The Little Things

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Oops, more breakages!!

Well this is the fourth day running with temps of around 38 (just over 100 for those who don't do celcius). The kitties are flat out like lizards drinking (see following pics) and we are all pretty much over it I think. Not much effort has been expended I can tell you!!! Add a three and a half foot brown snake lolloping about on the verandah into the mix, plus another broken computer, and I guess you could say, not having the best week!!!! There is more, but I won't bore you with all the details............

In total that makes two computers and one laptop in eighteen months, and let's not forget the two washing machines. Gee, I'm starting to think I may have a bit of a problem. I shall call myself; The Destroyer of all things Electric or, The Electrical Eradicator. Those invisible rays of destruction just shoot forth from my fingers frying any electrical objects that get in the way. Yes I must remember to laugh!! Although my bank balance is doing everything but!

There are storms on the horizon, according to the weather man, and this I am looking forward to. A cracking big one would be great to wash away all the 'stuff' that has emerged this week. Bring it on!!! And just maybe my computer will miraculously spring back to life, although I am The Destroyer, so it's highly unlikely.

Quote of the Day - experience

"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions."
 

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

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Crystal Focus - Andara Volcanic Glass jewellery

Wearing crystals in the form of jewellery, is the perfect way to benefit from the healing and energizing properties of your crystals. Always let your intuition guide you when selecting your crystals, our Higher Selves will point us toward the energies we are in need of, if we listen. And don't forget to cleanse your beautiful piece frequently, as wearing constantly will soon negate the positive powers it brings to you as it absorbs the unwanted energies surrounding you.

The purple Andara holds the Merlin's Light energy - the energy of magick. It brings forth vision and manifestation, and gives access to many dimensions. It has a powerful magickal alchemy which helps activate the third eye and improves intuition.

The luminescent Sapphire Blue Andara carries the gifts of power, will, drive, confidence and strength and is connected to the Source energies. It activates the throat chakra and helps to align one's will to the path of greater good.

The Ane'la Andara is the angel stone holding the field of one's intention. It helps bring forth the clearest expression of one's 'Source Consciousness' that can be embodied. It allows the possibility of receiving, ascending and integrating potential that the Ane'la Consciousness embodies via the Angelic frequencies.

 

The Oracle Clear Andara holds the energy of clarity and brilliance, and is a channel for wisdom, focus and truth. It is a director of energy and can assist opening a doorway to your future.

Sterling silver wire wrapped Andara pendants available at this link.

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When wrong is right.

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When I first stumbled on this, my brain did an indignant back flip and postulated how incorrect it was. But it was a little like that advert on TV, "It gets in, like the chalk." It kept appearing before me every time I went to the Pinterest site to see what delights were on offer for the day. It was stalking me I decided. And indeed it was, until the penny dropped and I got the message loud and clear!!!

I had it in my head that a wrong choice was just that, a wrong choice with nothing beneficial about it at all. Just a disastrous slap in the face and something to move on from pretty quickly to avoid the pain and senselessness of it. Dare I admit it?? I couldn't have been more wrong..........

Sometimes we move through life with blinkers on, we have a set path before us and we will not diverge from it, under any circumstances almost. Then along comes that little slip up, the wrong choice, and wham, we find ourselves outside of our comfort zone and experiencing something we would not have experienced had we continued moseying along with our blinkers done up tight!!!

The 'discovery' process can be a little difficult though. At first there could be a few tantrums etc, oh this is so not me, not in my plan, how could this happen, why why why??? Until you take a step back and view the situation with different eyes. If you can do this, and there is an art to it, complete honesty with yourself being the key ingredient, the universe will show you why it directed you to make that wrong choice. 

Happened to me this week!! I had been cruizing along looking at the page that said, this is what I want to be, instead of the page that said this is what I AM. That one wrong choice really did bring me to the right place.................

You really do matter!!

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The simplest things make all the difference. "You matter in this world", what a wonderful way to start the day. These are the things we lose sight of in the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. Sometimes all it takes to lift someone out from under the clouds, is a single sentence like this. So today I am saying to everyone, "You matter in this world."

I found this on Pinterest, a very interesting place to find all manner of things that people have gathered from the internet and stored in one place to share. Someone took the time to grab some brightly coloured chalk and make a beautiful message on the sidewalk to share with all who pass by. It certainly brought a smile to my face, which is why I have decided to make a whole blog post about it. Yes, the simplest things really do make all the difference!!

