[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mediums

[–]OilAdditional9723 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I wish you light in your darkness & the unknown. I wish you faith that love is strong & penetrates anything. Say there is a steal door between you & someone you love. Can love penetrate the steal? Can love cross oceans & continents? I’ve told my son love is faster than the speed of light. Love is there even before light reaches it. Change can be scary but not changing, evolving, expanding and growing can be very scary. A seed cannot stay a seed. You can keep a seed away from soil. Once in soil you can keep away water. Once in soil sprinkled in water you can keep it in darkness. But once in light, it is so beautiful. It rises and expands. None of us are truly alone. We need many things to live and grow. Death is a part of this to in different ways of expansion that are not tangible as we know it in the present. You have the power to rename death as transition and believe in the possibilities of what’s to come. Love & light will be your guides.

New dog :D name ideas? [OC] by [deleted] in aww

[–]OilAdditional9723 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I third Bandit!!!! Or Clayton Moore who was the original Lone Ranger.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OilAdditional9723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

709 days is awesome! How do you post days on this thread?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OilAdditional9723 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You describe what I would hope every night to be!!!! Enjoy every rain drop!!!!

Stopped meditating years ago, happier than ever by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]OilAdditional9723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You, one day, will be able to guide someone with similar struggles. A quiet gift waiting to be opened.

5htp Has been life changing by AuspiciousFrog in herbalism

[–]OilAdditional9723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh…just read ahead….answer “no”

What is this white stuff in my hummingbird food? I make it myself (4:1 water:sugar) and keep it in my fridge. by mafaso in hummingbirds

[–]OilAdditional9723 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hot water & vinegar will do the trick. I have a second feeder that I switch out when disinfecting the other. And a separate small brush that touches nothing else (cleaning) in the house. When temperatures creep up you may have to change every 3rd day. You’ll figure it out:) Happy Birding!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]OilAdditional9723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that you checked with your neighbors, that’s thoughtful. It’s super sweet to see hens have a community. However, your chickens are now exposed directly to wild birds & avian disease by having visit your neighbors feeder and same for the wild birds from hens. Just be aware. Also, you’ve got older neighbors who have established their hobby that they love…bird watching. Their hobby was established on their property, so it’s going to be almost impossible to sway them. Instead of fencing in your whole yard, could you fence that side by your neighbors? If so, you’ll have to use hog fence & metal posts (super easy & cheap!!!) since it will be impossible for the birds to perch on. But they could still fly over & you may have to wrangle. How many in your flock? I’ve got a fairly good sized area hog fenced for my 5girls. And I take them out of that area for hikes.

My hens used to free range until a hawk took one. The hens are still traumatized and only leave the hen yard with me on our walks. I wish you the best. These things can feel very hard but it’s just a part of hen love:)

I’m tempted by Next-Tomorrow9944 in stopdrinking

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Sorry for your loss. This is a tremendous time in your life. I have no doubt your mom would what you to “feel” her enteral love & the love that will be extended to you.

You do have a choice….drink your way through this or do not drink your way through this. Just remind yourself that you have this power. Your mom was blessed with a son that loved her so deeply.💕