silentwalkaway

might as well prove you right, im a bad influence.

[arheoia]

The Gods we can celebrate on Sabbats 🛞

As a dodecatheist Hellenist, it's important for me to follow the practices of the ancient Greeks. However, paganism offers us the freedom of syncretism.

So, while the Wheel of the Year is first and foremost Celtic and Wiccan, it's close to my heart because it celebrates the power of nature.

So here's a list of the different Sabbats and the Greek gods associated with them, which we can celebrate.

Samhain : Hecate, Demeter, Persephone, Psyche, Hades, Hermes, Dionysus.

Yule : Aphrodite, Gaia, Demeter, Alcyone, Tyche, Apollo, Helios, Dionysus.

Imbolc : Aphrodite, Gaia, Demeter, Artemis, Hestia, Persephone, Athena, Eros, Pan.

Ostara : Aphrodite, Gaia, Demeter, Persephone, Pan, Apollo.

Beltane : Artemis, Hera, Aphrodite, Gaia, Apollo.

Litha : Hestia, Tyche, Nike, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Hephaestus, Zeus.

Lughnasadh : Aphrodite & Adonis (aphrodisia), Athena (panathenaia), Demeter, Tyche, Hera, Hestia, Hephaestus, Apollo, Zeus.

Mabon : Demeter, Demeter & Kora (Eleusis), Tyche, Gaia, Dionysus, the death of Adonis, Hermes.

[invisiblebard]

[madfoolish]

[thecupidwitch]

Herb's Properties

Basil:  money, luck, prosperity, happiness

Bay Leaf: energy, cleansing, can be charged with almost any intention

Camomile: Caring, kindness, luck, growth, self-love growth, confidence, avoiding negativity, happiness

Cinnamon: passion, quick success, fire magick

Chia seeds: Growth, health, kindness, Property

Chilli flakes:  Pride, confidence, power, strength, Passion

Cumin: Courage, bravery, protection, loyalty

Dandelion: wishes, charisma, success, good luck

Dill: sexual love, luck, protection

Eucalyptus: cleansing, healing, purifying, relaxing, comfort

Fennel:  hate, anger

Flax seeds: Prosperity, growth, new beginnings

Ginger: fiery passion, success, and personal power

Jasmine: love, dreams, sensuality, luxury and kindness

Lavender: love and attraction, purification, relaxation, restful sleep

Nutmeg: luck, Health, Fidelity, Love, Prosperity, comfort, loyalty

Oregano:  comfort, love, warmth

Paprika:  Pride, confidence, power, strength

Parsley: Cleansing. purification

Peppermint: healing, purification, love and energy, cleansing, prosperity

Poppy seeds: protection, intuition, self-assurance, hexing and cursing

Rose: love, beauty, harmony, romance, attraction

Rosemary: cleansing, purification, wisdom, protection

Sesame seeds: Prosperity, growth, health, nurturing

Spearmint: love, cleansing, renewal, blessing

Sunflower seeds: happiness, growth, joy

Thyme: beauty, strength, courage

Turmeric: confidence, creativity, energy

Vanilla: love and sexuality

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[emerlyslimmingdowwwwn]

Nayyirah Waheed

[positivebodyimageproject]

[mysilentwalkaway]

Something I have to remind myself daily.

[living-fitness]

[mysilentwalkaway]

WW Day 6: Why am I not at goal??

[mystoryfortheaudienceoftheworld]

I admire you for all that your doing! I have 150 lbs to lose and I cant find the motivation. You are so positive, you are so energized. How do you not feel defeated about your weight? How did you start? Your a rockstar!

At am at the point now where I don’t want to go back to where I was….

To be honest I NEVER once considered myself ugly when I was 500lbs. I always had a smile on my face, and I never called myself fat. Now that doesn’t mean being called things by other didn’t hurt my feelings, but I didn’t want to be one of those people as well calling myself bad things.

Why should anyone be another name on a list of people that think badly badly about you.

You should be number one on top of the list that thinks good things about yourself.

500lbs and I called myself sexy allll the time! Sure my focus may have been on my hair, cleavage, nice looking top I bought, or great makeup day, but I did what I could, if I could do it without restrictions because of my weight and did my thing.

But when I finally decided it was time to loose weight I did sit down and reflected how I felt. This wasn’t more about how I felt in my own skin and not about physical appearance. I literally felt like I was stuffed in a way to tight sausage casing and wad ready to pop at anytime. I sweated at walking up the stairs to my bedroom, and wearing my hair down, as much as I loved to, was like wearing a blanket in summer. THOSE were things I wanted to get rid of and that is what drove me to start.

Now that I have been on this journey for awhile, those exact feels are still what drives me. I remember what it feels like to be tight in my own skin, and not being able to sit on the floor without having my back against something because I can’t hold myself up. Those are the things I remember, and I don’t ever want to go back to that.

So, I may still be up in my weight, but the things I can do now from where I have been is what gets me. And the things I will still be able to do as I go down is what still moves me.

For you my dear anon, I am sending your positive vibes and happy thoughts as you battle your 150lbs. I know you can do it, because we are capable of amazing things. Good luck, and feel free to drop me a line anytime! :D

[mysilentwalkaway]

This.

[mysilentwalkaway]

My day so far. I'm happy to have my basement gym back! I'm tired!

[healthyontheinside]

This is not the easiest photo for me to post. I don’t put many photos of myself on tumblr, let alone unflattering ones…

When I first saw this pic yesterday, I hated it. I look big - so much bigger than I feel that I am.

But now, it’s growing on me.

Why? Because I’ve realised that all hating this photo will do is diminish the memory of this moment - the elation of coming over the ridge and seeing this spectacular view. The joy of running along the path because I couldn’t wait to see what was next. I mean, look at that face. Really look. That’s a damn happy face! That’s the face of a person I am proud of - that’s the face of a person I want to love. It just happens to be me.

This body takes me places no car can. This body allows me to experience so much joy through hiking. This body sticks up for me when no-one else does. This body keeps functioning even when my mind lets it down.

This body is fucking awesome - I will not hate this body.

[mysilentwalkaway]

[living-fitness]

[mysilentwalkaway]

Remembering this daily.

[mysilentwalkaway]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njG7p6CSbCU)

Sometimes when I have an over run of frustration and hurt at the insanity of the world around me, I cant find the words. Then, I listen to this song and my heart and brain scream: Yes! He understood. Im not the only one who has felt this. This song is like therapy.

[mysilentwalkaway]

(via Fitness Advice from an actual personal trainer (includes workouts and exercise tutorials))

[huffpost]

A Message For People Who Say Plus-Size Women Can’t Do Yoga

In a video from Canadian retailer Penningtons, yoga teacher Dianne Bondy clears up a few myths about plus-size women and their abilities. She shows off her impressive balance and puts her headstand skills on display.

Dianne Bondy is out to prove you wrong.

[curvygirlonabudget]

Yassssssssss

[mysilentwalkaway]

Awesome!

[living-fitness]

[mysilentwalkaway]

Here's How Health Experts Ranked 38 Of The Most Popular Diets - So many options!