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  • Making Healthy Decisions – Part 2

    Hello everyone!  As promised, we are moving on with our series about Making Healthy Decisions.  🙂

    Today's question to ask yourself when making a decision is:

    What Does My Body Have to Say About This?

    We hear a lot about "gut" decisions.  Really, that is no joke!  40 trillion cells can't be wrong!  :-)  When you are working on a decision, take some quiet time and just sit and listen to what your body is telling you.  Even if you want something badly, how are you feeling physically?  Does your heart get aflutter with anticipation?  Do you feel sick to your stomach?  Are your limbs tingling?  Does your decision make you smile, cry, laugh?

    Take some time to note the feelings you get from your body about your decision. If your decision fills you with dread, you might want to take some time to try altering the decision in your mind and then noting how your body feels about it!  If your body doesn't feel good about the decision, try reworking it until you notice feelings of relief, smiles, even laughter!  :-) 

    You are hard-wired with instinct and abilities to help yourself make a decision.  Most of us have been taught to ignore those very things that were given to us!  Try starting out by just listening to and feeling your body in different states of emotion – how does it feel when something is good for you?  What are the sensations within your body?  How does it feel when something is bad for you?  What physical manifestations do you get?  Learning to discern what your body is telling you is the first step to receiving your body's own physical guidance for you! Learning to then TRUST that guidance will be the next step.  That will only come with practice!

    Practice can be simple or complex.  One very easy way to practice is to watch movies or TV shows!  Watch a movie that is funny, inspirational, or in some way positive to you.  Pay attention to how your body feels – note each part of your body and the sensations that are there.  Continue on with a movie or show that is sad or makes you angry or feels in some way negative to you (not that being sad is always negative).  Again, pay attention to what your body's reactions are.  Make note of these sensations so that you will recognize them when it comes to decision making.

    Try it! 🙂

    Love, light, and peace,

    Mambo Samantha Corfield, www.spellmaker.com

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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!

     

    "In the mental calmness of a spiritual life, I have found that the answers to the whys in our lives are able to come to you. In my music I find the same thing."
    "It's a matter of choosing what is most important to you and putting that first. Once you have recognized your true purpose in life, this becomes much easier. "

    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 been

    Oh 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 die

    Years may come and go
    Here's one thing I know
    All my life
    You're a friend of mine

    That 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 you

    Oh 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 die

    Years may come and go
    Here's one thing I know
    All my life
    You're a friend of mine

    Oh 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 die

    Years may come and go
    Here's one thing I know
    All my life
    You're a friend of mine

    Oh 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

  • Making Healthy Decisions – Part One

    Happy Monday, everyone!

    So often good people ask me about the decisions they are trying to make in their life.  Certainly getting advice from someone can be invaluable – especially if they are a professional or have your best interest at heart (even better if they are both!).  🙂

    Of course, we don't want to have to consult someone for every decision we make!  Having the ability to make your own healthy decisions is a skill well worth having and/or developing.  Today we start a series of exercises and thoughts to help us develop our decision-making process.

    The very first question to ask yourself when making any decision is:

    Is this good for me?

    You must first absolutely decide whether or not something is good for you!  And not just now – what about later?  We all have cravings, desires, needs, and wants.  However, are they all good for you now and later?  How will this decision impact you now, next week, next year, in 10 years?  

    While it is understandable that you might take into consideration how your decision impacts family, friends, co-workers, etc., you must FIRST take into consideration whether "it" is good for you!  Once you decide that, you can then take into consideration other people. 

    Now you have a place to start:  Is this good for me?  Start practicing asking yourself that during situations where it might not matter as much so when it comes time for big decision making you will already have a place to start!

    Start today!  What will you wear to work tomorrow?  Is it good for you?  Where are you going to eat lunch?  Is it good for you?  Where are you going to park at the mall?  Is it good for you?  What's am I watching on TV tonight?  Is it good for you? 

    Remember, "good for you" doesn't just mean eat your vegetables and don't watch too much TV – what satisfies your soul?  What makes you feel good about yourself?  Once you figure out what is good for you, you will be on your way to making great decisions!

    Bookmark or save this post!  (It is good for you!)  ;-)  I will be adding more information over the next few days about how to make healthy decisions and set your life in the right direction!

