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Get out of a rut and get going!<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s back-to-school time and the kids are ready\u2026but we\u2019re like\u2026 \u201cWhat?\u201d\u00a0 Too much to coordinate; too much running around to do; appointments; vaccinations; recordkeeping; scheduling; taking care of the house\u2026and all the business that that requires; cooking dinners; let alone preparing for the \u201chomework fun\u201d each night\u2026; AND, to boot, it\u2019s still hot out there!\u00a0 Our bodies are still screaming Summer!!!!\u00a0 What\u2019s up with this; and what\u2019s more, how do we get motivated when the air is thick, sluggish, muggy and warm and everyone\u2019s moving in slow motion?\u00a0 Now, maybe it\u2019s not so hot\/warm where you are, but it sure is here in California! We have fires raging all over as this is being typed.\u00a0 I know too from the weather forecasts that much of the nation right now is in a bit of a warm sluggish spell (pardon the pun) and it hasn\u2019t yet turned the corner to Fall where the briskness of the air helps with the \u2018motivation factor.\u2019<\/p>\n So\u2026 what\u2019s a witch to do?<\/p>\n Well, first off, it\u2019s important to remember that you\u2019re not alone.\u00a0 I know, that doesn\u2019t really do it for ya, does it?\u00a0 Well, it\u2019s a start.<\/p>\n Now, I normally write my own spells.\u00a0 This spell in its original form (not printed that way here, was originated by Nancy Bennett in 2008.)\u00a0 I have tweaked it quite a bit, which I believe is enough to constitute this as being an original now, but want to give credit to Nancy as being my muse in this.\u00a0 Thanks Nancy!\u00a0 Whoever you are!<\/p>\n What you will need (this is a motivational\u2026get your *** moving spell.)J:<\/p>\n Color to focus on:\u00a0 Blue and Yellow 1.\u00a0 What is it you want to change (yes, I know you want to get moving and get out of this funk you\u2019re in\u2026.but be specific.\u00a0 What exactly do you want; i.e., physical energy, spiritual energy; healing; creativity; organizational skills; etc\u2026.\u2014Remember to use \u201cpositives\u201d in terms of what you WANT, don\u2019t think of things you \u201cDon\u2019t Want.\u201d\u00a0 This will be counterproductive to the spell.\u00a0 Keep the things you want to ONE LINE.\u00a0 It can be more than one thing, but write out only ONE LINE on the either the blackboard or child\u2019s notebook paper<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 Okay, what you\u2019re going to do.\u00a0 As soon as you wake up, you\u2019re going to write down what you want (keep it to one or two things) on a child\u2019s blackboard or notepad (i.e., a dollar store blackboard; or a hello kitty note pad, etc.) \u2013 IF YOU MUST, you may get your coffee first, lol!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 Place the note pad opened to the page you are writing on, or the blackboard in a prominent place where you will see it continually throughout the day as you go about your daily routine.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4.\u00a0 Do this for 7 days.\u00a0 Every day, write down the same thing on the next line that you are trying to attain\/the thing(s) you want and place the board\/notebook back in the prominent place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5.\u00a0 At the end of seven days (you should have seven lines written that you have walked past, viewed, seen throughout the days\u2019 activities\u2026right?)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now\u2026chant softly with firm intent in a quiet place by yourself with the notebook or blackboard in hand:<\/p>\n Seven times, I have set my goal, Now, doing this outside, wipe the slate (the chalkboard) clean with the eraser or cloth OR tear up the sheet in tiny pieces and blow the pieces off the center of your hand into the spirit winds.\u00a0 A clean slate has begun and it is currently being manifested into your reality as soon as you have done this. \u00a0This spell is best made during the waxing Moon to Full Moon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Every morning, when you first open your eyes, say only this line from your spell (with a slight tweak to the tense) to reaffirm and help manifest your intent:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s Active Now and Has Begun.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Say this every morning for 30 days.\u00a0 It\u2019s not hard.\u00a0 Put a note by your nightstand or mirror in the bathroom so you remember.\u00a0 30 days.\u00a0 Do it!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Remember two things.\u00a0 Spells take SOME WORK on your part.\u00a0 Second, your INTENT and FORTITUDE are everything.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I hope you enjoyed this one and that it helps get your September off to a good roll.\u00a0 Remember the wonderful Sabbat of Mabon is this month and don\u2019t forget to decorate your home, your altar space and such with all the marvelous colors of Fall to help inspire you throughout the darkening of this season of introspection.