Basil truly is a benevolent herb, capable of repelling and removing malevolent influences, as well as repairing auras damaged by repeated attack. I strongly suggest an initial cleansing (smudging or sea-salt bath) beforehand to allow the energy of this herb to work most efficiently. Make a very strong infusion of basil. Strain, and allow to cool; ( Read more... )

undwinding this mortal coil
in this mortal coil///

in a capitalist society, we are all chained to the cost of our desires

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I was born walking between
two minds
the spiny kind
and a melon rind
One half's got
an ax to grind
But the other half
hunts for wrists to bind

Today is the 6th of the month, the day that rent is late. This month is the first month we've been late paying rent, and it's because of bank/check issues. Tomorrow we'd have everything together to cover the rent and the $75 late fee. This morning, before either of us had time to go to the office to speak with our landlady, there was a note on the ( Read more... )

The human ego is a fascinating thing! It grows like a weed and most people are lazy gardeners. Me, too.

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I am an incorrigible procrastinator. When I'm supposed to be reading for school, I'm painting for personal purposes. When I want to be painting for personal purposes, I am cleaning the kitchen ( Read more... )

I keep having dreams of Joan of Arc. She comes to me in the form of a book every time. I wonder what this means.