Cute Puppy Love

1. Let her help you with any small task that can be work. She’ll grow up to be a woman who feels confident stepping up in the home or workplace, no matter the job. It helps build confidence that she is the “best helper ever!” 

2. Share with her, show her and stand up for injustice and the oppressed. Volunteer at shelter. Serve food to the needy. You will show her a side of compassion that she will search for in a man some day. It is doing what is right.

3. Do not assume or influence what her interests will be because it is what girls like. Let her show you her interests and likes. It may not be a Barbie doll but a remote control car. But…it will probably be a barbie. In fact, my daughter recently began playing with Lego’s and toy cars, in addition to being obsessed with dolls. So like everyone, your daughter will want to explore. I make a point of it to play rough with her, since she is the oldest (baby on the way!). I even can even talk her into walking on wet grass, dancing in the rain, fighting bad guys with hidden powers and getting muddy sometimes!

4. Attempt to understand her interests even when you do not. Sit through a My Little Pony (MLP) episode and talk about it. Listen and ask questions about the dilemma over not having a cutie mark.

5. Ask her to show you the skills that she knows well and you do not. Let her show you dance moves and how to dance to some music.

6. Tell her that the only person in charge of what happens to her body is her. This also goes to say that the only thing she can control is what she does and the way she reacts.

7. Compliment her and her mother, often. Be creative and truthful with the compliments!

8. Work out schedule conflicts, problems and issues with her mother in front of her (negotiate, negotiate, negotiate!). She will see that women deserve a voice in relationships and will look for someone who will appreciate her voice. It shows her what relationships need to grow.

9. Don’t talk about other women’s bodies in an objectifying or demeaning way. She’s listening, and then examining her own. Compliment her on the way she looks now and not the images of beauty advertized to her.

10. Don’t talk about her changing body, or interest in sexuality, with disgust. Spreading the feeling of shame is not something to teach.

11. Have inside jokes, games, or secrets just between the two of you. Trust me, she’ll remember them forever. A secret shortcut, secret identity or working to become a hero.

12. Encourage her to do the things that scare her because you’ll always have her back. She can get over her fear of heights at the playground with encouragement. At night I always go to her room when she wakes up. I always let her know I’m here to protect her.

13. She will always be your little girl if you put in the effort to keep it that way. Be honest with her in words and actions and she will do the same.

14. Make her promises and then keep them. The only heartbreak in her life should come from others who don’t know how special she is.

15. Talk about women you admire in front of her and she will aspire to be one someday. Start with her mother. If divorced (or not), never talk badly about her mother in front of her. By doing so, she absorbing this negativity as her own.

1. FRESH AIR & SUNSHINE

Fresh air and sunshine have incredible cleansing powers. As the wind blows through your hair and the warm kiss of the sun beams on your face, the energy of nature will always make you feel anew.  So if the weather permits, open up your windows or take a walk outside.  Feel the cleansing air enter your lungs as you breathe in, then exhale the negative energy and repeat.

2. SMUDGING

Smudging has been a heritage from the times of my Indian ancestors.  To smudge, you light a rolled stick of sage, set the intention of what you are going to cleanse (your home, body, an object, etc.) and fan the sage lightly.  If you are at home, open the windows to release negative energy as it is cleansed.

3. SALT

Salt Rock Lamps – The beauty and tranquility of the lamp allows individuals to focus on positive energies which allow them to heal mentally and physically. It is also believed that Himalayan Salt Rocks transfer the negative ions in the air.

Salt Around the borders of your home – Sea salt placed around the borders of your windows, doors, and house have been known to ward off incoming negative energy and cleanse

4. THE “BLISS” BATH

This is my favorite! I created this term “BLISS” Bath because it’s exactly how I feel during and afterwards. We all need more bliss in our life, right?  Afterwards I feel clean, centered and refreshed.  If you take it in the evening, it makes for a great nights sleep too.

BLISS stands for: Baking soda, Lavender oil, Intention & Salt Salt.

There are many baking soda and sea salt bath detox recipes, but here’s mine.

BLISS BATH:

Add to warm/hot water, as hot as you can comfortably stand.

1/2 lb of Baking Soda
A few drops of Eden’s Garden Lavender Oil
Positive Intention
1/2 lb of Sea Salt

*NOTE: It is safe to double the recipe for your first time or when you feel that you REALLY need a deep cleanse. I have done this and it is very effective. However, for regular cleansing, this recipe is very effective.

