Aloha kākahiāka ōukōu ā me hau’ōli aloha Pō’alīma. Nōhō hauʻōli lēlē pōnō. Hōʻolaulea ōla a me ‘ōhana e nā hoaloha. Ō kā maluhia nō me ʻoe.
Good morning, everyone, and Happy Aloha Friday! Live happy and righteously. Celebrate life with family and friends. Peace be with you.
Unfortunately, numerous people nowadays suffer from sleep disturbances, night terrors, insomnia, or sleep apnea. Yet, there is a simple and natural way to improve your sleep and finally get some rest! All you need to do is to place one of the following plants into your bedroom and enjoy the calm and relaxing atmosphere: Snake […]
Source: These 4 Plants For Your Bedroom Will Cure Insomnia and Sleep Apnea – Healthy Food House
Ayasāva malaṃ samuṭṭhitaṃ
tatuṭṭhāya tameva khādati,
evaṃ atidhonacārinaṃ
sāni kammāni nayanti duggatiṃ.
Just as rust arising from iron
eats away the base from which it arises,
even so, their own deeds
lead transgressors to states of woe.
Dhammapada 18.240
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita
Despite its red color, #copper is identified with the element of Water. Its astral counterpart is the planet #Venus … hence, the attribution of this metal to the goddesses associated with the planet Venus, including Ishtar and Astarte. Today’s magic includes knowledge about the ability of copper to conduct electricity. For this reason, it is often used to produce wands used in rituals focused on energy management. This translates into healing magic — especially in the course of these practices, which aims to balance the polarity of the body and remove any disturbances in the flow of energy that could lead to diseases. It is believed that carrying a piece of copper with you contributes to the overall improvement of your health and prevents diseases. Another known property of copper is its ability to relieve the symptoms of rheumatic disease and arthritis.
In Japan, when a piece of pottery breaks, some potters fill the cracks with gold. These potters see the cracks as something beautiful. They know that the unexpected happens. Change happens. They know that nobody gets through this world in one piece. But, that doesn’t have to diminish us, each a cracked teacup. The cracks are part of our history. They will always be with us. They made us better. They made us stronger. They made us something new.
A recent study found that marriage has actual health benefits. Married people live longer, have fewer strokes and fewer heart attacks than people who are single. Scientific or not, I find that study incredibly irritating. Happily, there are other studies that tell us the real truth about the health benefits of marriage … which is that the benefits have nothing to do with marriage at all … because those studies have shown that staying in an unhappy marriage is the worst thing you can do for your health and for your children. So, better health is a direct result of healthy relationships. You don’t need a spouse. You just need someone you can trust. You need someone you can talk to. You need someone who will celebrate your wins and grieve your losses. You need someone who can forgive you. You need someone who will show up, no questions asked … and walk with you through every unexpected twist and turn life throws your way. What we find in a soulmate, a life partner, is not something wild to tame, but something wild to run with.
Connections, we have many. Today has an overwhelming feeling of just that; it is a great opportunity to connect with another, not necessarily in the realm of love, but with anything, where making the right contact can move things forward in your favor. It could be with regard to a personal matter, but, for many of you, I have a feeling this energy is best used on the job front. The Moon will be in Libra, sign of relationships, balance, negotiation, and compromise. Use this energy wisely and weigh the input from both parties equally.
The 2 of Cups is often thought of as a card denoting a love connection, and while you could see progress on that front at some point today, the other possibilities feel to be of far greater importance. It would seem there is something you desire to do, and that pairing up with a particular…
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Aloha e Hau’ōli lā Pō’ahā. Mai hō’oni i ka wai lānā mālie. Ō kā maluhia nō me ‘oe.
Greetings and Happy Thursday. “Do Not Disturb the Water That is Tranquil.” When you find yourself not enjoying the peace and quiet of a supposed relaxing day, remind yourself not to interrupt your own peaceful thoughts. It’s not always easy but it sure makes for a refreshed soul when life starts back up again. Peace be with you.
