The Sun is Shining

The sun is shining outside and today I was well enough to enjoy it. I went out into town with my Mother and niece for the later half of the morning. I really enjoy their company on days like today. It is a beautiful day and although it is Winter the weather is nice outside. Truly a benefit of living in the Eastern parts of Texas. The weather doesn't get too chilly until about January.

Jason and I also aided our upstairs neighbor in treating a wound on her feline friend. Her vet instructed her on wound cleaning, but kitties can be rebellious when dealing with these types of issues. I did Reiki on the feline while they did the cleaning and wrapping of the infected location. Chelsea was very surprised at how calm the cat remained during the ordeal. Reiki really seems to have this affect on injured and sick animals. I believe they sense the energies and realize that those around them are only there to help when it is used along with medical treatment.

After the kitty was taken care of, I then tended to my potted plant garden. My catmint and peppermint, which I purchased at the fall plant sale, are thriving. I had to relocate them into bigger pots. I did this for the sage I have growing as well. The sage was planted from seeds back in the Spring. I'm very pleased with how well it has grown and my ability to keep it healthy. This has been the first year I have truly tried to grow herbs. Next Spring I hope to start up more from seed. Makes it where I can hardly wait the coming of Spring and all the new possibilities it will bring for my gardening.

The Healing Sun

The sun has amazing healing benefits. My great grandmother used to tell my mom and me this. I figured it out for myself years ago when I had come down with a cold that I couldn't shake. I crawled out side and just laid in the warmth of the sun. My mother insisted I must have been very ill to have gone into the sun light like I had. I wasn't known for sunbathing. After that day, I have continued to use the sun's healing abilities.

Today was one of those days. I have not been getting out of my home as much as a should, so upon attending a holiday party I caught a cold. I have always had a weak immune system. So while I was visiting my mother today, I sat outside on the back steps to soak up some healing rays. The warmth hit me and instantly I felt a little better. My mother then insisted that I go onto the swinging bench and lay down for a bit to get all the vitamin D I could. I did. 

Before long I was in dreamland and Jason came outside to join me on the swing. He rubbed my back and told me to just rest until I felt better. I napped for about half an hour like that. It was the best nap I have had in a long while. It was a very peaceful and joyful moment even though it was all due to me catching a simple cold. Goes to show how many moments that are worth remembering come at unexpected times.

Winter with a Squirrel

It seems that the Goddess had a very unique plan for me this Winter. A month ago, I came across a little squirrel. It laid on the ground motionless huddled next to a piece of fire wood. She was so young that her eyes had not opened yet. Jason and I took her home with us since we had also found a sibling already dead.

We named her Chi, which is Japanese for energy. The name suits her well as squirrels are an active creature. She has come to believe I am her mother and finds it amusing to climb up and down me as I do my cross stitching. Chi also fancies the Yule tree in our living room, but that comes as no surprise.

So aside from getting ready for the Yule Sabbat, I have been learning first hand about my little animal totem and enjoying her company. I do believe though that she enjoys the hand picked acorns over my company at times. At least this year's Yule Sabbat is bound to be filled with laughter and entertainment on a level I have yet to have seen before.

Distractions

Life is full of distractions. These distractions have walked into my life yet again, and while unwelcome, they always seem to have a role to play. I've never been good at discovering their purposes until time has pasted enough for them to be clear, but I have learned that as they come to flow with them. I will admit that I do not flow as gently as I'd like as everyone is resistant to change and the unwanted distractions that come with modern life. The main thing is to remember that the God and Goddess know what they are doing and all will be revealed with time. Until then, I cross my fingers and hope that my hair doesn't turn gray in my 20's.

Beautiful Day

Today has been a very beautiful day, and one that was quite enjoyable. I spent the day with my fiance and a good friend of our's family. We ventured out to the local Farmers' Market where I picked up some cinnamon honey scones, dragon's blood scented goat's milk soap, and homemade salsa. It was very lively this weekend as it was their Fall Harvest Fling. It was actually my first visit to the market, but now I believe it will have to be a Saturday tradition.

Once we had bought our share of things from the Farmers' Market we headed off to the Native Plant Center. They were hosting a Fall plant sell! I couldn't resist myself and purchased some Catmint, Peppermint, and Wild Greek Thyme. I also got to spend a short time visiting my Mother and Father at the location as they were taking part in a booth for the Pineywoods Beekeepers' Association as my Father is the president for it. My Mother gave me some money for my plant purchases and some of her honey for our friend's mother.

In all, today was a wonderful beautiful day. Now, I think it is time for a cinnamon honey scone and some cold lemonade.

Fall Has Arrived

Fall has arrived and is early this year. After the last rain, which only lasted a short while, the temperatures of the days have fallen. The air outside this morning was crisp and you could smell the fall in the air. This means it is time to start preparing for the new season. Summer has ended and hopefully the fall crop for my tomatoes should be here soon. I think what I will miss most are my Summer hummingbirds when they begin to fly South, but the finches will be coming my way shortly after they leave taking their place at my feeders. Until then, I think I will enjoy my evenings sipping on some tea outside watching the world as it changes around me for Fall.

Rain Has Come At Last

I don't think I've ever heard the plants rejoice so much. After so little rain this Summer the sky finally poured down on us due to a tropical storm that came inland. I've never seen my sage plants perk up so quickly! The hummingbirds on the other hand were not so happy with the wind. I hope they all found good shelter for the storm. I just pray that it keeps raining. It would be nice to be out of our burn ban.