Embrace the Negative

Salt Lamps Available at Herbs & Things...

Why Salt Lamps? They produce Negative Ions

Negative Ions...what are they and why would we want them in our life?
Negative Ions, are odorless, tasteless, invisible molecules found in nature that we inhale from our environment and are especially abundant near mountains, forests, waterfalls, beaches and after a rain.
It's the negative ions that give you the feeling of peace and that over all sense of well being when walking near a beach, waterfalls, a mountain, in a forest, or that wonderful feeling everyone has experienced of being energize and happy walking outside after it rains.

So what do Negative Ions do? It is so ingrained in us to get rid of the negative, why would we want these?
Often we are subjected to mold spores, pollen, pet dander, odors, cigarette smoke, bacteria, viruses, dust and other hazardous airborne particles, produced in the, environment, home and work place. Emitted through auto emissions, air conditioning, televisions, computers, clothes dryers, carpet and upholstery to name a few...Hence here comes the negative ions to the rescue...with their oxygen atoms charged with an extra electron.
Negative Ions, attach themselves to harmful particles of dust, allergens, etc and make them too heavy to stay airborne, causing them to drop down to the floor or earth, or attach to a nearby surface, which removes them from the air we breathe. Lessening the possibility of respiratory problems and other health issues.

What are the health benefits of negative ions:
Negative Ions are natural anti-depressants, that increase your sense of well-being and mental clarity, because they clear the air of potential bad stuff.
By clearing the air, they help us to breathe better, thus deep breath causes health benefits, such as a relaxing effect to help normalize breathing rate, decrease blood pressure and relieve tensions.
Because negative ions are also absorbed directly into the bloodstream when breathed in, they help to combat harmful free radicals within your body and may treat Seasonal Affective Disorder
Negative Ions help with better sleep. A French study found using negative ionizers could help you to sleep better, due to their positive effects in normalizing serotonin production in the brain.

Being exposed to high levels of negative ions , you may perform better mentally...think how you feel after a walk in nature...sharp, happy and good... right:)

Eggs are Bad....NOT

For years now, we've been told eating the whole egg is bad for us.
I ask...how can one of natures perfectly packed in it's own 'wrapping' be bad for us.
It's a gift from our creator, for us, just as all the animals, plants, waters and all of nature is, as He indicated when he made the covenant with Noah. 

New research shows, eggs are packed with nutritional value and actually help fight bad cholesterol and heart disease... they are GOOD for us.

Betty Buff would like you to know some health benefits of eggs?

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Strong muscles - the protein eggs provide helps keep muscles working well and slow the rate of muscle loss.

Brain health - eggs contain vitamins and minerals that are needed for the normal function of cells, for the brain, nervous system, memory, and metabolism.

Eggs contain all the daily vitamins and minerals that are needed to produce energy in all the cells of the body

Eggs help create a A healthy immune system  with their vitamin A, vitamin B-12, and selenium to optimize the health benefit.

Eggs acutely, Lower risk of heart disease - because of choline. Choline breaks down the amino acid homocysteine, which is associated with the development of heart disease

The lutein and zeaxanthin in Eggs, help to prevent macular degeneration

Eggs may helps with Weight loss and maintenance - the high protein of eggs might help keep people energized and feeling fuller for longer. 

Eggs help promote healthy skin and prevent the breakdown of body tissues.

The health benefits of eggs are best when they are part of a balanced diet

The Big Bad Molt

Yikes...from this

To this...

Don't be alarmed, it happens every year, some times more or less then previous years. I still tell my girls they are beautiful, in spite of them looking ...well... not their best.

What am I talking about?
Molting. If you don't know what it is, it can be scary, because they really do look sick and they may stop laying. Don't worry, in a couple to few weeks it will be over and they'll be back to their beautiful self...and back to laying eggs.

Not sure about the whole molting process?
Here is short YouTube video from Nutrena (click Nutrena)explaining it.

Continue to be Thankful

Hello from Herbs & Things

Thanksgiving day is over, but being thankful should not be.

Today and every day, take some time from your busy day, to say a prayer of gratitude. Be thankful for the new day, the plants, the animals, the sky above and the earth at your feet. Count your blessings passed on from you Ancestors, even count those things you do not consider blessings, for it is those that teach you the most.

You say you are not good at praying, or don't have time for meditation...not true, every one is good and has time.

It only takes 2 seconds to send out the energy of the most efficient prayer of all, the simple utterance of the words

Thank You.

As always

Be well

Laugh Often

Love Large

Dig in the Dirt

Grow and Garden 

and may the

Sun Light your Way

Herbs & Things

Hello from Kellie and Herbs & Things

It's been a while, but I will try to be more diligent about keeping up with my blog and all this 'things' new in shop as well as all the new and exciting 'things' I 'hear' from that higher voice.

I've opened a new online store for Herbs & Things, mostly so you can see ALL the things inside Herbs & Things tiny walls.
Shop online and you can order and pick up in store, or have it shipped, what ever you prefer.

