Musings

We are all entrusted with gifts from the Divine (God, Allah, Jehovah, Yahweh, whatever your name of choosing is.)  Some are not even connected with their gifts, many of us use them, but not to they’re full potential, while others are fulfilling their destiny.

Regardless, we are not here to use our gifts/talents solely for our benefit, be it financial or ego feeding.  We are all here to assist each other in elevating to a higher consciousness and give love.

Seeing all as interconnected and from The One Source makes everyone and everything equal.  The red ant and our best friends are equal.

Hence why reverence for all life is so important.  For example, I do not kill spiders.  I relocate them.  If I choose to not have them in my house, then I bring them to a corner of the basement in the winter or outside when the weather is conducive. 

However, would I pick up a black widow just because we are both part of the Divine Spirit?  No, common sense and self-preservation applies to all species, but there are always options and other possibilities besides the obvious.

Free will is a gift from the Divine and it should be used consciously.  Giving our will to the Divine is how we can elevate to the level where we live in true reverence to all beings, through our words, actions and thoughts. 

This does not make us puppets.  In truth, we humans made this world entirely.  That is why it is not perfect.  We make our world by our thoughts, actions, reactions, and desires. 

We are given what we ask for consciously or unconsciously.  We are loved that much by the Divine, for we can only learn from that which we think we know, for that thinking comes from a place of separateness from the Divine and through our learning are brought closer to true love.

Marie Boyum

©3-31-11

Assisting Mother Earth

Since our state has decided to eliminate mandatory recycling (opinion to be withheld here) it is now more important than ever to utilize our creativity to re-use items that would normally be thrown away.  Regardless of what your thoughts on environmental issues are, these ideas can help save money and we all want to do that!

So, to continue on that vein, here are more suggestions.  Continue to watch for more to come!

Uses for old bike tires:

Cut in half with circular saw and screw into garage wall as a bumper stop. 

Use as a large dog toy; roll and play; carry and chew (monitor they do not eat!)

Uses for Bread bags:

“Doogie doo” pick-up bags

Place one bag over one hand to scoop up your pup’s daily duty.  Hold open the other to bread bag to deposit for waste removal.  (You may wish to use a double bag over the “scooping” hand and another single bag over your other hand just in case.)

Storage bags

Reuse bread bags to store dry leftovers, pack sandwiches for lunch or double wrap wet foods before placing in the refrigerator to avoid messes.

Box liners  (Those inner bags in cereal boxes, etc.)

Freezer bags

Because box liners are usually made of strong plastic or are wax coated, they work well to prevent freezer burn.  Place the food to be frozen in the bag allowing for enough room to twist tie or tape (use masking tape) the top portion closed for a tight seal.

Lastly (for now,) don’t forget, use cloth dishtowels and napkins instead of paper towels and paper napkins.  Save a tree and money too!

Post your comments about how these ideas are working for you and let us know what ideas you have.  Again, there are many more to come!

© Marie Boyum

3-31-11

Faerie Wisdom

“Trust and believe in all possibilities; keep life simple, free and light.”

–   Faerie Wisdom #22

© 3-31-11

Helping the Faeries and the Earth

To show our respect and reverence for the faerie realm, nature spirits and elementals, we are asked to help Mother Earth.

There are many simple ways to assist and I plan to give you earth-saving tips off and on in this blog.

Although some may be obvious, many times, we need to be reminded of even the simple things to actually follow through and do them.

So, next time you go for a walk, bring a bag to collect garbage.  In fact, bring two, so that you can separate the recyclables from the actual trash.  Using a plastic newspaper sleeve can be a great way to protect your hand and enable you to pick up most anything. 

Another tip is to always re-use plastic containers from products like butter/margarine and other containers that things we buy come in.  Wash, save and re-use them to store and freeze leftovers.  If you do choose to use plastic zipper type bags, spend the money on the freezer ones as they are thicker and can washed and re-used many, many times over.

Even cans from soup, vegetables, etc. can be re-used to create a planter.  Just add small stones to the bottom for drainage, or drill some small holes in the bottom and place a plastic margarine lid under it.   

That’s all for today, but there will be many more ideas to come.  Keep coming back for more faerie wisdom!

© Marie Boyum

3-29-2011

Welcome to Faerie Wisdom!

The intent with this blog is to share the wisdom of the faerie realm and open your world up to otherworld possibilities, thus opening up your heart and being to greater love, expanding your personal and spiritual growth.

Do you resonate with nature?  Have you ever stopped to consider who else is there with you in nature besides the birds and animals?

Are you open to all possibilities?

Maybe you’ve read about faeries, nature spirits & elementals or heard others speak of them, but do you know who are they?  How can you know if they really exist?  This blog will help clarify these questions and more.

Much information on the faerie realm is connected to Pagan or Wiccan teachings.  That is not the case here.  Although I have no judgments for anyone’s beliefs, I will be approaching things from a different perspective than others; allowing for all beliefs and people to be open to the faerie’s messages.  (This also means I do not get involved in spells.)

These magical and playful beings have messages to share.  They have wisdom and are here to help us as well as asking us to help them.  By creating a reverence for all beings, you will see your world expand & become even more blessed!

You may notice there are two different ways of spelling “fairy.”  Although my definition and reasoning may not be congruent with others, I use the spelling, “fairy” when referring to particular or individual fairies.  I use “faerie” as a way to describe the faerie realm which includes, leprechauns, pixies, mermaids, and the like.

So, if this all intrigues you, stay tuned for messages from the faeries as well as, nature spirits and elementals.

Namaste’

Marie

© 3-27-2011