Simply Witchy

Midweek Already

MistressRavenfyre — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:00 GMT

Can you believe how quickly that time goes by sometimes? Seems that it was just the weekend and now here it is Wednesday already. Half way through another week already!

Taking a quick break from talking to the staff about those pesky credit card processing fees that seem to mount up on the business accounts.

One thing that we all must do, no matter what day of the week it is, and that is to think about those mistakes that we tend to make. Whether big or little taking from them the experiences of what we have learned from them. If we can walk away from them actually learning something then the mistake was a good experience to a certain point.

Here is a great thought on that:

If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down, but the staying down.

- Mary Pickford

March Madness

MistressRavenfyre — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:31:00 GMT

With this month we would like to announce according to our personnel department that there are no jobs in administration available at this time. There are two writers positions available for two different sections that will be started in June. There will be more information relating to these openings as they become available to us. We are hoping that we can fill these upcoming positions as soon as they are open with qualified writers!

New Article Update

MistressRavenfyre — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:13:00 GMT

For those of you that are interested, Guy is at it again! He has written a new article over at the Examiner and it is really good! You do not have to hire a long distance moving company to know that this guy (no pun intended)!

If you want to read this article feel free to go over and take a peek! You can also sign up for notifications as to when there are new articles posted!

The newest article is found at: Tools of The Tools

Serious Sunday

MistressRavenfyre — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:15:00 GMT

Hear me, future disciples! Your time will have been badly wasted if you neglect to put this teaching into practice. What you should do is to know your own mind and realize your own buddha-nature, which neither rests nor moves, neither becomes nor ceases to be, neither comes nor goes, neither affirms nor denies, neither stays nor departs.

- The Sutra of Hui Neng

Pagan Spirit Gathering 2010

MistressRavenfyre — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:40:00 GMT

Every year during the Pagan Spirit Gathering, Selena Fox presents a five
session intensive for Pagan clergy and other leaders.

At this year's gathering, the focus will be:

Life Changes: Skills in Supporting Transitions with Counseling, Community, &
Ceremonies

Pagan Spirit Gathering 2010 will be held June 20-27 at Camp Zoe near Salem,
Missouri.

There is no additional registration charge for those taking part in Selena's
intensive or any of the other workshops, seminars,

and other training sessions offered as part of the Pagan Leadership
Institute which is a special track of PSG programming for

Pagan leaders and for those seeking to do leadership work.

Registration for PSG 2010 has already begun. Register by March 1 for
discounted rates.

Final Deadline for PSG registration is June 4. Register on-line:
www.circlesanctuary.org/psg

Seeking Truth

MistressRavenfyre — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:11:00 GMT

If you seek after truth, you should investigate things in such a way that your consciousness as you investigate is not distracted by what you find, or diffused and scattered; neither is it fixed and set. For the one who is not swayed, there will be a transcending of birth, death, and time. Whether you walk or stand or lie down, Stretch your limbs or draw them in again, Let you do all these things attentively, Above, across, and back again. Whatever your place in the world, Let you be the one who views the movement Of all compounded things with attention.

- Itivuttaka Sutta

Mid Week Blahs Got You Down?

MistressRavenfyre — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:03:00 GMT

Since spring is just around the corner you might be getting the end of the winter blues or blahs. I personally hate those days when you have things to do but are cooped up inside not being able to do anything.

One thing that is great to do is start planning! That's right planning. Plan for the next Sabbat coming up. Making notes on what you really would like to accomplish out of it.

Plan a new altar design for the spring or even summer. Look around the house or yard for things that might come in handy.

Plan a Spell night! How delightfully wicked that can be with a few of your cronies all coming up with new spells together. You never know what you will come up with.

Plan to read that occult book you purchased two years ago! We all have those.

Plan to cleanse your work space and tools.

Planning is so much fun. Writing the plans out can while away a little time and you never know you just might plan do get up and get them done!

Planning this way can be used later when you really need some motivation to do things anew. Much better planning these things than planning on looking for life insurance online quote wouldn't you say!

Thursday Thoughts!

MistressRavenfyre — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:14:00 GMT

Figured while the posting was on a roll might as well post the thought for the day for everyone. No, it will not be for those of you that are thinking about Mesothelioma at all. But something a little, no a lot different!

So, here we go for the Thursday Thoughts.

The dharma is such that it cannot be attained by groping or searching about. In the realm of seeing, knowledge perishes. At the moment of attaining, mind is surpassed.

- Dogen, "Moon in a Dewdrop"

New Columnist On Examiner.com

MistressRavenfyre — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:05:00 GMT

Just a little plug for any of you that live in Southern California and wish to catch some great up to date news in and around your area.

You can put that cigar out and cruise on over to read the latest on the

Riverside Paganism Examiner written by Guy Hartsook II.

You can go to this site at Riverside Paganism Examiner

Has some great reading to be had over there. I enjoyed the Dragon March article a lot So go over and check it out!

Slight Delay

MistressRavenfyre — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:55:00 GMT

There may be a slight delay in the mailings of the publication this month. Due to the weather that we have been having we have yet to receive the copies back to us. The severe weather has pushed delivery times behind which has placed us behind as well.

We are hoping that the publication may still go out on time. Crossing our fingers that is for sure.

In the mean time a few of our staffers have been reading the strivectin reviews and thinking about writing an article on that for March! We shall have to see how that pans out!!!

