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Vince Kramer & I have conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a metalhead, getting into writing, Bizarro Fiction, his new book "Let's Kill God" and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Vince drank Wayfinder Beer's "Golden Tiger" the 5.3% Czech Amber Lager while I enjoyed Mellön Brasserie's "La Bohème, La Bohème" the 5% Czech / Bohemianlager that was hopped with Saaz & Sladek Hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events during the rest of the year. I am truly honored & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week! Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022 Vince Kramer Books: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B0063X4TF0/allbooks Wayfinder Beer: https://www.wayfinder.beer/ Mellön Brasserie: https://mellonbrasserie.ca/ Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/ Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase. Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/ Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase. Heartbeat Hot Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/ Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.
With Taste Radio's London meetups on the horizon, the hosts have their say on trendy brands, new products and the coming crush of seasonal LTOs. They share their respective takes on David, the high-profile protein bar brand launched by RXBAR co-founder Peter Rahal and whether decaf coffee is about to take off. They also get giddy about green cocktails and a record-breaking advent calendar. Show notes: 0:25: A “Man Cold”? An English Itinerary. Let's Eat David. Welcome Back, Pop. TUR-meric. Jacqui's X-Mas Gift. – John is recovering from a sniffle, but still well enough to take a cross-country day trip. Ray gives a rundown of the hosts' London plans. The Newton crew samples David bars and everyone weighs in on the brand's positioning and potential. Ray congratulates an industry veteran on a “perfect” gig before Mike talks about a turmeric-centric beverage brand and its upcoming package refresh. Jacqui digs on caffeine-free coffee and coffee alternatives and John breaks out an unusual RTD cocktail, while Ray praises Straightaway Cocktails' latest opus. Brands in this episode: Lucky Saint, Trip, Dash, Doughlicious, David, RXBAR, Lemon Perfect, Vita Coco, Jagermeister, Red Bull, Golden Tiger, BodyArmor, Celsius, Olipop, Mud/Wtr, Ryze, Cuppa, Explorer Cold Brew, Gardenista, Nurri, Fancypants, Straightaway Cocktails
This week, we welcome one of the rising stars of Australia and indeed South East Asia, 'The Golden Tiger' Emman Azman! Emman details his wrestling journey from starting out in his native Malaysia to choosing Australia as the place to develop. We also discuss the potential of the South East Asian scene, his role within it and of course, his upcoming showdown with El Hijo del Vikingo as part of the GCW vs Renegades of Wrestling tour. To hit up the ROW vs GCW shows in person, you can buy tickets here and we'll be directing your attention to the stream just as soon as it's announced. Be sure to follow our guest on Twitter, Insta & Facebook. Follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr and @LWyatt_probably. Find all our links at wrstlingpod.com Thanks as always to Rob Hawkins for our wonderful theme tune. Find Rob at @rob_hawkins
Jeff & Will offer up a ton of recommendations in this episode. They kick off talking about "Pretty Woman: The Musical," Eurovision 2023, the documentary "Judy Blume Forever," "The Great American Baking Show," and Netflix's "Bridgerton" spin-off "Queen Charlotte." Then it's on to books as they review "Afterglow" by Phil Stamper, "Always the Almost" by Edward Underhill, "Tears of the Golden Tiger" by Robin Knight, "In the Lives of Puppets" by TJ Klune, "A Fashionable Deception" by Sera Taíno, "The Best Man's Problem" by Sera Taíno, "The New Guy" by Sarina Bowen, "Never Have I Ever Gone Skinny Dipping" by Riley Hart, "Pick One" by May Archer, and "The Tinker's Apprentice" by Jordan Castillo Price. Complete show notes for episode 421 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!
Formerly known as The Honey Badger, with recent wins over most of the 5, it's Joel Makin! Joel talks about recent form, lessons learned over the years, his admiration of MMA/UFC and where you should be eating & drinking at the upcoming British Open in his hometown, Birmingham.
On this episode of Between Frets, Genny Jam interviews eleven year old bassist and pianist Ruby Golden Tiger. https://www.instagram.com/rubygoldentiger/ https://www.instagram.com/grumpyclay/ YouTube Link --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Alex and Will (aka Fae and Golden Tiger) tackle a really difficult combatant in this brutal fight! Can we figure out a way to win?
In this kid's story, Wyatt lives in a tent and meets a saber tooth tiger that is made of gold.
