Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew.
– Saint Francis de Sales
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Quote for today…..
No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change.
– Barbara de Angelis
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Voodoo Wares – Papa Loko Apron!
Here are some photos of my apron for Papa Loko made by Mambo Sam and her mother in law, Eileen.
Each apron I get is beautiful! I can not pick a favorite!
Once you order your apron of choice, a collaborative effort between Mambo Sam and her mother-in-law, Eileen, begins. Mambo Sam will personally choose the material pattern, colors, and decorative touches of your apron and scarf. She will consecrate the material and bless all parts/decorations, etc. Eileen works her magick with her professional sewing skills! Once the apron/scarf set is complete, Mambo will then again take the apron and this time she will dedicate it to the lwa that you have chosen.
www.spellmaker.com/voodoowares.htm
Love
Sister Bridget
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Voodoo Wares – Erzulie Freda Apron!
Here are some photos of the apron in honor of Erzulie Freda made by Eileen and Mambo. It is lovely!
Details of the beadwork and three gold rings representing each of Erzulie's husbands 😉
Complete with headscarf!
Apron sets are available at www.spellmaker.com/voodoowares.htm
Once you order your apron of choice, a collaborative effort between Mambo Sam and her mother-in-law, Eileen, begins. Mambo Sam will personally choose the material pattern, colors, and decorative touches of your apron and scarf. She will consecrate the material and bless all parts/decorations, etc. Eileen works her magick with her professional sewing skills! Once the apron/scarf set is complete, Mambo will then again take the apron and this time she will dedicate it to the lwa that you have chosen.
Love
Sister Bridget
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Making Healthy Decisions – Part 8
Hello everyone,Continuing on with our series on Making Healthy Decisions the question of today is:
What Would Make Me Genuinely Happy?
On the surface, this sounds like a no-brainer. For some, getting a relationship back together is number one on their list! For others, a new home, more money, better job, etc. is on their list. For some, getting into a relationship is on their list.
However, I am going to encourage you to rework that list! I am not saying that all of those things above might not make you happy. But is that what it would take to make you genuinely happy? I guess a question within a question is "What is happy?" That is a subject too big to tackle right here! Generally speaking, I do think it is a question to consider within the question of what would make you genuinely happy.
I see so many folks working towards a relationship that they are sure is going to solve all their problems and,as they ride off into the sunset, they will be immediately happy. Looking beyond that initial sunset, to see what that life would REALLY be like with that person is something that I often see overlooked.
But in a broader sense of the subject of seeing what would make you genuinely happy, it's good old list time! :-) I highly encourage everyone to make that list! If it is just a one-word list that says, "Johnny" then you need to look beyond that, seriously. What other things will make you happy? How can you attain them? If you are unhappy with your present circumstances and want them to change, what are you willing to do to change them? How big of a role are you willing to take in your own happiness… your genuine happiness? Will you listen to and/or take advice? Will you explore all your options? How are you willing to try?
Don't forget the small things, too! Include them on your list! How many of these happy-makers did you do yesterday, last week, this year? Which ones can you indulge in today? When you're facing a challenge, ask what would make you happy in this situation.
Cast a wide net! You may have "buying a new car" on your list, but if you also remember that "dinner with friends" and "playing with my dog" are great for you, you get to be happy every day–and that's important. What would make you happy now (that wouldn't make you unhappy later)? Do that!
Then, take the decision you are trying to make and see what about it will or will not make you genuinely happy!
Love, Mambo Samantha Corfield, www.spellmaker.com
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Making Healthy Decisions – Part 7
Hello everyone! Continuing on with our series about Making Healthy Decisions! (I will do a wrap up of this when it is all done – so you will have the list of questions all in one place!
Today's question to ask yourself in your decision making process is:
Should I be acting or should I be stepping back?
Okay, so this can be a tough one. Do we wait and "see what happens" or do we jump in take that bull by the horns, wrestle it to the ground, and show it who's boss? :-) Living in this microwave-instant message-tweet-email-Facebook status updating-seeminglyinstant gratification world can be detrimental to our decision-making process. We are beginning to feel that everything needs an instant action! That just isn't true! Some things are best left alone, left to marinate, left to give a chance to breathe and perhaps evolve into something else.
Countless times we've all acted too soon or without sufficient information, or we've stepped in where our input wasn't needed (or wanted – what is up with that – it seems that I can hardly even go to the grocery store without someone commenting on what I should be doing/buying, etc. – so strange… anyway…) and muddied circumstances that were already working themselves out.
When you ask yourself, quietly and confidently, what your part is in a given situation, and where to wait (or exit entirely), you'll get a clear idea of your role. If you ask the question and still want to act against the advice of your internal coach, remind yourself that, although life is a series of little dramas, none of them needs a drama queen (or king).
Of course, as with other decision-making processes, it takes some thought to decide when to act and when to step back and see what happens. Putting these question together with the other questions, however, lets you see that this is just part of a whole process. Putting the process together will make much more sense in the end! 🙂
Love, light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield, www.spellmaker.com
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Madrid, NM.
Below are a few pictures from an afternoon this spring in Madrid, NM. Pronounced Maaaaaah-drid 🙂 Marran, Parran and myself had a really wonderful lunch, and did a bit of shopping in this "recovered" ghost town that is now the home of many little shops and art galleries. The weather was just lovely and it was a splendid day. Thank you MaMere & MaPere!
Enjoy the pics!
Love, Sister Bridget
The Mine Shaft Tavern. The movie "Wild Hogs" with Tim Allen and John Travolta was filmed here.
Locomotive engine parked behind the Mine Shaft.
MaMere and I at a shoppe which was located in a rail car. I got a lovely little pouch to keep my prayer beads in.
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We’ll miss you, Clarence!
As many of you have heard by now, Saxaphone Great Clarence Clemons passes away over the weekend from complications of a stroke. As one who grew up listening to Clarence, I know I will miss his music and his philosphy greatly. He was wonderfully talented and I know his music will live on for years and years to come. We will miss you, Big Man!
You're a Friend of Mine by Clarence Clemmons
Striking out?
Well count me in
I'm gonna stand right by your side through thick or thin
Ain't no doubt
Gonna win
A walk through hell ain't bad compared to where we've beenOh you can depend on me
Over and over… over and over
Know that I intend to be
The one who who always makes you laugh until you cry
And you can call on me until the day you dieYears may come and go
Here's one thing I know
All my life
You're a friend of mineThat argument I can't forget
We fought so hard I don't think I've recovered yet
The girls we knew
Who thought you were cool
I never introduced my favorite ones to youOh you can depend on me
Over and over… over and over
Know that I intend to be
The one who who always makes you laugh until you cry
And you can call on me until the day you dieYears may come and go
Here's one thing I know
All my life
You're a friend of mineOh you can depend on me
Over and over… over and over
Know that I intend to be
The one who who always makes you laugh until you cry
And you can call on me until the day you dieYears may come and go
Here's one thing I know
All my life
You're a friend of mineOh you can depend on me
I'll be fine
cause you're a friend of mine
yeeaah
I'll be fine
cause you're a friend of mine -
Quote for today…..
"When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?"
"What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?"
"I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" said Piglet.
Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said.
Have an exciting day!
Love, Sister Bridget
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Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father's Day to all Dads out there! I would like to take a moment to say a special gratitude to Parran Matt for all that he does for our Family and our House. Love You, MaPere!
"Other things may change us, but we start and end with family"
~ Anthony Brandt