INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you want to bring magic into your life, then bringing it into your home is a great way to accomplish that.  By blessing your home, you can make your home a special place through the use of ritual.  Rituals work by using symbolic actions in order to bring about a certain attitude or feeling about a place or thing, connecting the “sacred” to the “profane”.  Although these symbolic connections are up to you to define, there are some common associations that you can make use of.  Lavender, cedar-wood, and eucalyptus are all believed to have cleansing properties. You may want to do your blessing as the sun rises, facing it in the east, as the symbolic connection to the new day can make your house feel like a new, magical space. Cleaning your house can have an effect on your mood and how you view the spaces you live in.  By giving your house a good cleaning before you start your blessing, you also send the message to yourself that you are making a change, clearing the space before your turn it into one of your own making.  Clean your entire house while focusing on your intention that you are reforming your environment. Cleaning can send the message to yourself that you have control over your environment and are working to improve it. Before you begin the blessing itself, you will want to take a moment to set up the space you will be using.  In setting the mood you want to create by engaging the senses, you can help make your blessing feel more magical and special to you, as well as anyone else doing the blessing with you.  Light some incense or use a diffuser and essential oils. Play some music that puts you in the mood you want to be in during your blessing. Say some words that feel important to you and express your intent for the entire house and the goals of the ritual. Some spiritual traditions make use of burning candles during a ritual.  When candles are used for spiritual purposes, it is common to consider the color of the candle, which have symbolic associations attached to them.  You may also want to carve symbols that you enjoy into the candle.  It is believed that as the candle burns, those symbolic aspects are projected outwards, into the environment.  White candles are sometimes associated with purification. Light blue candles are thought to bring about harmony and joy. Yellow candles can represent joy and happiness. Move from room to room with your candle, speaking a blessing for each room.  The blessing you say can be as long or as short as you like, so long as it contains your wishes for that room.  Visit every room in your home with your candle so that you bless the entire house.  An example affirmation for your bedroom might be “When I am in this space I will feel safe and secure.  I will sleep and awake well rested.” By making these affirmations in your rooms, you focus on positive thinking about them and yourself when you visit them.  This positive thinking can bring with it numerous health benefits. Most traditions believe that when using a candle in a ritual, it should be allowed to burn down completely.  The underlying belief is that the candle is releasing your intention as it burns and blowing it out will cause this to stop.  Burning the candle fully is thought to produce the maximum effect. Never leave your candle unattended while it is burning.

SUMMARY: Discover the reasons for blessing your home. Clean your house. Prepare your chosen ritual space. Light a candle. Speak your blessings and affirmations. Let the candle burn.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Tail bobbing after exercise may be done while the bird is trying to catch its breath. However, if the bird is doing this behavior without having done any exercise, that can signal respiratory problems. If your bird is bobbing its tail without having done any exercise, have it seen by a veterinarian. Panting in birds can signal a variety of things, including that they are thirsty, that they have a respiratory infection, or that they just exercised. Make sure your bird has access to water immediately and monitor the panting. It it stops, then it was likely caused by physical exertion. If your bird likes to mimic sounds, panting can simply be a sound that they have heard that they are repeating. However, if your bird has had no way of hearing that sound, it is likely not a mimicked sound. Birds are generally sick for a week or two before they actually show signs of sickness. Birds tend to mask their sickness in the wild to avoid being spotted by predators and pet birds are nonetheless. Early diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. Rush your bird to an Avian Vet immediately.  Make sure you check your bird’s eating habits and food intake regularly. Reduced appetite is one of the first signs of a sick bird. Never ignore it if your bird shows signs of sickness. There is no time to procrastinate. Get your bird veterinary care immediately. If your bird is usually very vocal but has not been singing or chattering lately, then you should have it checked out by a veterinarian. A lack of singing or chattering can be a sign that your bird it not feeling well.
Summary: Look for tail bobbing without previous exercise. Pay attention to panting. Notice changes in behavior. Pay attention to a lack of vocalization.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If only your hot water taps have low pressure, look for a problem at your water heater. Here are the most common problems:  Sediment clogging the water heater or the hot water supply line. flush the tank, then hire a plumber if that doesn't work. To prevent this happening again, replace the anode rod regularly and consider Installing a water softener. Hot water supply pipes that are too small. In most cases the pipe leading from your water heater should have at least a ¾" (19mm) diameter. Leaks in the valves or the tank itself. Only attempt to repair these yourself if the leak is minor and you have experience with plumbing projects. Leaks are a common cause of low pressure. Conduct a quick check for damp spots beneath pipes, especially at the main supply line. Fix any leaky pipes you encounter.  Small damp spots may be caused by condensation. Put down a couple paper towels and come back the next day to see if they are wet. If they are, you have a problem. A leaky toilet mechanism fails to block the flow from the tank to the bowl. Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank, and come back after an hour or two without flushing the toilet. If the food coloring has entered the bowl, your toilet needs a repair. Typically, all it needs is a new flapper or another cheap and easy fix. If you can hear your toilet running constantly, that's definitely a drain on your pressure. Learn how to fix it. If you still haven't found any leaks, it's time to check your water meter to confirm or deny their existence. Shut off all water in the house, then read the meter. There are two ways to check for leaks using the meter:  If the small triangular or disk-shaped dial on the meter is spinning, water is still flowing. Assuming everything is shut off properly, you have a leak. Write down the reading, wait a couple hours without using any water, then check again. If you get a different reading, you have a leak. Look for the master shutoff valve near your water meter. If it's been knocked to a partially closed position, turn it back to fully open. This is rarely the problem, but it only takes a few minutes to test. Homes on low ground often have a PRV installed where the line enters the building. This valve, usually shaped like a bell, reduces the supply of water to a safe pressure for your building. On a typical model, you can turn the screw or knob at the top of the PRV clockwise to increase water pressure. It's best to turn this only a couple times, keeping track of the number of turns. Going too far can damage your plumbing.  If adjusting the PRV doesn't make any difference, shut off the water supply and disassemble the valve. You may need to replace a part or the entire valve, or just clean the parts. Finding manufacturer instructions is recommended. Not all homes have a PRV, especially if the city water supply is low pressure or the building is on high ground. If your home has a water softener installed, try setting it to "bypass." If the pressure improves, have someone inspect your softener for issues.

SUMMARY:
Address problems with hot water supply. Check for leaky pipes. Test your toilet for leaks. Check the water meter to rule out leaks. Confirm the shut off valve is completely open. Inspect the Pressure Reducing Valve. Test your water softener.