Introduction and First Oils
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:24 am
Hi I'm Steph (aka jam karet which is Indonesian for "rubber time" since this beach bunny is perpetually running on island time).
I'm an ocean baby, folklore dork and recovering alcoholic. Also the proud owner of a crazy rough collie who is the light of my life. I've been lurking around for a bit and am finally gonna start dipping a toe in, though neither oil I'm getting seems to be traditional hoodoo.
Part of the Alcoholics Anonymous practice is to develop a morning spiritual practice, so I thought that since Ganesha has always been a very positive and joyful energy in my life, I'd dress a candle in his oil and burn it while meditating or chanting his mantra. I've been lucky enough to have a broad religious education, but I must say that Lord Ganesha is one of the few I trust completely to lead me where I need to be. Even if I seem to be lead through a rougher patch I can trust that there is a positive outcome when he is leading me.
The other is the Sun Oil. I am aware of the cast off evil products and of their work, but after tromping through the forums, I feel even more attracted to the properties of Sun Oil. In the past, and during my drinking phase especially, I was always motivated by fear and anxiety. Thank God, that has in the vast majority passed, but now I am left with learning how to become motivated in their absences. From what I've read of Sun Oil, it's has a wonderful motivating energy. Also, I know I always feel like a better after being in the actual Sun for a while, so, yeah. I'm planning on dressing a candle with Sun oil to burn when I do (dreaded ;D) chores, and for anointing myself when I need that extra vitality. Is there any prayers or psalms that you guys have found work well with Sun oil?
Any comments or ideas are super welcome, though I must warn I tend to like to keep things as simple as possible, or I start over thinking and tangle myself up.
Thank you all very much!
I'm an ocean baby, folklore dork and recovering alcoholic. Also the proud owner of a crazy rough collie who is the light of my life. I've been lurking around for a bit and am finally gonna start dipping a toe in, though neither oil I'm getting seems to be traditional hoodoo.
Part of the Alcoholics Anonymous practice is to develop a morning spiritual practice, so I thought that since Ganesha has always been a very positive and joyful energy in my life, I'd dress a candle in his oil and burn it while meditating or chanting his mantra. I've been lucky enough to have a broad religious education, but I must say that Lord Ganesha is one of the few I trust completely to lead me where I need to be. Even if I seem to be lead through a rougher patch I can trust that there is a positive outcome when he is leading me.
The other is the Sun Oil. I am aware of the cast off evil products and of their work, but after tromping through the forums, I feel even more attracted to the properties of Sun Oil. In the past, and during my drinking phase especially, I was always motivated by fear and anxiety. Thank God, that has in the vast majority passed, but now I am left with learning how to become motivated in their absences. From what I've read of Sun Oil, it's has a wonderful motivating energy. Also, I know I always feel like a better after being in the actual Sun for a while, so, yeah. I'm planning on dressing a candle with Sun oil to burn when I do (dreaded ;D) chores, and for anointing myself when I need that extra vitality. Is there any prayers or psalms that you guys have found work well with Sun oil?
Any comments or ideas are super welcome, though I must warn I tend to like to keep things as simple as possible, or I start over thinking and tangle myself up.
Thank you all very much!