This week, we’re joined by Justin Fenchel, Aimy Steadman and Brad Schultz, co-founders of Future/Proof, a company focused on developing innovative adult beverage brands for the next generation of consumers. The trio launched Future/Proof’s flagship brand BeatBox Beverages, which markets wine-based cocktails that the company promotes as “party punch,” in 2011. The brand debuted in a 5L bag-in-box package that resembled a boom box (aka a portable stereo system) and was aimed at millennial consumers seeking alternatives to boxed wine and malt beverages. With its unabashed embrace of party culture, BeatBox, which is available in flavors such as Blue Razzberry and Tropical Punch, found a receptive audience among college students and at music festivals, which in turn helped the brand land a national distribution partner and a major retailer early into its development. In 2014, BeatBox hit the jackpot on reality TV show Shark Tank, picking up a $1 million investment from Mark Cuban, whose funding supported new retail and distribution growth. Fenchel, Steadmen and Schultz have since built a thriving business, supported by the launch of a 500mL product which has become the fastest growing single-serve wine product in the U.S., according to data from Nielsen. Of course, it wasn’t all wins for BeatBox and the co-founders encountered more than a few stumbles and challenges over the past decade. We unpacked the whole story in an interview included in this episode, which explores the co-founders inspiration for the brand and why naiveté, scrappiness and business school connections were critical to its early development. They also explained why over-preparing was key to winning over Mark Cuban, how the convergence of lifestyle and liquid play into the brand’s trade and consumer marketing strategies, why the company is branching into hard seltzer and canned wine, and the reason behind its bullish stance on crowdfunding. Show notes: 0:42: Strong Vibes For Taste Radio Live; Common Threads In Funding Wins; Oh, And Brad Wants To Fight Bob Dylan -- The hosts kick off the episode with a discussion about Zoom attire, why Brad is so jacked up that he’s ready to box Bob Dylan and a live edition of Taste Radio featuring actor, fitness icon and entrepreneur Jake Steinfeld. They also spoke about the packed agenda for BevNET Live Winter 2020, which will include Speed Dating sessions with top design firms and national retailers, and the links between recently announced investment rounds in the beverage industry. Finally, a recap of some of the notable products sent to the team over the past month, including single-serve bagged coffee, turmeric-infused lemonades, zero-proof cocktails and oat-based snacks. 23:54: Interview: Justin Fenchel, Aimy Steadman, Brad Schultz, Co-Founders, Future/Proof -- Fenchel, Steadman and Schultz sat down with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif for a wide-ranging interview that began with the origins of BeatBox Beverages and how the concept was born and incubated at the University of Texas, how the brand was designed to address the convergence of millennials, boxed wine and music festivals, crowd-sourcing their label design and the remarkable story of how the company landed its first major distribution partner. The co-founders also spoke about learning on the fly about the alcoholic beverage industry, communicating the brand’s key attributes to retailers and consumers, how they landed a spot on “Shark Tank” and picked a $1 million dollar investment from the show. Later, they discussed learnings about BeatBox’s primary package and why it was critical to add a single-serve offering, transitioning distribution to beer wholesalers, how they raised over $800K in a recent crowdfunding campaign and what they’re looking for in a strategic partner. Brands in this episode: BeatBox Beverages, La Colombe, Heaven’s Door Whiskey, ZENWTR Huzzah, Olipop, Culture Pop, Clearly Kombucha, Hint Water, Vita Coco, Forto, Vitaminwater, Cheribundi, Kate Farms, Unity Wellness, High Side Coffee, Solo Coffee, Steeped Coffee, Om Mushrooms, Four Sigmatic, Golden Tiger, Minor Figures, Betera, Happy Snaps, Silverback Beverage Co., Brizzy Seltzer, Corkless
“Voice of the wild" is a weekly podcast initiative by Naturalist foundation. In the 10th episode, we have Topics 1. 01:40 The first modern-day marine fish has officially gone extinct 2. 05:25 Dolphin number dips in Chambal river, experts raise a concern 3. 09:45 Accidental death or tusker 4. 12:36 WII study of Human-Leopard conflict within multi-use areas of Himalayan Region 5. 16:07 Golden Tiger dilemma 6. 23:10 India's 2018 Tiger census sets a new Guinness World Record Content Contributors - Satyajeet Patil Nikita Patharkar Niyati Sevak Krutika Pathak Janhavi Jadhav Srishti Agarwal Narrators - Janhavi Jadhav Debolina DasSharma If you like the content and would like to support the team please become our Patron at https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation
