http://heathwitch.com Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:04:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A little while ago, the wonderful River introduced me to Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology. This week's horoscope has piqued my interest a tad: Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Ninety-seven percent of all youth play video games, dwarfing the number of kids who participate in activities like basketball, track, and javelin throwing. That's ... http://heathwitch.com/2009/01/22/every-experience-is-an-opportunity/ I have come across three quotes recently, which have spoken to the deepest areas of my soul -- so I thought I would share them here for others to be similarily inspired. "If you don't change the direction in which you are going, you will end up where you are ... http://heathwitch.com/2009/01/21/quotes-on-courage-and-compassion/ Further to last January's announcement regarding the national regulation of complementary therapies such as Reiki, aromatherapy, massage and so on, the BBC reports on the launch of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Here's a copy of the BBC News article in full. My thoughts follow -- so please ... http://heathwitch.com/2009/01/19/more-on-the-regulation-of-holistic-therapies/ A friend of mine, Elizabeth Bear, twittered earlier about a sign in a shop window. The sign itself reads: "Your voice is more important thank your fear". I find this quite thought-provoking, really. How many of us haven't spoken of our opinions or stood up for our beliefs solely through ... http://heathwitch.com/2009/01/16/thought-provoking-importance/ Some time ago I wrote about taking time out for me to heal, and also willingly sacrificing my “I’ll do that!” reflex. And whilst in some ways I have been able to achieve these things, in other ways I have not. My health has still been up and down, and ... http://heathwitch.com/2008/10/20/doing-more-to-do-less/ I really needed to read this Daily Om post today. Create Time For Self-Compassion: Being Gentle With Ourselves During those times when our lives are filled with what seems to be constant change and growth, it is important to remember that we need to be gentle with ourselves. Since it can be ... http://heathwitch.com/2008/08/13/daily-om-create-time-for-self-compassion/ I was reading back through my Book of Shadows this morning, and I guess it's the season for profound messages. Back in June, I did a meditation with Dolphin Calf essence, from the Wild Earth Animal Essences. Dolphin Calf is one of the Wild Child range of essences, which nurture ... http://heathwitch.com/2008/08/09/a-meditation-with-dolphin-calf/ Back in April I blogged about my encounter with Hare. Since then, my life seems to have become a rollercoaster of transformations, one after the other -- some small, some large; some short, some still ongoing. During the weekend immediately following that encounter, Hare appeared twice more -- both of ... http://heathwitch.com/2008/08/06/transformations/ Another thought-provoking post from Daily Om. Just because we can’t see something doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist, although this is a common way in which people deny the existence of spirit guides, angels, and other unseen helpers in our lives. However, anyone who has encountered such beings can attest to ... http://heathwitch.com/2008/06/18/daily-om-what-we-cant-see/ This morning, I drove Andrew to the train station. On the way there, we passed some roadkill -- a rabbit. At first I thought it was a hare, but then I corrected myself and said it was too small. In any case, it was obviously fresh, and the local corvid ... http://heathwitch.com/2008/04/11/the-hare/