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A quotation from Robert Louis Stevenson

The world is so full of a number of things,
I’m sure we should all be as happy as kings.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) Scottish essayist, novelist, poet
Poem (1885), “Happy Thought,” A Child’s Garden of Verses

More about this quote: wist.info/stevenson-robert-lou…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #robertlouisstevenson #variety #abundance #blessings #bounty #happiness #plenty #satisfaction

Barilla Group: Strengths and weaknesses in the pasta market

Barilla Group overview summaryBarilla became the world’s largest pasta company through sc…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianfood #abundance #bowl #fresh #healthyeating #homemade #Italia #Italian #ItalianFood #italiano #italy #london #nobody #overheadview #quality #readytoeat #Sardine #simplicity #Spaghetti #still-life #UnitedKingdom
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2778786/barilla-group-strengths-and-weaknesses-in-the-pasta-market/

Barilla Group: Strengths and weaknesses in the pasta market https://www.diningandcooking.com/2778786/barilla-group-strengths-and-weaknesses-in-the-pasta-market/ #abundance #bowl #fresh #HealthyEating #homemade #Italia #Italian #ItalianFood #italiano #italy #london #nobody #OverheadView #quality #ReadyToEat #Sardine #simplicity #Spaghetti #StillLife #UnitedKingdom

#Indigenous Leadership for Transformative #ClimateAction

By Kaniela Ing & #NDNCollective

Excerpt: "Restoring Regeneration

"Climate justice will require a significant structural shift from a #ProfitBased global #extractive economy to #NeedsBased, #localized, #RegenerativeEconomies. Anthropologists believe that, for centuries, people in many Indigenous societies worked roughly 15 hours a week to provide for their personal and communal needs. Our ancestors mastered advanced ecological management practices—like #regenerativeAgriculture , #aquaculture, #ControlledBurning, and #CoralReef replenishment — that Western empiricism is finally catching up to after decades of colonial governments banning such practices. These highly efficient Indigenous systems afforded our ancestors ample time to engage in fellowship with friends, practice arts and #crafts, learn new skills, or just relax and enjoy their lives.

"Today, we produce enough goods and services to exceed the needs of all among us, but poverty and income equality remain stark. Extractive systems endlessly require another valley, another river, another island, another continent—until there is nowhere left to occupy, conquer, pollute, and destroy. No clearer purveyor of this #ColonialMindset exists than the man who milked the most out of the #ExtractiveEconomy. Jeff Bezos, currently the richest man in the world, recently spent $5.5 billion dollars on a joyride to space using the money he’s hoarded by exploiting and abusing hundreds of thousands of workers selling mostly useless goods—made cheap by the monopoly power of Amazon and Amazon-affiliated companies—to the masses. Like a movie villain, his first comment upon witnessing the majesty of our cosmos was that we should immediately begin polluting it by exporting our trash beyond Earth’s orbit.

"We should take heart in the fact that people built our oppressive institutions, because it means that people can dismantle them and build something new. People hold the knowledge and technologies to transform society. All we need is moral fortitude and revolutionary courage. Today’s extractive systems were created and are upheld by the colonial myths of scarcity, individualism, and the sanctity of free markets. Tomorrow’s regenerative systems must be rooted in the Indigenous realities of #abundance, community codependency, and deep #reciprocal relationships between the planet and its people."

Read more:
https://www.yesmagazine.org/environment/2021/11/17/indigenous-leadership-transformative-climate-action

#SolarPunkSunday #CircularEconomy #BuildingCommunity #SharingKnowledge #Degrowth #ClimateResilience #SharingEconomy #GrowYourOwnFood #Capitalism #CorporateColonialism #ClimateAction #Earth4All

🌱💧🌵 Water Harvester: An Invitation to Abundance (27 min, 2022)

Tucson resident Brad Lancaster believes that cities around the world can live off rainwater. This is the story of how he transformed his neighborhood by experimenting with water harvesting, worked with the city to legalize those methods, and empowered others by proving that abundance rooted in sustainability is possible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIYoU2PTPLk&list=PLJDYk3Vz9ck1K7gqirk1LDibegFWIUrHM

#waterHarvesting #rainwater #arizona #tuscon #desert #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience #abundance #EnvironmentalRestoration #restoration #RainWater #storm #flood #FloodControl

ORDINARY GRACE 💎

Brunch was good today.