Mid Week Musing

MistressRavenfyre — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:24:00 GMT

Tonight I would like you to put down those murad reviews and really think about something a little different. Sometimes having something to think about that is deeper and more profound we are able to sort out our own problems and find solutions. Reading a writing sometimes gives us that much needed break to think of what is being said and seeing if it relates to our own personal lives.

While you are unwinding, let's ponder this!

Don't cling to anything and don't reject anything. Let come what comes, and accomodate yourself to that, whatever it is. If good mental images arise, that is fine. If bad mental images arise, that is fine, too. Look on all of it as equal, and make yourself comfortable with whatever happens. Don't fight with what you experience, just observe it all mindfully.

- Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, "Mindfulness in Plain English"

Tuesdays Thinking

MistressRavenfyre — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:43:00 GMT

While we are stuck in the house due to weather lets think about something that makes us feel good instead of thinking about colon cleansing weight loss that might be needed to do! Sometimes we need a break away of something that is away from those serious thoughts!

Studying Zen, learning the way, is originally for the sake of birth and death, no other thing. What do I mean by other things? Arousing the mind and stirring thoughts right now; having contrivance and artificiality; having grasping and rejecting; having practice and realization; having purity and defilement; having sacred and profane; having Buddhas and sentient beings; writing verses and songs, composing poems and odes; discoursing on Zen and the way; discoursing on right and wrong; discoursing on past and present. These various activities are not relevant to the issue of birth and death; they are all other things.

- Chien-ju

Acne Home Remedy

MistressRavenfyre — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:39:00 GMT

One thing we use here instead of the spendy acne products is good old fashioned corn meal! That's right cornmeal. You use this at least once a week making it into a paste like goo and rub it on your face in a circular motion. Rinsing with warm water after you are finished.

It does take a bit to get it all off but the results are wonderful. removes a lot and I mean a lot of those nasty black heads. Leaving your skin a really bright color and softer than you would believe.

All my older children use this and telling the truth have yet to be plagued with huge break outs. Not to mention one small box is so cheap to buy! Keep refrigerated or in an air tight container after each use.

Looking For Natural Treatments

MistressRavenfyre — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:31:00 GMT

We are always on the look out for good, proven natural treatments from our viewers. We have had many sent in that really were good once we put them to the test and our readers loved them!!

This month we would like to know if you or anyone you know has a natural eczema treatment to share with our readers.

If you do send it in along with complete instructions. Also include your name so we may credit you in the pub for sending it in.

Snow Announcement

MistressRavenfyre — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:22:00 GMT

For those that did in fact get a hold of us and ask about the hours we are in fact closed until Wednesday. The snow has hit and it looks like it may be a biggie.

So another few days of doing article research, looking into an insurance quote or two will be going on here.

Answering phones will go to an automated service and emails will be answered within a few hours or so. Depending upon who is taking over that section.

We just want to make sure that we are all safe and sound around here!

Off Week

MistressRavenfyre — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:35:00 GMT

What is that we do when the week is a total shut down? Which is what the past week nearly was being the snow fell and fell some more!

One thing that I did was do inventory and clean up some of the work room space. Usually this is done in the spring but it was time to look and see what it was that was needed.

First thing that I was surprised in finding was how low we were with some of the office supplies that we use. Not a good thing at all! With all the extra time that was on hand it gave me the opportunity to order all the things to re-stock.

With more snow on the horizon I am sure there is some other things that should be done that has been overlooked!

New Announcement

MistressRavenfyre — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:31:00 GMT

We have been closely watching and talking with the Life Coaches that are in Indiana on the site and business operations that is about to be opened. So exciting!

Now, you didn't hear this from us but they will be doing a job search locally in order to find other life coaches in the Indiana, Illinois and Ohio areas to network with for future clients.

When asking if we could publicly announce this we were told in hushed tones that we should wait till the official announcement is made. Yes, indeed we will get the scoop and a pinkie swear for something special as well!

Winter Mixture

MistressRavenfyre — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:18:00 GMT

Normally we are open on Saturdays. At least for a short time but today due to the winter snow storm that hit us we are closing for the weekend.

We are a few days behind schedule but crossing fingers we will not need a long distance moving company to help us with the back log of work we have!

If you are contacting please wait until Monday to expect an answer either via email or telephone!

Hope everyone that is in the path of the storm is doing well and keeping warm!

Special Thoughts For Pam Kolozsy

MistressRavenfyre — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:58:00 GMT

Join in honoring the memory of Pam Kolozsy who died on Sunday, January 31, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Pam was associated with Circle Sanctuary and its Pagan Spirit Gathering Community. She was one of the founders of the Crone's Temple of Wisdom at PSG. A memorial for her will be held at this year's Pagan Spirit Gathering.

Share your tributes, remembrances, condolences, and other expressions at Pam's In Memoriam page:
http://www.circlesanctuary.org/memoriam/pam_kolozsy.htm

So put down your wii accessories and send a special thought to her loved ones and for her on her new voyage.

Valentine's Day Reminder

MistressRavenfyre — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:52:00 GMT

Don't forget that Valentine's Day will be approaching sooner than you might think! It never fails that those special days come at us like the speed of light!

I have been thinking about the little gifts for the children and a couple of special friends this years. Really a hard one! One thing that I am getting my BFF is a necklace that she saw. OK, you are thinking well what if she reads this? No worries she shows me a thousand at a time that she must have! But this one that I found is unique. Actually gifts for her is really easy to purchase. Thankfully!

Everyone else will get the candy, jewelry and a card or two as well!