The Royal Canadian Navy (the «Royal» was restored to the naval and air elements of the Canadian forces this year, 45 years after the Canadian military ditched many of its historical symbolic associations with the Crown) has just 8,500 personnel and about 20 combat vessels, yet is tasked to exercise sovereignty over three coastlines and is facing major procurement challenges with regard to replacement of its 40 year old supply ships, plus new combat vessels. (asiapacific.ca)
Smudging is ritual alchemy — changing and shifting the air element, and transforming our current experience to a mystical one. (mindbodygreen.com)
With the air element associated with this chakra in mind, you can invite in a higher, spiritual understanding of love, and develop a greater sense of compassion for all living beings. (mindbodygreen.com)