It was cleaning Sunday, so we had hamburgers at Grill’d.

Afterwards, I walked from North Hobart into the city to meet Pete.

Now I am home, fresh from breathwork, feeling grateful and wondering what I could possibly have done to deserve such abundance.

Probably nothing.

Deserving belongs to the world of deals and bargains.

Be good, get rewarded.

Work hard, earn the prize.

But this does not feel like a prize.

It feels like life simply giving itself.

A clean house.

A delicious hamburger.

A long #walk through quiet #Hobart.

Breath moving through my body.

Peter.

Two small white #pups.

A #tranquil afternoon.

Nothing dramatic.

Nothing earned.

Just ordinary #grace.

Perhaps grace is not the great event we are waiting for.

Perhaps it is this.

Life is already here in all its glory, before we decide whether we deserve it or not...

#Brunch #Sunday #hamburgers #Grill’d #grateful #home #abundance #city #world #reward #fasting #acim #acourseinmiracles #newthought #eckharttolle #buddhism #breathwork #connection #healing #pridemonth #Karma #TrueNature #Awakening #Meditation #Mindfulness #Spirituality #intermittentfasting #nonduality #reality #cooking #AI

ORDINARY GRACE 💎

Brunch was good today.

It was cleaning Sunday, so we had hamburgers at Grill’d.

Afterwards, I walked from North Hobart into the city to meet Pete.

Now I am home, fresh from breathwork, feeling grateful and wondering what I could possibly have done to deserve such abundance.

Probably nothing.

Deserving belongs to the world of deals and bargains.

Be good, get rewarded.

Work hard, earn the prize.

But this does not feel like a prize.

It feels like life simply giving itself.

A clean house.

A delicious hamburger.

A long #walk through quiet #Hobart.

Breath moving through my body.

Peter.

Two small white #pups.

A #tranquil afternoon.

Nothing dramatic.

Nothing earned.

Just ordinary #grace.

Perhaps grace is not the great event we are waiting for.

Perhaps it is this.

Life is already here in all its glory, before we decide whether we deserve it or not...

#Brunch #Sunday #hamburgers #Grill’d #grateful #home #abundance #city #world #reward #fasting #acim #acourseinmiracles #newthought #eckharttolle #buddhism #breathwork #connection #healing #pridemonth #Karma #TrueNature #Awakening #Meditation #Mindfulness #Spirituality #intermittentfasting #nonduality #reality #cooking #AI

ORDINARY GRACE 💎

Brunch was good today.

It was cleaning Sunday, so we had hamburgers at Grill’d.

Afterwards, I walked from North Hobart into the city to meet Pete.

Now I am home, fresh from breathwork, feeling grateful and wondering what I could possibly have done to deserve such abundance.

Probably nothing.

Deserving belongs to the world of deals and bargains.

Be good, get rewarded.

Work hard, earn the prize.

But this does not feel like a prize.

It feels like life simply giving itself.

A clean house.

A delicious hamburger.

A long #walk through quiet #Hobart.

Breath moving through my body.

Peter.

Two small white #pups.

A #tranquil afternoon.

Nothing dramatic.

Nothing earned.

Just ordinary #grace.

Perhaps grace is not the great event we are waiting for.

Perhaps it is this.

Life is already here in all its glory, before we decide whether we deserve it or not...

#Brunch #Sunday #hamburgers #Grill’d #grateful #home #abundance #city #world #reward #fasting #acim #acourseinmiracles #newthought #eckharttolle #buddhism #breathwork #connection #healing #pridemonth #Karma #TrueNature #Awakening #Meditation #Mindfulness #Spirituality #intermittentfasting #nonduality #reality #cooking #AI

ORDINARY GRACE 💎

Brunch was good today.

It was cleaning Sunday, so we had hamburgers at Grill’d.

Afterwards, I walked from North Hobart into the city to meet Pete.

Now I am home, fresh from breathwork, feeling grateful and wondering what I could possibly have done to deserve such abundance.

Probably nothing.

Deserving belongs to the world of deals and bargains.

Be good, get rewarded.

Work hard, earn the prize.

But this does not feel like a prize.

It feels like life simply giving itself.

A clean house.

A delicious hamburger.

A long #walk through quiet #Hobart.

Breath moving through my body.

Peter.