I'll be back soon and share more of Herbs & Things weekly newsletters...or you simply to go to Herbs & Things web page, and sign up for them, or sign up for Wednesdays messages from Nature and/or Mondays Positive Guidance from the Angels weekly messages, or even sign up to see what the Country Readers book club are reading.

If you like...check (under construction) Herbs and Things new online store...

Be well
Laugh Often
Love Large
Dig in the Dirt
Grow a Garden
and
May the Sun Light Your Way
Kellie and Herbs & Things

Example of weekly Positive Angel Messages via Numbers

Email not displaying correctly? Or you would like to read it in larger print View it in your browser. Welcome  and thank you from  Herbs & Things  'WE' are so glad you are part of 'OUR' lives and we part of yours  8441 Hayes Hollow Rd  Colden, NY 14033 Call or Text  Kellie Shanley at 716-861-4851 or email kelliem54@outlook.com Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for, without being seen, they are present with you. ~St Francis of Sales~ We Accept   Cash, Check, Credit Herbs & Things Hours Wed- 4pm-6pm Thurs-Fri-Sat 10am-3pm

Good morning from The Angels, Kellie and Herbs & Things; God's Angels are here with Positive Guidance for you Through Angel Numbers ANGELIC NUMBER  for the week of March 27th-April 3rd 2017 8 Balance, harmony, and strength to make decisions are in your reach. Number 8, is an awesome number that represents Infinity and everything good in the infinite universe. 8 offers the energy of infinite love, supply,  energy, time, and creative ideas . . . in other words, 8 represents complete and unending abundance. Abundance remember is not only money wise, but could be, in Wisdom, Spiritual, Earthly, or Angelic.. With perfect timing the universe has sent number 8 right and it's energy on the New Moon which is of new beginnings too. And at no surprise, this 8 energy will also correlate with the a message I'm suppose to share in the weekly newsletter coming.  It's no surprise then the Angels bring you number 8 now, new moon time, for in the Bible, 8 represents a new beginning, a new order or creation. It is helping you with another start after this quiet time spiritually you may have been experiencing. It will be a time of movement again fueled by the powerful number 8. Number 8 for you, brings energy of harmony and balance, the ability to make decisions, and strength to make even the tough decisions. It will help keep the balance in your spiritual and material aspects of your life. The 8th ray of light is Luminous Green-Violet and is a cleansing ray, which will help you cleanse and release old patterns of behavior and characteristics no longer beneficial to you. Your angels ask you to meditate on this color Your Angels want you to embrace the energy of 8, beware though 8 is a powerful number of karma, so it's important to remember to be careful what your thoughts are, what you ask for and how you ask for it, for number 8 can deliver or take away. Keep your thoughts positive...and number 8 will work well for you. Love and Blessings from God and His  Angels Laugh often Love large Dig in the dirt Grow a garden and may the sun light your way The Angels Kellie   + Herbs & Things

New into your inbox...example: Starting your week with Monday Mornings Positive Guidance from Angels

Good morning from Kellie and Herbs & Things;
A few weeks ago, walking in the Fairy Garden, as I entered I felt an abundance of love. I closed my eyes and 'saw' hundred of Angels hovering over the pine trees. I asked what were they doing there hovering over the trees. They 'told' me, "We are messengers of God and we are ascending upon the Earth as many to help.
We have only one request from God's children and that is to ask us to be with you."
I then asked, "Why are you here telling me".
I heard, "Wait and you will know".
I then asked, "Why me, I don't know much about the Angelic Realm"
Answer..."Because we know you will hear and share"
OK...so I waited...and their message has come....
It's been 'suggested' I offer something for you from the Angels...Positive Guidance for the week via Angel numbers...
Here is an example...and if you'd like to sign up for these positive for the week messages from Angels, go.... www.coldensherbsandthings.com
 

Monday Mornings Positive Guidance for the week from the Angelic Realm
via Numbers
 

ANGELIC NUMBER 

For Jan 30th -Feb 5th

57
You feel a significant change is occurring and your angels are here to tell you do not fear to call on heaven
for help through this change.

They want you to trust in your higher knowing, the outcome will exceed what you could have imagined and you will have the courage to walk through the doors of opportunities that are opening.

The Angels want you to know, they are with you and these changes you are experiencing are for the best. Trust these changes will lead you to where you want to go.
 

and as always
with love...
Be well

Laugh often

Love large
Dig in the dirt
Grow a garden
and may the sun light your way

The Angels
Kellie   +

Example of Herbs & Things Wednesdays Weekly Messages from Nature

After reading, this example of Herbs & Things Wednesday's Weekly Messages from Nature, if you'd like to sign up. 

Please go to www.coldensherbsandthings.com and click on sign up for weekly messages. (Website is under construction, so please excuse the look of chaos of while I add, change and or take items, colors and 'things' out.

 Thank you Kellie

Good morning
from Kellie and Herbs & Things and 'Everyone' Else.
 