As lifespans around the world increase, age-related health concerns become a growing medical issue. Memory loss and dementia affect many older adults, and prescription and non-prescription treatments for these conditions are commonly used. Of the range of herbal remedies available, limited research has been done on the potential of Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata, Burseraceae) and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis, Lamiaceae) to improve memory. These plants have been used in Iranian traditional medicine for centuries in the treatment of neurological disorders, and individually have been reported to improve memory. Though an animal study reported that the combination was more effective than either plant individually, the authors found no human study that researched the combination for the treatment of memory loss. They conducted a clinical trial to assess the impact of the joint use of the 2 plants in treating memory issues among older adults.
The 30-day, randomized…
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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis, Lamiaceae) is widely used in European traditional medicine and Iranian traditional medicine (ITM) for various diseases, as well as being consumed as a salad vegetable and food flavoring. The authors searched unpublished old texts and several databases of published literature to review the botanical characteristics, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity of lemon balm.
Lemon balm, also commonly known as balm and beebalm, is a perennial lemon-scented herb. The Eastern Mediterranean region, Western Asia, Southern Europe, Caucasus, and northern Iran are considered its areas of origin, but it grows worldwide. Its medicinal properties were first documented by Dioscorides (40-90 CE), who recommended a leaf decoction for spider, scorpion, and dog bites, and for amenorrhea, dysentery, mushroom poisoning, scrofulous tumors, and other indications. Paracelsus (1493-1541) prescribed lemon balm for nervous system disorders. Since 1984, it has been listed in the German Commission E monographs…
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To get the best flavor out of lemon balm, shear it with scissors, cutting it down by half or more, at least once a month. You can safely harvest three-quarters of the plant every three to four weeks and not harm it.
Often when someone asks me what my most favorite herb would be, I enjoy the surprise on their face when they hear my answer: Lemon balm, I say, without any hesitation.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) isn’t at the top of most people’s favorites list. Basil, parsley, and lavender are the most popular herbs in America, but lemon balm isn’t even on the top 10 list. But it is deserving of considerably more recognition.
Lemon balm is a perennial herb from the mint family (
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Aloha kākahiāka a me Hau’ōli Aloha Pō’akōlu ōukōu. Maluhia a me aloha mau lōa nō hōaloha.
Good day and Happy Aloha Wednesday, everyone. Peace and Aloha be with you always, Friends!
Acchecchi vaṭṭaṃ,
byagā nirāsaṃ.
Visukkhā saritā na sandati.
Chinnaṃ vaṭṭaṃ na vattati.
Esevanto dukkhassā.
One has broken the cycle,
attained freedom from desire.
The dried-up stream no longer flows.
The cycle, broken, no longer turns.
This, just this, is the end of misery.
Udāna 7.62
Wait a minute! Have you been trying to figure out how to do something lately? Perhaps you have yet to come across what you feel is the proper approach for success. The Universe, can, at times, conspire to hold you up, bringing about delays which can ultimately work to your advantage. The trick is to take a good look around and be open to new perspectives; if you live your life with blinders on, this may not be an easy thing for you, and you can find any type of setback to be frustrating.
The Hanged Man can represent a number of things, but in more modern speak, referring to this card as a speed bump tends to get the point across. After all, what are speed bumps for, other than to slow you down, so as to force you into taking a good look at your surroundings, and then…
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It’s the 21st week of the year and the card of the week is the King of Cups reversed. Upright the king is in control of his emotions and he is the ruler of his heart. But reversed, the King has nothing but an empty cup he seeks to fill. This week you may be given the chance to sample all the things you can filly our cup with but ask yourself which of these things will really leave you feeling fulfilled? The number of the week is 3, a number of 2 becoming 1.
Mantra: Choose happiness and love.
