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< Back Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link MUNISA ELEPHANTI Gift Wednesday 18 September 2024 Munisa Elephanti loves to give presents! Sharing is the best feeling in the world! Did you find a gift yet, or did Munisa Elephanti give it to you in person? It took Munisa Elephanti quite some time to figure out what would be the ideal present to give to people I meet. It needed to be safe to leave in nature as well to give to the people who don’t know Munisa Elephanti yet. Everybody needs a present from time to time. Even people you don’t know. Maybe even more, because unknown people can give you new perspectives in life. In the previous FULL MOON story, we talked about Saint Rosa de Lima Peru. How important she is for Munisa Elephanti’s hometown and all the traditions. Therefore, we knew it needed to have a bit of Peru. Munisa Elephanti is not just about story telling. It’s a way of life. How to balance yourself in body, mind, spirit and love. Living a life full of pain day in day out can be exhausting. To keep the mind clear meditation is a major key! It’s okay not to be okay. It’s okay to say but not today! To help me get in that state of meditation (quick but guided) Palo Santo does that perfectly! Palo Santo cleans your body from negativities and cleans your room with positive love filled frequencies. Palo Santo from Peru is the gift. Munisa Elephanti is not from Peru. So how could we add some love from Sittard to you? When you loose control over your hands a lot of new perspectives occur in your mind. You realize how much stress you can let go by working with your hands. Writing, painting, crafting, making bracelets, crochet or embroidery. Munisa Elephanti loves it all. The paintings I make nowadays are body stamped paintings. We’ll tell you more about it soon. There’s one store called ‘Wollstreet’ in Sittard. Wollstreet is a big store where you can buy all types of yarn. The most amazing colors and materials all under one roof. I had a love and hate for this at the beginning. In the end love wins! I hated it because it confronted me with all the things I couldn’t do anymore. In time, the love of all the colors, possibilities of creating and crafting from scratch makes the pain of not being able less and less. I could sit there for hours looking at all the different kinds of yarn. Even looking at people using their hands gives a smile on my face. There’s no pain in enjoying people how they are enjoying themselves. Add the fact that the store is owned by al lovely lady Munisa Elephanti adds a piece of cotton yarn for you to make whatever you like. Last but not least, a gift from Munisa Elephanti wouldn’t be complete if We didn’t add the iconic Elephant butt. On a linen papier we give you a vision of a child, reality of an adult. Munisa Elephanti hopes you enjoy. Did you find it at a restaurant, meditation spot or store we would love to know! If you like to know how you can use palo santo, click on the related content button below. Dare to walk through the gate The MOON will be your light The SUN promises to rise again LOVE yourself LOVE all others You will find a bumpy road Filled with tickles and laughter Related content Previous Next

< Back Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Floral Dinner Feels Like Gucci Saturday 23 December 2023 We love dinner parties! Gathering with friends and family around a long decorated table with delicious dishes is simply delightful. It's almost Christmas, and we've been celebrating Boxing Day for 17 years now. It's wonderful to be together and reflect on the year, amazing every year! We have a different theme each year; we usually look at a few images to find a connection with that year and come up with a theme. This year, flowers! In Full Moon September, I wrote about Vedra and the freedom a service dog brings, do you remember the goat cheese lollipops from the New Moon?! (click on the related content button below). My husband has become even more enthusiastic about the Gucci brand through his work, and they happen to have the theme "Floral" this year. Clearly, this year's theme is flowers. Once the theme is decided, we look at the color palette. Then, the menu. Always considering our guests. Vegetarian, allergies, or alcohol-free, it's all there. Making everyone feel at home is top priority. We send out invitations and then create the menu and name cards. The table arrangement isn't meant to make anyone feel uncomfortable. Quite the opposite, you always sit with your partner, no worries. It's important that conversations can flow well, but not everyone has a partner, and they should also feel comfortable mingling at the table. It's so lovely to push the dining table apart, grab extra chairs, set out the tablecloth, plates, knives, glasses, you name it. Slowly, the party becomes more visible. It becomes more and more flowery, both on the table and in the dishes. The delightful scents of herbs and flowers mix together. Thanking everyone for everything is great fun, but the result of the beautiful bouquet and the delightful dried flowers is epic! We've enjoyed it. What do you think of the result?! You can always send us Love. Hopefully, we've inspired you to organize a themed dinner, not because you have to, but because you can! MUNISA ELEPHANTI wishes you Happy Holidays! Related content Previous Next