    Love, light, and peace,

    Mambo Samantha Corfield, www.spellmaker.com

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  • 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

  • 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!
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    "Other things may change us, but we start and end with family"
    ~ Anthony Brandt

  • At the Crossroads…..

    Hi there-

    I found this lovely poem the otherday by happenstance (um….NOT!) and read it during a ritual to Papa Legba.  It felt really good when I read it, and I believe I will be using it again. I wanted to share it with you, incase it appeals to you as well. To me, this poem really grabs the heart of what Lebga is about- showing us the way to success and happiness 😉
    Love,

    Sister Bridget

    At the Crossroads  ~~by Sadie Tiller Crawley

    He stood at the crossroads all alone,
    The sunlight in his face;
    He had no thought for an evil course,
    He was set for a manly race.
    But the road stretched east and the
    road stretched west,
    And he did not know which road
    was the best;
    So he took the wrong road and it lead
    him down,
    And he lost the race and the
    victor's crown.
    He was caught at last in an
    angry snare
    Because no one stood at the
    crossroads there
    To show him the better road.
    Another day at the self-same place
    A boy with high hopes stood;
    He, too, was set for a manly race
    He was seeking the things that
    were good.
    And one was there who the roads
    did know,
    And that one showed him the
    way to go;
    So he turned away from the road
    leading down,
    And he won the race and the
    victor's crown;
    He walks today on the highways fair
    Because one stood at the
    crossroads there
    To show him a better road.

     

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  • Quote for today…..

    "When the wind blows hard on a tree, the roots stretch and grow the stronger. Let it be so with us. Let us not be weaklings, yielding to every wind that blows, but strong in spirit to resist."

    ~~~~ A. Carmichael 

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  • Arizona/New Mexico Wildfires

    Hello everyone,

    I am sure that many of you are aware of the raging wildfires in Arizona and New Mexico.  It has caused devasting losses of property across both states (mostly Arizona at this point).  I would ask that you all please pray for those who are fighting these fires, that they will be kept safe.  Also, please pray for those who have lost their homes or have otherwise been displaced by this awful fire.

    Air quality here even here in the Albuquerque area has been pretty awful.  The destructive power and long-term effects of a fire this size are pretty devastating.  If you can spare a moment, please pray for those involved.

    For those in the affected areas – please stay safe!  Evacuate when you are told and don't stay and try to "ride it out."   Fire has no mercy!

    Love, light, and peace,

    Mambo Samantha Corfield, www.spellmaker.com

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  • Easy Macaroons!

    These are the easiest cookies I have ever made! And they are chock full of coconut for Papa! They were surely a hit at my house 😉 If you get to feeling ambitious, you can drizzle a little melted chocolate on top!

    2 (8 oz.) pkgs. flaked coconut
    1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
    2 tsp. vanilla

    Mix all ingredients together and drop onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cookies set before removing from cookie sheet.

    Enjoy!

    Sister Bridget

  • Magickal Garage Sale!

    Hi there!

    I had the coolest thing happen to me today, and I just have to share 🙂 I never, ever stop at garage sales. I always feel like I should be the one having a garage sale, not shopping at one. Anyhow, I was driving by one today, and I got the urge to stop. It was the middle of the work day, and I was pressed for time as usual, but I turned the car around and went back. I found a parking space right in front of the house. I got out and looked around, not sure exactly what I was doing there. Then I spotted it! A statue of Nino de Atocha! I was shocked to say the least….I have been looking for a statue that spoke to me for a while now, and this little fella was calling out loud and clear. I brought the statue home, cleaned it up a bit, and put it right on Legba's altar I have set up for this month's rituals.  I am so happy I listened to that little voice and stopped at that sale.

    Light and Love

    Sister Bridget

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Prayer to El Santo Nino

    O Miraculous Infant of Atocha!

    Cast Thy merciful look upon my troubled heart, so inclined to pity. Be softened by my prayer, and grant me these favors which I ardently implore of Thee (Mention requests).

    Take from me all affliction and despair, all trials and misfortunes with which I am laden. For Thy Sacred Infancy’s sake, send me now the consolation and aid and grace that I may praise Thee with the Father and Holy Ghost, forever and ever.Amen

    O Divine Child of Atocha, hear my prayer and grant my petition.