Two small white #pups.

A #tranquil afternoon.

Nothing dramatic.

Nothing earned.

Just ordinary #grace.

Perhaps grace is not the great event we are waiting for.

Perhaps it is this.

Life is already here in all its glory, before we decide whether we deserve it or not...

#Brunch #Sunday #hamburgers #Grill’d #grateful #home #abundance #city #world #reward #fasting #acim #acourseinmiracles #newthought #eckharttolle #buddhism #breathwork #connection #healing #pridemonth #Karma #TrueNature #Awakening #Meditation #Mindfulness #Spirituality #intermittentfasting #nonduality #reality #cooking #AI

ORDINARY GRACE 💎

Brunch was good today.

It was cleaning Sunday, so we had hamburgers at Grill’d.

Afterwards, I walked from North Hobart into the city to meet Pete.

Now I am home, fresh from breathwork, feeling grateful and wondering what I could possibly have done to deserve such abundance.

Probably nothing.

Deserving belongs to the world of deals and bargains.

Be good, get rewarded.

Work hard, earn the prize.

But this does not feel like a prize.

It feels like life simply giving itself.

A clean house.

A delicious hamburger.

A long #walk through quiet #Hobart.

Breath moving through my body.

Peter.

Two small white #pups.

A #tranquil afternoon.

Nothing dramatic.

Nothing earned.

Just ordinary #grace.

Perhaps grace is not the great event we are waiting for.

Perhaps it is this.

Life is already here in all its glory, before we decide whether we deserve it or not...

#Brunch #Sunday #hamburgers #Grill’d #grateful #home #abundance #city #world #reward #fasting #acim #acourseinmiracles #newthought #eckharttolle #buddhism #breathwork #connection #healing #pridemonth #Karma #TrueNature #Awakening #Meditation #Mindfulness #Spirituality #intermittentfasting #nonduality #reality #cooking #AI

The River of Life

https://carolinestreetblog.wordpress.com/2026/06/11/the-river-of-life/

Friday, January 2, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/01/friday-january-2-2026/

"Love turns money into connection." That line is everything. 💜

Some people talk about "getting" rich, but the biggest secret is this: You never have to wait for money to prove you are worthy. That worth is already finished.

Money is just a friendly mirror. If you feel peaceful, grateful, and complete inside, money shows you completeness outside.

You don't earn the flow; you simply remember it from a place of quiet knowing.

The strongest magnet you have is not a bank account—it’s the feeling of already having enough. That peaceful, open feeling starts right in your body. 🤍

Arigato, money, for teaching us that true wealth begins as a simple feeling of safety. 🌿

Inspired reflection after reading Ken Honda's Happy Money (book).

#HappyMoney #Abundance #Enoughness

Cultivating Abundance: Mindful Practices for a Fulfilling Life

Abundant living is an attainable goal. It is a unique approach to life, encapsulating the essence of gratitude, contentment, and purpose as the cornerstones of a fulfilling and enriched existence. It invites us to cultivate a conscious mindset that appreciates the abundance that surrounds us, fostering a sense of deep fulfillment. Embracing the principles of abundant living not only allows us to find contentment in the present moment but also empowers us to align our thoughts and actions with our true purpose, thereby unlocking a path to a life full of joy and meaning. By integrating these principles into our daily lives, we can embark on a journey towards a more profound and harmonious existence, where gratitude, contentment, and purpose intersect to create a deeply rewarding way of being.

GRATITUDE

The principles of abundant living are deeply rooted in cultivating a mindset of gratitude. Taking the time each day to acknowledge and appreciate the blessings in our lives, regardless of their size, is a transformative practice. By recognizing the existing abundance, we shift our energy and open ourselves up to attracting even more positivity and blessings into our lives.

Here are some gratitude practices to try:

1. Journaling

Take a few minutes each day to write down 3–5 things you are grateful for. Reflect on positive experiences, moments, or people that made your day special. Keeping a gratitude journal helps you focus on the positive aspects of your life and enhances your overall well-being.

2. Notice and Savor

Pay attention to external experiences. Whether it’s a beautiful sunset, a kind gesture from a friend, or a delicious meal, take a moment to truly appreciate it. Savor the positive experiences and let them sink in. Mindfully absorbing these moments can boost feelings of gratitude.

