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  • Healthy Decision Making – Part 5

    Hello everyone! We are at the half way point in our series on making healthy decisions! I forgot to mention in the beginning that these things should be done in order! Ask the questions in the order in which they are presented. For instance, today's question:

    What Would my Grandmother

    (or mother, father, Jesus, Buddha, the Lwa, whomever's philosophy your admire) Do?

    Thinking of a role model, whether a great spiritual teacher, admired friend or family member, spiritual person, etc., is like having a mentor on-call. Ask yourself what this person would do if facing the same situation. You should use someone whose philosophies are well known to you and are admired by you. This is not to offset your own opinion or philosophy but rather to put things in perspective by looking at another point of view, one you have admired.

    This is not to go get another opinion, this is more to see what your decision would like if shaped around an admired philosophy. The decision might not be exactly right for you configured within those parameters, however, it will give you another perspective to consider. This question should be asked after you have established the prior points in this exercise. You must first consider your own feelings and thoughts before putting someone else's spin on your decision! 🙂

    Love, light, and peace,

    Mambo Samantha Corfield, www.spellmaker.com

  • 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

    ABQSpring2011 185 The Mine Shaft Tavern. The movie "Wild Hogs" with Tim Allen and John Travolta was filmed here.

    ABQSpring2011 183  Locomotive engine parked behind the Mine Shaft.
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    ABQSpring2011 184 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.

     

  • Poem for today…..

    "Possibility"
    by Ralph Masrton

    "In the seed, there is a forest waiting to grow.
    On the artist's canvas, a masterpiece is waiting to be painted.
    In the engineer's workstation,
    a technical breakthrough is waiting to be developed.
    Everywhere there is possibility.
    Every moment of every life is filled with possibilities,
    and the next moment as well.
    Every problem has a possible solution.
    Every goal has a possibility of achievement.
    Right now, right this moment,
    your life has possibilities that you never even considered.
    Possibilities you can follow to overcome the challenges you face.
    Possibilities that can bring joy and fulfilment.
    There is a pathway leading to wherever you want to go.
    All you need to do is find it and start the journey.
    Today does not have to be like yesterday.
    There are plenty of other possibilities.
    Consider your possibilities. Follow your possibilities.
    Open yourself to what could be, and make it so."

    Butterfly (2) 

  • 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.

     

    Papa-Legba
     

  • 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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  • 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