Glavcot Rabbit Breed This episode is about the very rare Glavcot Rabbit Breed, the medical condition of Rabies, and a Burmese Golden Rabbit Folktale!!! Introduction I chose the Silver Glavcot breed to cover this episode, but in the research I came across the Golden variety, so we are going to cover all the varieties of Glavcot. The Golden Glavcot is an extremely rare breed of fine-boned, red colored rabbit that enthusiasts believe was originally developed for the fur trade. The breed became extinct, but was recreated in the 1960s minus the blue and silver variations of the type, which remain extinct. Many fanciers do not like the Golden Glavcot or ‘GG’ as they are somewhat affectionately known, as they still resemble their wild cousins, however those that do choose to breed or keep these rabbits are rewarded by a very affectionate, sweet and placid companion. Breed History By: Bob Whitman Glavcots are a British breed that had been extinct for many years, until it was recreated by Mr. J. Irons in the late 1960s. To create the breed, Irons used three brown breeds: Brown Beveren, Havana and the modern-day Siberian. It took Mr Irons more than 15 years to get the recipe just right, but the first examples were eventually shown in Doncaster in 1976. The Golden Glavcot was not liked by most fanciers, but one special lady from Scotland, Miss Meg Brown. Mrs Brown took an interest in the breed and decided to continue with Mr Irons’ efforts to develop the true Golden Glavcot type. It was during Mrs Brown’s attempts that the wild rabbit was introduced to the mix. Eventually the desired type was achieved and the Golden Glavcot was established and re-introduced to the rabbit world. Irons told Meg Brown how to carry on with the breed, which she did until 2002, when forced to give up her rabbits due to health reasons by order of her doctors. Dear Meg told me(Bob Whitman) that she crossed in wild rabbits to improve the color of the Golden Glavcot. No one seems to know just why the name Glavcot was ever chosen for the breed. There was a Silver Glavcot during the first quarter of the 1900's, which appears from a print that I have to have been a Lilac form of the breed, but this color is long ago extinct. The breed is only recognized in the United Kingdom, and being kept alive by a small band of fanciers. A rather small breed, which weighs in at 2.26 to 2.72 kilos, or 5 to 6 pounds England is the original home of the Silver Glavcot, which was rather popular during the teens and twenties of the 20th century, but has since become extinct. This breed was also found in the United States during the 1920's, having been imported by Marcellus M. Meek in 1925, and became quite popular in the area of southern California. A Mr. M.L. Thayer of Los Angeles created an American version of the Silver Glavcot by crossing the American Blues to Champagne D' Argents, then interbreeding the first generations. Thayer's Silver Glavcots were of a larger size and carried the mandolin type of the American breed, whereas the British version was very cobby in type. The English Silver Glavcot was created by O. Millsum and named by a Mr. Wesley T. Page. The Silver Glavcot was a dilute steel, a blue agouti but with no agouti banding and had a colored stomach fur instead of white. The late geneticist Roy Robinson said the breed could be recreated by using a steel colored rabbit as a male and breed with Blue Beveren females. Then the steel offspring from the first crossing would need to be mated back to the Blue Beveren. Silver Glavcots were a beautiful colored rabbit as painted by Wippell in the early 1920's for Fur and Feather. It appears no one knows why the breed was given the name Glavcot. The Golden Glavcot is a breed of domestic rabbit recognized by the British Rabbit Council (BRC). It is a small rabbit, weighing 5–6 lb (2.3–2.7 kg), with a golden-roan coat . The Golden Glavcot was recreated in the 1960s. Today, it is a member of the BRC's "Rare Varieties Club". As such a rare breed that has already been brought back from extinction once, little is known about the origins of the GG, apart from the fact that it is likely it was originally bred as a fur animal and it’s this that probably contributed to its eventual demise and extinction. Today unfortunately only a small handful of breeders still breed them. Appearance Main colorways: Red roan Average weight: 2.3 – 2.7kg This is a fine-boned rabbit that boasts a ‘mandolin’ shape. The ears are of a proportionate length, always held upright and are the same color as the body. The head is a moderate size and covered with soft, fine fur. It sits at the end of a fairly short, delicate neck which is of a similar color to the rest of the body, with a visible ticking. The legs and feet are straight and fine and have a blueish under-color. The rest of the Golden Glavcot’s coloring starts with a wide band of grey which graduates into the brown and each hair is tipped with a pale roan. The body is interspersed with darker brown, with a lighter shade on the neck. The chest and flanks are also a lighter shade, which melts into a lighter shade still. The tail is carried straight and is the same colour as the body, with the same under-color as the underside of the body. Temperament As a relatively new breed, the Golden Glavcot is still displaying parts of its character, but it is renowned for being friendly and very affectionate. As long as they are allowed to get used to human company when they’re young, they will love lots of cuddles. As with all prey animals, rabbits can be skittish and can panic if they feel uncomfortable or vulnerable. It’s vital that any rabbit is handled correctly to prevent them panicking while being held as although it’s a delicate breed, the GG is very strong and can injure itself or its handler if it struggles while being held. They are a very docile breed, make excellent mothers and produce good sized litters. Golden Glavcot Health As a rare and new rabbit, health problems within the breed are still being documented and it appears to be relatively healthy. However there are some conditions and issues that can affect any rabbit and any owner should monitor their pet for these. The teeth of rabbits grow continually and can cause a number of problems if they’re allowed to overgrow. Injuries in the mouth and difficulty eating, as well as runny eyes and noses are just some of the symptoms of overgrown teeth and a vet’s advice should be sought if you suspect problems with your rabbit’s mouth. No rabbit should be allowed to get overweight as he will have