I understand that the suffering of animals is a big deal to a lot of people, as it should be. Factory farming can be pretty gruesome. Most people really don’t want animals to suffer, and it hurts our hearts to know that it’s happening. The thing is, we’re omnivores, and…
When I heard about The Satanic Temple’s drive “Menstruatin’ With Satan” to collect and distribute feminine hygiene products to disadvantaged women, I thought it was wonderful. While many people donate clothing and food to those in need, basic hygiene and feminine hygiene products are often overlooked. What they were doing…
I was raised without religion, in an abusive home, and yet I’m a good person. I knew right from wrong, even when I was being taught and exposed to things that were definitely wrong. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a deity to have ethics or be a decent…
There seems to be a long-standing debate among atheists as to whether or not they should use God and Jesus when swearing. Both sides have valid points, so let’s take a look at it. Personally, I find that I’m not too keen on using phrases like “oh my god” and…
I mentioned in my previous post that I got attacked repeatedly in a Facebook group. One of the reasons was because I value intelligence and good communication, and they went crazy when I suggested that those things were important. It’s a pretty common feeling, and I just can’t get my…
You may wonder what your feminine hygiene products have to do with being a witch, but you might be surprised at how connected they are. As witches, we tend to be more connected to the earth and the environment. The earth and universe are, after all, the source from which…
It’s probably something you don’t think about much, but cleanliness plays a role in how magickal energy flows within your home. If you live in a dirty or cluttered environment, it can have a negative impact on the flow and quality of energy around you. Think about how you feel…
Draw healing energy from the universe: The “cord of life” is a healing meditation that I have used to deal with injuries and pain. Use universal energy to heal yourself with this visualization. I once injured my foot, and the pain was keeping me awake at night. This visualization came…
Several years ago I started learning about Buddhism and various chants. I made myself a Japa Mala and started using those chants. I’ve actually found that it can be incredibly helpful in a variety of ways. I chant for various different reasons, but one of the greatest things I’ve found…
If you have a lot on your mind right before you go to bed it can cause you to have difficulty sleeping. This mind clearing visualization will help you get a better night’s sleep. For the longest time I had serious difficulty getting to sleep at night because I would…
For me, my self-improvement and spiritual path pretty much go hand-in-hand. That’s good, but often I’ve wondered “When am I going to fit that in?” in regards to certain practices. One of the things that hit me at one point was a way to make that less of an issue.…
I can’t count the number of times someone has told me I was “weird”, “strange”, “a freak” and the like. Nor can I count the number of times that I’ve said “Thank you” in response. As much difficulty as it may give me at times, I’m glad to not be…
Several years ago I heard some inspiring stories about people curing paralysis and breast cancer through the power of their own minds. Doctors told them they would never recover, and medical science cannot figure out how they ever came through. Many people refer to what happened to these people as…
The topic of yoga and spirituality has been a hot one in the last few years. Some believe that yoga and spirituality must be connected, while others believe that you can have one without the other. While some seek the spiritual aspect, others want just the physical side. Do they…