3. Express Gratitude

Don’t keep your gratitude to yourself! Thank someone– whether it’s through a heartfelt note, a verbal “thank you,” or a simple smile. Expressing your appreciation not only strengthens your relationships but also reinforces positive emotions within you.

Remember, practicing gratitude is like a mental workout – it becomes more effective with consistency. Choose the method that works best for you and make it a part of your daily routine.

EXPERIENCES

Prioritizing experiences and relationships over material possessions can lead to a more fulfilling and enriched life. When reflecting on our fondest memories, we often find that they are intricately linked to meaningful experiences rather than tangible objects. Investing in experiences not only brings joy and fulfillment but also nourishes the soul in a unique way.

Simple experiences, such as lunch with dear friends or a nature walk with your child, can open us up to the wonder and mystery of the present moment. Engaging mindfully in the simple yet potentially profound moments allows joy and contentment to arise. Focusing on these acts invites a greater sense of abundance to flow naturally into our lives.

GOALS

Setting meaningful and attainable goals that resonate with our values and contribute to our overall fulfillment is essential for achieving an abundant life. It’s not only about achieving financial success; instead, it’s about pursuing goals that align with our purpose. Setting small, achievable goals mindfully*(1) can improve our focus and attention, ultimately leading us to abundant success.

Here are some strategies to help you create meaningful goals:

1. Start with Intentions

Begin by setting an intention that highlights the core of what you want to achieve. Understand the why behind your goal. What motivates you? How will achieving this goal positively impact your life or well-being? Intentions provide a strong foundation for mindful goal-setting.

2. Focus on What You Can Control

Recognize that while external circumstances may vary, you have control over your actions and responses. Break down your goal into smaller steps that are within your reach. By focusing on what you can control, you reduce overwhelm and increase your chances of success.

3. Consistency Matters

Consistency is key. Rather than aiming for radical change, take small steps toward your goal. Start with the smallest step possible – like a gentle incline rather than a steep hill. Consistent, incremental efforts lead to lasting habits.

4. Embrace Self-Compassion

Be kind to yourself. Setting large goals can trigger self-criticism when we fall short. Instead, practice mindful self-compassion. If you’re starting a new habit, take the tiniest step forward. Celebrate each small achievement, knowing that progress is cumulative. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day!

5. SMART Goals with Mindfulness *(2)

Apply the SMART criteria to your goals:

Specific: Clearly define what action you’ll take.

Measurable: Determine how you’ll track progress.

Achievable: Ensure the goal is realistic and doable.

Relevant: Understand why you’re pursuing this goal.

Time-bound: Set a timeframe for achieving it.

Infuse mindfulness into this process. Notice how each goal feels – whether it’s challenging, punitive, or inspiring. Adjust as needed to maintain alignment with your intentions.

Remember, setting mindful goals involves both self-awareness and compassion. Start small, stay consistent, and celebrate your progress as you go.

HEALTH

Taking care of our health, both physically and mentally, is paramount to embracing an abundant life. Nurturing our bodies through regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and self-care practices not only fosters well-being but also allows us to fully appreciate and celebrate the miracle of our bodies. As the saying goes, health is indeed wealth, and by prioritizing our well-being, we pave the way for a life abundant in vitality and energy.

Health is one of the most crucial aspects of a fulfilling life. Taking care of ourselves and focusing on both mental and physical well-being enables us to achieve our goals more effectively and develop a more positive mindset. It is difficult to maintain an abundant mindset when struggling with self-care. Again, we need to take one small step at a time to ensure a healthy lifestyle.

In my daily experience, coping with chronic disease, slowing down, and shifting priorities have been instrumental in keeping an abundance mindset. If I am not well, it affects every aspect of my being. Making my health my priority has taught me to say NO, as I understand that I cannot pour from an empty cup, which brings us to the next aspect of abundant living- community.

COMMUNITY

Contributing to the community and giving back through acts of kindness, volunteering, or supporting meaningful causes is a powerful way to cultivate abundance. By extending our support and compassion to others, we not only enrich the lives of those around us but also nourish our own spirits. Embracing a mindset of abundance involves sharing our blessings and resources with others, creating a ripple effect of positivity and goodwill in our communities and beyond.

Remember, we must take care of ourselves first in order to share our blessings and gifts with the broader community.

