Thank you, @Solasta_Amore and @tracyS. 
Your reminders for me to take care of myself helped motivate me to just get it done.
I took your advice and did this in the morning. I wrote it up to share, for the curious as well, A Power & Energy Retrieval Ritual
It was more than I can do daily, but I will practice something easier more regularly. 
I have a short daily protective meditation I can get back into that involves the six princes and goddess that Iāll start with.
@starborn For a quick protection and then recharge I was given a lovely tip by my reiki healer. First carry a big chunk of tourmaline (itās a big chunk) to absorb that draining energy (it works, I work in care and am drained daily, but I donāt feel over exhausted), then obviously charge it each night (poor crystal is working overtime 
).
Second, every night I do a Shadeweaver (sorry @Shadeweaver thatās what I call it now), I grab a cuppa , whatever your fancy, and take me shoes n socks off, sit outside, feet on the grass, regardless of the weather (my neighbours think Iām barmy, I did it today and itās chucking it down, but I did ask Odin yesterday, to send Thor, so Iām not going to moan 
). Itās 5 minutes outside, and it gets rid of all the stress and recharges you. (You may want a brolly if itās raining, unless your good with drinking rainwater tea 
) but itās lovely, simple, quick and uncomplicated.
Thought Iād share. Big hugs. 
Can I carry multiple smaller chunks instead? 
I have like 6 ~3cm chunks.
Ok, this is going to sound weird, butā¦ I donāt have easy access to grass. 
I would have to walk a few blocks to a park.
That being said, my new apartment building will have its own gardens and be right next to a park! Iām super excited!
Once I move, I will be able to do this, but not until then. 
Happy Tuesday everyone! 
Congratulations to you two! 
Iāve enjoyed reading your posts, @starborn ā you have been having some great conversations, and Iām happy to have you here! @crystal59 ā the hearts youāre giving out are much appreciated - Iām happy to have you here, too!
My week is pretty busy, I suppose. I meanā¦ it always is, but weāve made a big decision as a family and now we have so much to do in a very short amount of time! And Iām still trying to do all of my own stuff, as usual! 
I think videos and my YouTube channel are going to have to take a backseat soon, but Iāll just have to play it by ear.
I have a really important interview on Thursday thatās making me pretty freakinā nervous, but I know as soon as itās over, Iāll feel much better and then Iāll be doing it all over again when I have my next guest!
@starborn Lots of small chunks of course, perfect .Your new place looks fabulous Iām excited for you 
Hi sweet friends!
I M trying to get back into my normal posting habitsā¦ itās been whirlwind crazy around here! I have been sick with Covid (I guess itās the new teacher ailment) and now an upper respiratory infection. I started antibiotics today. I was so struck yesterday by how amazing it is that I can video chat with my doctor and have medicine almost instantly. The privilege that occurs there is definitely not lost on me! Iām hoping to be up to speed soon!
The biggest news is that our house in the middle of nowhere now has high doors internet! We can stream and zoom and upload and download and it is so fast! I am absolutely giddy! I will definitely be catching up with everyone over the next little bit! Iāve missed you all so much!
@AileyGrey oh so sorry youāve been ill. Hope you feel better soon. Good news about your internet. We have snailnet here (in the countryside). 
@AileyGrey Iām sending you healing vibes!. Being sick is no fun. Yay for interner though. That will help entertain you!
Oh no, @AileyGrey ā Iām so sorry youāve been sick, especially with Covid! Itās horrible that itās basically become the normā¦ 
at least youāve got medicine now and youāre on the way to feeling better!
And hooray for good internet! I know how much of a help that is. It seems almost necessary that we all have high-speed internet these days.
Iām so sorry to hear you are not feeling well! I hope you feel better soon! You have been missed! I donāt know how we ever survived without the internet!!! So happy for you! Take care, sweet lady, weāll see you soon!
With lots of love always
Thanks @marsha and @Amethyst and @tracyS! I am definitely on the med! I should be back up to speed by this weekend! The new internet is ammmaaazing! Itās like magicā¦ you just click the linkā¦ and it works! Itās been a long time coming for sure! I watched netflix in my bed yesterday! Iāve never, ever done that! Then I was so overwhelmed with choices that I watched reruns of something Iāve seen over and over! Eek! Itās definitely so nice!
Its probably good i donāt hav netflix, iād never get snything done. Just think of all the binges you can do in bed!
It took me longer to write this up than itāll take to do, but it was worth it!
Wishing everyone a blessed New Moon tonight! 
Sending healing energy and hugs your way, Ailey- I hope the antibiotics kick in quickly and that you can give those icky bugs the boot! Hope you feel better very soon 
Congrats on the new internet- thatās awesome! 
The first night I got overwhelmed! I just couldnāt even begin to pick something! Iām going to work on making a list this weekend!
Have fun! Maybe use one of those random number generators to help you pick.
Another week that has gone by so fast, itās just a blur. Tomorrow Iām going to do some fall cleaning. I may leave the cob webs in the corners for Samhain. My reward to myself when I am done is creating my Mabon altar!
It rained yesterday and itās about to rain again thank the Gods!!! The poor animals and plants have really been suffering with the heat and drought, but fall is upon us. The high today was 89 and thatās really cool compared to 105 and a heat index of 115.
I hope everyone had a wonderful week! Have a blessed weekend!
Hooray for the rain! 
Iām so glad youāre getting rain now - Iām sure your plants could do with all the water!