difficulty grooming and if his coat gets soiled he could be vulnerable to flystrike; a distressing condition where flies, attracted by dirty areas of fur, lay eggs in the rabbit’s coat. The resulting maggots can burrow under the skin and cause raw, open wounds. Does not intended for breeding may benefit from being spayed as uterine cancer is common in rabbits. Caring for a Golden Glavcot Most GGs are kept as show animals and are therefore often kept in hutches in sheds. This set up means that they are allowed to get used to the elements, but are protected from the worst of the weather. It’s important that any hutch is weather and waterproof (if a shed isn’t available) and any shed is well lit and well ventilated. The hutch should also have a solid floor to prevent problems with sore hocks and lined with plenty of hardwood shavings and straw which must be removed completely at least once a week. The GG can be kept indoors, but as a small animal care should be taken not to step on him or trap him anywhere. He can be taught to use a litter tray and as long as wires and other important items are kept out of reach and he has a cage or crate to retire to, he’ll be a happy bunny. His diet should comprise good quality hay and pellets, as well as fibrous green leaves like kale, cabbage and dandelion. He should also have access to clean drinking water at all times. Welcome to the American Glavcot Rabbit Society. The American Glavcot Rabbit Society(AGRS) is dedicated to the breeding, showing and promotion of the Glavcot rabbit. Established in 2017 the AGRS is one of the newest specialty clubs in the United States for one of the newest up and coming breeds. The club was formed to bring together like minded people with dreams of saving this rare European breed of rabbit while working to see it as an accepted breed with the American Rabbit Breeders Association(ARBA). We would like to invite anyone to join who would like to help with the conservation of this breed as well as those wishing to support the breeders in their endeavor as we advance towards a Certificate of Development through the ARBA. Whats exciting is that not only would they like to promote the Golden Glavcot but they want to try and re create the Silver Glavcot and they also want to create new colors. This site with all of its wealth of information and knowledge is dedicated to three very important people who have directly and indirectly made this dream a reality. Those people are the late Meg Brown of Scotland who kept the Glavcot breed alive when nobody else would and dedicated so much of her life to improving on the previous work of Mr. Irons, the late Bob Whitman who introduced the founding President of this club to the breed through his book "Domestic Rabbits & Their Histories: Breeds of The World". Bob was an extraordinary man with much love for this hobby as well as a vast amount of knowledge who is dearly missed, and last but not least Steve Tolton of the UK for his support and willingness to help in anyway he can to make the rise of Glavcots in America a reality. The club is extremely grateful for his help and everything he has done and continues to do. Proposed Breed Standard Of Perfection GLAVCOT Please note this is not a working standard accepted by the ARBA Standards Committee. This is solely to give breeders working with or interested in working with the Glavcot breed a marker point to keep the early versions of the breed consistent throughout development. Also, please note this proposed Standard is the intellectual property of Tyler Tedford and is not allowed to be copied or reproduced without permission. COPYRIGHT 2018 Proposed Future Varieties SELFS All Varieties To Show Together Black - Color is to be an intense glossy black running deep towards the skin blending into a slate-blue under-color. Eyes - Brown Blue - Color is to be a rich clear dark blue running deep towards the skin blending into a slate-blue under-color. Eyes - Blue-Gray Chocolate - Color is to be a deep glossy dark chocolate brown running deep towards the skin blending into a dove-gray under-color. Eyes - Brown(Ruby cast permissible.) Lilac - Color is to be a medium dove-gray with a slight pink hue cast over the entire coat. Color is to be carried deep towards the hair shaft blending into a slightly paler under-color. Eyes - Blue-Gray(Ruby cast permissible) White - Color is to be a pure white. Eyes - Pink The Golden Glavcot is an accepted breed of the BRC. BRC GOLDEN GLAVCOT BREED STANDARD Ring Size D Points 1) Colour 35 2) Texture & Density of Fur 35 3) Type 30 Total 100 1. Colour - A broad band of slate, merging into brown, tipped with light roan, the whole body interspersed with dark brown, nape of neck light brown, flanks and chest ticking off to a uniform shade slightly lighter than the body, under parts of body cream with slate under colour. Tail to match body colour on top and belly colour underneath, to be carried in a straight line. 2. Texture and density of fur - Very soft, fine and dense. Length of fur about 2.54cm (1in) 3. Type - Mandoline shaped and fine boned, dewlap undesirable, ears of medium length and erect, matching the body in colour. Head of medium size, free from coarseness, well carried on short neck, matching bone, upper parts of uniform shade and ticked to the body colour. Feet and legs, straight and fine with blue undercolour. Weight 2.26-2.72kg (5-6lb.). Firm in flesh, bright eyes and glossy coat. DISQUALIFICATIONS - White patches on body. FAULTS - Odd coloured eyes to lose 5 points. Drooping or lopped ears 10 points. White patches on feet 10 points. Black or white nose 10 points. One breeder says that anyone who comes into the rabbitry say 'oh wild rabbits', but the best summation has to be a 6 year old girl who saw them and turned to her mum saying 'look they've got Peter Rabbit', and I have to agree that they do have the same look. