I am so grateful and happy that there are a 111 of us in this awesome community. 111 weirdos 111 oddballs 111 people who are highly sensitive 111 people who are so amazing 111 people who deserve to hold our space with calm confidence and Grace And of course, we are going to keep growing. My priority is always going to be on making this a beautiful and growthful and safe space for all of us. Here are some things I truly love about this beautiful Community we are building together - Members building new friendships - Members helping each other level up - Members cheering each other on - Members providing comfort and support when someone is having a rough day - Members trying out the fun experiments and practices - Members starting to feel more comfortable in their own skin as an empath we're highly sensitive person - Members inviting their friends and colleagues Together we are strong. The more we lean in and support each other, the better off we are and the better off the world is. You have wonderful gifts at every level, which is why it's fun to level up! You have a playdate every month, to help lighten your load and shift your energy You have this wonderful Community with all kinds of fun experiments and practices to try out. You have a treasure trove of goodies and practices So, poke around the classroom. There are some new things in there and there might be some things that have been available to you but you haven't checked them out yet. If you've never been to the start here course, or if you haven't been in a while, you might want to check out the start here classroom. Lots of helpful tools and you can mark off whatever you have already been through. #Welcome, Start Here Here are some dun things open to everybody for free #Your Treasure Trove of Free Goodies! #The Haven Art Gallery

I drew from the digital deck today!! Did you know you could do that?? #Your Daily Affirmation: Embracing Intuition Deck in the classroom lets you pause the video to receive your message for the day!! How cool is that!! Today I got, "My intuition is always available" What a great reminder to tune in and listen. It doesn't have to wait for any special time, ceremony, or ritual. Just a pause and a quick tune in!! Thank you @Ronda Del Boccio for giving us all access to this wonderful deck and tool! 💜Mel

Many of us like little self-care DIY projects. @Angela Caccioppo gave us a recipe awhile back. Here's another: From the video below: t TBSP wax (soy or beeswax) 2 TBSP shea butter Melt in a double-boiler Add 2 2 TBSP sweet almond or olive oil 15 drops essential oil if desired (they used sweet orange) Pour into containers, cool 10 minutes Similar recipes: This easy shea butter lip balm recipe uses soy wax for a creamy, plant-based (vegan) formula. Combine 1 tbsp soy wax pellets, 3 tbsp shea butter, and 4 tbsp coconut oil (or sweet almond oil) in a double boiler until melted. Remove from heat, stir in 8–10 drops of essential oil (like peppermint or lavender) and tsp vitamin E oil, then pour into tubes or tins. Another similar recipe Simple Soy Shea Lip Balm - 1 tbsp Soy Wax Pastilles (or pellets) - 3 tbsp Shea Butter - 4 tbsp Coconut Oil (can substitute with Almond Oil or Olive Oil) - tsp Vitamin E Oil (optional, for longevity) - 8-10 drops Essential Oil (optional: orange, lavender, vanilla, or whatever you like) Instructions 1. - Melt: Combine soy wax, shea butter, and coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method). 2. - Combine: Heat until the soy wax is completely melted, stirring occasionally. 3. - Add Ingredients: Remove from heat. Once slightly cooled, stir in the vitamin E oil and your chosen essential oils. 4. 5. Pour: Carefully pour the mixture into lip balm containers or small tins. 6. Set: Allow the balms to cool and solidify completely at room temperature (about 10–20 minutes) before capping. 7. Tips: - Texture: If the balm is too soft, melt again and add more soy wax. - If it is too hard, add a little more oil. - Color: You can add a small chunk of natural lipstick or beetroot powder while melting for a subtle tint. - Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place. This recipe usually makes about 15–20 small containers. -

In honor of the Nuggiversary (4 years today) here are some homemade dog biscuit recipes: Cheese Dog Biscuits 1 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup margarine 1 cup boiling water OR BEEF BROTH 3/4 cup cornmeal 2 teaspoons beef broth granules (if not using actual broth) ½ cup milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 egg, beaten 3 cups whole wheat flour Directions/method 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, margarine, and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Grease cookie sheets. 3. 4. Thoroughly stir in cornmeal, bouillon, milk, Cheddar cheese, and egg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a stiff dough has formed. 5. 6. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, mixing in additional flour as necessary until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Roll or pat out dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut with cookie cutter and place 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. 7. 8. Bake 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool before serving. Store in a loosely covered container. ______________________________________________________________ Peanut Butter Banana Dog Biscuits 1 egg 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup mashed banana 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup whole wheat flour ½ cup wheat germ OR oats Directions / Method 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). 2. Lightly grease a baking sheet. 3. Stir together the egg, peanut butter, banana, and honey in a medium bowl. 4. Blend thoroughly. 5. Stir in the flour and wheat germ; mix well. 6. Turn dough out onto a floured board and roll to 1/4 inch thick. 7. Cut into desired shapes with a cookie cutter, place on prepared baking sheet, and brush tops with egg white. 8. Bake biscuits in preheated oven until dried and golden brown, about 30 minutes, depending on size. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. _____________ I found this one for a pet treat maker, which I don't have...but if I ever find one on the cheap (at a thrift store or jumble sale), I'd get it.

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