< Back Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Saint Rosa Pray for Us Monday 19 August 2024 In Sittard we honour Saint Rosa de Lima from Peru with a beautiful chapel on top of the hill and a procession for 355 years. The Procession is the last Sunday of august and one of the last processions of the Netherlands. Saint Rosa from Lima was born on 20 April 1586 as Isabella de Flores de Olivia. She was a daughter of a Spanish couple. She lived a sober life with prayer and fasting. She showed an extraordinary calmness and self-control. In 1606 she became a member of the third Order of Saint Dominicus. Her characteristic were penance and spiritual life. Besides this she also was known for her embroidery work and her knowledge of flower growing. Some people called her a mystic. In the second half of the 17th century, Sittard and its surroundings were plagued by a dysentery epidemic, which resulted in many deaths. The Dominican fathers who had settled in Sittard in 1626 ran a flourishing educational institution. They were also active in Peru in South America. Therefore, they were familiar with this first non-European blessed and later Saint Rosa. They advised the people of Sittard to call on Rosa as an advocate against the deadly treat of this epidemic. The city council accepted this advice and promised – if the epidemic would subside – to declare Rosa the city patroness saint. They also promised to build a chapel in honour of St. Rosa on the highest point of Sittard – on the Kollenberg – and to hold an annual procession. The dysentery epidemic passed the city by and the people of Sittard fulfilled the promise made! 355 years later and the people of Sittard honour her every year. Munisa Elephanti loves the tradition. It’s the connection to a higher goal in life. It’s a heavy walk-up hill. Especially, because you walk a procession pass. That’s slow and step by step. On top of the hill the chapel always shines. Munisa Elephanti loves to meditate here or just enjoy the view. The procession starts at ‘de Markt’ where harmonies, scouting, sisters, acolytes, relics, the bishop and the faithful pray their way up. Once you arrive at the beautiful chapel service will take place. It’s that time where you can reflect on life. Since we all know what a pandemic is. It’s even more important to live your life with gratitude and grace. Once the procession walks back to ‘Markt’ it ends with a service in the St. Michael’s church. After the service the relics will be returned to their safe places and we enjoy a retro fair, drinks and food. St. Rosa is an inspiration to Munisa Elephanti. She dedicated her life to inform people how to take care of themselves. How to be hygienic in this time of the epidemic. Unfortunately, she died at the age of only 31. After a fateful 15 years of long and painful illness full of desolation, insults and reproaches. We can never know when it is our time to leave the planet. That’s for sure. However, we can make a decision what we do with the time we have here on earth. Munisa Elephanti just like Rosa loves flowers and embroidery and some call me mystic too. A saint we’re definitely not! Hihihi! Munisa Elephanti is sure about that. So, mark in your agenda every last Sunday of August you need to be in Sittard. To enjoy and experience a procession that’s 355 years old. Nowadays you would call it a retreat or mindful walk. The procession to honour St. Rosa is much deeper that you can ever experience. Even Ibiza can’t top this 😉. Click on the link below to learn more about St. Rosa from the St. Rosa Committee. Related content Previous Next

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< Back Eurovision Song Contest Date added: 8 May 2024 Duration: 120 - 240 min Category: Art Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction The Eurovision Song Contest began as a technical experiment in television broadcasting: the live, simultaneous, transnational broadcast that Europe has now been watching for nearly 70 years! Description My family loves Eurovision since I can remember. Together on the couch, snacks, blankets, and music. I really enjoy all the different cultures and people. So many differences or no difference at all? There’s music you’ll may not like but you’ll can also find music you didn’t knew you liked. Throughout the years Eurovision has evolved in many ways. Nowadays it’s a three-day event. With two Semi-Finals the first you unfortunately missed but no worries tomorrow (Thursday, 9th May, 21:00 CET) is the second Semi-Final with The Netherlands as one of the acts! Joost Klein will represent us this year with his song called “Europapa”. Joost said in interviews that he wants to be a connector for all Europeans. His father thought him that boundaries a made up by people itself, so he and his team create a world made up by themselves. I absolutely love this song and I really hope (and believe) it will be in the finale on Saturday, 11th May 2024, 21:00 CET! So, tune in this Saturday live from Malmö Arena in Sweden and click on the related button below to see the music video of Joost Klein performing “Europapa”. MUNISA ELEPHANTI gives EUROPAPA douze points! Unfortunately Joost Klein was disqualified. I'll get back to this topic once all information is clear. Related content Previous Next

< Back Sahumo Ibiza Sage Date added: 14 Oct 2023 Duration: 1 - 15 min Category: Body & Soul Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction The sage I'm currently loving is from Sahumo Ibiza. Description It is crafted by twin sisters Analía and Susana, who operate from a small workshop in San Miguel, Ibiza. They handle everything themselves, from growing the plants to harvesting and collecting, all while maintaining respect for the environment. I encountered them at the Hippie Market in Las Dalias, but you can also purchase their products online. I adore the box of three Sahunitos Cleansers. The first is sage, which cleanses the environment and dispels negative energy. The second is rosemary, known for luck and protection; it clears the mind and boosts confidence. Last but not least, lavender, which attracts love, calms the mind, and improves sleep. A bay leaf is added for abundance, brightness, openness, and as a protector of spaces, objects, and people, combined with seasonal flowers. It's always a delight to begin your practice with these three!! There are various perspectives on how to cleanse a room. For me, the intention is the key to success. • Take a moment to hold the sage, rosemary, or lavender and feel what you need. Sense what serves you in letting go and attracting what you desire. • Then, open a window or door to allow the energy to flow through the space you wish to cleanse. • Light it with a candle and let it be. • Don't forget to cleanse yourself afterward. You can turn it into a ritual for daily, weekly, or monthly practice. You can align it with the new moon, full moon, or anything that guides you. I'd love to hear about your favorite cleansers, so let me know, or have you tried these from Sahumo?! Click on the related content button below to get you sage! MUNISA ELEPHANTI hopes you enjoy your cleansing practice! Related content Previous Next

