marți, 2 august 2011

[which_witch_is_witch] Digest Number 4827

Messages In This Digest (10 Messages)

1.
Some ideas for a fun Lammas activity:, 8/1/2011, 7:00 am From: which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com
2.
Hear about the Occupation of Washington in October? From: karentate108
3.
Blessed Lughnasadh from WicHaven Grove! From: Autumn/Fuguee
4.
All Signs Point To...... From: holly@ravenoriginals.com
5.1.
File - Group Reminders From: which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com
6a.
File - Here are my New Jersey Pagan Links From: which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com
7a.
File - Stone Soup From: which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com
8a.
DailyOM: Staying Conscious From: Cher Chirichello
9.
Fw: About Paganism / Wiccan: Special Edition: Lammas & Imbolc Blessi From: Cher Chirichello
10a.
Happy Birthday From: Katrina

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1.

Some ideas for a fun Lammas activity:, 8/1/2011, 7:00 am

Posted by: "which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com" which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com

Mon Aug 1, 2011 3:41 am (PDT)



Reminder from: which_witch_is_witch Yahoo! Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/which_witch_is_witch/cal

Some ideas for a fun Lammas activity:
Monday August 1, 2011
7:00 am - 8:00 am
(This event repeats every year.)

Notes:
-Bake a loaf of homemade bread
-Feast on bread and toss some into a fire
-Make a corn dolly (human-shaped figure made with braided straw) or a kirn baby (corn cob doll)
-Arrange grains in God and Goddess symbols
-Draw or paint a field of wheat and grains rich in red, orange, and marigold hues
-Make a Lammas feast of homemade corn bread, nuts, berries, ale or elderberry wine, rice, apples, and/or lamb

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2.

Hear about the Occupation of Washington in October?

Posted by: "karentate108" karentate108@ca.rr.com   specialjourn

Mon Aug 1, 2011 4:15 am (PDT)



Do you know about the rally and occupation of Washington planned for
October? Spread the word.
Can you come make a difference? It's time to get off our hamster
wheels, stop being cogs in the patriarchal wheel.

http://october2011.org/statement

Karen Tate

3.

Blessed Lughnasadh from WicHaven Grove!

Posted by: "Autumn/Fuguee" fuguee@rocketmail.com   fuguee.rm

Mon Aug 1, 2011 6:00 am (PDT)



All Hail the First Harvest! Come and see what we did here in the desert on our facebook page! http://facebook.com/wichavengrove

May you all have a Blessed Day!

~Lady Autumn Heather~

4.

All Signs Point To......

Posted by: "holly@ravenoriginals.com" holly@ravenoriginals.com   hollyberrysheart

Mon Aug 1, 2011 9:55 am (PDT)



On my in to work this morning I was greeted right away with the angelic
numbers 222. (222 meaning â€" Have faith. Everything’s going to be
all right.)

This made me smile as I felt blessed and comforted seeing the numbers
there in front of me as I drove to work. I began to think about signs in
general.. what they mean to people and their significance to others.

I also thought for a moment about those who would like to tell us that
we make things up to mean things and that none of it really means
anything .. we just say that it does.

Then I thought … well who cares if it is real or not. If I am able to
find comfort in something as simple as a set of numbers, then whats the
harm… what does it matter to anyone else but me. It means something to
me and that is all that matters.

The truth is that none of us can truly say what is at the end of our
road until that end has come to be. Having faith and something to
believe in doesn’t hurt anyone at all. If in times of stress,
hardship, struggle, loneliness or whatever the case may be .. you are
able to find comfort in whatever sign it is you have chosen to see then
so be it. You are the only one effected by the sign.. so whats the big
deal. Why is it some are so bent on arguing about what sign you chose to
believe in and whether or not it is a real sign or not??? I think maybe
the case is that they have their eyes closed so tightly to what cannot
be explained that they don’t “SEE” .. and when others say that
they have “SEEN” they feel.. .well they feel a bit left out and
since they haven’t “SEEN” any signs then they must not be real.

Finding comfort in finding a feather.. seeing sets of numbers.. hearing
a birds call… feeling like someone of a higher power is watching over
you harms no one. Go ahead and believe as you wish .. it is all our
given right.

Signs are everywhere you just have to ask for them. When asking for a
sign you are making yourself aware of your surroundings.. so what was
there all the while is now visible to you.

Just as that line from one of my favorite songs goes… Only the ones
who believe, ever see what they dream, ever dream what comes true.

So says the raven today… DREAM.. BELIEVE.. HAVE FAITH.. LIVE.. LOVE…
LAUGH and SEE!