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Glavcot https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/breeds/rabbits/golden-glavcot/ http://taraxstudrabbits.wixsite.com/tarax-stud/our-rare-breeds https://americanglavcot.webs.com/ http://hiphopsbunnies.weebly.com/the-rare-golden-glavcot.html http://thebritishrabbitcouncil.org/Mono%20Breeds%20Standards%202016-2020.pdf Rabies in Rabbits Rabies is a very severe and almost always fatal viral disease that occurs commonly in warm-blooded animals, including rabbits. It typically results in the swelling of the brain and nervous system, which can result in paralysis, blindness, aggression, mood changes, and other symptoms. Symptoms and Types The signs and symptoms of this disease vary depending on the species affected, as rabies can affect other animals, including dogs and cats, and even people. It is actually not common among rabbits, but can affect them. Typically, the signs and symptoms include: Fever Blindness Lethargy Difficulty swallowing Abnormal salivating or slobbering Loss of movement or partial paralysis of limbs Anxiety or irritability, aggression or other behavioral changes Dropping of the jaw or lack of mobility in the jaw (slack jaw) Causes Rabies is usually transmitted from the bite of another infected animal. However, because it is viral, it can enter through any wound on the rabbit's body. It can also enter through the mucous membrane and spread throughout the sensory neurons -- which relay information to the nervous system -- and salivary glands in the body. Diagnosis Any animal demonstrating mood and behavior changes, especially “aggressive” tendencies, must be tested for rabies. Abnormal neurological problems which are unaccounted for may be a sign of rabies. Other diseases that may cause these types of neurological symptoms may include brain tumors or abscesses, lead poisoning, parasitic infections or tetanus. The veterinarian will collect a sample of nervous tissue. If the rabbit is diagnosed with rabies, it will likely be put down (euthanized) because the disease is fatal. All rabbits suspected of, or formally diagnosed with, rabies receive inpatient care, and must be isolated and quarantined, sometimes for up to six months. Humans handling the animal should be investigated for disease exposure, as well. There are no formal treatments for the disease, and unfortunately, most animals diagnosed with rabies are euthanized. Living and Management To inactivate the virus, you need to disinfect (with bleach) any areas in the home where the animal was. Other animals that may have come into contact with the infected rabbit should also be checked and probably quarantined, as well. There are state and local regulations that must be followed in such cases. Be sure to follow up with your local veterinarian and state health officials for more information. https://www.petmd.com/rabbit/conditions/neurological/c_rb_rabies Burmese Folk-tales(Golden Rabbit and Golden Tiger) 'I have never seen you before,' protested Golden Rabbit. Golden Tiger, being a trusting old thing, thought that it was another Rabbit, and apologized for his mistake. 'I don't blame you either,' said Golden Rabbit generously, 'for I have many brothers and sisters and cousins who all look like me. But friend Tiger, how did you manage to get so many blisters on your back? When Golden Tiger explained how his back came to be covered with blisters, Golden Rabbit said that the best cure for blisters was to rub them against a tree-stump. Golden Tiger, being a trusting old fool, went to a tree-stump and rubbed his back against it with the result that he blisters became torn and bleeding. Golden Tiger in great pain went on, and soon found Golden Rabbit sitting innocently by the wayside. 'You treacherous villain,' cried Golden Tiger in anger. 'I have never seen you before,' lied Golden Rabbit. 'I presume it is a case of mistaken identity, for I have so many brothers and sisters and cousins who look like me.' Golden Tiger believed him and apologized. 'By the way,' said Golden Rabbit, 'your back seems all torn and bleeding. How did it happen?' Golden Tiger related how his back had become covered with blisters, and how he had rubbed them against a tree-stump. Golden Rabbit, looking very sympathetic said that the best cure for torn and bleeding blisters was to roll on one's back on sandy ground. Golden Tiger, being a trusting old fool, went to the sandy shore of a river, and rolled on his back, with the result that the sand got into his wounds, paining him greatly. Golden Tiger went on his way, and after some time he found Golden Rabbit sitting innocently by the wayside. 'You shall not escape me this time,' roared Golden Tiger. 'I don't know you,' replied Golden Rabbit. 'You must be mistaking me for one of my many relations.' Golden Tiger, being a trusting and good-natured old thing, apologized for his mistakes. 'Oh, my poor friend Tiger,' exclaimed the Rabbit, feigning sympathy, 'your back seems to be full of wounds. It is fortunate that I can take you to a wishing well, where you can wish away all your wounds.' 'Go take me to that well,' pleaded Golden Tiger. 'Follow me,' said Golden Rabbit. So Golden Rabbit took Golden Tiger to a nearby well. 'Look down, and wish aloud,' he instructed. As Golden Tiger leaned forward and looked down, Golden Rabbit gave him a push. Golden Tiger fell into the well and was drowned. That was how Golden Rabbit first tormented and then killed the trusting Golden Tiger. The End! http://www.melodymaung.com/2007/05/burmese-folk-talesgolden-rabbit-and.html © Copyrighted
