Spirit-Rituals, In the Big City

A community page dedicated to positive, supportive practices for those building lives in the eyes of storms

[yennyfromthebl0ck]

[arhtsy]

A wrong turn lead me to a field of flowers and suddenly I’m second guessing every wrong turn in my life.

Every wrong turn has lead me to where I am currently, and I am happy as hell, so were they really wrong turns?

[reluvworld-blog]

For more tips on relationships, check out @reluvworld.

[gloomy-draws]

[stephanieobyrne]

[thoughts-memories]

[bigcitybigsky-blog]

never be too afraid to paint

self expression is medicine for anxiety, depression

and build self esteem

[valscrapbook]

Bryce Canyon, Utah by waynerd on Flickr.

[bigcitybigsky-blog]

whenever i see pictures of canyons

i remember it took millennia of wind and water

of rivers, rain, sun, and the spinning of the earth

to create the texture and beauty i see

[saverio-valenti-blog]

How can we achieve inner contentment? There are two methods. One method is to obtain everything that we want and desire—all the money, houses, and cars; the perfect mate; and the perfect body. If our wants and desires remain unchecked, sooner or later we will run up against something that we want but can’t have. The second, and more reliable, method is not to have what we want but rather to want and appreciate what we have.

The Art of Happiness

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My reading list.

(via saverio-valenti)

I’d like to add: being a creator or a producer; reclaiming your innate ability to be an artist, a designer, a crafter...the next time something catches your eye, ask yourself, could I make that?

[devotedlydevotee]

Calming flowers herbal tea x

Ingredients

2 Parts Chamomile Flowers 1 Part Lavender Flowers 1 Part Linden Flowers 1 Park Skullcap 1 Part Rose Petals

Instructions

Combine all herbs and gently mix well. Steep 2 tsp. - 1 tbsp. of blend in 16 ounces (standard mug size) of boiled water for 6 minutes. Cool to a safe temperature and enjoy!

Notes

Although this herbal tea is naturally sweet and floral, you may want to sweeten it even more by adding 1 tsp. coconut oil, a squeeze of fresh orange juice, or some local honey.

[bigcitybigsky-blog]

healing, calming teas are truly beneficial when moderating anxiety and the stressors of living :)

[awhtum]

[bigcitybigsky-blog]

I am a family unto myself <repeat>

[goal-digger-fitnesstilltheend-d]

I didn’t become heartless, I just became smarter. My happiness will not depend on someone else. Not anymore.

(via hefuckin)

[blooms-and-shrooms]

Mon~dahlia by ☜✿☞ Bo ☜✿☞ on Flickr.

[humansofnewyork]

"I prefer maritime laws over laws on land. Maritime laws only exist to guarantee safe passage. There are no loopholes or biases to favor more powerful vessels. Every ship is equal, and no one is more powerful than the sea."

[aboriginalnewswire]

"To my Brothers and Sisters in the Struggle, I have been locked away for 37 years, and though my body is starting to fail, my heart is still strong with the people who are fighting for our basic human rights. Your willingness to use your voices in a coordinated, united effort to help me gain my freedom give all the people of the world a reason to hope against injustice. We can never stop until every man, woman and child has the right to live in the way of our ancestors, rich in our own culture and traditions. Part of our creation story spells out the responsibility of living in harmony with all living things. We need to put our minds together to create a world where our children, and the children of the next seven generations can live in peace, knowing that truth and justice can and will prevail. Truth and Justice will light a fire that won’t be extinguished. No human being should ever have to fear for his or her life because of their political or religious beliefs. We are in this together, my friends, the rich, the poor, the red, white, black, brown and yellow. We share responsibility for Mother Earth and those who live and breathe upon her. Never forget that. Thank you for your commitment to do your part. I am standing with you. Thank you for standing with me. Doksha”

Freedom for Leonard Peltier (via aboriginalnewswire)

[psych-facts]

The saddest people I’ve ever met in life are the ones who don’t care deeply about anything at all. Passion and satisfaction go hand in hand, and without them, any happiness is only temporary, because there’s nothing to make it last.

Nicholas Sparks (via psych-facts)

Caring opens you to new depths of experience, within and out in community

[durianquotes]

You either like me or you don’t. It took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don’t have that kinda time to convince somebody else.

Daniel Franzese (via substantialityou) Keep this in mind. Treat others fairly, be honest, be kind, and if they can't meet you in the same ways, keep them at a polite distance. Not everyone needs to be in your innermost heart, yet everyone can be respected.

[the-pineal-gland]

What if instead of working to "live", that life was a party, dancing, smiling, singing everywhere, everyday?

[wordsnquotes]

But what I wanted to say is this: After the period of melancholy is over you will be stronger than before, you will recover your health, & you will find the scenery round you so beautiful that you will want nothing but paint.

Vincent van Gogh (via mymangotree)