MM,
Since I started practicing the old religion I have almost always written my own spells, because it allowed me to own my practice. But also because it means I know what every herb, stone and oil are used for and because it allows me to know exactly what I am sending out into the universe. Admittedly, I have used a couple of my teacher's spells, but I know her and I know that she would never weave anything bad into her work. I used one online spell, but used my own wording and did the research first. Because I firmly believe in a responsible and respectful practice.
For the last year I have been doing a lot of work with my guides and angels and my patron gods and goddesses. I am so grateful to them for all they have taught me and for their support. Recently, I asked for their help in my spellwork. I am not sure why I didn't ask them earlier, perhaps because I do not do spells often.
Recently, they helped me write a baby blessing for my goddess daughter. Unfortunatly, I was unable to find the materials they askedmeto use as a part of the ritual. But the help was still appreciated and I learned about a mineral that I have not heard of before.
Yesterday, I was in my favourite pagan shop The Hedgewitch and I was guided to a ruby zoisite ring. When the shopkeeper brought the ring out of the case and I picked it up They told me that this ring was for me. In several dreams and visions they been showing me objects that have a ruby on them. On these occasions I have been urged to have these objects to protect myself, while following my destiny. As it turns out rubies are used for protection. So when I was guided to the ring I was not surprised that it contained ruby. I was then guided to perform a spell using the ring yesterday night. Throughout the spell they told me what to do and what to say. If I hadn't done the work with them this past year I wouldn't have been able to just trust them and do what they wanted. But because this past year has proven that I can trust them, I know that I can work with them. I am interested to see where this working relationship will take me with my spellwork.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
The Things That Go Bump In The Night...Part One
MM,
When we were little we were warned about the things that go bump in the night. If we misbehaved or we didn't close our eyes and go to sleep our parents warned us that the monster under our bed would get us. We are patronized because as kids we clearly don't know better.
When I was little I believed in the things that go bump in the night. I slept with a stuffed lion, but he really was a protector. They couldn't touch me when I had Rex with me. Now I know what you are thinking. Every kid has a stuffed animal and every kid thinks their stuffed animal is a superhero. And I know there are doctors and psychologists that suggest a stuffed animal as a part of a calming ritual. Lisa Medoff suggests, "You can also have a calming ritual that you do after a nightmare occurs, such as plugging in a special nightlight, petting a stuffed animal (or a pet), or singing a particular song. Just make sure it ends with you saying something like, “I know you’re okay now. I love you. Good night,” and leaving the room. (Medoff) She also argues, that "Nightmares, in both children and adults, often arise during times of stress and uncertainty. Preschool children may be more prone to experiencing nightmares than are older or younger children because they are going though a period of major adjustments." (Medoff) There is one problem with argument and in that it assumes that every nightmare is cause by stress and uncertainty. What about kids who live in healthy homes and live in happiness and wellness? What stress do they have? Her argument also leaves out the possibility that the kid is right and that there things that go bump in the night.
Why are we so ready to believe that the things that go bump in the night are not real? Because we are afraid? Because it is easier to rule the world if there is nothing more powerful than us? Children in so many ways are smarter than adults. They haven't been taught to accept the lie and nor are they willing too. They are not stupid, they know that if they are scared that there is a reason for it. Are we so advanced that we are happy to let science explain everything for us? That now we do not think for ourselves. If you scrape your knee do you really need science to explain why it hurts.
When we were little we were warned about the things that go bump in the night. If we misbehaved or we didn't close our eyes and go to sleep our parents warned us that the monster under our bed would get us. We are patronized because as kids we clearly don't know better.