Overall, it’s a great detox for your energy and your body. If you make it hot enough that you can comfortably stand and stay in it for at least 20 minutes (I usually do 40 minutes), it will draw the toxins out of the body to the skins surface as the water cools. This water is very high alkaline (which is so healthy) from the baking soda and re-mineralizing from the sea salt.

A BLISS Bath is an easy way to cleanse negative energy that you suspect you may have picked up. You’ll know this when you aren’t feeling yourself or feeling overwhelmed.

An important thing to do after your bath is to drain the tub and quickly shower off, washing your hair, too. This will ensure that the toxins are completely rinsed off and don’t absorb back into the skin.

Overall, whether you’ve absorbed negative energy or not, this bath is great to cleanse and regard your energy and body. Try it, you’ll feel so refreshed the next day you’ll want to make it a habit.

5. HOLY WATER SPRAY

Whether you are religious or not, the truth is Blessed, Holy Water dispels negative energy. It’s been noted consistently through centuries by saints and sages. In fact it’s use has been dated back 15 centuries.

It works well because water is the universal solvent for cleansing. It dissolves chemical compounds, physical and energetic. Holy Water is prized for it’s properties of blessing and healing.

To obtain Holy Water you can visit a church or buy it online. You can also make your own, if you believe in your own abilities to do so.

There are a few ways. First, you can take some pure water and put it in a container. Then leave it out in the sunshine for a few hours. You can then infuse the water with holy basil leaves, flower essences or essential oils. If you believe in the power of prayer,  you can hold your hands over the water and pray over it. Pray for it’s protection and healing over you and anyone else it comes in contact with.

Once your Holy Water is ready,  put it in a spray bottle and sprinkle it on yourself and around the house. Anywhere you intuitively feel you need to cleanse energy.   Some parents even make it a regular routine to spray holy water on and around their children at night before they go to sleep.

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These five tips are perfect and very effective for cleansing negative energy, however the best thing to do is first protect yourself daily. What I like to do is, every morning I envision a bubble of protection around me. I close my eyes and feel the warmth and protection surrounding me. I affirm that it is with me all day.

Here is this space,  my positive energy is protected from seeping out as well as negative energy coming in. If you pray, you can add this extra protection then. The key is truly believing and asking, if you don’t ask, you’ll be found wanting.  This is what I have found to be true. In fact, sometimes if I am going through a challenge, I ask for extra protection and I truly feel it.

When I protect my energy, I feel consistently better. Good luck!

1. Smell

We associate people with smell, thus catching the scent of your family or friend after they have passed is a sure sign they may be nearby in spirit. It could be their perfume, cologne, cigarette smoke, or even the person’s favorite food.

2. Dreams

Dreaming is the perfect time for the loved one you lost to make contact. Many people will dream about friends or family they lost and this may mean that they are nearby and trying to contact you. Some even recieve reassuring messages that their loved ones are okay and happy where they are.

3. Displaced or Moved Objects

If objects seem to move on their own into one’s path, it may be a sign a lost loved one is near. This is especially true if the object moved has sentimental value or is in some way attached to the person one lost. Moving things is something a spirit can do without much effort.

4. Sensing

After one knows somebody for a long period of time, they can normally tell when they are close. This is also true of a loved one’s spirit after they have passed. Many people sense family members or friends after they pass.

5. Musical Timing

Another sign a loved one could be close by is music. Specifically, a song that is meaningful to the relationship you shared. It is common to hear these types of songs over and over after a loved one passes and many people believe this is a sign that they are still around.

6. Electrical Activity

Strange electrical activity is commonly seen in ghost movies, but it may also be a real sign that a lost loved one is close.

These bizarre occurrences can take many forms, such as a flickering light or television set, an appliance suddenly turning on, or an electronic device inexplicably beginning to beep or make noise. Some go as far as to report phone calls with no one on the other end of the line.

7. Numbers

Numbers are commonly considered a way for loved ones to communicate from the beyond. These could be favorite numbers, anniversaries, ages, or any other number that has to do with the person one lost. Some believe this is a coincidence, but many don’t.

8. Touch

The feeling of being touched when no one is around is a common and disheartening occurrence. It is also a really strong sign that a lost loved one is trying to make contact. It could be a touch to the shoulder, a kiss, or a pat on the arm. Also, it is common for the energy of the room to change and to feel a sensation of someone being near.

9. Animals

Loved ones, who have passed on, can sometimes use animals to make themselves known. A bird, dragonfly, or any other creature may catch the eye of someone who is grieving. Many people who experience this say the animal seemed familiar. Animals have also been known to approach those who have lost someone.