Note
on witchcraft
The power of gratitude
In 2003, researchers Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough found that keeping a weekly gratitude journal resulted in fewer physical symptoms of illness and better sleep. Gratitude stimulates the release of dopamine and serotonin, the brain's natural antidepressants. This simple shift in perspective physically restructures your neural pathways over time.
Chapter 1
The power of your mind
Chapter 2
The body as a tool
Chapter 3
Magic in daily life
Ch 3 · Magic in daily life
nokapkp The Power of Gratitude
Grateful heart, grateful heart, watch the stress fall right apart
nokapkp Lucid Dreaming
I wake up in the middle of a midnight scene, And signal with my eyes from the dreaming screen.
nokapkp Lucid Dreaming
I look left, then right (left to right!) Signaling from my dream tonight (yeah, tonight!)
nokapkp Gratitude and the Brain
I wrote a thank you note and rewired my brain, and months later I'm still feeling that glow
nokapkp Mindful Dishwashing
Feel the warm water, breathe in the soap, and let the worries wash away
nokapkp Lucid Dreaming
Move your eyes to the left and right (oh yeah!) / we are wide awake in the night! (yeah, we are!)
nokapkp The Power of Gratitude
Just say a little thank you (thank you!) And feel the oxygen flow (flow!) To beat the stress today (let's go!)
nokapkp Everyday Witchcraft
Stir it clockwise for good vibes (good vibes!) / Pour your dreams in, watch them rise (watch them rise!)
nokapkp Ground your body's electrical charge by making physical contact with the earth.
Fun Fact
Earth's electric charge: The Earth maintains a continuous negative electrical charge that helps balance our bodies when we walk barefoot.
Glossary
intention (noun)
An aim, plan, or purpose that guides one's actions. Practitioners whisper this focused purpose while stirring morning coffee to manifest positive outcomes throughout the day.
An aim, plan, or purpose that guides one's actions. Practitioners whisper this focused purpose while stirring morning coffee to manifest positive outcomes throughout the day.
Quiz
Which two 'feel-good' neurotransmitters are released when you practice conscious, daily gratitude?
