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I spent a portion of my day off crafting this little pouch to help ward off the negative energy directed at me at work. It is filled with Frankincense, Myrrh, Patchouli, and Sea Salt I got in Salem, Ma. All of which protect. I even attached a little mirror on the front so the negative energy reflects away. The fabric is antique tapestry I have had for many years. I hand stitched it and braided the hemp twine and added amber beads and an old bird fetish. I have never experienced such dark energy at a workplace. It's beyond people in a bad mood or generally negative. At first it seemed as such, and I just remained light, positive and giving. I made a huge effort to counter it with positive energy. The big problem happened when it started to be directed at me personally. I literally felt as though I had been verbally abused. When I finally got off work Saturday I was emotionally drained, weak and ill. So weird, and so uncomfortable. I am going to experiment with this and try to work through it. Doing it with an intention greater than just to keep the job. Maybe I will learn something, or maybe I already have. : )
This is inspiring! I was actually wondering what you were going to do about your cats. Once you get out there on the land, you'll pick up energy for the work. Motivation is also very invigorating. It's the sort of lifestyle where you can often get around having little money. BTW, I recently read "The Moneyless Man,' by a British man called Mark Boyle who lived for a year without money. He goes into great detail about how he successfully managed. Working on an organic farm was part of his venture. If this grabs your interest, you might find the book in your local library.
Thank you Denise! : ) Hippiegal, at this point we do not own a car. We still haven't decided how we are going to get out west. There are all kinds of options depending on how much money we can save before we leave in April. We have thought of buying an old van and crossing our fingers to make all the way to either Arizona or Colorado without it breaking down. We would be able to sleep in it on the way, plus we are keeping at least one of our cats. (Selkies) They even have special backpacks for your cat or dog that holds their supplies too ; ) You are right, that when we get out there during the farming portion of our venture we will need a vehicle for awhile. I do understand about the fitness aspect of this. I am way out of shape, but we hope to start working out soon so we can keep up with the pace of what is probably very hard work. I know one thing, no matter what, we are going and a lack of money won't keep us back. It might change the methods, but not the action. The main thing is determination and just the shear tiredness of the statusquo of having the life sucked out of you. We have to get back to nature. It has been calling us for awhile. Just like you, we have been "sort of" called to action to change things for the betterment of the planet. When I think of clothes now, I don't think of fashion, I think of functionality and durability. I would rather own 3 articles of clothing that will last forever than 100 articles just for looks. I look forward tosimplifying down to several backpacks with all of our gear, and nothing more. I turn 50 on March 25th and we plan to leave in April. What a way to celebrate!It ought to be interesting. : )
amazing! (:
I'm so glad to hear that you, and other people, have this vision. You are so organized, I am impressed. I've got a similar urge to find a way of living that impacts positively instead of destructively on the planet. Dreadlocks are part of it, for the same reason as you. I'm going to wear out all my clothes, and when they fall apart, replace them from thrift shops. Chipping away describes exactly what I feel I'm doing now. Wwoof is in Australia too, but I don't think I have the physical fitness for all day at that sort of work. Without a car, how will you get from place to place? I'm not trying to discourage you, I'm genuinely interested and curious. I don't drive at all, and while I'm not keen to own a car, sometimes it's a handicap not to have one.
Absolutely Hippiegal : ) That is why we plan on learning everything there is to know about it. This is the future and money is becoming more and more obsolete as a benefit. Self sustainability is where it's at. There is an organization called http://www.wwoof.org/ where you live on an organic farm and help in exchange for knowledge plus room and board. This is going to be the first thing we do. Sometimes they only provide the meals and you have to sleep in a tent, which is fine with us. There are farms all over the world. We are already working on things we can learn while we are here before we go that can help us be more selfsufficient. Things as simple as learning how to make your own bread instead of depending on store bought. We don't own a car or a house and we are in the process of ridding ourselves of any otherunnecessary items.This is one of the reasons we decided to dread our hair. Less usage of hair products and more back to nature. It's a chipping away and shedding of the illusions. We are so ready <3 : )
If a good spirit isn't there, it doesn't matter whether it's a bead shop or a supermarket, it's a miserable place to work in. Eventually customers will pick up on the negativity, too. Panterra, this is why I stopped going to hair stylists - with the exception of the last one I used to go to, which had a good vibe and used only organic products.
Kathleen, look after yourself and hold onto your dream. Organic farming is not an idle escape, it is the future.
Thank you Hippiegal and Panterra! I really appreciate the positive support : ) It really is taking a toll. Panterra, I work in a bead shop in a very well to do area of Boston. They sell supplies for jewelry making and hold classes as well. You would think being in a creative environment you wouldn't get this sort of negativity, but when the person that owns the shop is "all about the money" it takes the creative and good spirit out of it. I was reprimanded for helping a little old lady today because I wasted too much time for such a small sale. Unfortunately it will just be a matter of time before I can't take it anymore. There is nothing "real" about my job, and I am not good at being fake. I dream of the the Spring when my husband, son and I sell all of our things and take off out west to learn organic farming, live in a tent, make crafts and sell them, and just live free. : )
This is really beautiful...good for you to take it into your own hands and not just be passively having to absorb it. I too worked in many a negative workplace...unfortunately, alot of hair salons are that way. The hair industry in general is very competitive and stylists can be very nasty in trying to hog all the clientele. There is alot of gossip and backstabbing...so sad. I felt alot of discomfort and drained energy until I decided to bring in my crystals and place them on my station. It really helped immensely. You might add a piece of amber to that pouch...amber brings a sunny happiness to situations...or perhaps Tree Agate, which has a nurturing energy and helps in the rapport between living things. Might I ask what type of job it is? If you feel uncomfortable saying so...I understand Just hang in there. You also could try a positive affirmation, mantra or word...something that will soothe your spirit everyday and say it internally when you feel the need. Blessings <3
This pouch is so beautiful. Earthy, really organic looking. There's so much of you in it, no wonder it's working well. Sorry to hear you've been encountering negativity at work. Maybe this can deflect it not only from you, but also your workmates, who must suffer too.
I know right! I love to wear mine fully natural.. And my boyfriend likes it too.. He was apprehensive at first but now he is enjoying it.. I dreaded his moms hair a while back and she combed them out, he asked me the other day when I was going to dread hers again and I told him whenever she was ready.. He says they looked good on her and he likes them on me.. I also can scrub away at my scalp without worry, they have come together so well and I have no worries about them coming apart anymore like I did at the beginning... Best decision I ever made..