Incorporating these principles into one’s lifestyle can lead to a life abundant in joy, purpose, and fulfillment. Begin your journey towards abundant living with a free guided meditation created to shift perspective towards one of gratitude and intention.

If you have found value in the content, please consider supporting the creators by sharing the meditations and leaving a review on your favorite platforms. Your feedback and engagement can make a significant difference in helping the podcast reach a wider audience and grow its community. Additionally, you can also consider supporting the content financially through donations. Your support is incredibly valuable and enables the creators to continue producing high-quality content for you and other listeners to enjoy. Thank you for being a part of this journey and for your ongoing support.

Namaste.

(1) How Mindfulness Can Make Your Goals More Achievable. https://yogainternational.com/article/view/how-mindfulness-can-make-your-goals-more-achievable/.

(2) SMART Goals

#abundance #abundant #abundantLiving #awareness #balance #blessings #bliss #community #cultivateMindfulness #experience #flow #getBetter #gratitude #healing #holistic #holisticLiving #joy #liveHappy #meditate #meditation #mentalHealth #mentalWellbeing #mindful #mindfulness #moments #purpose #stress #stressRelief #wellness

Blooming into Balance: Celebrating Ostara 2025

The air is changing. A gentle warmth replaces the winter’s chill, and the world awakens with a vibrant burst of life. Ostara, the Spring Equinox, is upon us! This Pagan Sabbat marks the moment when day and night are of equal length, a perfect balance before the sun’s power begins to dominate. In 2025, we’ll be celebrating Ostara on Thursday, March 20th.

Ostara is a time of renewal, rebirth, and growth. It’s a celebration of the Goddess Ostara (or Eostre), associated with dawn, spring, and fertility, and a welcoming of the returning sun. Let’s delve into how you can celebrate this vibrant Sabbat, whether you’re a solitary practitioner or part of a coven.

💫 Correspondences of Ostara

 💫 Deities:

Ostara/Eostre, Persephone, Flora, Green Man, any deities associated with spring, dawn, and fertility.

 💫 Colors:

Pastel shades of green, yellow, pink, white, and light blue.

 💫 Symbols:

Eggs, rabbits, hares, flowers (especially daffodils, tulips, and crocuses), seeds, budding trees, lambs, butterflies.

 💫 Herbs and Flowers:

Daffodils, tulips, crocuses, violets, honeysuckle, sage, and anything new and green.

 💫 Stones:

Rose quartz, aquamarine, moonstone, and any light-colored crystals.

 💫 Incense/Oils:

Floral scents like jasmine, rose, and violet, as well as light, fresh scents like lemon and sandalwood.

 💫 Foods:

Eggs (decorated and plain), leafy greens, spring vegetables, seeds, honey cakes, and fruit.

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✨ Altar Setup

Your Ostara altar should reflect the vibrancy & colors of spring and can be in or outdoors.

Consider:

 ✨ A white or pastel-colored altar cloth.

 ✨ Fresh flowers in a vase.

 ✨ Decorated eggs or a nest of eggs.

 ✨ Images or figurines of rabbits or hares.

 ✨ Seeds or small potted plants.

 ✨ Candles in Ostara colors.

 ✨ Crystals that resonate with the season.

 ✨ A bowl of spring water.

 ✨ A representation of your chosen deities.

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🌛Rituals for Ostara

 🌛 Planting Ritual:

Plant seeds or seedlings to symbolize new beginnings and growth. As you plant, speak your intentions aloud.

 🌛 Equinox Meditation:

Find a quiet space and meditate on the balance of light and dark, the renewal of nature, and your own personal growth.

 🌛 Journaling:

Reflect on your goals and intentions for the coming season. Write about what you want to grow and cultivate in your life.

🌛 Offering Ritual:

Make offerings to Ostara or your chosen deities, such as flowers, seeds, or honey cakes.

 🌛 Spring Cleansing Ritual:

Cleanse your home and sacred space, both physically and energetically, to make way for new energy. Use sage, palo santo, or spring-scented essential oils.

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Solitary Practitioner Activities

 🌟 Nature Walk:

Spend time in nature, observing the signs of spring. Gather flowers, leaves, or stones to add to your altar.

 🌟 Crafting:

Create Ostara-themed crafts, such as egg decorations, flower crowns, or nature mandalas.

 🌟  Baking:

Bake spring-themed treats, such as honey cakes or egg-rich pastries.

