The last few days have been tense. My county currently has zero confirmed cases of the new corona virus, my state has quickly jumped to the top of the pile. While schools just a couple hours away are closing for two to three weeks, we’re all waiting and trying to maintain normalcy. We see theContinue reading “Embracing Hope”
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Let’s Finish the 30 Days Magical Roots Challenge
Oh my goodness. Where has the time gone? For those curious, I’m all moved into my new home! Huzzah! It was a stressful process that disrupted my spiritual practice, but sacrifice is necessary for change. I’m starting to get back into things, though. With that, I want to tie up loose ends and finish theContinue reading “Let’s Finish the 30 Days Magical Roots Challenge”
Thoughts
The air sizzles with tension. I see so much hatred on the news. I see and hear about rising conflicts in the world. I hear the noise from the nearby military base as they practice, and it makes my gut twist. Rev. Melissa Hill of ADF wrote a great piece that really sums up aContinue reading “Thoughts”
Divination and Grounding
The #30DaysMagicalRoots challenge started yesterday. True to form, I’m a bit late! Given that it was a major holiday in my tradition, I feel that’s entirely forgivable, right? Right. My family had a lovely, low-key Lughnasadh full of blueberry pancakes, board games, and a big dinner. I also made offerings and went on a run,Continue reading “Divination and Grounding”
Working and Staying Afloat
It’s been quite a week, but I’ve been meaning to write a more substantial update here for some time. I figure I should finish and publish this as I move into another week and a new lunar cycle. Much of this entry has been hanging out in my draft folder for several days. Why the delay?Continue reading “Working and Staying Afloat “
Window Meditation
I didn’t wear the right footwear to trek into the woods behind my parents’ home, but I didn’t let that stop me. The house was chaotic and our schedule today is packed. I needed a moment, so I locked myself in my childhood room as I did as a teenager. The weather was springlike today.Continue reading “Window Meditation”
Looking Ahead to 2017
2016 has been a strange one for many of us. It feels disingenuous to type that, though, when I’ve lead a very comfortable life all year. Considering the atrocities faced by people in Syria, for example… Yet 2017, as most years, will also throw some difficulties at us, challenges that can feel insurmountable. Sometimes theyContinue reading “Looking Ahead to 2017”
Pagan Parenting: The Christmas Conundrum
We’re thinking about starting to decorate our home for the Winter Solstice today. My daughter is very excited but there’s a little confusion, too. Excuse me while I just share some of my thoughts. Perhaps you’ve thought similar things, or perhaps you have ideas that could inspire me. She is now old enough toContinue reading “Pagan Parenting: The Christmas Conundrum”
Trance 1: A Lull
We experienced a very beautiful full moon recently. Several people commented that they felt an intense amount of energy related to it. Normally I feel very energetic around full moons, but this month found me exhausted, drained, and even a little ill feeling. To be sure, November has been a stressful month for many ofContinue reading “Trance 1: A Lull”
Nine Virtues for Today
Today I meditate on the nine virtues to help me cope with what happened; with the direction my country takes. I call to the Kindreds for their guidance. I need wisdom to stay rational and to help guide me through history’s spiral. May I share my wisdom with others to help them as needed. IContinue reading “Nine Virtues for Today”
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