It's been a week since I posted about being in the midst of a dark night of the soul. Things have been very quiet, and I'm working not to read much into that. I posted late at night and I think many people missed the post. I directed a few people to it, people I … Continue reading quiet out here in the dark
quiet on the outside (cacophony on the inside)
There are patterns to how I approach things, for better or for worse. There are steps, even. Something makes me uncomfortable and sticks in my head. It pisses me off, it chafes and it will not go away. It's an idea or a sentence or a movie or a song or a word, but what … Continue reading quiet on the outside (cacophony on the inside)
you are sleeping…
The Smiths – Rubber Ring - 2011 Remastered Version A recent conversation with a friend about the specifics of a belief in a divine force reminded me of this song, particularly the sample at the end, "you are sleeping... you do not want to believe... you are sleeping..." I thought I'd share what I said … Continue reading you are sleeping…
not exactly comforting, but…
I've spent the past week or so thinking about my last post and the response and my response to the response. How's that for convoluted?? And thanks to the person who DID comment because she helped me figure out a key that I may have fumbled for quite a bit longer. Figures - she's usually … Continue reading not exactly comforting, but…
NaNoWriMo 2013
Continuing my streak of 2013 being The Year of Doing Things I Always Said I'd Do (to date: half marathon, master's degree, dream job, dream town), I am totally on fire to complete a novel in November. I've been growing an idea for awhile, and starting doing some research at the start of the … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2013
like a hermit moving through a dark night of the soul
I'm not even sure where to begin. I suppose this isn't a big leap from my last post. I'm sitting here in front of the keyboard, a jumble of words trying to fight for the right to flow from my heart through my hands. Maybe I'll start with what I did today, and see where … Continue reading like a hermit moving through a dark night of the soul
this unrest
After years of having a relatively easy time finding community, I've struggled in the past few years to find a new home. I'm not sure what all the factors are, but I imagine they probably include baggage from the experience I had with Reclaiming and Reclaiming-like traditions, as well as experiences with reconstruction-leaning orders. I … Continue reading this unrest
no matter where I go, there I am
If you've been here before, you know I've renamed the blog. I've been spending a fair amount of time lately thinking about my roots in Wicca, why I moved away - and then back - and then away - and then back, and seriously, may I have this dance? A lot of my movement and … Continue reading no matter where I go, there I am
start by doing what’s necessary
After the dust starts to clear (or the fog starts to lift, the silver starts to shine, choose your metaphor), I spent some time this weekend thinking about what my life DOES look like and what I'd LIKE it to look like. Okay, to be completely honest, I spent that time last night, or perhaps … Continue reading start by doing what’s necessary
Tying the Knot – Becoming a Votary of the Goddess
M. Isidora Forrest's Isis Magic truly is a treasure trove of a book, providing a well-mapped path on this journey. After reading through the initial 10 chapters, the actual work of becoming a priestess of Isis has begun.On August 6th, T and I had our first ritual taken from Isis Magic and slightly adapted to … Continue reading Tying the Knot – Becoming a Votary of the Goddess
by the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea 