Life is a witch and then you hover. Life can often feel like a witch, casting spells and tricks upon us when we least expect it. It can be full of challenges, obstacles, and hardships that seem almost magical in their ability to hinder us. Just when we think we have everything under control, life has a way of throwing us off balance and forcing us to reassess our situation. But amidst these trials and tribulations, there is also magic to be found. Life's challenges can bring out the best in us, revealing our strengths and capabilities that we may not have known existed.
TL;DR: This is GOTY, it is 2deep4u without being all up in your face about it.
Living becomes harder and harder until the runaway greenhouse effect leads to a rapid increase of temperature, real global warming that your dumbass redneck friends can t shrug off because WHY COME IT S SO COLD OUTSIDE. We smiled to ourselves and remembered in Pentecost arriving in Homo Bay and being taken to meet Chief Willie this is all true what will the next Chief be called we wonder.
Life's challenges can bring out the best in us, revealing our strengths and capabilities that we may not have known existed. They push us to become stronger and more resilient, teaching us valuable lessons along the way. However, it's important to remember that we are not passive victims in this magical game of life.
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The magic island of Ambrym
Navara Sat 6 Aug 2016 04:13 Share:The magic island of Ambrym
Having decided not to go any further north up the island chain, we set sail for the central island of Ambrym. This island has a lot to offer – 2 active volcano’s glowing the evening sky, the weird and wonderful Rom dance, master wood carver’s and black magic – quite a combo for kiwi’s on tour J
Ambrym owes its name to Captain Cook who anchored off the island in 1774. He received the warmest welcome possible which in these parts is being gifted a large yam – the staple and most revered vegetable of Vanuatu! When handing over the yam, the locals said “hamb rim” which translated means “here is a yam” – Cook recorded that as “Ambrym” and went on drawing charts of the area and the rest is history…..
The small inland village of Fanla is famous for celebrating the Rom dance in mid July and reportedly host a 2 day festival each year. Upon arrival a few days before it was due to start we heard that there was a “rumour” that the festival was cancelled this year. No-one however could say for sure and we knew other yachts who wanted to attend, so we decided to hike up into the hills to Fanla and find out what was going on.
Upon receiving directions of where to go (only took a wrong turn once which unfortunately meant climbing the steepest hill twice) – we were advised to wait at the first clearing in the village and ask someone to take us to the High Chief Bong. We smiled to ourselves and remembered in Pentecost arriving in Homo Bay and being taken to meet Chief Willie (this is all true) – what will the next Chief be called we wonder? Anywhoo – Chief Bong turned out to be a delightful elderly man – very powerful sorcerer they say – spoke no English – and took quite a shine to Carl.
Chief Bong had reconsidered and decided they would do a one day event – in three days time. As we have mentioned before – pigs – and their tusks particularly are extremely valuable in Vanuatu – a sign of great wealth and status – and we had never seen as many tusks on one man as Chief Bong had on the day.
On the day we had 9 boats in the anchorage and an excited bunch of cruisers keen to see what Fanla and Rom dancing was all about. The festivities took place in the “nassouri” a clearing behind the village where only the guests (us) and men of the village were allowed to be. The whole village turned out to watch, but women and children lined the “fence-line” and watched from the side-lines. There are drums throughout all of Vanuatu, but only on Ambrym are these slit drums - known as “Tam Tams” so large, ornately carved and uniquely playing in a vertical position. All other drums lie horizontally. Tam Tams are only played for the Rom dance and you can see them in the background below – it’s the very large coloured vertical “slit drum”.
They put together quite a programme for the day –starting with the village elders performing a “welcome dance”.
"The prows help save the canoe from taking in water as its crew skilfully manoeuvre them through the waves.
We have the power to hover above our circumstances and take control of our own destiny. We may not have control over every situation, but we have control over how we react and adapt to them. When life throws us a curveball, we can choose to be defeated or we can choose to rise above it. We can hover above the negativity and find the silver linings in every situation. We can learn to embrace uncertainty and trust in the process, knowing that every twist and turn is leading us closer to our true purpose. Life may be a witch, but we have the power to overcome its tricks and spells. We have the power to hover above the chaos and create our own magic in this world. By embracing the challenges and finding the hidden lessons, we can transform our lives into something truly enchanting. So, the next time life throws you a curveball, remember that you have the power to hover above it. Embrace the challenges, learn from them, and create your own magic. Life is a witch, but you are the one with the power to rise above it all..
Reviews for "The Art of Witchcraft: Using Spells and Sorcery to Transform Your Life"
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3. Sarah - 2/5 - I wanted to like "Life is a witch and then you hover," but it just didn't click for me. The pacing was off, with slow parts dragging on and more exciting scenes rushed through. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to stay engaged. The world-building also lacked depth, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story. I think there is potential, but it needs a lot of improvement to truly be worth reading.