Shine Bright Gang Magazine Issue #1

SELF LOVE MAGIC

NEW YEAR MAGIC JANUARY

2016

ISSUE NO. 01

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THIS IS YOUR YEAR. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE . COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS .

YOU CONTROL YOUR DESTINY .

YOU ARE MAGIC. JOLENE HALEY WWW.SHINEBRIGHTGANG.COM

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Shine Bright Stay golden. Live free. Be wild. Believe in magic.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU

New Year

Be You

is bullshit

"New Year, New You", otherwise known as "Why I think it's utter nonsense for us to think that we are anything other than fucking magical unicorns all day, every day."

By Jolene Haley You are not broken. But if you live in the same world that I do, every single time you look anywhere, people are telling you that you are. You need cooler clothes. More expensive makeup. Nicer kicks. Edgier undies. A sexier pucker. Bigger boobs. The latest iPhone. A new exercise plan. And zero body fat.

If and only if you follow these strict regimes, which you may also purchase for 10 easy installments of $999.99, will you be cool. And beautiful. And people will actually start to like you instead of just pretending.

I’m here to break it you to. Can you lean in a bit closer? It has a more dramatic effect if you lean in. Then, I will whisper with subtle urgency and insistence a secret in which I have been holding in for a very long time.

A lot of corporations, people, coaches, well, they don’t want you to know this either because their success depends on this secret and YOU not knowing it.

Here it is…

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YOU A RE FUCKING PERFECT JUST THE W A Y TH A T YOU A RE .

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

New Year

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THAT'S RIGHT

you are perfect.

Be You

Look, I know you don’t need me to tell you this, but good luck getting rid of me. Because I am here and I want you to know that you are, in fact, unbroken…as in NOT broken. You do not need cooler gadgets or 0% body fat to be wonderful. You just need to be you.

I hate hearing the phrase that companies like to overuse during January…New Year, New You. The phrase alone implies that something was wrong before and now, finally (phew!) you have a fresh start.

I say, screw that.

Here is my proposed motto for the new year: New Year, Be You. After all, YOU know yourself best. You know what you love. And the only one that can control your happiness, decide to be better or feel better or be happier, is YOU. The Shine Bright Gang will delve deep into selfconfidence and happiness this year, something that we like to call Self Love Magic.

My message to you as you make your resolutions, and set your new year’s goals, is to be brave. Be bold. And be you.

After all, you are the best version of yourself.

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WORDS TO Live By "ANYBODY WHO DOESN'T MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, KICK THEM TO THE CURB. THE EARLIER YOU START IN YOUR LIFE, THE BETTER." -

AMY POEHLER

MOON MAGIC AND YOU

NEW MOON

JAN 9

A new moon is a magically ripe time to strike! A new moon marks beginnings and are known to be the perfect time to start a new project, idea, recharge goals, or receive a celestial fresh start!

Add a little bit of body text Because it's January AND a new moon, it's time to set your goals and intentions for what will be coming your way this year.

One of my favorite ways to celebrate a new moon is to create a new moon ritual. It's important to come up with a ritual that is important to you, and not base it on someone else's ritual. After all, your ritual is based off of YOU: your wants, your history, your desires, and your dreams!

Here are some ideas for how to come up with a new moon ritual AND celebrate. When you do, don't forget to share it with us, using #ShineBrightMagic.

MAGIC IS SIMPLY CHANGE It is never too late to start manifesting your dreams, wishes, and desires!

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NEW MOON RITUAL YOUR NEW MOON. YOUR RITUAL. YOUR MAGIC. Your ritual might be as simple as shutting the door and turning down the lights, relishing in dancing candle flames and a clean room. Do it your way.

Make your space feel special.

Add a little bit of body text Collect your sacred supplies ­ Whether you are using pictures, statues, or picture of your dog, ready them in your magical place. Cleanse the area by tidying up or if you like, burn sage.

Commit ­ This is SO important. If you don't believe or are not in 100%, it will not have the power that comes with manifesting your dreams and willing them to happen. Clear your mind. If it feels weird, put on some music.

Focus / Ground ­ You are not focused or grounded if you are feeling nervous or have a wandering mind. Try a breathing exercise.

New Moon Wishes ­ Make a list of your dreams, wants, and desires. They are not meaningless wishes. These are intentions, ready to happen and play out in your life!

NEW MOON RITUAL YOUR NEW MOON. YOUR RITUAL. YOUR MAGIC.

Chant ­ If you're new to this, you may feel weird or funny chanting. But remember, there's nothing wrong with speaking your desires out loud!

You can chant whatever you want. If you prefer Om, use it. You can chant the elements if it calms you: earth, air, fire, and water. Or hell, you can hum the tune to your favorite Led Zeppelin. Do what you feel comfortable with and what allows you to stay in the zone. But don't forget to speak your goals out loud and confidently, no matter how outlandish or far­fetched they sound.

Add a little bit of body text Focus Your Intentions ­ Focus how YOU want. Whether you want to take this time to perform candle magic and light a symbolic candle, bring out your sacred supplies, read through your list of wants until it is memorized.. This is also a great time to write down the things you would like to release and forget. Once they are written, tear them to bits, light them on fire, or bury your paper in the dirt.

Close ­ When you feel ready, end your ceremony. And remember, you can do this any way you want. Blow out the candles. Practice breathing exercises. Meditate. Whatever feels right for you.

CELEBRATE A NEW BEGINNING. manifest your dreams

THOSE WHO DON ' T BELIEVE IN M A GIC WILL NEVER FIND IT .

Roald Dahl - British novelist, short story writer, and poet

SHINE BRIGHT MAGIC

FEBRUARY 2016

ISSUE NO. 02

NEXT ISSUE BOSS BABE GET WEIRD WITH IT DREAMING , GOAL - MAKING , AND DOING MOON MAGIC AND RITUALS SELF LOVE MAGIC BOOK CLUB HOROSCOPES

FROM THE MIND OF CHIEF SPARKLE :

JOLENE HALEY WWW.SHINEBRIGHTGANG.COM

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