The Wayward Abbey

25 % off thru 7/26/26!

Brings the price down to $33.75!

The Morrigan Prayer Beads $45

Does the Morrigan call to you? Do you want to invite her into your life?

Garnet & obsidian beads (8mm) make up this beautiful piece. The zinc alloy charms help to give this item direction and focus. Garnet is a deep red stone and symbolic of blood; obsidian is a black stone and has been associated with death for a long time.

The fairy charm is a nod to the Tuatha de Danann, the feather and bird skull both symbolize the crow (her animal). The skull also calls to her death aspect. The triskelion calls to her triple aspect.

Other stones can be requested. Other prayer beads are available. The findings are all steel. Lobster claw closure.

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~Blessings~Courtney

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Old age is like flying through a storm. Once you're aboard there is nothing you can do.

Golda Meir

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Unfortunately youth cannot be recaptured; you are the youngest you'll ever be today.

Relish your time - once it has passed, there is no going back. Memorize the moment - don't be so focused on recording it.

Remember, you get to decide how you want to live and remember. Choose well.

It’s that time of the week again…

I Challenge You to Go Outside!

Listen to the birds sing or go bird watching. Soak in the sun for a few minutes. Listen to the song of the wind. Meditate on the sounds and what can be seen around you. Be grateful you can enjoy this moment.

Walk barefoot in the grass to balance and ground yourself. Hug a tree to cleanse yourself and help get rid of negative energy. Find peace gazing at the stars or watching the clouds roll by.

If you’re more ambitious go for a nature walk or hiking. You could even go camping or fishing!

Get back in tune with nature. It really is the best medicine, next to laughter.

Post your pictures if you feel like sharing!

Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter to

your life and into the lives of all those around you.

Eileen Caddy

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Laughter, joy, & even gratitude are infectious.

It brightens the world a bit when someone you care about smiles. Listening to a child's laughter can turn your whole day around.

Appreciate the people (& things) in your life now & as they enter/leave. You'll never truly run out of room in your heart.

Bloodstone

Only available in my 8mm round beaded jewelry; I don’t carry the chips. Bloodstone is a dark green chalcedony with red iron oxide inclusions. Not all beads have the red in them but I try to make sure there is some red in every piece of jewelry I make with it.

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Healing

Strength

Grounding

Associated with both the root and heart chakras, some believe it can help balance the emotions as well as physical grounding.

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Bloodstone is associated with the root chakra and therefore with grounding. It’s also believed that it can reduce stress and clear negative energy. It’s also linked to the heart chakra and thus to emotional balance and resilience.

Some believe the stone helps the energize the wearer/carrier. This is also supposed to boost one’s stamina and strengthen the immune system. Bloodstone is also thought to give one inner strength and courage.

Bloodstone is also associated with blood, so it’s believed to be detoxifying; supportive of circulation; and strengthens one’s veins, heart, and blood in general.

~Blessings~Courtney

I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the statue of liberty.

Bob Hope

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Aging is a b!+¢h. Society tends to say only youth has beauty.

Because of this, most people try to disguise their true age; almost as if it were something to be ashamed of.

Age is proof you've survived. Be proud of it.

25% off thru 7/22/26!

Celtic Spirit Oracle Readings

This beautiful oracle deck is a tool to aid in spiritual growth and can help raise your consciousness. Themes of being harmonious with nature and your higher power(s) throughout.

Spreads available:

Past, Present, Future – goes over lessons $15 ($11.25)

Triquetra – good for a quick question $15 ($11.25)

Pentagram – gives guidance $20 ($15)

Celtic Cross – goes over lessons, feelings, environment $30 ($26.25)

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~Blessings~Courtney

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Not only is women's work never done, the definition keeps changing.

Bill Copeland

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There are so many different ways of looking at things like this - I don't think there really is a "normal" anymore.

There are "trad" wives, working moms, stay-at-home dads, single parent households, singles, caregivers, etc. All of them change and a person can be more than one of them in a lifetime and sometimes at the same time.

Don't judge. Be supportive or walk away. Treat others how you want to be treated.

Lughnasadh Recipes

Multi-Grain Seed Bread

Ingredients:

1/2 c unsweetened multi-grain cereal

2 c boiling water

2 1/4 tsp dry yeast

2 1/3 c bread flour (approx.)

1 c rye flour

1 c wheat flour

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp dark brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/4 c sunflower seeds

3 tsp sesame seeds

3 tsp flax seeds

2 c water

Preparation:

Place cereal in large bowl. Pour 2 cups boiling water over cereal. Let stand until mixture cools to approx. 110 degrees, about 20 min.