Confidence seems to be something we all struggle with at one time or another in our lives. Whether it’s a fear of public speaking, body image issues, relationship insecurities, or something else, a little confidence boost can certainly go a long way toward improving our lives. Using healing crystals for self-confidence is a simple but effective way to help you shift your mindset. It can take you from one of worry, fear, or insecurity to pure confidence. A few of my favorite crystals for self-confidence are: Citrine, Golden Tiger’s Eye, Pyrite (also known as Fool’s Gold), and Clear Quartz. Citrine is the perfect crystal companion to help you work through fears, hesitations, or blocks that leave you feeling less than confident in life. This stone will help you embrace your strengths in order to create the success you deserve in life. Citrine is an intensely confidence-boosting crystal. These stones are also known for their ability to instill an abundance of confidence. Especially to the area in your life in which you need it most. To use Citrine for increasing your self-confidence (and ultimately receive more abundance and joy in your life), hold a Citrine crystal point (with the termination facing upward toward your crown chakra) over your Solar Plexus Chakra for approximately eight to ten minutes. Do this one to three times per day. It’s best if you can perform this exercise while focusing on a specific intention. Try to direct this intention towards self-confidence, inner strength, self-worth, and your ability to receive. You may wish to create a short affirmation statement to repeat while holding the Citrine stone over your solar plexus area. Saying this affirmation aloud during the exercises reinforces the mindset shift you’re trying to manifest. This will ultimately improve your results. Golden Tiger's Eye promotes confidence and inner strength. It also encourages personal will power to help get you through difficult situations. Additionally, Golden Tiger's Eye is known for mental clarity and focus. It can help you identify any potential blocks in your progress so that you’re able to move past them and grow through them with ease. This enhanced focus also assists you in achieving your goal of becoming more self-confident. It keeps it top of mind and gently encourages you to step outside of your comfort zone and “put yourself out there” more. Pyrite has a strong, almost masculine energy that pairs well with Citrine and Golden Tiger’s Eye. It instills strength, bravery, and courage in new or unfamiliar situations. It is especially useful when you find yourself in situations where you’re meeting lots of new people. This crystal helps you embrace new experiences and enjoy them. It also helps you to stay positive and avoiding negative thought patterns (especially those that revolve around worry, anxiety, and fear). Pyrite helps you dig deep within yourself and find strength and courage, even in the most uncomfortable or challenging of situations. Clear Quartz crystals amplify the energy of your intention as well as amplifying the properties of other crystals. When used with the stones above, results can be achieved much quicker than without the use of the Quartz crystal. Did you enjoy this post on crystals for self-confidence? Learn to use crystals with POWERFUL Crystal Affirmations! Grab the FREE Crystal Affirmations for Transformation eBook Now!
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More than ever before, people seem to be turning to the universal laws of abundance for manifesting wealth and prosperity. And although mindset shifts, affirmations, and vision boards are powerful for calling in abundance, crystals can take things to a whole new level. Citrine is a wonderful stone for enhancing prosperity and wealth. It helps you manifest things into your life that will best serve your needs at this time. At the same time, it works to bring prosperity energy into your field. It does this by helping you to realize that you do deserve abundance in your life and helping you to be more open to receiving it. Citrine is also incredibly useful for helping people control spending habits. Just place a Citrine in your purse or wallet or keep one in your pocket and it will help remind you to spend responsibly and curb your spending habits. I know it sounds simple, but it works! Sometimes you may have trouble receiving the abundance that’s already waiting for you because you have money mindset blocks. These negative thoughts can keep you from fully manifesting what you desire. To help you overcome this, grab a piece of Rainbow Fluorite or Golden Tiger’s Eye (both are great for promoting mental clarity) and make a list of 3-5 things that have been holding you back from receiving wealth in your life. I know this might seem hard to do, but be creative and leave judgement and self-criticism at the door. This is a brainstorm session to help get you focused on moving forward and overcoming the hurdle of negative patterns. Once you’ve identified these mindset blocks, reach for some Pyrite for inner strength to keep your actions aligned with your money mindset goals. Pyrite has a powerful energy that’s focused on gratitude. When you’re grateful for what you already have in your life, your ability to manifest prosperity and abundance flows freely and comes easier to you. Remember… Ask, Believe, Receive. It’s all about the law of attraction. Show your gratitude to the Universe and you will draw in more of what you are grateful for. Green Aventurine is another great companion for manifesting abundance. It’s a stone of good luck and since it’s also associated with wealth, this is the perfect stone to energetically support your manifesting practice. Want to learn more about crystals for abundance? You'll love our Magical Citrine Money Manifesting Kit. Download it for FREE here!