Many Blessings,
Raventalker

LuLu: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/raventalker

Blog: http://www.myravenblog.com

BlogSpot: http://wordsofraven.blogspot.com/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/raventalker
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Raventalker777

5.1.

File - Group Reminders

Posted by: "which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com" which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com

Mon Aug 1, 2011 10:13 am (PDT)




Hi and Welcome to all our newest members, our group gives off a lot
of emails and if you feel your inbox has become over welmed with mail from us, we suggest using Daily Digest and read off the group, that way you will recieve 2-3 emails a day instead of 100 LOL (smiles)

Also anyone who has online stores or links to thier personal stores, we have in our link section a folder called "Witches Mall" you are more then welcome to add your stores in there so we can shop off our group!

Files, links, photos, calendar is open to everyone, feel free to use and add new info if you like, photo albums, everything is open to everyone here.

On our Database, for all you Myspace people, there is a table in there to add your link to your sites also and a table for specialties for anyone that is interested in adding thier info in there to help in emergencies like: Venders, food, supplies, anything for event's. That's a big help if anyone is interested in leaving thier info in there.

Hope everyone enjoys the group and anything you need or need help with email any of us Mods and we'll deff. help you!

Cher

6a.

File - Here are my New Jersey Pagan Links

Posted by: "which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com" which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com

Mon Aug 1, 2011 10:13 am (PDT)




Moving on....Don't let it end...Here are my New Jersey Pagan Links!

With Face book on the up rise yahoo groups are quieting down, I have made some groups on facebook with our friends on it, here are the links for those that are on or interested in keeping chat going...

We have been together for such a long time lets keep it going.

First off.....Use us...Don't Forget what NJP & our Sisters Groups are Really About

New Jersey Pagan Yahoo group has all the info on there, Stores, Dates, advertisements, 1500 NJ Members to chat with (About 5000 total with all members on each service), Database and files full of info, active calender to share reminders and more!

I am not closing the groups down but if you need anything that is where I have it all, I can not chase everyone all over Face book, if you want your stuff to be sent out I need it posted on New Jersey Pagans or Which Witch is Witch Yahoo groups!!

Some do have my emails that send me info but the Yahoo group is my base group and if you want to continue things moving in NJ and our neighboring states...I suggest keeping that group active by stopping in and sharing with us!

I'm not going to continue if it's a dead group, I've support everyone for years so would appreciate support back by keeping this group moving so we can share what's going on around us and stay together as a community, I'm asking that I am not the only one trying!! Cher

Reminder...Again!

NJP Face book Page and group, the NJP Yahoo groups and the My space page is for everyone's use, please use it to post your meet ups, stores, share info, events, links, photos, learning materials, ect ect...That's what the groups are for, I made it for all our use so don't hesitate, also if your new to the belief use NJP groups to ask questions, we have a lot of experienced people here and they love to share their experiences. Also the Which Witch is Witch and Lifes a Witch groups are for outside of NJ for those that want to share events, meets, ect like listed above.

We encourage you to USE US! We will help get the word out!

Hugs

Cher
New_Jersey_Pagans...Come in and Chat with us!

New Jersey Pagan Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/New_Jersey_Pagans/

New Jersey Announcements (no Chat) Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NJPAnnouncements/

Which Witch is Witch NJP Sister Yahoo Group World wide:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/which_witch_is_witch/

Life's A Witch Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lifes_a_WITCH_So_am_I/

Myspace Link for New Jersey Pagans:
http://www.myspace.com/njp_cher

My Personal Facebook Link:
http://www.facebook.com/chic0411

Facebook New Jersey Pagan Group Link:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=93725735017

Facebook New Jersey Pagan Page Link:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/NJPagans

Facebook Which Witch is Witch Group Link:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=228461037699

Facebook Pissed Off Pagans Link:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=125502181052

Pissed Of Pagan Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pissed-off-pagans/

7a.

File - Stone Soup

Posted by: "which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com" which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com

Mon Aug 1, 2011 10:13 am (PDT)




Stone Soup Opening up and Sharing Emotions

Today lets make our Brew together, remember that story of stone soup?

Lets beging with adding things to our pot, this is a sort of meditation and does take imagination and visualization, you have to live and feel the part of our brew as we share together.

What I'm going to suggest is that simply you say one thing that is bothering you or making you feel down about yourself or life, visualize yourself standing in front of the couldron, feel the heat and see the brightness of the fire glow around the pot and against your body, simply then think of something that would help you or make you feel better and can even be something nice towards someone/or memory to make you feel better then we toss that into the pot as an ingredient. After you toss your Positive good thoughts you will then take a large paddle and stir the brew and as you turn it 3 times you will say your new positive intention and then we move on to the next person until all our good intents are then made into this large good soup together where we heal and share our feelings and friendships.

