As we begin this New Year, we might be a bit shy to be so excited about a New Year ahead. That is a very good thing as the excitement for 2020 was an extreme that created a big letdown of disappointment and hurt. So how do we begin 2021?
Lots of good times are ahead with positive possibilities and with challenges to help the planet wake up, take action, and heal. We are continuing to wake up and experience major change on the planet. The astrology is showing ongoing challenges to create correction in ourselves and our planet for another four years.
How can we be excited, and also be present to the changes and challenges, and stay positive, and productive?
As we lift up into our spiritual awareness, we can see purpose and meaning that help us move through change productively. It is a choice to focus on the positive. Positive supports life. Negative focus and fear negate life and create more negative situations that do not help us or anyone.
Break any habits of complaining, stay present to what is occurring. We are not victims we are co-creators. So, when challenged, ask yourself, “How can I look at this from a higher perspective?” And, “What do I want to create from this?”
Spiritual practice seeking meaning and positive outcome allows us to move through these times with wisdom and strength.
Life is earth school for each one of us to experience gifts and challenges, loss and gains, fun and sadness, all helping us to become more humble and real. When we are humble, we are not feeling entitled to have what we want. We surrender to the best that can be from here and watch new opportunities to show up for us to enjoy, grow, and heal.
Life is a magical mystery. With a positive, generous, loving attitude we can climb the mountain to see the big picture and move gracefully into our next chapters over and over again.
Our attitude is the one thing only we can change and be in control of. Attitude can make us happy and productive, or miserable and depressed. Go for positive, curious, and looking for the best.
Bring you and yours into this New Year looking to live fully and freely and full of hope and love.
Happy New Year All!
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