A while back, Mambo asked us read something from Mark Manson, so I did and was hooked. He is a matter of fact writer that tells it like it is. There is no sugar coating but also done with the utmost respect to his readers. This particular article below in inspiring and will make you feel better. It is not about giving up or not trying as hard as you can. It is about accepting yourself.
http://markmanson.net/being-average#.mdgafj:HwwP
XO, Khouzhan Ann
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Dear Gran Bwa,
Thank you for being the Master of the Forrest. Your limbs protect us from the rain and snow, your trunk we use to make our homes. Your towering presence makes us deme respect, while your gentle wave makes us reconnect.
You heal the sick and give money to the poor, and still manage to great us at our front doors.
We love you for your beauty and your power and sometimes you even have flowers.
For all these things and many more, we are grateful and adoring of you our amore.
Love and service to your dear Gran BWA, xo Khouzan Ann
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Almost everything I do is a matter of luck and or money, most of the time both. With sale it is luck that results in money. With buying a car (which I am trying to right now – yuck) it has to do with money first, and then luck with the chosen car.
Either way you’re really need both. The dear LWA Sobo is the gentleman we all call upon for just these things and many other needs. His heart of gold rewards us with gold itself, golden opportunities and golden results. He is a fierce warrior who understands all obligations and insists you do too. He is a wonderful guide for anything from business dealing to clipping coupons, nothing too big or too small.
Do not ever cross him by making empty promises. He carries a large sword and is not afraid to use it. He is also very happy to participate in a party and will protect you and shield you because he loves you and wants the absolute best for you.
Sobo is the LWA you can call upon for a job interview, home and car search, trouble with an employer or employee and anything to do with MONEY! He like the colors white, green and yellow and loves mutton. Also, he is a healer and can be called upon is serious situations.
This CFO is powerful, skilled and generous to all that service him. He also has a really cute side, he is kind and sweet like peanut brittle – tough to bite but so worth getting know.
www.spellmaker.com has an entire page dedicated to Sobo and the spells and rituals in the Money and Luck section.
XO Khouzhan Ann
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I want to preface this blog by telling you how I can up with this blog. I asked Papa Legba for some guidance to give me an idea what to write today. Immediately and thankfully I received my answer. Damballah, it is his month after all. I have blogged about him before and I will blog about him again.
We are very close and when I ask, he calms my mind down and helps me fall asleep. Lately I have been calling on Damballah a lot. He is so soothing without making a sound and protective without making a move.
You too can develop the same type of loving relationship with Damballah. www.spellmaker.com has a “Milk of Damballah White Bath” that has a calming effect to help rid you anxiety, depression, bad energy and negativity. By the way, don’t think you are alone with any of the above mentioned, everyone has bad days, even bad weeks, Damballah’s bath will help you to become a happier you sooner.
The Spellmaker family will be honoring Damballah and his powerful wife Ayida Ouedo on the evening of April 24th. It is a free ritual with prayers and music. You also have the opportunity to send your own prayer request. For more details, visit www.spellmaker.com.
Be Happy, XO Khouzhan Ann
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Each of us have seven energy centers that serve as junction points between our body and our consciousness. These energy centers are called chakras in Sanskrit, and they receive, assimilate, and express our vital life energy. When the flow of energy in one or more of our chakras becomes blocked, we may develop physical and mental illness.
Our chakras extend from the base of our spines to the tops of our heads. Each chakra corresponds to an area of our body’s anatomy and is associated with a specific color. Below is an outline of the seven chakras including their name, their associated color, and what each chakra is known for:
First Chakra; Muladhara (red): is located at the base of the spine and is often called the “root chakra”. When this chakra is clear and energy is flowing through it freely, we feel secure and confident. Ensuring this chakra remains clear will diminish any worried or anxious feelings we may be having and can help us perform better at work and in our daily lives.
Second Chakra; Svadhisthana (orange): is located in the reproductive area and is associated with creativity, birth, passion, and our libido. Unblocking this chakra allows one to tap into the source of higher energy to help with writing, creating, loving, and feeling fulfilled.
Third Chakra; Manipura (yellow): is located in the solar plexus and governs our will, self-esteem, and power in achieving our goals. When this chakra is unblocked, we’re confident in our ability to manifest our intentions and desires. Unblocking this chakra also releases any powerless and frustration we may be feeling.
