Introduction:

• Welcome to “Views From the World Tree.” On today’s episode…  we discuss the merits of aromatherapy, have a mini book club, and find the true meaning of chriss…. halloween.

Personal News:

• Steve:
  • The stress of the year finally caught up to me and forced me to the sidelines over the weekend as I caught a bit of a stomach bug. I think I needed it as it helped me slow down, turn off the electronics and read a book or two.  I finished “Trophy Hunt” and “Out of Range” while I was down and out. I also recently started reading Rewilding as well as “In Plain Site” which is the next book in the Joe Pickett series. 
• Adam
  • Manual Photography

Current Events:

• Adam:
  • Mystery of deadly US infections solved; aromatherapy spray at Walmart to blame 
• Steven:
  • Not much of a current event but more of a question for the community and my co-host.  Every day I wake up and get ready for work I see on the news information about vandalism for entertainment, auto thefts, people shooting and killing each other over minor issues or perceived slights while on the road.  It has really pushed me to a point where I dislike people and automatically think the worst instead of hoping for the best in people.  

Main Topic:

Pagan Origins of Halloween

• Vetrnaetr (Norse/Scandinavian) 
• Samhain (SOW-UHN) (Celtic, specifically Gaelic)
• All Hallows Eve/All Saints Day
• Present-Day

Mindfulness Moment:

• Samhain by Raven Willow Rune

Next Episode Sneak Peek:

• Join us next week as we honor our fallen soldiers in a salute to Veterans Day. 

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