Today's mission, tell someone how much they matter, and watch the smile transform their face. There is nothing more motivating than a smiling face, a face filled with love and light. And once again, "You matter in this world."

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Today's reminder & get some pink in your life!!

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Yes I'm feeling a little 'pink' today!! Pink is the colour of universal love. Pink is a combination of red and white. The quality of energy in pink is determined by how much red is present. White is the potential for fullness, while red helps you to achieve that potential. Pink combines these energies. Shades of deep pink, such as magenta, are effective in neutralizing disorder and violence. Pink provides feelings of caring, tenderness, self-worth, love and acceptance. Things I think we all need to work on. Put some pink in your life when you want:

• calm feelings
• to neutralize disorder
• relaxation
• acceptance, contentment

Quote of the Day - Peace

"The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace."
 

Carlos Santana 

 

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Having a Holiday!!

I decided it was time for a little break away from my patch of the woods, it's been a big year!! So I booked myself a flight to visit my fab friends in Melbourne!! Yesterday was the big day and my legend of a son drove me the two hours it takes us to get to the airport. Silly me had said to him, "Just drop me off up the top, then you won't have to park and come in with me." Famous last words!!

Got myself into the bag drop queue, as I had already picked my seat and printed my boarding pass the day before, only to be told, "You know your flight has been cancelled don't you??" Thought to myself, well if I knew that, do you really think I would be standing here??? A few other things crossed my mind as well, but we won't go there!

After much um-ing, aa-ing and mumbling, the nice young man finally found me a seat on another flight four and a half hours later. Not a great way to start your holiday, but what could I do? After eating, drinking, looking and shopping as much as I could bear, I sat myself in a seat and tried to make the next three and a half hours disappear fast with a book and some crosswords. Wasn't totally successful, but finally I heard that boarding call I had been waiting for, and my heart went YAY!!

yep, here we all are!!!

not the busiest place to be when there are no flights

So today I thought I'd share some quotes on 'calm' for all those instances when the blood sort of boils and we want to run and rant like a crazy person (even though we know it won't achieve a thing).

 "The calm mind allows one to connect with the inner self, the Soul, the very source of our being. That's where the music lives. That's where my music comes from."
Clarence Clemons

"Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along."
Paramahansa Yogananda

much better view than the airport

Have a great week everyone!!

The Lion Whisperer - OMG Amazing

On the weekend someone sent me an email full of amazing images of a bloke hugging lions. Being the big feline fanatic that I am, this of course appealed enormously and I was left sitting ooh-ing and aah-ing for the better part of an hour. I was sure the universe had got us mixed up, he was having MY dream job!!! I'm pretty sure that should have been me, me, me playing with the big kitties!!

In case you haven't heard of him or seen some of his most adorable photos, check out the following link to his website. If you are an animal lover this will certainly leave you drooling and maybe even heading for the airport. I'm packing my bags now!!

http://www.lionwhisperer.co.za/index.asp?menuId=1

Quote of the Day - Climb

"Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it."

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Crystal Focus - Andara volcanic glass

A huge aura of mystery surrounds this incredibly beautiful and ethereal stone. The first time I laid eyes on them, I knew I had to have some and have been working with, and collecting them ever since. They are exquisite if you place them with the light entering from behind, luminous and vibrant, mesmerizing and almost intoxicating.

Andaras are used to access the higher dimensions of consciousness. Andaras will open and cleanse each chakra and will detoxify any form of negativity. The healing vibrations are amazing and out of this world. The Andaras will help increase your access to all Universal knowledge and will greatly accelerate your spiritual development. Andaras are one of the best crystals for giving one the ability to channel and are perfect for healing.

The Andaras are ancient healing crystals that have been around for eons and are believed to have been used in the healing temples of Atlantis and Lemuria, but only now in recent years are they being recognized in the Western world as a powerful healer and ascension tool for spiritual advancement. They are all Heliocentric which simply means they absorb and reflect light which is why they have become such a popular choice for healers and collectors the world over. Their popularity is not only based on beauty alone. Their energies are very powerful and can be quite intense at times but you will always have a positive experience when using and working with Andara Crystals. Andaras are available in such beautiful colours due to rare trace mineral deposits of metal oxides found in the soil. 

As they look just like a chunk of glass there has been much speculation about this crystal/glass. Is it real? Is it fake? Is it just plain old glass? How can I tell the difference? The following link will take you to some more information about the Andara glass. If you look on the right side bar of this site you will see numerous articles, all very well written by an expert in this field.

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