 🌟  Dawn Meditation:

Wake up early and greet the sunrise, welcoming the return of the light.

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Coven Activities

🌟 Plant a communal garden or tree, symbolizing the coven’s shared growth and intentions.

 🌟  Egg Hunt:

Organize an egg hunt with hidden blessings or messages inside the eggs.

 🌟  Circle Casting:

Perform a group ritual to honor Ostara, invoking the energies of spring and balance.

 🌟  Potluck Feast:

Share a meal of spring-inspired dishes, celebrating the abundance of the season.

 🌟  Storytelling and Singing:

Share stories and songs related to Ostara and the spring season.

 🌟  Maypole Dancing (If appropriate):

Maypoles are often associated with Beltane, but as the spring energies rise, a smaller maypole dance could be incorporated to celebrate the returning fertility of the earth.

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Ostara whispers of fresh starts and the quiet strength of budding life. It’s a time to turn inward, to examine the seeds of your own dreams, and gently coax them into bloom. Whether you find solace in solitary reflection or joy in shared celebration, take this moment to truly connect with the earth’s awakening. Listen to the birdsong, feel the sun’s gentle warmth, and let the promise of spring fill your heart. Plant your intentions with care, nurture them with kindness, and watch as your own unique potential unfolds. May your Ostara be filled with personal growth, renewed hope, and the blossoming of your truest self. Happy Ostara!

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🌈 Ostara Ritual for Renewal

The Seed of Potential: An Ostara Ritual for Renewal

Choose a space where you feel connected to nature, whether it’s outdoors or a designated sacred space indoors.

Welcome, fellow seekers, to the vibrant dawn of Ostara. As the Earth awakens from its winter slumber, we too are called to embrace renewal and growth. This ritual is designed to honor the Spring Equinox, the moment of perfect balance, and to plant the seeds of our own potential.

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Preparation

🌈 Timing:

Perform this ritual on the Spring Equinox, ideally at dawn or during the day when the sun is high.

 🌈 Location:

Choose a space where you feel connected to nature, whether it’s outdoors or a designated sacred space indoors

 🌈 Altar:

Set up your Ostara altar with the correspondences mentioned in the previous blog. Include a small pot of soil, seeds (representing your intentions), and a bowl of fresh spring water.

 🌈 Tools:

You will need candles (pastel colors), incense (floral or fresh scents), and a representation of the Goddess Ostara (or your chosen spring deity).

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⭐ The Ritual ⭐

 🌈 Casting the Circle:

If you typically cast a circle, do so now, invoking the elements and guardians.

 🌈 Invocation:

Light your candles and incense. Stand before your altar and say:

   “Ostara, Goddess of Dawn and Spring, we welcome your light. The Earth awakens, and so do we. We gather here, at the point of perfect balance, to honor the return of life and the blooming of potential.”

 🌈 Honoring the Equinox:

Take a moment to feel the balance of light and dark. Close your eyes and visualize the sun rising, bringing warmth and vitality to the Earth. Say:

   “Day and night are equal, a moment of perfect harmony. We honor the balance within and without, the dance of light and shadow, and the promise of growth.”

 🌈 Planting the Seeds of Intention:

Take the pot of soil and the seeds. As you hold the seeds, visualize your intentions for the coming season. What do you wish to cultivate in your life? Speak your intentions aloud, infusing the seeds with your energy.

   “These seeds represent the potential within me. I plant them with intention, nurturing my dreams and aspirations. May they grow strong and vibrant, bringing forth the fruits of my labor.”

   Plant the seeds in the soil.

 🌈 Blessing the Seeds and Water:

Hold the bowl of spring water over the planted seeds. Say:

   “Water of life, nourish these seeds of intention. May they be blessed with growth, vitality, and abundance.”

   Sprinkle the water over the soil.

 🌈 Meditation and Visualization:

Sit or stand comfortably. Close your eyes and visualize your intentions taking root and flourishing. See them growing into vibrant manifestations of your desires. Feel the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze of spring.

 🌈 Offering to Ostara:

Offer a small gift to Ostara, such as flowers, a decorated egg, or a poem. Say:

   “Ostara, we thank you for the gifts of spring. We offer our gratitude and respect, and we celebrate the renewal of life.”

