K so not to be dramatic or anything, but there's a free vintage French pattern book available on antiquepatternlibrary so if you like to crochet/weave/make pixel art/tie epic friendship bracelets don't walk- RUN.
It has scenes from aesop's fables! Cherubs doing things! Beheadings! Greek muses! Little farm people! Intricate floral pattern! Goth stained-glass window like patterns! Fun little corner pieces! Eeeeeeeeeeeeee
https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/html/warm/C-TT008-180.htm
If you’ve been wanting to build a routine but don’t know how to take care of yourself in a way that will make you feel happy– start here! While it may seem confusing, I’ll guide you into recovering.
Step One: Hygiene Make sure you have the following on your list!
Great ! It may seem overwhelming but you need these in your daily routine ! This will absolutely help those who are struggling and depressed. It is hard, but get these done and you’re all good
Step Two: Self Care Central Pick any amount of the below options and add your own options to take care of yourself a little bit further.
Put a combination of your choice of the above and the hygiene list into a morning and night routine 0w0! That’s it. You just need to try to do a little more of the routine every single day.
⭐️Self-kindness is not something that you have to earn, and neither is food⭐️
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or you don’t, many of us understand how overwhelming this time of year can be - especially for people with mental health struggles.
Nourishing ourselves during times of stress (when and if we have the means to do so) is a crucial aspect of self-care and body kindness.
There are many ways we can show ourselves kindness this holiday season. On days like today, this can mean:
🌷eating foods that you enjoy
🌷listening to your body and hunger cues
🌷 feeding yourself even when you don’t have those cues (yes, your body still needs it!)
🌷walking away from family/friend conversations that are uncomfortable or triggering
🌷choosing not to attend family holiday events because they do not feel safe
🌷anything else that offers you comfort that does not harm your physical, mental, or emotional well-being
Not gonna pretend it’s always easy! There can be others around us saying cruel or ignorant things, and it can be difficult not to internalize that.
This makes any and every act of self-preservation and self-care even more important.
And you, yes, you reading this deserve that kindness.
Please take care of yourselves this holiday season, friends💜
Hopefully most people are not attending large family gatherings this year (it’s dangerous y’all, please don’t put yourself or others at risk) but the general message of being kind to yourself unconditionally remains true and relevant!
My favorite low-cal substitutes and options! All under 50 calories.
Feel free to add to this! I didn’t include everything out there :)
Disclaimer: actual calorie counts may vary depending on serving, brand, food tracker, etc.
people say you “cry for attention” and they focus on ‘attention’ more than they focus on ‘cry’ and then boom you just became an attention whore
(via killed-long-ago)
In her book Wicca for Beginners Thea Sabin says, “When you do a spell, you are telling the universe that you intend to bring about a certain change and you are putting the energy in motion to achieve that end.”
A spell is sort of an energetic shove to get things moving in the way you want them to, and we do this by creating a ritual to build and then release the energy to get things going.
Most spells are based on a principle called imitative magic.
In his book Backwoods Shamanism, Ray Hess says, “Imitative magic means that making a symbolic gesture, when combined with intent and will… can affect the intended change on a grander scale.” [Note: I don’t actually recommend this book, but I like Hess’s definition of imitative magic.]
So, for example, you may have heard of a “cord cutting” ritual, where you symbolically cut your spiritual ties to a person you no longer want to have a relationship with. You’re symbolically creating a separation between yourself and that person, which creates physical separation in real life.
There are four basic components to any spell: your will, your intention, focused energy, and a ritual action. Some magical traditions add extra steps, like casting a circle, but from what I’ve read and been taught, these four basic components are constant no matter which tradition you’re following.
Let’s start with the most important bit: your will. Your will isn’t just what you want: it’s the desire and drive that is in alignment with your highest good. But in this case we’re also talking about will in the sense of willpower — Basically, your will is your personal spiritual authority and the source of your magical power.
Any spell that is not in alignment with your will won’t work. This is why it’s important to be clear about what you want and why you want it before you attempt a spell.
There’s also an element of belief here. Because magic only works when your spells are in alignment with your will, if you don’t believe your spell can work, it won’t. This is because you, yourself are blocking it from working.
The second important component of a spell is your intention. When you do a spell, it’s important to clearly state what you want to happen. Some traditions will write the intention down on a piece of paper, which is called a petition. Other traditions will use a spoken statement of intention in the form of an incantation. Some witches use both.
You need to be clear about your intention before you begin your spell. Magic will always follow the path of least resistance, so it’s important to be specific. However, I find that magic works better when your intention leaves a little bit of wiggle room. It’s about finding that happy medium.
You also want to keep your petitions and incantations simple. If it’s more than a couple of sentences, you probably need to trim it down a little.
The next important part of a spell is focused energy. Magic is a way of directing energy, and this means that your own energy needs to be focused for it to work.
Don’t get too stressed out about focus. Your spell isn’t going to fail if your mind wanders for a few seconds. But you should set aside some time where you’ll be able to fully dedicate yourself to your spell. Try to find a private place where you won’t be interrupted. Turn off the TV, put your phone away, and try to avoid distractions. You might find that playing meditation music or burning incense helps you focus.
While you cast your spell, keep focusing on what it is you want to manifest. Again, don’t overthink this and don’t worry if your thoughts wander a little, but try to stay in the moment. Repeating your incantation can help with maintaining focus.
The last important part of a spell is your ritual action. This just means doing a specific set of things, in a specific order, with a specific intent behind them. If we go back to our definition of imitative magic, your ritual actions are symbolic of the change you want to manifest.
Your ritual actions do not have to be complex. A very common ritual for spells is anointing and lighting a candle. Making a charm or poppet is also popular. But any action can be a magical ritual if it is done with intent and focus, in alignment with your will. Making a cup of tea or coffee can be a ritual. Running a bath can be a ritual. Cooking food can be a ritual. The only limit is your imagination.
These four things are literally all you need to cast a spell. A spell doesn’t have to be complicated or include a bunch of crystals and herbs to work. You can do an effective spell with nothing but your own mind and body.
To Start off, What is a Cord Cutting Ritual? ✂️
A Cord Cutting Ritual is a practice sometimes used when we want to cut the spiritual and emotional ties from someone in our life. This can be anyone; past partner, family member, friend, etc.
The Steps ✂️
You don’t need any fancy tools to do this. Just a pen, paper, string, scissors or fire, and your energy. Anything else is optional.
Now, Trust! The Spiritual Tie is Released ✂️
Just a reminder that you can change this up however you see fit for you personally. This is just a rough outline. Trust your intuition above all throughout the ritual.
(Tw. There are some affirmations talking about your looks if thats not your thing i will make one without mentioning physical things.)
I love you.
Small things that will change your life:
I was searching on Target’s website to see how many calories were in a popsicle and I found these!
one popsicle is only
And they’re only $3.99 a box (I think 18 come in a box)
My ED to me after realizing I weigh the exact same as I did a year ago
