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[shophousenumberfour]

🏠 What is a house without a good foundation? #444 Follow my journey of self discovery and pick up some tips for your practice along the way! ☺️ #worldpeace #personalgrowth #personalpractice #pesonaldevelopmentjourney #livinginmypurpose (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqnaXDkgOKg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[digitalwitchblog]

Politics and Witchcraft: How Your Political Views Can Influence Your Practice

Witchcraft has been a part of human history for centuries, and it has evolved over time with cultural and social changes. Today, witchcraft is still a popular practice for many, and it can be influenced by a variety of factors, including one's political views. In this article, we'll explore how the political wing you belong to can change your witchcraft practice and how your own political view can affect your practice.

Politics and Witchcraft

The practice of witchcraft is often associated with alternative or countercultural movements, including political movements. Many witches, particularly in modern times, may identify as left-leaning or progressive, which is often reflected in their magical practices.

Witches who identify as left-leaning may incorporate social justice and activism into their practice, using spells and rituals to bring about change and support movements like Black Lives Matter or environmental activism. They may also use their practice to heal from trauma related to social issues like racism or misogyny.

On the other hand, witches who identify as right-leaning may incorporate more conservative or traditional values into their practice, focusing on protecting their families and communities and promoting personal responsibility. They may also use their practice to support traditional gender roles or religious beliefs.

Regardless of political affiliation, many witches may also use their practice to help them navigate and cope with the stress and uncertainty of politics and current events.

Your Political View and Your Practice

Your own political views can also influence how you approach your witchcraft practice. For example, if you're a left-leaning witch, you may focus on using your practice to support social justice and activism. This could include casting spells to protect marginalized communities or working to dismantle oppressive systems.

If you're a right-leaning witch, you may focus on using your practice to protect your family and community, or to support traditional values and religious beliefs.

Your political views may also influence the types of deities or spirits you work with, the types of spells or rituals you perform, and the materials you use in your practice.

It's worth noting that while political views can certainly influence your witchcraft practice, they don't necessarily dictate it. Many witches find ways to incorporate multiple perspectives and beliefs into their practice, or to separate their political views from their magical work entirely.

Finding a Balance

If you're looking to incorporate your political views into your witchcraft practice, it's important to find a balance that works for you. This could mean focusing on issues that are important to you while still incorporating other aspects of your practice, or finding ways to stay grounded and centered amidst political turmoil.

It's also important to recognize that not all witches will share your political views, and that's okay. Witchcraft is a personal practice, and everyone's approach will be unique to them.

In conclusion, political views can have a significant impact on a witchcraft practice, from the types of spells performed to the deities or spirits invoked. However, it's important to remember that your practice is your own, and it's up to you to find a balance that works for you. Regardless of your political affiliation, witchcraft can provide a powerful tool for healing, empowerment, and personal growth.

[mariale1113]

Eka pada chaturanga dandasana. 

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[wisdomnohokora]

We’re moving on up! Thank you to my late grandpa for leaving me the perfect desk to consolidate my Kamidana for my Kami-sama and Ancestors. Not only that, it is the perfect height to worship from a chair AND still be above eye level!! At my previous apartments and this one, it wasn’t possible to mount shelving and I didn’t have the space to add high cases. So I prayed and made offerings from the floor. Now, in the Eastern portion of my apartment where the sun is and I keep my windows closed I have a beautiful space to pray and spend time with my practice. Everything worked out! #kamidana #kamisama #kami #shinto #personalpractice #ancestors #offerings #prayer #ujiko #shintō #altar #growth (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRxE-R8Hph-/?utm_medium=tumblr

[an-evolutionary]

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arpeggiated triad inversions, I IV V IV I -- 1st, root, 2nd, root, 1st. rebuilding basic jazz improv skills. (plz forgive the aud/vis quality & out of tune intervals @ the end... i know.) #100daysofpractice #veeveedoesthings #day1 #babysteps #basics #personalpractice https://www.instagram.com/p/BqJPzm0gcL_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=770veo8obej5

[safiartediessere]