Did you know that some of your most beloved healing crystals are actually combinations of more than one stone? Lapis Lazuli, Tiger Iron, Unakite, and others are made up of more than one mineral. When multiple minerals come together to create something new, this is the definition of a rock. That’s right! A rock. Most of the time, we don’t use that word in the heal-y feely world of crystal healing, but rocks can be super lovely for healing too. In the wellness community, we usually use the words crystal, stone, mineral, etc. interchangeably, but they do each have their own specific definitions. Rock - composed of more than one mineral Crystal - a mineral that has an internal crystalline structure (a regularly repeating atomic blueprint) Stone - any minerals or rock that is non-metallic Mineral - a solid, naturally occurring, inorganic substance By now you may be wondering which of the stones in your crystal collection are actually rocks. Let’s take a look at some of the most common hybrids: Lapis Lazuli This is a rock composed of Lazurite, White Calcite and Pyrite. It is not technically a “stone” since it contains metallic Pyrite. The best quality Lapis Lazuli comes from Afghanistan. Septarian Nodule This is a rock composed of Golden Aragonite and Brown Calcite in a Benitoite clay matrix. Atlantisite This brightly colored rock from Tasmania is composed of Green Serpentine and Purple Stichtite. Unakite This heart-centered rock is composed of Epidote and Peach Feldspar. Tiger Iron This beautiful South African rock is composed of Golden Tiger’s Eye, Red Jasper, and Hematite. It is not technically a stone since is contains metallic Hematite. Ametrine This is actually a crystal and is not a rock at all. Both Amethyst and Citrine are colored varieties of Quartz. When parts of the iron-containing Amethyst are heated, they turn into golden Citrine. The best quality (and most beautiful!) Ametrine crystals are from Bolivia. So which pieces from your collection are actually hybrids of other minerals? Want to know more? Sign up below to get your hands on a copy of our FREE Mini Crystal Healing eBook! YES PLEASE! SIGN ME UP
A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Golden Tiger's Eye: "I am motivated by my divine purpose and I manifest your vision with ease." Common Healing Properties of Golden Tiger's Eye: Enhances grounding Increases psychic skills Encourages the rising of the kundalini through the chakras Promotes energetic protection Stimulates compassion Aids you in sorting through details and completing tedious tasks Helps you pull together many details in order to make sense of a whole Aids in removing negative habits Instills self-confidence and inner-strength - a personal empowerment stone Promotes equality and integrity Stabilizes energy Banishes depression Heals the eyes Balances disorders of the reproductive system Aids in the energetic healing of broken bones Helps you succeed on tests and exams Encourages success in business meetings Colors: Bands of shimmering gold, brown, bronze, and gray/black Associated Chakras: 2nd (Sacral Chakra) or 3rd (Solar Plexus Chakra) Zodiac Signs: Virgo, Leo Elements: Air, Earth Companion Flowers: Yellow Coneflower Companion Essential Oil: Sunflower Companion Stone: Rainforest Jasper Common Origins: South Africa, Australia Wanna’ Get Science-y? Click Here to get information about the chemical composition, hardness, streak, etc. of this crystal from one of my favorite sites! /* More About Golden Tiger's Eye: Tiger’s eye is a form of quartz in which the SiO2 crystals have grown together with asbestos fibers, giving it a distinctive silky sheen. We’ll talk here about the basic golden form, but there are several related stones: Tiger’s eye is a great stone for putting “pedal to the metal,” taking charge of what you want and bringing it into reality. It’s also a traditional stone for warding off the evil eye. Since it contains asbestos, please don’t use it for elixirs. Tiger's Eye Lore: The association between “The Eye of the Tiger” and bravery didn’t start with Survivor’s song or Stallone’s movies. It goes back at least as far as the Roman Legion, where soldiers wore tiger’s eye jewelry into battle for protection and courage. But this wasn’t its only use, even then. Divination was very popular in Rome, and soldiers in the field could use tiger’s eye as a quick method to gain insight and clarity — and, of course, a soldier often doesn’t have time to wait. Military men also used this stone as an early warning to detect potential deception. Tiger’s eye contains luminous layers of asbestos within a quartz matrix, forming complex but regular patterns, making it excellent for scrying. The directionality of these pieces has a magic to it as well; the pyramid pictured here would be great for channeling universal energy! There’s much more to tiger’s eye than just “the thrill of the fight.” (And now I’m going to have that song in my head for the rest of the day…). Learn to use crystals with POWERFUL Crystal Affirmations! YES PLEASE! SIGN ME UP
“Feng shui literally translated is ‘wind and water,’ the two most prevalent elements that shape our world. Feng shui can be used to shape the energy around you. It is about changing your life by assessing and maintaining your connection to the natural world” -Sandra Kynes (author of Gemstone Feng Shui). For this reason, crystals can be used according to the principles of feng shui in order to enhance positive energy and counteract negative energy in your space. Crystals and stones can be used to shift the energy in your healing arts space, and in turn, make positive changes in your life and business that will result in balance and harmony. Knowing how to utilize crystal energy to positively affect the flow of energy in your sacred business is the key to proper Crystal Feng Shui. All spaces have nine distinct areas, and these correspond to the nine areas of the Bagua Map. According to the ancient Chinese Bagua Map, parts of your space directly connect to certain areas of your life. By placing stones in your business, office, or healing room according to the Bagua Map, you can change the energy of your space, and, in turn, of your life. You can place stones in one area of your healing arts room or business according to the Bagua Map, or you can look at the entire business as a whole and place stones