When I was little I believed in the things that go bump in the night. I slept with a stuffed lion, but he really was a protector. They couldn't touch me when I had Rex with me. Now I know what you are thinking. Every kid has a stuffed animal and every kid thinks their stuffed animal is a superhero. And I know there are doctors and psychologists that suggest a stuffed animal as a part of a calming ritual. Lisa Medoff suggests, "You can also have a calming ritual that you do after a nightmare occurs, such as plugging in a special nightlight, petting a stuffed animal (or a pet), or singing a particular song. Just make sure it ends with you saying something like, “I know you’re okay now. I love you. Good night,” and leaving the room. (Medoff) She also argues, that "Nightmares, in both children and adults, often arise during times of stress and uncertainty. Preschool children may be more prone to experiencing nightmares than are older or younger children because they are going though a period of major adjustments." (Medoff) There is one problem with argument and in that it assumes that every nightmare is cause by stress and uncertainty. What about kids who live in healthy homes and live in happiness and wellness? What stress do they have? Her argument also leaves out the possibility that the kid is right and that there things that go bump in the night.
Why are we so ready to believe that the things that go bump in the night are not real? Because we are afraid? Because it is easier to rule the world if there is nothing more powerful than us? Children in so many ways are smarter than adults. They haven't been taught to accept the lie and nor are they willing too. They are not stupid, they know that if they are scared that there is a reason for it. Are we so advanced that we are happy to let science explain everything for us? That now we do not think for ourselves. If you scrape your knee do you really need science to explain why it hurts.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Seeing The Light - Part One
This year has changed so much for me. I have denied this part of myself, that I didn't know was a part of me my whole life. Now that I know that it is real and have come to truly believe, it has become like breathing and it doesn't occur to me to question what I experience. I have been seeking this peace for so long, but I thought I needed to find love to find this peace, this completion. Without knowing it I was wearing someone else's clothes, now I wear my own skin. I don't feel like I have become something more...its more like I was living only my nurture side and have become my nature side. Learning about my knowingness has started to help me heal my nurture side. For example, learning why one of my childhood bullies hated me so much, when I in this life hadn't done anything to her, gave me closure.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Growing Pains and Doing What is Right?
MM,
This wheel turn has been filled with lessons; some of them have easy, while others have been painful, but of course purposeful. Unfortunately or perhaps fortunately what I have learned that everything happens for a reason even if I don't understand. That everything is a part of a bigger plan. I used to cringe when I would tell someone about something I was going through and having that someone tell me that there is a reason for everything. Damn maturity!
Recently, I visited my dear friend, who is an intuitive reader. During a reading about my dear little furry friend, she spoke to me about how there are times when I need to be more disciplinary with Leia. That doing so would be better for her in the long run. As a part of this reading, she told me that I need to honour myself and that through honouring myself that I will honour the Goddess and that I would be able to work through the limits I have put on myself and my magick. Also, she told me that apart of honouring myself means being honest with others about my feelings. I feel that this would be extremely heathly for me, however there are people in my life that in knowing how they would react I know that being honest about feelings would be met with outrage and would never take in what I was saying to see the greater truth and that maybe what I am saying really is what they need to hear. When I say that, I am not saying that I know everything or that I am always right, but that what I have to say may trigger a "click" that helps that person or myself stumble into a greater truth so that we can see ourselves and grow.
This wheel turn has been filled with lessons; some of them have easy, while others have been painful, but of course purposeful. Unfortunately or perhaps fortunately what I have learned that everything happens for a reason even if I don't understand. That everything is a part of a bigger plan. I used to cringe when I would tell someone about something I was going through and having that someone tell me that there is a reason for everything. Damn maturity!
Recently, I visited my dear friend, who is an intuitive reader. During a reading about my dear little furry friend, she spoke to me about how there are times when I need to be more disciplinary with Leia. That doing so would be better for her in the long run. As a part of this reading, she told me that I need to honour myself and that through honouring myself that I will honour the Goddess and that I would be able to work through the limits I have put on myself and my magick. Also, she told me that apart of honouring myself means being honest with others about my feelings. I feel that this would be extremely heathly for me, however there are people in my life that in knowing how they would react I know that being honest about feelings would be met with outrage and would never take in what I was saying to see the greater truth and that maybe what I am saying really is what they need to hear. When I say that, I am not saying that I know everything or that I am always right, but that what I have to say may trigger a "click" that helps that person or myself stumble into a greater truth so that we can see ourselves and grow.
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