I’ve mentioned this before, but I’m working through the Initiate Path of ADF. The Dedicant Path took me three years to complete. The IP is taking much longer. The biggest hurdle for me is finding the quiet time and mental space to complete the work. My career is exhausting. Keeping house is exhausting. My daughterContinue reading “If at first you don’t succeed…”
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A Harvest Prayer
My work through the Initiate Path of ADF has been slow but steady this past year. I may not always be “studying” in the traditional sense, and I may not be as prolific as others in ADF, but I’m always doing something. Writing prayers for my practice is one such something. The very practical prayersContinue reading “A Harvest Prayer”
My Summer Plans
It’s interesting to look back to last summer. At this time, we were preparing to make an offer on our home. We were heading into new territory and some of the worst stress I remember experiencing. It was a lesson on patience and austerity, that’s for sure, but it was worth it. Here we are,Continue reading “My Summer Plans”
Trance 1: Persevere!
I’ve been very busy since I last shared an update. Some of what has occupied me deserves its own post. For example, my protogrove is now officially Northern Rivers Grove! Also, we once more participated in the Faery and Earth Festival in Watertown. All very good things, but also very exhausting. I’ve made sure toContinue reading “Trance 1: Persevere!”
Trance 1: The Struggle is Real
The last couple weeks (since I last updated on my work through basic trance exercises and techniques) have felt like a backwards slide. You see, I went back to work after a long vacation. In many ways, this was a good thing, especially because it thrust me back into my ten-month routine of waking upContinue reading “Trance 1: The Struggle is Real”
Trance 1 – Let’s Do This!
As vacation is almost upon me, I’ve decided to tackle another advanced ADF course – Trance 1. I’ve been putting off restarting it for awhile. The main reason was having a baby. Before that, I was making progress with Ian Corrigan’s Nine Moons program, which supplemented ADF’s Initiate Training Program. I knew I would have toContinue reading “Trance 1 – Let’s Do This!”
Reflecting on Liturgy Practicum 1
I am very nearly finished with one of the advanced ADF study programs – Liturgy Practicum 1. I lost track of time, and when I saw that I had journaled for over the required four months, I was surprised to see that it’s time to submit! What once seemed daunting is now nearly over! Liturgy practicum 1Continue reading “Reflecting on Liturgy Practicum 1”
Reclaiming My Old Study Habits
I purposefully photographed my personal library’s latest addition for a reason. Even though I’m working hard to take care of a busy toddler, and making sure she has interesting and wholesome stimuli, I’m still making time for myself. It’s taken over a year, but I’ve finally started to reestablish a routine that allows me to maintainContinue reading “Reclaiming My Old Study Habits”
Saining a Workspace, Giving Back to my Community
Last Sunday, I was called on by a friend in my community and protogrove to sain her workspace – the pottery studio at the Thousand Islands Art Center. It was a wonderful experience for both of us, and I learned a lot! I was extremely humbled when she asked me to perform this ritual. She toldContinue reading “Saining a Workspace, Giving Back to my Community”
Study study study! Work work work!
I seem to go through a cycle of three settings – study, experience, and lazy bum. Occasionally the study and experience join forces and I truly feel like I’m living the path of a Druid, balancing the two in a beautiful dance of books, meditations, walks in the forest, and discussion groups. Recently, I’ve beenContinue reading “Study study study! Work work work!”
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