 🌈 Grounding:

Take a few deep breaths, grounding yourself in the present moment. Feel the connection to the Earth and the energy of spring.

 🌈 Releasing the Circle:

 If you cast a circle, release it now, thanking the elements and guardians.

 🌈 Closing:

Extinguish the candles and incense. Place the pot of seeds in a sunny location and water them regularly, nurturing your intentions as they grow.

🌈 Reflection:

After the ritual, take some time to journal about your experience. Reflect on your intentions and how you plan to nurture them throughout the spring and summer. This ritual is a powerful way to connect with the energies of Ostara and to embrace the potential for growth within yourself. May your spring be filled with joy, abundance, and renewal.

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Financial stability is vital for One Community Pioneers to focus on building a self-sufficient, open-source prototype for abundance and freedom from scarcity. Pioneers' basic needs are covered, but personal income won't be available initially. Consensus will guide revenue allocation once income is generated.

https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/the-importance-of-financial-stability-for-one-community-pioneers/

#FinancialStability #SelfSufficiency #CommunityBuilding #OpenSourceLiving #ResourceBasedEconomy #Abundance #PioneerTeam #GlobalGoals #ConsensusGovernance

A very happy Dhanteras,
the first day of Diwali 🪔
Happy Halloween 👻 🎃
and Blessed Samhain🕯️ to all!

I hope you have a terrific time! 🎃

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a joyous occasion celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. May this Diwali bring you and your loved ones joy, prosperity and enlightenment. 🪔

Helloween, the eve of All Saints, is a time for fun and mischief. Whether you're dressing up in a costume, carving pumpkins, or indulging in sweet treats, I hope you have a terrific time! 🎃

Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival, marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year. It is a time for reflection, honoring the ancestors, and embracing the mysteries of the unknown. May you find peace, wisdom and connection during this sacred time. 🕯️

No matter how you choose to celebrate, I hope you take a moment to appreciate the beauty and magic of this season. May it bring you warmth, joy and inspiration, and may the coming year be full of love, growth and abundance.

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Cornelius van Santvoord, Protestant Reformed Dutch pastor, muses on Charles Dickens. His love ethic comes from the Gospel, which connects love to man and love to God. Secular humanitarians of his age said it was self-existent.

Secular humanists try to dissolve the indissoluble. Today do religionists pour acid from the other side to disconnect orthodox Christianity from humanitarian causes?

How can you exercise benevolence?

#christian #spreadinglove #unwaveringfaith #abundance #seekjustice

In my falling heart
I pluck a wise old green peach —
Fruit bears fruit inside

#桃青 #Tōsē
#芭蕉 #Bashō
#haiku #俳句 🍁🍂
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(I couldn’t find green peaches.)

“Green Peach” (桃青 Tōsē) was a pen name of Matsuo Bashō, the 17th century Edo-period Japanese poet who practically defined the classical haiku.

Cap 3000 a Valhalla blinding consumers

On my last day at the Cote d’Azur I at our walk in Saint Laurant du Var we also went walking in a huge shopping centre Cap 3000, opposite the airport Nice Cote d’Azur.

a veritable institution at the heart of the French Riviera: a shopping mall in a fabulous location, standing on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Located on the western edge of Nice, right next to the international airport

It offers an attractive and diversified range of shops for all the family, from major high-street names to small boutiques. There’s something for all tastes and all budgets! You can meander through the mall until 9pm from Monday to Saturday

At the moment it has 180 shops in a magnificent building, which is being made to a much bigger place, with an additional two floors full of shops. When walking through the beautiful shopping mall I felt in the Walhalla of mankind or Valhalla, a splendid palace, roofed with shields, where the warriors feast on the flesh of a boar slaughtered daily and made whole again each evening. They drink liquor that flows from the udders of a goat, and their sport is to fight one another every day. It is the grand place for lust and indulgence, where today is not thought of the Ragnarök or Doomsday.

So many people have to work hard for the wages they might get, but here it looks like all those walking around have enough money to spend for hours in hundreds of attracting shops.

For sure all those people seem to trust in all those things or gadgets beautifully presented in those places which cry to come in and feel as if you can be the honourable guest of fortune.

Having walked through that “Palace of abundance” or better “superabundance” I could not resist looking at a lot of people who have their heart sold to all those material products but have no eye for what can not be seen.