throughout the home accordingly. There are several ways to do this. You may choose stones according to their color, their known properties, or their elemental correspondences. Wealth & Prosperity Section: Colors: red, purple & blue Elements: fire & wood Crystals: Amethyst, Charoite, Ruby, Fire Opal, Petrified Wood, Smoky Quartz Fame & Reputation Section: Colors: red Elements: fire Crystals: Red Jasper, Red Tiger’s Eye, Ruby, Fire Opal Love & Marriage Section: Colors: red, pink & white Elements: fire & metal Crystals: Rose Quartz, Pink Mangano Calcite, Ruby, Fire Opal, Pyrite, Hematite Health & Family Section: Colors: green & blue Elements: wood Crystals: Emerald, Peridot, Petrified Wood, Smoky QUartz Balance & Harmony Section: Colors: yellow, orange & brown Elements: earth Crystals: Smoky Quartz, Golden Tiger’s Eye, Petrified Wood Creativity & Children Section: Colors: white & pastel colors Elements: metal Crystals: Clear Quartz, Rainbow Moonstone, Pyrite, Hematite Wisdom & Personal Growth Section: Colors: blue, green & black Elements: wood & water Crystals: Celestite, Blue Apatite, Petrified Wood, Smoky Quartz, Aquamarine, Blue Quartz Career & Livelihood Section: Colors: black Elements: water Crystals: Black Obsidian, Black Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Blue Quartz Travel & Helpful People Section: Colors: gray, white & black Elements: metal & water Crystals: Clear Quartz, Snowflake Obsidian, Pyrite, Hematite, Aquamarine, Blue Quartz Once you’ve selected a few stones, place them in the corresponding areas of your space according to the Bagua Map to bring their energy into your space (PSSST! You can grab a free, printable Crystal Bagua Map here!). Allow the new crystal to stay in place for at least four weeks so that you can monitor how the energy shifts in the corresponding area of your life and business. This will seem subtle at first, but give it some time and pay close attention to how things begin to change. For example, if you’d like to enhance the wealth and prosperity of your business, try adding an Amethyst or Smoky Quartz crystal to the wealth area of your space (according to the Crystal Bagua Map). Wait a few weeks and make note of any changes you notice in this area of your life. If things don’t improve like you’d hoped, try adding a second crystal to the space, or place a Clear Quartz crystal near the original stone to amplify its energy. Using crystals in this way not only shifts the energy in your space and in your business, but it beautifies your space, which is enjoyable to both you AND your clients.
When it comes to yourself or your clients, you likely think about everything you can possibly do to keep yourself healthy, balanced and whole. So why should your sacred business be any different? When you start to use a holistic business approach, it opens your eyes to all of things that you can do for your business energetically. Of course having a really grounded approach to business, a really practical approach, is important. You need that solid foundation for success. But thinking about your business in terms of energy can provide a whole new perspective in the way you care for and treat it. I like to think of my business in terms of having its own chakras. Then I ask myself, "How can I take a holistic business approach and keep my healing practice's chakras healthy?" Let’s take a look at the 7 Business Chakras, what they relate to, and how to keep them healthy and balanced so that you sacred business will thrive! Root Chakra: The root chakra creates the foundation for your business. It’s related to things like: Planning & strategy Bookkeeping & accounting Legal protections & insurance Accepting payments from customers Sacral Chakra: The sacral chakra is the emotional center of your business. It’s related to things like: Networking with colleagues Your connection to your customers Expressing the purpose, or BIG WHY, of your business Your creative influence (especially when it comes to your products & services) Solar Plexus Chakra: The solar plexus chakra is the mental powerhouse of your business. It’s related to things like: Making tough business decisions Delegating tasks & managing projects Scheduling appointments & ordering inventory Putting plans into action & implementing strategies Heart Chakra: The heart chakra is the part of your business that’s authentically you. It’s related to things like: Your business branding Your marketing message Staying true to your business vision Keeping your business aligned with your values & ethics Throat Chakra: The throat chakra is the communication center for your business. It’s related to things like: Customer service Finding your authentic business voice Connecting with vendors & colleagues Communicating with your customers by phone or email Third Eye Chakra: The third eye chakra is the intuition center of your business. It’s related to things like: Making gut decisions Following your inner guidance about business direction Understanding the bigger picture of your sacred business Looking for cues from the universe as they relate to your business Crown Chakra: The crown chakra is the cosmic connection between your business and the universe. It’s related to things like: Your spiritual connection to your business How you relate to your customers on a cosmic level Discovering the deeper, divine purpose of your business Your ability to co-create your business vision with the universe Once you get more accustomed to thinking about your practice from this holistic business approach, it's much simpler to think about ways that you can start incorporating different healing arts modalities into your business. Here are a few of my favorite ways to balance my business chakras: Root Chakra: Create a crystal grid to boost your business revenue Sacral Chakra: Use some Selenite to cleanse your healing space or office of stagnant emotional energy Solar Plexus Chakra: Wear a Golden Tiger’s Eye pendant to give you mental clarity when making business decisions Heart Chakra: Hold a Rose Quartz stone and create a list of your business ethics to reaffirm your beliefs about your sacred business Throat Chakra: Place a piece of Blue Calcite near your phone or computer to assist you with clear communication during conversations with your customers Third Eye Chakra: Hold a piece of Lapis Lazuli while meditating about th...