Ok lets begine, I close my eyes and visualize a huge black cauldron over an amazingly large fire, flames appear soft and wrap it's arms around that pot as it begins to bubble and steam rises as if arms and little hands hold that pot tight for us to add all our good intensions and good ol positive energy full of healing, happiness, friendship and love!

So I walk up to this amazing Pot and I'm going to share:

Next Person Please add your intents to the pot

Cher's Ingredients:

Tired of Arguments that make me feel like I'm invisible with my family so for today only, I will not argue and let these things bother me

I surrender myself and will be the better person and do something that makes me happy today....I think of potatoes LOL because they can change into so many different things as you cook them and I am amazing all all those different ways. I toss my thoughts of good will to myself in the pot and stirr the paddle three times...thank you for listening to my problems today ... Read More... Read More

Blessed Be!

8a.

DailyOM: Staying Conscious

Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM   chic0411

Mon Aug 1, 2011 4:01 pm (PDT)





DailyOM - Staying Grounded in a Big City or Busy World
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August 1, 2011
Staying Conscious
Staying Grounded in a Big City or Busy World
For a more grounded life, choose not to get caught up in the fast-paced world around you.

1. Live simply and live deliberately. By choosing not to get caught up in the details of this fast-paced world, you are doing your part to slow down. You will discover that you have more time to enjoy being alive.

2. Stay in touch with yourself. Soul searching, meditation, and journaling are just a few of the many activities you can take part in to stay aware and learn as much as you can about your emotions, reactions, likes, dislikes, dreams, and fears. Having a solid sense of self gives you a firm foundation for living in this world.

3. Support or teach others as often as you can. This can help you form connections with people while also giving you an opportunity to make the world a better place.

4. Consciously choose what you will allow into your being. The media bombards us with visions of hate, war, and pain. Be judicious about what you read, watch, and listen to.

5. Acknowledge the beauty that resides around you. Whether you live in a sprawling metropolis or a stereotypical suburb, there are natural and man-made wonders just waiting to be discovered by you.

6. Nurture your ties to your tribe. If you don’t have one, create a community that you can belong to. Modern life can be isolating. When you have a tribe, you have a circle that you are a part of. Its members â€" loved ones, friends, or neighbors - can be a source of support, caring, guidance, and companionship.

7. See the larger picture. Remember the way that you choose to live is not the only way to live. Widen your perspective by exploring other modes of being through research, travel, and discussion.

8. Embrace the challenges that life presents to you, and challenge yourself often. After a time, even the most exciting jobs or lifestyles can seem routine. Never stop assimilating new knowledge about whatever you are doing, and your life will never seem dull.

9. Move your body. In this busy world, it can be easy to live a sedentary life. Movement reacquaints us with our bodies and connects us to the earth in a visceral way. It also restores our vitality.

10. Make time for stillness, silence, and solitude. The world can be noisy, and we are subject to all kinds of noises nearly every waking hour. We are also often “on the go” and unable to relax. Being alone in a peaceful place and making time for quiet can help you stay in touch with yourself.
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Fw: About Paganism / Wiccan: Special Edition: Lammas & Imbolc Blessi

Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM   chic0411

Mon Aug 1, 2011 8:55 pm (PDT)





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Honor the soul of the harvest.
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Lammas is the first of the harvest festivals, and if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, it's coming up on August 1. This is one of modern Paganism's Sabbats that has its roots in agricultural societies, and a time to celebrate the upcoming fall harvest. It's the time of year when the first grains are threshed, bread is baked, and people begin storing up for the coming winter months. In some traditions, it's also a season to honor Lugh, the craftsman god.

Meanwhile, if you're one of our Southern Hemisphere readers, you're probably preparing for Imbolc, which honors the returning sun as spring looms around the corner. In many traditions, it's a time to honor the goddess Brighid as well. Whichever one you're celebrating, may you and your family have a joyful and blessed Sabbat!

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The fields are full of grain, and the harvest is approaching. Take a moment to relax in the heat, and reflect on the upcoming abundance of the fall months. At Lammas, sometimes called Lughnasadh, it's time to begin reaping what we have sown throughout the past few months, and recognize that the bright summer days will soon come to an end. Celebrate with rituals and ceremonies to honor the harvest:
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Lammas is a good time to get in touch with one's inner warrior, and get focused on magic relating to protection. Learn about different types of protection magic, and how you can use everyday items in your magical Lammas workings.

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Happy Birthday

Posted by: "Katrina" katrina.ragozy@gmail.com   kala_astrid

Tue Aug 2, 2011 1:48 am (PDT)



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