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#Morning #Pranayama #HalfHour of #PersonalPractice #Kapalbhati #Bastrika #NadiShodana #Humming The morning practice is so #refreshing and #rigenerative 🥰 . . DM for info if you would like to attend pranayama #class for #beginners...a good way to start your day 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️😁😁😁 . . #StefaniaFelettiArteDiEssere #StefaniaFelettiYogaTeacher #InstaMoment #InstaLife #Instagram #InstaGood #Insta #KashishYogaSchool . . 30 minuti di #respirazione al #mattino Diverse #tecniche al tuo servizio per sentirti #rigenerata e più #leggera . . DM per ricevere informazioni in merito alle classi di pranayama x #principianti...un buon modo per iniziare la tua giornata 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️😁😁😁 (presso Arese) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWp14TDjnz-/?utm_medium=tumblr

[somaspace]

#studiolife #clientfocused #privatepilates and #personalpractice on @gratz_pilates #bestofthebest #trainwiththebest #romanaspilates #pilatesreformer #goodforyou #goodforall (at Somaspace) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT7OOK6AHi8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[leeharrington]

Day 3 of the @BiddyTarot #TarotMakeover #TarotChallenge - the art of working on choice-based questions (what can I do to invite love into my life) rather than faith-based questions (will I ever find love). I’ve gotten better about this over the years, but today did my brainstorming on personal questions from my own life. I “fuffed” out loud about the answer, because this deck does this to/with me. Black Light Tarot by @TarotCollectibles ... now what to do with it. Really tempted to draw a clarifying card, but the homework is one card. May do anyway because F it, it’s my practice. Dress from Scout Dry Goods & Trade on Broadway... because Beltane needed some more gold :) #BlessedBe #Tarot #TarotCommunity #PersonalPractice #Beltane https://www.instagram.com/p/COWn-g2hL0c/?igshid=19sgskpaxalzd

[elanaespagcreates]

My methodologies in my own personal practice

The term “methodology” refers to the particular perspectives and overall approaches taken to the research process as a whole. I believe that all methodologies can be used in creative practice, but through the stipulation and refinement of your research questions, you will find that some of them are a better fits than others.

See below breakdown of methodologies, and what my take on them are:

Surveys can be used to understand your subjects better, and when you are looking for multiple points of view on the same topic in order to gain a better and wider understanding of your subject matter.

Experimental studies can be used when you want to experiment with different materials, for example paint or drawings. Sound, light and heat can also have an effect on the physical outcomes in your creative work, and experimenting with what exactly the correct amounts are, and what exactly the effect that it has is, can make a huge difference in your final outcomes.

During the research process, especially practice-based research, this method can be extremely helpful. Experimenting is always a good idea when you are doing creative work because you have to give yourself the opportunity to try different things before finalising your work.

Longitudinal Studies, in my opinion, might be the trickiest method to use when it comes to creative work, because you are almost always on a tight timeline, and you have to be able to draw your own conclusions quite quickly. That being said, keeping an eye out on specific things can always help you somewhere along the line, even if you haven’t been too conscious about doing it. Look at social issues for example - we are able to track back hundreds of years and use the findings of other people, and ourselves throughout our lives to give context and get things onto a timeline to gather better understanding on your. subject.

Cross-Sectional studies is a great method to use when you are on a timeline, and allows you to cover a lot of ground relatively quickly. Relying on the points of views of other studies is a great way to gather a wider understanding on your topic, and it can make it easier to gather your own opinion when you pull from the work that other people have done or are doing.

Case studies are a great way to get a deeper, more focused understanding on a certain topic to help inform you of what the best creative outputs will be. You can create your own case study, or research those of other researchers to help inform your work.

Much like longitudinal studies, Action Research might require time that you don’t always have in the creative world. If you do have the time, it can be very insightful to spend some proper time to closely study your subject matter, whether it’s people and how they react to situations, or materials and how they react to their environments.

In my opinion, Ethnography is a must when it comes to any creative work and research. In order to have the best shot of capturing exactly what the target audience wants, you have to almost become part of the target audience. You have to be able to put yourself in their shoes in order to understand what the best creative solutions would be.

