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Deep neath the Earth surface in the Halls of Amenti
sit the Seven, the Lords of the Cycles,
aye, and another, the Lord from below.
Yet know thee that in Infinity there is
neither above nor below.
But ever there is and ever shall be
Oneness of All when all is complete.
Oft have I stood before the Lords of the All.
Oft at the fount of their wisdom have drunken and
filled both my body and Soul with their Light.
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Items Pictured...................................................
Bento Head [Daniel] -by Catwa
Bento Body [Gianni] -by Signature
Skin Body/Head [Erwin/Tone 4] -by Stray Dog
Orb [Glowing Orb] -by Gryphon Vendetta
Pose from Poseidon Poses --by Gryphon Vendetta
Outfit [Town Gear Warrior (Signature)/White/Rare] -by ::GB::
Hair [Rebellion Fatpack] -by Stealthic
Loads of beautiful plants and rock river path -by Cube Republic
Paulownia Tomentosa the Anna Paulownia tree.
I have found this tree in an Arboretum in Eeklo Belgium!
It's worth it ! ;-) yes it does 😍
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A true and interesting story:
Carving paulownia wood is an art form in Japan and China.
The leaves can be eaten cooked; the flowers are edible, for example in a salad. But people only eat the plant in dire need, when there is nothing else to eat.
In early spring, before the leaves emerge, the fragrant, light lilac-purple flowers appear. Their scent is reminiscent of vanilla.
A decoction of the leaves is used to cleanse nasty sores and is said to promote hair growth and prevent graying. The leaves can also be used as a compress for bruises. The juice of the leaves is used against warts. The flowers are used in the treatment of skin conditions. A tincture of the bark is used in the treatment of fever and delirium. It has an astringent effect and is also used to expel parasitic worms.
The wood is not attacked by insects and is used to make boxes, clogs, furniture, musical instruments, etc. It is suitable for poles and beams in construction and a source of charcoal. The nitrogen-rich leaves are a good fodder crop and the roots prevent soil erosion. Various Asian string instruments are made from Paulownia tomentosa, including the Japanese koto and the Korean gayageum zither.
The plant contains a number of potentially toxic substances.
In China, this tree was traditionally planted at the birth of a girl. The fast-growing tree developed as the girl grew up. When she got married, the tree was cut down and the wood was carved into items for her dowry.
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I did not know this, but now I do ;-)
Image is from my archives, but straight from the camera!
From my archived files and a different photo. A man burns herbs in a Celtic bowl on my visit to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair in 2018.
Smudging, or other rites involving the burning of sacred herbs (e.g., white sage) or resins, is a ceremony practiced by some Indigenous peoples of the Americas. While it bears some resemblance to other ceremonies and rituals involving smoke (e.g., Australian smoking ceremony, some types of saining) from other world cultures, notably those that use smoke for spiritual cleansing or blessing, the purposes and particulars of the ceremonies, and the substances used, can vary widely among tribes, bands, and nations, and even more so among different world cultures. (Wikipedia source)
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Refreshing like Spring, Rain cleanses the air the trees and even the Pine needles. The rain drop magnifies when looking through it. Surely the rain and warmer air mass is telling us here in the Northeast to put away our snowblower and reach for the rain coats. After the rain stopped the clouds shifted and moved on making way for the Sun to peek through. Watching nature do it’s thing here, “After The Rain,”
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Blessed Thistle is a medicinal plant, is used in folk medicine for digestive problems such as gas, constipation, and stomach upset. This herb acts as an appetite stimulant and digestive aid. The entire plant is edible. The herb contains B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron and manganese. Today Blessed Thistle is used to treat digestive problems. It also cleanses the blood, improves circulation, and strengthens the heart. Blessed Thistle increases the appetite and stomach secretions, and works to heal liver and gallbladder diseases. It is also used for menopause and menstrual cramps, and can aid in increasing milk flow in nursing mothers. Blessed Thistle also works well in treating anorexia, indigestion, flatulence and colic. It can relieve headaches caused by a sluggish liver, lethargy and irritability and is used for reducing diarrhea. Blessed Thistle is known to alleviate inflammation and stop bleeding and cuts
Nimitz Way, off Inspiration Point, Berkeley/Orinda, California
40 min after sunrise.
8-image panoramic stitch.
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My attempt at the "Macro Mondays" theme "scrubware".
Shot with a Som Berthiot "Cinor P 70 mm F 1.8" (projection lens) on a Canon EOS R5.
Maybe
Sometimes
We cling to things
That make us bleed
Because we'd rather
Feel the pain
In the familiar
Than the peace
In the unknown
M.M
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The Skinnery for Genus
As she goes Brows - 4 Sets
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Hair by Lamb - New at Fameshed.
Genus Baby Head worn.
Fire ceremonies across man cultures are acts of release, acts of letting things go, sacrifice, and moving on with renewed purpose: A heart forged in flame, ablaze.
I cleanse myself of all selfishness, resentment, critical feelings for my fellow beings, self-condemnation, and misinterpretation of my life experiences. I bathe myself in generosity, appreciation, praise and gratitude for my fellow beings, self-acceptance, and enlightened understanding of my life experiences. So mote it be.
Explore #51
I took a total of 1,210 shots from this photo shoot. I was determine to get some good ones. haha. I had to put a towl over my camera so it wouldnt get wet and i had to walk back and forth to make sure the photos were in focus and looked good. But it was fun.
I'm going to upload more sometime today.