Grab-Bag Giveaway Winner!--J. Leonhardt

Hi everyone! I am pleased to announce that our winner (as chosen by my 3 year old son) is:




Angela Sanderson!!!!!

Congratulations and Enjoy your prize!

J.Leonhardt

No Matter How Busy I am...--M. Henry

Life has been happening, so busy, sometimes no time to think. 
But ... I know She is there, She is here with me.
When I need Her strength, I can look to the sky... a hawk will be there.
When I need Her assurance, I feel Her kiss in the wind upon my cheek.
When I need Her guidance, I see movement of life around me... I listen.
When I need Her love, I feel her in the beauty that surrounds me.

She is there, She is here, with me.

THE GODDESS IS AFOOT!
Blessed Be!

Remembering Those Lost on 9/11/01--J. Leonhardt

Great Mother and Father, hold tight in your arms all those lost in that horrible event 10 years ago. Let them know that all who knew and loved them, and many that had never heard their name or saw their face, still love and remember them. May they live in peace in the Summerlands, after their lives were tragically cut so short, for eventually we all shall meet again.

Blessings, light and love
Jess

9 / 11 : Loss--M. Henry

I reach out across land and sea
Great Mother hear my plea
Ease the hearts of those who lost
Bless them with your gentle touch of peace
Please keep our lost
Bless them with your gentle touch of peace
Guide those who wish or cause what was lost
Allow them to be guided by Your gentle touch of peace
I reach out across land and sea
Great Mother hear my plea
Touch our hearts, let us feel Your gentle hand of peace
Harm to None and BLESSED BE!

Southern Wicca Scavenger Hunt and Grab Bag Giveaway!!!!!!!--J. Leonhardt

OK everyone, let's play a game! We are going to have a scavenger hunt, and one lucky person is going to win a grab bag chock full of magickal goodies! I'm not going to tell you what all is in the bag, just that it's some pretty awesome stuff! The contest ends and the winner (which will be randomly selected from all participants with the correct answers) will be announced on October 1st, 2011.  If you want to win, you gotta play by the rules, and here they are:
Rules:
1. If you want to take part in the hunt, comment below so that I can put your name down on my list. If enough people decide to participate I *might* just post a picture of the goodie bag!
2. Below, you'll find the scavenger hunt list, EVERY SINGLE ANSWER can be found on the various pages of this site. In order to have your name put in for the drawing, you will need to send me (Jess) an email at southernwicca@yahoo.com listing all the correct answers for the clues on the list. Please use your actual first and last name (no screenames) so that I know exactly who I am talking to.
3. The winner will be announced on October 1st. I will notify the winner through FB and email. The winner will have 3 days to respond or the grab bag will go to another randomly selected participant with the correct answers.
4. You MUST be a member of this site to participate. So get those requests to join in ASAP!

Scavenger Hunt Clue List:
(Some clues are harder than others, but you can do it!)
1. Finish this sentence: Southern Wicca: _____  ______  __  _  ____  __  ____. (Hint: scroll up!)

2. The state in which Southern Wicca is based.

3. "Breaks" on the sand. (Hint: you'll find this in "beautiful Oregon"!)

4. With the help of your fellow group members, you might "cook" up a little magick at this website address.

5. What different things does Southern Wicca have to offer? (Hint: its listed as question #2 somewhere on the site)

6. The date of the New Moon in Libra

7. List the 3 herbs that are used in the High Cholesterol "potion". (You'll really have to look for this one!)

8. 4 rules that you must follow in Southern Wicca.

9. Finish this sentence: When the wind blows from the East, ______  ___  ___  ___  ___  ___  _____.

10. List the names of the 3 administrators.

11. Number of SITE (not Facebook group) members.

12. YOUR PROPER username for the study group.

13. Total number of available blog catgories.


Alright, there ya go! Have fun and good luck!

Blessings,
Jess

Missed It!--M. Henry

Hey Y'all...
I am so sorry that I missed this monthly chat.  Unfortunately I had a last minute change of plans involving my son and his friends.  I am very interested in hearing your thoughts and ideas and would love to answer any questions you may have of me.  So please feel free to add comments or questions and I will respond as soon as I can.


Til the next we meet... Merry Meet and Blessed Be!
Melinda (Mindy L.)

15 Little Tips for Living Better...--J. Leonhardt

1. If you are a chronic procrastinator--think about what needs to be done. Any of the tasks that take 3 minutes or less, do them NOW!
2. Make a to-do list in the mornings. Set up a reward system for yourself; if you finish most or all of the list, treat yourself to a little something.
3. Take 3-5 minutes everyday to just breathe and be quiet and still. If you can't find time any other way, do it while your in the bathroom!
4. Treat yourself to one indulgence a week. Be it food, dessert, sex, shopping or just watching the sunset with a glass of wine, you deserve it!
5. Hug someone every day! It doesn't matter if its your spouse, partner, children, friends or pets, hug them and mean it!
6. Say "I love you" everyday, even if its only while looking in the mirror at yourself.
7. When you are mad, breathe and then smile, you'll be amazed at the difference it makes.
8. Contact the Divine everyday, it can be prayer, meditation or just a small conversation, but do it!
9. Turn your phone on silent or vibrate after a certain time each day. Only take phone calls/messages that are of the utmost importance.
10. If you have kids or pets, set aside time to play with them, and enjoy being a child yourself.
11. Don't be afraid to get messy!
12. Sing for no reason except to just do it, yes, shower singing counts
13. Not everything has to be done in one day. Do what you can, the rest will still be there tomorrow.
14. Leave work at work. Unless you have some sort of project you have to work on at home, once you see your front door forget about what happened there!
15. Laugh often, love much and make memories!

Have fun and be happy,
Many Blessings,
Jess