Participative Enquiry is a great method to use, especially when you have reached your limits on a subject. This method gives the people close to you the opportunity to contribute in a way that you understand, as they know how you think, and where your strengths and shortcomings lay. Sometimes you just need to see something from a different perspective, but you also want to know, like and trust the person you are gathering insights from.

Feminist Perspectives - at first glance I thought that everything shouldn’t be viewed from a feminist perspective, but after spending some time with it, I believe this might be helpful. I do however believe that a male’s perspective can be just as helpful when it comes to certain topics, and I don’t think they should be excluded. In my opinion, you will always gain better understanding when looking at things from a male and female point of view.

Grounded Theory can be an amazing method in creative practice as it allows and forces you to open up your mind to what you might find. For me, it is always better to go in with points that I would like to prove, or change my mind on, otherwise it is just too open-ended and it is difficult to then bring it back to conclusions. I do think that it is different for everyone though, and some people might find this process inspiring when coming up with creative solutions to problems.

In my own creative practice, I am definitely leaning towards the following methodologies:

Surveys - To offer myself the opportunity to see how different people respond to similar questions. This will help me get to know my audience better and ensure the work I create reaches the right people in the right ways.

Experimental Studies - To ensure I allow myself freedom to explore and create without restricting myself at an early stage. New things are born when you open yourself up to the experimental process.

Cross-Sectional Studies - To test my theories and arguments it would be very helpful to compare my work to the opinions and the work of others. This can offer a benchmark of what success looks like, and help me make sure that my work is up to a certain standard.

Case Studies - I will always refer to case studies, whether it is to further my understanding on a topic, or to test my arguments against those of others. Ethnography - Make sure I know exactly what my target audience wants by becoming my target audience. If I can’t become them for some reason, it will certainly be helpful to talk to people in the target audience to ensure I have a deep understanding of the subject.

Participative Enquiry - I believe that you attract people that are like-minded. Diving into your immediate circle, or into the people’s mind that know you well and work with you offers an opportunity to see yourself through the eyes of others. This can help identify your blind spots, and by knowing who the advice/inputs are coming from will give you an idea of how credible the inputs are.

[bodyspiritplay]

Be taught now, among the trees and rocks, how the discarded is woven into shelter, learn the way things hidden and unspoken slowly proclaim their voice in the world. Find that far inward symmetry to all outward appearances, apprentice yourself to yourself, begin to welcome back all you sent away, be a new annunciation, make yourself a door through which to be hospitable, even to the stranger in you~ David Whyte🌟We have got to have a practice much reacher than the current syndrome. The earth is breathing,living,moving. You have to touch the earth, you have to smell the earth. We have got to remember and sing a different song. 🔮🙌🏼🌟👩🏼‍🚀🌲🌈🏆🎼🌞#metis #mundusimaginalis #movementpractice #belongingmovement #announce #teachandlearn #imagination #aprentice #naturephotography #exploretocreate #arizonavortex #poetry #mystic #numinous #languageoftheforest #personalpractice #lifeismovement #music #prayer

[gongfu4u]

New cycles of healing, love deepening and power balancing, all call for big sigh of relief as the humidity shifts and a new stillness arrives; giving thanks #cha #chalife #chatales #tea #tearitual #teaasmedicine #meditation #reflection #personalpractice #returntothealtar #welllovedteaware #welllovedme #selflove #chiron https://www.instagram.com/p/CFKz8fLAxZt/?igshid=16eprqzkv50p5

[digitalwitchblog]

Embracing the Personal Nature of Witchcraft: Why Everyone Practices Differently

Witchcraft has been around for centuries, and it's a practice that has evolved and transformed over time. But one thing that remains constant is the highly personal nature of witchcraft. Every witch has their own unique beliefs, practices, and preferences when it comes to spirituality.

Unlike many organized religions, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to witchcraft. Some witches work with deities, while others don't. Some use crystals and herbs, while others rely on sigils and tarot cards. Some practice alone, while others work in covens. And that's just scratching the surface.

But why is witchcraft such a personal practice? One reason is that it allows you to tap into your own intuition and connect with nature. Witchcraft encourages you to trust your instincts and use your own inner wisdom to guide your spiritual practice.