Fourth Chakra; Anahata (green): is located in the heart and is often referred to as the “heart chakra”. Because it resonates in the heart, when this chakra is unblocked it allows us to feel more love, forgive past grievances, and connect better with our family and co-workers. Unblocking this chakra releases loneliness and any sense of alienation we may be feeling.
Fifth Chakra; Vishuddha (blue): is located in the throat area and relates to our communication and self-expression. When this chakra is unblocked, we are able to express ourselves and be understood. Unblocking this chakra releases any anxiousness we feel about how other people will react to what we have to say.
Sixth Chakra; Ajna (indigo): is located between our eyes and is often referred to as the “Third Eye Chakra”. Unblocking this chakra allows us to find inspiration on our life path and increase our intuition and psychic abilities. When this chakra is open and clear we feel deeply connected to our inner wisdom.
Seventh Chakra; Sahaswara (violet): is located at the crown of the head and is often referred to as the “Crown Chakra”. This chakra connects us to a higher consciousness and awareness. Opening this chakra allows us to have more peace, harmony, and connection to spirit.
If you want to feel balanced, become centered, energized, relaxed, inspired, or connected, balancing your chakras can help you accomplish all of these things. When we learn to balance our chakras, we learn to craft our lives the way we want them to be instead of living in a constant reaction to forces outside of us.
Sister Bridget offers a Chakra Balancing Doll to help with balancing our chakras. Each doll offered has been handmade and consecrated by Sister Bridget. In addition, they each come with a complete kit and instructions on how to use the chakra doll to work on these all-important chakras for you or for someone else.
Sister Bridget has paid special attention to these chakra areas with advanced sciences finding that many physical, emotional, and spiritual maladies can be helped through clearing and balancing one’s chakras. *Balancing these chakras can be especially helpful for individuals who have experienced traumas, individuals with substance abuse problems, or even individuals with emotional or psychological problems.
Sister Bridget’s Chakra Balancing Doll Kit can be purchased on the Spellmaker website for $49.95. If you are looking to clear and balance your chakras, this is a great tool to increase the flow of energy in one or more of your chakras and help you to become centered and connected with the world around you.
Love and Light,
Khouzhan Dedi
www.spellmaker.com
*Not a substitute for medical treatment or to cure or diagnose a medical problem.
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Meditation predates history and has been devoted as a practice of worship by Hindus’ and Buddhists. It wasn’t until 1500 BC that notations and records were kept mentioning meditation.
In the Middle Ages the Japanese Buddhists Monks took Meditation a step farther with chanting, which by the way is still practiced today. The notes from the chanting are directly affiliated with our chakra and found to be soothing.
Judaism introduced meditation into Hasidic practices and also in Kabala, which is Judaic mysticism.
The Jewish population weren’t the only fractioned of Mysticism though mediation, so were Islam. This was called Sufism, which is a practice of breathing and thinking at the same time. Islam believed “though thinking there is knowledge”.
Eastern and Western Christians also participated in mediation. It is believed the eastern Christians were introduced to mediation by the Greeks and Japanese. The practice of repeating or chanting “Jesus prayer” was widely used to undergo trance.
The western Christian Benedictine Monks also developed their
own chanting based on Christian teachings at the time. This was further developed by Saint Ignatius
of Loyola.
In Voodoo Practice there is music available to help you channel into a strong mediation. It takes some practice, and there are classes available to help you along, once you know how to meditate, you can do it anywhere, in an airport, even at work (maybe not).
If you are a beginner or don’t meditate often, quite is key. Lighting white candles and incense will allow you to sink into your meditation and shut the world out. While in your meditation you may want to speak to one LWA, or all of the LWA, your ancestors, or a dear friend who may not be here any longer.
Meditation also has health benifits too, it reduces blood pressure!!!
XOXO, Khouzhan Ann
www.spellmaker.com
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In developing relationships with the Lwa, one develops a greater respect for the earth and nature. So many of our powerful spirit allies are associated with the natural world -- Gran Bwa, Azacca, and even Simbi Makaya have deep connections to trees, plants and herbs; Sobo and Bade are associated with lightning, rain, and the various aspects of weather; Ayida Wedo is the spirit of the rainbow; Agwe, LaSirene, Damballah, Simbi Dlo and Simbi Andezo have an affinity for water (some for the ocean, some for rivers and streams)... the list goes on and on.
Like many of my fellow Vodouissants, I have become more concerned with taking care of our planet and protecting nature. I've become more diligent about recycling and about releasing fewer harmful chemicals into the air, water, and earth. By honoring nature, I am honoring the Lwa and our Creator.
