Loving your temple, (your body) and self care...

As a witch, on the outside to others, we may portray and carry ourselves as confident, sexy, and mysterious creatures. But on the inside do we match the vibration that we are exuding? I hope so because it is not only important to be the person you want to be on the inside, but also on the outside, not to mention it is very empowering to be a witch, and not because of the public allure, but because we've been courageous and bold enough to choose a wondrous path that might be ridiculed by many. And not only that, the whole reason for this path is to find and tap into unlimited amounts of love, love for yourself, love for your relationships, love for your earth and creator, and love for the day-to-day things that you get to engage in in this beautiful life. "Looking" the part is one thing, "feeling" the part is another. The matter what size you are, shape, color, start loving yourself today. There is no one like you were the world literally, you are one-of-a-kind, so we all need to stop comparing ourselves to everyone else. Even perfectly beautiful people get cheated on and lied to, perfectly beautiful people get fired from jobs and get diseases just like any other human being. Striving to be the best and authentic you is what's important. Is there room for self-improvement on a day-to-day basis? Of course, surely there is, but in the meantime self-defeating behavior, or negative self talk, can only be disruptive and actually deter you from your goals. Remain in the present, the minute we start telling ourselves I'll get thinner, prettier, smarter, tomorrow, or when I have a degree, I want to lose weight first before I get that job or travel to the beach, etc. but there is no tomorrow promised to us! Today is all we have, and would we really want to waste what WE DO have for today, on wishing for what MAY come tomorrow? For today tell yourself "I am perfect the way I AM, and I love my body and the shape that it's in, and for today I love the world I live in, bask in the perfection of the blue sky, how your arms work, be grateful you have legs to walk with, and lips to smile with! When you feel the need to make a change for yourself, and when you are ready for that change, YOU will make it, but in the interim, tell yourself how much love you have wholeheartedly, for everything, inside and out, head to toe, soul to skin, ground to heaven! Courage and boldness generally runs deep within the witches soul, so use that courage to love yourself and love the people close to you today, and in magic always remember that love is the highest and most powerful vibration of any other energy form, so there is never a need or reason to tap into negative energies when performing spells or carrying out manifestations. It starts with loving yourself, loving your temple, being OK with who you are and as you make changes continue to encourage yourself and love yourself along the way at all stages of self-improvement. It is the most kind and nurturing thing you can do and it will keep you motivated to move on without beating yourself up! And as a witch, our extra heightened self-awareness and psychic abilities allow for ourselves to truly see everything about who we are to the deepest level, all the way up to the superficial level. Choose who you want to be and act and talk in the present as if you already are. The body, the mind, and the environment will catch up to the thought vibration of what you declare you are today, even if you aren't there physically or spiritually yet! Remember that love is not only the most powerful energy in the universe it is also the most healing one. Creating harmony, happiness, and balance in your life takes more than just thought and a good attitude. When the mind is healthy, the body follows, but if the body is unhealthy, it's time to repair everything. It goes without saying that taking care of yourself to the best of your ability is pertinent to your health and well-being, not just for YOU but for those around you that care for you, need you, love you, and want you around. Good health does start in the mind, it starts with a decision, and is followed by action. We know when we are hurting ourselves with whatever the vice may be; alcohol, stress, cigarettes, drugs, food, etc. When your vice becomes more of a hindrance to any part of you or your life than it does bring you pleasure, it's time for a change. Wicca and magick of course can aid in those changes, as well as traditional and unconventional medicine. Getting enough sleep, getting exercise, eating well, drinking plenty of water, and check ups are just as important as ridding your life and body of negativity, psychic vampires (people who suck the living energy out of you), a job you hate, or moving to a location that would bring you more happiness and peace of mind. We make choices and decisions every day, life is too short to be stuck with someone or doing something that you do not love or enjoy. Start now by waking up fully rested, feeling good, giving your body the nutrients it needs to function at its optimal levels, and feed your MIND with loving, positive thoughts of gratitude and abundance! Treat your body as you would your altar, with care and with love so it may perform for you the daily miracles you expect of it, but until then, the it's ok to love yourself for who you are right now, today, as is!

~Blessings Always! Lady Shadowe