Another reason is that witchcraft is all about individuality. It's about creating your own spiritual path that works for you. There's no need to conform to someone else's rules or beliefs - you get to decide what works for you.

So, whether you're a seasoned witch or just starting out, it's important to embrace the personal nature of witchcraft. Experiment with different techniques and practices, and trust your instincts to guide you on your spiritual journey.

Remember, your practice is valid and unique. There's no right or wrong way to practice witchcraft. Embrace your individuality and let your intuition be your guide.

Blessed be!

[bushra-ali]

Breathing exercises can help you relax, because they make your body feel like it does when you are already relaxed. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. The way you breathe affects your whole body. Breathing exercises are a good way to relax, reduce tension, and relieve stress. Taking deep breaths can help you voluntarily regulate your ANS, which can have many benefits — especially by lowering your heart rate, regulating blood pressure, and helping you relax, all of which help decrease how much of the stress hormone cortisol is released into your body. #breathingexercises #breathwork #breathingtechniques #mindfulmovement #learnyoga #mindandbody #stressreduction #yogawithme #mindbody #personalpractice #healyourbody #wellbeingjourney #bodymind #mindbodywellness #holistichealth #stressreduction #healthandwellness #wellnesstribe #healthmatters #livewell #healthandwellbeing #wellnesscoach #healthcoach #healthylifestyle #holisticwellness #holistichealing #wellnessblog #wellnesslifestyle #healfromwithin #integrativehealth #mindbodygram https://www.instagram.com/p/CC5VtlXJVdk/?igshid=fo5y0dumm9s1

[kacpersmu]

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Personal practice is not only about how log will you go or how hard will you push. It is all about the vision and change that is taking place in our mind. If we change our mind then everything else will change 🙏🏽🤓 #personalpractice #yogapractice #kevlyanand #slaviczulu #zulureporter #smuyoga #smu #soulminduniverse #48zulupoland #mudra #bandha #pranayama #meditation #joga (w: Goa, India)

[serendipitywyrd]

Cheesy goofy smile. Today is day 2 of #yogaeverydamnday . Last year, I committed at the beginning of January to get back into yoga as a way to deal with the descent of heavy depression. . That original promise to myself of 30 practices in 30 days... Turned into 139 days of yoga (and daily reflections posted here) - practicing a minimum of 3 sun salutations daily aiming for classes at @theshivayogashala when possible. . Day 140... I forgot. I woke up, shocked. Two days later, I went to the beach, fell off of a jagged rock during a trust exercise with myself, and sliced up my leg and foot. . I didn't quite return to my daily practice. I still practiced regularly because I was in #yogateacher training. After graduation from teacher training, I had a fall full of travel. And as happens when our priorities shift... my practice suffered. . Yesterday, nearly a year since that tumble into the ocean, I'm choosing to reengage with that daily practice - 3 Sun Salutations minimum - but often this turns into a full practice exploring different flows of poses. . I'm excited to dive back into MY practice. To reconnect to my body and let go of my mind. To CONNECT to my spirit. . #yoga #practice #personalpractice #yogapractice #yogajourney #dailyyoga #dailyreflection #changingmylife #fallinginlovewithmystory #serendipitywyrd https://www.instagram.com/p/CAPZa_FDaOq/?igshid=1ge1blo5odn78

[the-indigogirl]

What are some of your favorite affirmations? . Do you write your own or find them in books and mediations? . I love the power in writing my own affirmations. I used to use others that I had found here and there but as I developed my practice, worked on opening my third eye and listening to the messages given to me, I felt more and more comfortable with my own words. I think I had to learn to trust my own voice before I felt comfortable writing my own✨ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #growthmindset #growth #growthquotes #growthroughit #affirmations #positiveaffirmations #affirm #dailyaffirmations #affirmationsoftheday #positivevibes #positivequotes #positiveenergy #personalpractice #expansion #awareness #awaken #happy #happyvibes #goodvibes #love #loveandlight #createeveryday #createyourlife #destiny #divineguidance #divineenergy #affirmationtrain #twitter #twitterposts https://www.instagram.com/p/B8uUZQpn3mM/?igshid=11oojidl45fjh