< Back Hotel Derlon in Maastricht Date added: 10 Feb 2024 Duration: 2 days Category: Places Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction In Limburg (Netherlands), there are several beautiful cities that MUNISA ELEPHANTI would love to take you to. Description Hotel Derlon holds a special place in MUNISA ELEPHANTI's heart. This is where I had my first weekend getaway with my boyfriend (now husband) 18 years ago!!! He also proposed to me here - YES! Great to have him on the team (click on the related content button below). Hotel Derlon is located on the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein in Maastricht, next to the Basilica of Our Lady, on the corner of Stokstraatkwartier, where you feel like you're in small alleys just like in France. All worth visiting. The hotel has 50 rooms, all with different luxuries, from ultimate tranquility to stunning views of the Onze Lieve Vrouwenplein. In the basement, remnants from Roman times (circa 200 AD) are visible. There is a brasserie with delicious dinner and drinks options. There are also various restaurants and bars nearby, as well as cultural options, canal cruises, and shopping opportunities ranging from small independent shops to luxury stores and even a lovely department store. Something for everyone. From March 9th to 14th, 2024, the The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) in Maastricht is a special moment to book Hotel Derlon; perhaps you'll even encounter one of the artists. MUNISA ELEPHANTI wishes you a lot of fun at Hotel Derlon in Maastricht! Let us know about your experience here via the contact form! We love to send love, We love to receive back. Related content Previous Next

< Back Radio Nonnevot Date added: 11 Jan 2024 Duration: 15 - 30 min Category: Art Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction Next month in the South of the Netherlands Carnival is being celebrated in full swing. Description I absolutely love this period, dressing up with family and friends, painting your face, and of course, the music. Carnival (also known as “Vastelaovend”) is originally a Catholic folk festival and feast. "Carnival-like" celebrations were already held by the Romans, Egyptians, and Germans, similar to what we know today. The festival precedes the 40-day fasting period leading up to Easter. Music is an integral part of any folk celebration. It varies by region, but one of my favorite radio stations during this time is Radio Nonnevot. They play very local songs from Sittard, Limburg, so not everyone may understand the lyrics, but perhaps you can still enjoy the rhythm. Click on the related content button below to listen to Radio Nónnevot! MUNISA ELEPHANTI wishes you a lot of listening pleasure! Related content Previous Next

< Back Palo Santo Date added: 2 Oct 2024 Duration: 1 - 15 min Category: Body & Soul Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction Are you wondering how to use Palo Santo? Did you find or received a gift from MUNISA ELEPHANTI? Description In the mystical forests of Peru, there grows a tree known as Palo Santo, or “Holy Wood,” cherished for its powerful healing properties. Long ago, a young healer named Inti, feeling the weight of sickness in his village, sought the wisdom of the forest. Deep within, he found a glowing Palo Santo tree, its fragrance warm and calming. The tree’s spirit appeared, offering its wood to cleanse and heal, but only from fallen branches as a gift from nature. Inti returned home, lighting the wood and letting its sweet smoke drift through the village. Soon, the heaviness lifted, and harmony was restored. From that day on, the people embraced Palo Santo as a sacred tool to cleanse their spirits and invite peace into their lives. Today, Palo Santo is still used in a variety of ways to cleanse energy and promote healing, both physically and spiritually. Here’s how you can use it: 1.Cleansing Energy Light a stick of dried Palo Santo wood and let it catch fire for a few seconds before blowing out the flame, allowing the wood to smolder. The fragrant smoke can then be used to cleanse a space, an object, or even yourself. Walk through your home, wafting the smoke into each corner, or pass it over your body to remove negative energies. This is particularly helpful after an argument, stressful event, or when feeling anxious. 2. Meditation and Grounding During meditation, you can burn Palo Santo to deepen your focus and ground your energy. Its soothing scent helps calm the mind and invite positive energy, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Sit in a quiet space, light the wood, and breathe in its aroma while focusing on your breath. 3. Purifying Objects You can also use Palo Santo to cleanse objects such as crystals, jewelry, or anything that might have absorbed negative energy. Simply pass the smoke over the object with the intention of purifying it, restoring its natural vibration. 4. Aromatherapy Palo Santo’s sweet, woody scent is known for its therapeutic benefits. It is believed to reduce stress and anxiety while uplifting the mood. Burn a small piece in your living space or use Palo Santo essential oil in a diffuser for relaxation and emotional balance. Of course there are other natural products you can use to guide your cleansing. Click on the related content button to read more about the use of sage. MUNISA ELEPHANTI wishes you a lovely cleansing session! Related content Previous Next