    What are you letting go of this time around? See you next time! love, Jeanine
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 Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control. As a result, in the westernmost Confederate state of Texas, enslaved people would not be free until much later. Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as "Juneteenth," by the newly freed people in Texas. - National Museum of African American History and Culture Lift Every Voice and SingLift every voice and sing, 'Til earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on 'til victory is won. Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, 'Til now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by Thy might Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand, True to our God, True to our native land. Often referred to as "The Black National Anthem," Lift Every Voice and Sing was a hymn written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900. His brother, John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954), composed the music for the lyrics. A choir of 500 schoolchildren at the segregated Stanton School, where James Weldon Johnson was principal, first performed the song in public in Jacksonville, Florida to celebrate President Abraham Lincoln's birthday. - NAACP In my opinion, there's no better day to sing the black national anthem than Juneteenth. Except maybe the 4th of July. Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale... but this is a good one! If you're a magical, mystical healer or lightworker, you may want to lean in a bit...  Once upon a time, in a world filled with hustle and bustle, there lived a soul seeking something more. She longed for a deeper connection, a sense of purpose, and a touch of magic in her life. Little did she know, her journey was about to take an enchanting turn. It all began on a bright June morning when she stumbled upon an invitation to explore the realms of mindful alchemy. Intrigued by the promise of transformation, she decided to embark on this mystical adventure. As she explored the faerie-approved gifts, a spark ignited within her soul. From the soothing practices of the 7-Day Mindfulness Meditation Challenge to the illuminating wisdom of the Aura Awareness 101 guide, she felt herself coming alive in ways she had never imagined. But then she dove into a magical power-up pack and really experienced the magic of this journey. With each course and workbook, she felt her energy shift, her spirit soar, and her dreams become reality. She cleared blockages, cultivated abundance, and embraced her divine self with grace and ease. And as the days turned into weeks, she found herself radiating love, light, and positive energy wherever she went. She had tapped into the power of alchemy and mindfulness, and her life would never be the same. Today, beloved, I invite you to join us on this extraordinary journey. From June 10th to June 23rd, 2024, let's write our own story of mystical empowerment. Isn't it time for a rewrite? Let's embrace the magic within and create a future filled with limitless possibilities. Are you ready to begin this magical journey with us? GO GET IT! With love and all the mindful magic, Jeanine You know those Calm commercials where the thing goes around in a circle for 15 seconds? Well, that never feels like enough for me, so I encourage you to give this video at least 30 seconds of your time, before reading this post. For about a month now, here and there, I've been getting guidance to do water rituals as part of my spiritual practice. And my roommates and I have a tentative plan to go to the beach sometime, but so far, watching & listening to videos like this one is the closest I have come to living that guidance. So I decided to write a post about it, to encourage myself to jump in (because the water's fine.) Another reason this post is a good idea is that water rituals are a great way to connect with your inner goddess, by way of feminine energies. The Inner Goddess of it AllWatch this video to see why I focus on connecting with your inner goddess, instead of a more general concept like the divine self. It's also one reason why I am so interested in water rituals. Universally water is seen as an ideal element to work with in rituals concerned with healing, restoration, and cleansing. It is also commonly included in ceremonies designed to deepen an individual’s relationship to their intuition and inner knowing. - Briana Saussy Try this Water RitualImagine the water ritual as a conduit for healing or for letting go, while connected to your inner goddess. Here’s one possibility for a bath or shower ritual... Light candles and play soft, soothing music. As you prepare your bath or shower, choose crystals to place along the side of the tub or on the counter to amplify the healing energy. Consider adding a few drops of your favorite essential oils or a handful of Epsom salts to enhance the experience. Ask yourself these questions (you could even journal them before taking the bath or shower.) (1) What parts of me are yearning for healing? (2) What am I ready to let go of today? Offer up whatever needs healing and allow the water to carry away any negativity or tension as you soak. Meditate on your intentions, visualizing the water as a portal that connects you with your inner goddess.  When you step out of the tub, you are leaving behind whatever is not a frequency match for your divine self. How do you feel now, after using this water ritual for connection, healing and letting go? Did any new insights or energies surface? Would you consider using this practice as a regular ritual? Tell me your thoughts in a comment. See you next time! love, Jeanine |
Hi, I'm JeanineI help sensitive, awakened healers come home to themselves & create emotional healing, comfort and joy through gentle self-tending techniques and warm, cozy rituals. Want to try one today? Just click the graphic below. 
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