Card Artist: Carol Phillips
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Monday 05/21/18 Temperance
Numerology: 1(0)
Moon Enters…
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Welina mai ōukōu a me hau’ōli lā Pō’alūa. Ē Ōla ʻole Lōkāhi. Ō kā maluhia nō me ʻoe.
Warm greetings to you all and a Happy Tuesday. Let’s live in harmony. Peace be with you.
Akkodhena jine kodhaṃ;
asādhuṃ sādhunā jine;
jine kadariyaṃ dānena;
saccenālikavādinaṃ.
Overcome the angry by non-anger;
overcome the wicked by goodness;
overcome the miser by generosity;
overcome the liar by truth.
Dhammapada 17.223
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita
Nostalgia and memories are the typical embodiment of the 6 of Cups, and to see it on a Monday really feels to lend a positive beginning to the work week. Perhaps you have plans to meet up with a long-time acquaintance for coffee or lunch, so as to reminisce of the old days. Typically, Monday can be a day fraught with anxieties, crises, and challenges. The 6 of Cups serves as a reminder to take time out to stop and smell the roses. Chill would be a great attitude to adopt for the day.
In recent days, the news outlets have been flooded with old photographs and video reels of past Royal Weddings. There is definitely a fair amount of nostalgia associated with these, and we also can see the evolution of society along the way.
See you here tomorrow!
Source: The Cook’s Tarot
This card was last seen April…
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Naturalistic Pagans not only view the Earth as sacred, but also ourselves, each other, and other beings that share this planet with us. But regarding food, what does the most Naturalistic Pagan diet look like? Writers, Renee Lehnen (an omnivore) and Kansas Stanton (a vegan) debate this question regarding topics on human evolution, health, environmentalism, ethics, sustainable meat, and clothing. We hope that within this debate, the reader can answer this question for themselves and be able to make a spiritually conscious and physical difference. -Kansas Stanton
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Naturalistic Pagans not only view the Earth as sacred, but also ourselves, each other, and other beings that share this planet with us. But regarding food, what does the most Naturalistic Pagan diet look like? Writers, Renee Lehnen (an omnivore) and Kansas Stanton (a vegan) debate this question regarding topics on human evolution, health, environmentalism, ethics, sustainable meat, and clothing. We hope that within this debate, the reader can answer this question for themselves and be able to make a spiritually conscious and physical difference. Continued from Part I.
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Naturalistic Pagans not only view the Earth as sacred, but also ourselves, each other, and other beings that share this planet with us. But regarding food, what does the most Naturalistic Pagan diet look like? Writers, Renee Lehnen (an omnivore) and Kansas Stanton (a vegan) debate this question regarding topics on human evolution, health, environmentalism, ethics, sustainable meat, and clothing. We hope that within this debate, the reader can answer this question for themselves and be able to make a spiritually conscious and physical difference. -Kansas Stanton
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Mandarin Orange Cake, or Pig Pickin’ Cake, is the perfect spring and summertime cake, especially for picnics! Light and delicious, everyone will love it! […]
Source: Mandarin Orange Cake (Pig Pickin’ Cake) ~ The Frugal Sisters
Buttery puff pastry, creamy brie, roasted asparagus, and sweet honey all come together in this simple, asparagus and brie puff pastry. These pastries are great for a Mother’s Day brunch, as an appetizer, lunch, or even a light dinner, making them perfect for entertaining. But they best part, they are so delicious! […]
Source: Asparagus and Brie Puff Pastry with Thyme Honey. – Half Baked Harvest
Kodhaṃ jahe vippajaheyya mānaṃ,
saṃyojanaṃ sabbamatikkameyya.
Taṃ nāmarūpasmimasajjamānaṃ
akiñcanaṃ nānupatanti dukkhā.
One should give up anger, renounce pride,
and overcome all fetters.
Suffering never befalls one
who clings not to mind and body and is detached.
Dhammapada 17.221
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita
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