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n May you be blessed and see you next month!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Get out of a rut and get going! It\u2019s back-to-school time and the kids are ready\u2026but we\u2019re like\u2026 \u201cWhat?\u201d\u00a0 Too much to coordinate; too much running around to do; appointments; vaccinations; recordkeeping; scheduling; taking care of the house\u2026and all the business that that requires; cooking dinners; let alone preparing for the \u201chomework fun\u201d each night\u2026; AND, to boot, it\u2019s still hot out there!\u00a0 Our bodies are still screaming Summer!!!!\u00a0 What\u2019s up with this; and what\u2019s more, how do we get motivated when the air is thick, sluggish, muggy and warm and everyone\u2019s moving in slow motion?\u00a0 Now, maybe it\u2019s not so hot\/warm where you are, but it sure is here in California! We have fires raging all over as this is being typed.\u00a0 I know too from the weather forecasts that much of the nation right now is in a bit of a warm sluggish spell (pardon the pun) and it hasn\u2019t yet turned the corner to Fall where the briskness of the air helps with the \u2018motivation factor.\u2019 So\u2026 what\u2019s a witch to do? Well, first off, it\u2019s important to remember that you\u2019re not alone.\u00a0 I know, that doesn\u2019t really do it for ya, does it?\u00a0 Well, it\u2019s a start. Now, I normally write my own spells.\u00a0 This spell in its original form (not printed that way here, was originated by Nancy Bennett in 2008.)\u00a0 I have tweaked it quite a bit, which I believe is enough to constitute this as being an original now, but want to give credit to Nancy as being my muse in this.\u00a0 Thanks Nancy!\u00a0 Whoever you are! What you will need (this is a motivational\u2026get your *** moving spell.)J: Color to focus on:\u00a0 Blue and Yellow Incense or Aromatherapy to use: Either Tangerine, Grapefruit or Orange and a teeny tiny tad of Rosemary. 1.\u00a0 What is it you want to change (yes, I know you want to get moving and get out of this funk you\u2019re in\u2026.but be specific.\u00a0 What exactly do you want; i.e., physical energy, spiritual energy; healing; creativity; organizational skills; etc\u2026.\u2014Remember to use \u201cpositives\u201d in terms of what you WANT, don\u2019t think of things you \u201cDon\u2019t Want.\u201d\u00a0 This will be counterproductive to the spell.\u00a0 Keep the things you want to ONE LINE.\u00a0 It can be more than one thing, but write out only ONE LINE on the either the blackboard or child\u2019s notebook paper. 2.\u00a0 Okay, what you\u2019re going to do.\u00a0 As soon as you wake up, you\u2019re going to write down what you want (keep it to one or two things) on a child\u2019s blackboard or notepad (i.e., a dollar store blackboard; or a hello kitty note pad, etc.) \u2013 IF YOU MUST, you may get your coffee first, lol! 3.\u00a0 Place the note pad opened to the page you are writing on, or the blackboard in a prominent place where you will see it continually throughout the day as you go about your daily routine. 4.\u00a0 Do this for 7 days.\u00a0 Every day, write down the same thing on the next line that you are trying to attain\/the thing(s) you want and place the board\/notebook back in the prominent place. 5.\u00a0 At the end of seven days (you should have seven lines written that you have walked past, viewed, seen throughout the days\u2019 activities\u2026right?) Now\u2026chant softly with firm intent in a quiet place by yourself with the notebook or blackboard in hand: Seven times, I have set my goal, by strength of mind, this goal I\u2019ll know. Erased or torn, like dust to wind, it\u2019s active now and shall begin. Now, doing this outside, wipe the slate (the chalkboard) clean with the eraser or cloth OR tear up the sheet in tiny pieces and blow the pieces off the center of your hand into the spirit winds.\u00a0 A clean slate has begun and it is currently being manifested into your reality as soon as you have done this. \u00a0This spell is best made during the waxing Moon to Full Moon. Every morning, when you first open your eyes, say only this line from your spell (with a slight tweak to the tense) to reaffirm and help manifest your intent: \u201cIt\u2019s Active Now and Has Begun.\u201d Say this every morning for 30 days.\u00a0 It\u2019s not hard.\u00a0 Put a note by your nightstand or mirror in the bathroom so you remember.\u00a0 30 days.\u00a0 Do it! Remember two things.\u00a0 Spells take SOME WORK on your part.\u00a0 Second, your INTENT and FORTITUDE are everything. I hope you enjoyed this one and that it helps get your September off to a good roll.\u00a0 Remember the wonderful Sabbat of Mabon is this month and don\u2019t forget to decorate your home, your altar space and such with all the marvelous colors of Fall to help inspire you throughout the darkening of this season of introspection. 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\nIncense or Aromatherapy to use: Either Tangerine, Grapefruit or Orange and a teeny tiny tad of Rosemary.<\/p>\n
\nby strength of mind, this goal I\u2019ll know.
\nErased or torn, like dust to wind,
\nit\u2019s active now and shall begin.<\/p>\n