As a large creek -- some might call it a river -- winds around my neighborhood and, a few miles away, joins with a river whose waters eventually empty into the Chesapeake bay, I have become more thoughtful about what I use in my gardens and on my lawn. Knowing that any chemicals used may leach into rainwater and be carried into these bodies of water, I've begun using natural and less harmful methods and products to care for my property.
Some time ago I'd read about the horrible effects that certain weed killers have had on animals in laboratory tests. Having lost a dog last year to mast cell cancer, and knowing that this dog had been in contact with these types of products in the past, I am now acutely aware of what I put on my lawn and in my garden.
After doing some research and reading of others' experiences with a variety of natural home remedies for weeds, I found a combination that works very well. As an added benefit, I discovered quite by accident (after spilling some on my garage floor, leaving it sit while I worked, and then hosing it off as I was cleaning up) that it is also wonderful at cleaning up stains that other, much harsher solutions failed to do! So, for my fellow lovers of nature and wildlife, I'd like to share this recipe and how to use it.
ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY WEED KILLER / STAIN REMOVER
Pour vinegar into a large bucket and stir in salt until it dissolves. Add dish soap and gently stir with a broomstick, branch, etc. (preferably unpainted wood so that no chemical substances leach out into the vinegar). When pouring mixture into other containers, pour slowly to avoid excess sudsing or foaming.
To use as weed killer: Use when the weather forecast calls for several days of dry, warm, sunny weather. For best results, apply early in the day so that treated plants are exposed to plenty of warm air the first day -- the mixture acts by breaking down the waxy protective layer on leaves, which causes the plants to dry out. Using a clean chemical sprayer (for large jobs) or spray bottle (for smaller jobs), spray leaves of weeds, unwanted grass, etc. liberally. Avoid spraying on lawns or plants you want to keep. Within a day or two, the sprayed plants should start to wither. Unlike chemical weed killers, this mixture will not prevent the growth of weeds which are germinating below the surface, so a repeat application may be necessary a few weeks later... but this mixture is so cheap to make, it's well worth it to avoid filling the soil and groundwater with those harsh and harmful chemicals!
To use as stain remover: pour onto stained surface and allow to sit for at least 15 minutes. Spray with water, scrubbing with a brush and/or re-applying if necessary. Use only on surfaces that will not be harmed by the acidity of vinegar.
Ayibobo!
Khouzhan Phoenix
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Reiki is a form of therapy which uses simple no-touch and visualization techniques to improve the flow of energy in a person or in an animal. Reiki was developed in the mid-1800’s by Dr. Mikao Usui; a Japanese scholar of religion. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) means “universal life energy”.
Studies have shown that animal Reiki sessions have helped to reduce stress and anxiety that your furry companion may be feeling as well as help with any fear, aggression, depression, or other behavior-based issues they may be encountering. In addition, Reiki sessions for your animals can also help speed up recovery from a recent surgery, injury, or illness.
Sister Bridget is offering 45 minute pet Reiki sessions for only $24.95. Your pet does not have to be present for your furry loved ones to receive the benefits of Sister Bridget's pet Reiki sessions. You can read more about Sister Bridget’s pet Reiki sessions and purchase one here.
Love and Light,
Khouzhan Dedi
www.spellmaker.com
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We all get the blues once in a while, and when you are doing spell work the blues tend to become more intense. Nothing to worry about, you are just processing all the energy, positive and negative. There are some things you can do to feel a little better.
If you don’t have a healing egg, get one www.spellmaker.com. It can be used for physical pain and emotional pain. Your body holds emotional pain in your organs and muscles, which is why it is called Bio-emotional. The healing egg will help alleviate some of those tough feelings. There is nothing wrong with doing work on you while doing work on others. Actually, when you’re personal energy is strong and happy; your spell work will be stronger.
Don’t forget the basic also, like moving around, spending time with happy friends and sleeping. Eating fresh fruit, vegetables, and don’t forget fish, it has Omega 3 which helps improve your mood and sleep better.
XOXO Khouzhan Ann
PS: White Candle work can work wonders.
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"I don't believe makeup, cologne or the right hairstyle alone can make a person beautiful. The most RADIANT person in the room is the one full of life and experience." - Sharon Stone
Not my favorite author, but, oh well, nice thought!
My love to all :)
Khouzan Aidan
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