Sprinkle yeast over cereal. Add 1 cup rye flour, oil, sunflower seeds, sugar and slat. Mix until smooth. Gradually mix in wheat flour and then bread flour to form dough. Cover dough, let rest 15 min.

Turn out dough onto floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if sticky, about 10 minutes. Oil large bowl. Add dough to bowl; turn to coat. Cover bowl with clean kitchen towel. Let dough rise in warm area until doubled, about 1 hour.

Mix all seeds in bowl. Sprinkle two baking sheets with seeds, leaving some for sprinkling over loaves. Punch down dough. Turn out onto slightly oiled surface. Knead briefly. Shape into two loaves and place atop seeds. Cover with towel. Let rise in warm area until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.

Position 1 oven rack in center and 1 just below center in oven. Place baking pan with 2 cups water on lower rack and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush loaf with egg wash. Sprinkle with remaining seed mixture. Using sharp knife, cut 3 diagonal slashes in surface of loaf. Place baking sheet with loaf in oven. Pour more water in pan.

Bake loaf until golden and crusty and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in plastic; store at room temp.)

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Please let me know if you try any of these out!

Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Appreciate nature and the world around you. Everything is connected and beautiful in its own way.

Plan a nature excursion for the near future. A walk, picnic, hike, camping trip, drive in the country, star gaze in the open air, watch the sunset or sunrise, anything works.

Beauty is all around you, it just needs to be noticed.

Celtic Spirit Oracle

Past, Present, Future Spread

Quick Read

Past: Divination

Present: Blue

Future: Celestial

Did/do you have a connection with nature? It’s time to re-establish or encourage it. Sometimes just sitting under a tree or meditating and asking questions or for help can lead you to where you need to be.

If you or someone you love is depressed, it’s important to reach out to someone. Try to find joy again: hobbies, animals, friends, family, nature, faith, etc. Take off the mask and let someone help.

What is your real motivation? Can you maintain it? Because it will be tested. You might burn out, you may start to resent it, you could even lose interest completely. If you’re worried about the endurance of your cause, it might be time to find a new direction.

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This is a quick & general 3-card reading – take to heart only that which resonates & feels true, discard the rest. Remember this may or may not be for you, it’s more of an example.

~Blessings~Courtney

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Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile,

but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.

Thich Nhat Hanh

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Does it really matter where the happiness comes from? Enjoy it. Celebrate it.

Sometimes your joy can be the source of your joy too.

25% off thru 7/19/26!

Brings the price down to $18.75!

Flower Bracelet/Anklet $25

This beauty is pictured here with pale Blue Jade.

It is made to order with your choice of 8mm stone or crystal beads (35 types). If you would like to mix and match, please let me know in the personalization box.

Bracelets have 3mm steel accent beads while anklets have 4mm. All steel findings, chain, and lobster claw clasp. Alloy charm.

I have phased out the lava bead and replaced it with a fifth bead of your choice. Please allow for variation from picture.

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~Blessings~Courtney

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Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.

Don Marquis

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Prioritize. Taking a mental health break is okay, so long as you're getting the time-sensitive stuff done consistently as it should be.

Be careful though, procrastination is addictive. 😜

It’s that time of the week again…

I Challenge You to do some Self-Care!

Self-care usually has some aspect of relaxation and bliss, or it could just simply be a day to take care of yourself.

Do you have a regular day to pamper yourself? Do you ever take the time to do the little things that make you happy?

Like painting your nails? A massage? A game night with friends? A hobby? A skincare day? Going camping or hunting? Could be that meditation is your thing? A long bath? A manicure or pedicure, perhaps? How about spending some time with pets?

Pick something. Plan it for a day that isn’t crammed with other stuff. Slot some time in for taking care of you. And then actually do it.

Tell me about it next week or on this post.

Post your pictures if you feel like sharing!

If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.

Dolly Parton

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It's a hell of a lot harder to do but it's usually worth the risk and effort.

It's really up to you if you want to stay with the known and safe or begin something new, scary, and probably difficult.

Think it through, get different opinions, choose, and then follow through. You got this!

Angel

One of the charms that are available in my shop. You can request it on any item with a charm.

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Purity

Faith

Divine protection

There are other symbols associated with angels like wings, halos, light, trumpets, swords, shields, feathers, etc.

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Angels are very much associated with divine protection (i.e. guardian angels). They’re also believed to subtlety guide people or bring spiritual communication.

Most people link angels to purity. They also tend to associate angels with inner peace, hope, unconditional love, faith, etc.

Other symbols associated with angels: wings – freedom, grace, speed; halos and/or light – holiness, goodness, enlightenment, divine connection; trumpets – proclamation, resurrection, divine messages; swords/shields – defense, guardians against harm; white feathers - divine presence, love, support

~Blessings~Courtney