At the Biblestudents you can read how Jesus fed many people and shall be able to read (from 2018, October 19) about Jesus who once more was concerned about real hungry people (Matthew 15:32-39 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: 4000 Fed). There too there was a material problem, food or something for the stomach. Though in the gospels we also receive the lesson for more important food, whereof not many seem to think about today. Most people are not hungering for the right things (James 4:3).  Their eyes and heart are focused on the material things of this world. Consumption has become the new god today, after we had money as the new god entering our world from the golden 1960ies. Money and consumption are the male and female god who feel very nice together and who have a better marriage than most couples today. They are namely a very jealous couple which like to get people to want for more and more all the time,getting them into a state of never feeling to have enough.

The Mammon or god of this world has the Dollars and Euros flying in the air,many people jumping up to catch them, for soon going to spend them, often on things they really do not need or which pollute our world further. (Think of all those capsules of Nespresso for example.)

What is most important for many today is that they can enjoy their life with as many gadgets and handy tools as possible. Many go about their lives feeding on the thoughts of their own mind and of their greed. Anxieties, worries, and cares of this life creep in and rob us of the One Who Looks at this world and can see how man does not really want to see Who and what is important for their life and future. I wondered how many would feel His abiding presence.

If we feed on sports, worldly entertainment, social media, material wealth, creature comforts and trivia, is it no wonder that we hunger for those things rather than the things of God?

These days in the Provence I could enjoy beautiful countrysides, lovely small villages, like Tourettes sur Loup, Saint Paul de Vence, etc. and the lovely city Nice where like in many French places people did not take away their dog droppings. In those bigger places we could see many clustered at their phone or walking like they do not like the day, or are taken away from the world by the music from their earphones. Feeding themselves with worldly entertainment, social media, material wealth, creature comforts and trivia.

Clearly we could feel to be in a world where the hunger was or is on other things than the spiritual, though we encountered many Buddha sculptures and yoga places.

Wherever we look around us we can see that in this world many have grown cold by feasting on the things of the flesh and therefore no longer hunger for God. Lots of people love to be filled, but are focussing on things which pass or have limited value. They are filled with worldliness and are thus deceived into being comfortable and contented (Rev. 3:17-18).

When we see how at several occasions Jesus took care for the people around him, we notice how God was with Jesus and provided enough food for the crowd. Throughout history of mankind we can find examples where God was with His people and took care of them.

We should not be afraid. Even when we have not a filled purse, God shall take care that we would be able to manage. His Word and His blessings shall provide for those things we really need in life.
At all times we should not forget that He is the Maker and Provider, the Rock and our Protector.

When people “rend their hearts” and turn back to God (Joel 2:13) God shall receive them with open arms. As any Father would do, He shall look for the best of His children. But as any Father He also would like to be recognised and respected as Father.

We must seek Jehovah God for who He is and not what He can provide. As we devote ourselves to prayer and His word, we will begin to sense His presence and draw near to Him.

From the gospels we learn that God provided a man,who not only could speak in the name of God but also act in the name of God. By believing in that sent one from God, as the scripture says, will have rivers of living water flowing from his inmost heart. (John 7:38) If much more people would know the generosity of God and who Jesus is, they would be feeling much better and would appreciate others with the same fate with the knowledge or certitude that together they can count on Jesus giving us  fresh, living water, so that we should not be thirsty any more. Because the water Jesus gives will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life. (John 4:10; John 4:14)  Therefore let us look for a better meal than the one offered by all those consumer needy tents. Let us remember that Jesus said,

“I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever.
(John 6:35)

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Find also to read and think about

1. A multifold of elements in creation and a bad choice made
2. Life isn’t unfair
3. Matthew 14:14-22 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: 5,000 Fed
4. Focusing on being a blessing
5. Less… is still enough
6. Selfishness can become our biggest ally for the Money Free Movement
7. Being ‘broke’ a state of mind
8. Listening to the lessons of the Bible and looking for ways to please God
9. God should be your hope
10. Ability (part 4) Thought about the ability to have ability
11. True riches
12. Good to make sure that you haven’t lost the things money can’t buy
13. Count your blessings
14. Not everything has to be reciprocated with money
15. Blow to legitimacy of the capitalist system
16. 2013 Lifestyle, religiously and spiritualy
17. Greed more common than generosity
18. How we think shows through in how we act

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