Messenger
Jan 25th-Feb 1st 2017

RAIN

Time to Replenish,
Sing your song,
Shine as brilliant as
the colors of the rainbow

As Gene Kelly sang from 'Singing in the Rain'...
I'm singing in the rain
Just singing in the rain
What a glorious feelin'
I'm happy again
I'm laughing at clouds
So dark up above
The sun's in my heart...
And I'm ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase
Everyone from the place
Come on with the rain
I've a smile on my face
I walk down the lane
With a happy refrain
Just singin',
Singin' in the rain
and so on goes the rest of the song
 

Even if you don't remember the musical or the song, these words speak volumes of what rain can do for you..

So I can't help it again, when I always say, how amazed I am of the timing of Nature, and that I shouldn't be surprised. But, really every time I am.

You have to admit right, it's amazing to you too, now after the Newsletter of retreating from news, social media and negative energies, that Nature brings a message this week it's time to Replenish.

Ask what is accomplished when you retreat and rid yourself of unneeded energies and replenish your resources? 
It's easier to traverse your tree of life, with no need to carry extra baggage weighing you down. Carrying extra baggage only makes your 'walk' that much harder. Such as flying on an airplane now with too much baggage you get charged more, same goes with carrying extra unneeded emotional, spiritual and personal baggage: you pay a price. A high price of unclarity, disconnection, indecision's, sadness, and sometimes manifestation of ailments in the physical body. 

So...Nature brings the message, of replenish, drink in, honor the rains; they water your soul so things can grow as a flower grows when watered. Rains wash away any dingy or dirty energies and the flower of who you are will grow and be beautiful, 

Think how you feel when you take a walk in a soft rain, visualize how invigorating, soothing, quiet and calming it is. That's because as the tree is the root of your path, water is the currant of you life's path. Water is cleansing, clearing and powerful, and gentle at the same time, an earth element with great power to change the 'landscape'. Rains are Gods and Mother Nature's way of cleansing and renewing the Earth. This tells you that the energies and Medicine of rains are here to help cleanse, nourish and open you up to new possibilities as a flower bud opens after a rain to the sun.

Again shouldn't be surprise, (but I am) that Rain messenger comes at the time of the New Moon, which is always of New Beginnings and also of a time to rest, or replenish before the next cycle of events.

Rain messenger has also come at the time of the Chinese New Year's Fire Rooster, which if you remember is a time of new beginnings, strength and courage.

Fire and Water compliment each other, in that water helps fire stay in control and water can put a fire out if Fire energy gets to big. Fire in return can warm cool waters so they don't ice up and become immovable. This brings Medicine of natural healing of cooling, heating, slowing and moving to you.

This new cycle and the cleansing of rains energy, is medicine, of another opportunity for you to  think about the next step in your path, in this new cycle. For with each new cycle things change and often we find that what was once needed may no longer be needed and by replenishing your energy, getting a second wind, this step is clearer for you.

We humans, always moving forward, are like a flowing creek created and recreated by rains, in that we are always creating and recreating who we are, into something better,  wiser, more beautiful and connected to the will of the Divine.

So take your time to replenish, and rejuvenate your energies, create and recreate, the universe is saying with rains, it's ok to take this time to do this.  
By doing so, replenishing your 'resources' it creates even flow and opens you to a better understanding of the guidance you are receiving from God, the Angels, your Guides, Messenger and Medicine Helpers of Nature.

Meditate on walking in  a soft cleansing rain, visualize how green everything is and how the birds sing after a warm rain. Take this energy and allow it to become part of you, fresh, green, growing, singing your song and brilliant with healing, growth and wonderment. Rains can wash away, hurts, disappointed, negative energies, sadness, for what are tears, but drops of rain, and once the tears stop you can see with clarity and the sunshine again.

Breathe deep, be calm and see your next move. Guided by the rains, as you look up turning your face so their drops can touch you brow and face, and imagine a rainbow created by these rains and the sun. Feel it's energy fill your core.

A rainbow represents the energies of your chakras, the sun (core) the center of who you are, and the colors that resonate from  you from this mixture of rain and sun. It is the energy and life force within you.
Allow the rains to clean and balance your 7 major chakras so they are no longer dim, but brighter and stronger as the sun shines upon them and radiates out of you creating a rainbow from you.

In this mindful rain meditation you will be shown your next step or maybe, you'll be shown, right here right now, for this time, you should stay where you are, grounded by roots. Visualize a flower, any beautiful flower rooted where it is, imagine this is the you as you want to be. Let the rains nourish and help you to grow, open and then see what you...a beautiful flower ..has to offer nature, the world and the universe, from your beauty, and nectar.

Wherever your meditation journey takes or does not take you, know the rains are for the good, and whether you are standing still or flowing with the waters...you are right where you should be.
 

As always
With Love
Laugh often

Love large
Dig in the dirt
Grow a garden
and may the sun light your way
Kellie
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