Wednesday, February 10, 2010

MY SERPENTINE NECKLACE

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The name Serpentine derives from the ancient belief that the stone was a remedy against snake bites. This probably stems from the snaky pattern on the stone.

Magic - this stone has the power to avert harm, allay fears and develop psychic skills.

Healing function - enables absorption and use of life-energy (prana) throughout the body, calms and stabilizes the mind, heightens perception, good for meditation and the harmonious integration of new states of awareness.

Practical ideas - use Serpentine when anxieties and fears prevent proper relaxation and rest. Nightmares, insomnia, paranoia and fear of the unknown can be eased by wearing or holding the stone. This stone is comforting, flowing and enlightening.

Quote

'How wonderful is it that nobody needs wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.' - Anne Frank
Lemon and couscous stuffed tomatoes
Stuffed Tomatoes in Baking Pan

You will need;

  • tomatoes, couscous, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh mint, salt and pepper.

What to do;

  • Cut tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds.

  • Cook the couscous, once cooked stir in lemon juice and mint and season with salt and pepper.

  • Spoon the couscous mixture into the tomato shells and garnish with mint leaves.

  • Tastes best served at room temperature.

Give yourself a 2 minute recharge
Woman Doing Gymnastics on Rock

Tired of sitting at your desk - do some yoga stretches - you will notice it immediately lifts your mood. So easy to do, no equipment needed. Try it.

Iceberg beliefs are often formed in childhood and are often passed down from generation to generation like an ugly heirloom.

Here are some typical ones;

  • Boys do not cry
  • If you don't do it right, it isn't worth doing
  • Never show you are hurting
  • Women must never show anger
  • Marriage is important
  • You must have children
  • Never use the pretty underwear
  • Good bed linen is only for the cupboard, etc

Today, use your 'big-girl/boy' mind to re-evaluate your iceberg beliefs and MELT them ........................

Have a lovely day/evening.

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx

Monday, February 8, 2010

TOMORROW IS INTERNATIONAL 'THANK YOU' DAY

Gold pen in case and thank you card


Go on - pick someone special who has made a difference in your life during the last year. This should be a person who simply made a comment and shifted your viewpoint or direction. It could even be someone who did not even know they helped you - Wham!!! it just happened.
Share this with your friends and tell people that they have made a difference, however big or small.
Write a thank you note in your journal or paste a thank you note on your vision board.
Make February the 9th a GREAT thank you day.

Quote

'How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world' - William Shakespeare.

Cauliflower and spinach stir fry

Here's what to do ........


Today's wisdom card reading


Whenever I encounter a challenge in my life, I use the experience to learn and grow.
Today I am grateful for;
  • the Obs holistic lifestyle fair (first Sunday of every month)
  • Sunday lunch and giggles with friends
  • Monday - this week will ROCK!

Today, remember to celebrate International Give Thanks Day tomorrow, wear your designer jeans and let your mystical wisdom inspire you ........

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx

Friday, February 5, 2010

TIBETAN PRAYER FLAGS


Prayer Flags Against Sky

I just love the sight of colourful prayer flags fluttering in the wind - sometimes they just wave gently and other times they flap and dance crazily.

They seem to speak blessings to nature, which dissolve in the wind and bless all sentient beings.

Prayer flags have a long history and date back to ancient Tibet, China, Persia and India. The meanings of the symbols and texts are based on the concepts of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.

The Tibetan word for prayer flag is Dar Cho. "Dar" means to increase life, fortune, health and wealth, "Cho" means all sentient beings.

Such simple bits of colourful cloth, together with the natural energy of the wind, quietly harmonize the environment - increasing happiness and all things good.

And now for a yummy pumpkin recipe - I bought this HUGE white pumpkin, so need to get creative with recipes. Here goes ............

You will need;

onion, garlic, chilli (of course), salt, pepper tin of tomatoes, olive oil, pumpkin - diced and beans (I used the big white ones - forget what they are called)


what to do;

  • saute onion, chilli and garlic till softened

  • add pumpkin and tin of tomato - cook until almost done

  • add beans

  • salt and pepper

Serve together with basmati rice and a crunchy green salad.

Here's the finished product waiting to be chowed.


Today I am grateful for;

  • Tibetan prayer flags
  • hats
  • water-lilies
  • Johnny Cash Personal File CD
  • My 1960's jeans

Wisdom Card Reading

I rise above all limitations. Whenever I encounter a challenge in my life, I use the experience to learn and grow.

Some 'Aristotle' wisdom to chow on

"We live in deeds, not years, in thoughts not breaths, in feelings not figures or dials. We should count time by hearth throbs. He most lives who thinks most, feels the noblest and acts the best."

Today, put all your energy into the present and enjoy the ebb and flow of your life ......

Have a 'wild banshee' weekend.

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

MY FAMILY ...... MY 50TH BIRTHDAY


Accolades of thank you's to my family for a wonderful birthday. Peter and Janine, I have no words that could adequately describe the moment you walked into the room ..... from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU.

I had an amazing birthday weekend, post-birthday Monday braai and special times with Kent and Morgan. So, today it was back to serious stuff like work BUT with wonderful memories and a touch teary-eyed after saying goodbye.

It again proves that dreams do come true. Mostly we don't even know how close we are until after they come true. If you can feel it, see it, move towards it - it has to happen AND when it does all you can do is laugh, cry and be goofy.

Today, VOTE - vote for more fun, more hugs, more family time, more peace, more enlightenment and remember to dream and say your "thank you's" everyday ................... have a dazzling day!

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv
xxx
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