Spirituality update
Just some observations.
I have noticed something lately in my spiritual life-- attuning seems to come much more naturally to me now, it doesn't require nearly as much focus as it once did. And I suppose that makes sense-- the more you grow, the more naturally things come. I find that I get a feel for people, situations much more quickly now, which has served me well of late.
I also find that I'm being drawn more and more to working at night, rather than right before sundown, as had been my general practice. It's strange for me, because since I moved to Pikesville, I really haven't been out in the night a lot, not for spiritual purposes. I think it's a general aversion because I don't know the area or my neighbors very well, I'm not sure it's safe enough to walk by myself at night, and I don't quite feel that the backyard is quite settled enough after dark for me to really focus. Still, being cooped up in the house isn't helping much, either. I guess I get restless-- I'd rather be near water, near more trees. As a city girl, this is kind of a new interest, it intrigues me.
I'm wondering if this has anything to do with Deity affinity. I've made a particular effort to avoid attaching myself to any one Deity or even a specific pantheon-- I figured that when I had one, I'd know, because it would feel like a calling. And I think I'm experiencing a little bit of that. It's like a tugging, a longing for something more nocturnal. I'm wondering if my Patron or Patroness isn't a nocturnal Deity, quite possibly a lunar Goddess. I've taken an interest in the Welsh pantheon, and I've been studying that, but I don't think I have nearly the depth of knowledge of the culture yet to be able to focus on a specific Deity. Still, I have the slightest inkling that I should pay more attention to triple Goddesses, triad constructs.
Also, I want to look for another place to house my altar. I haven't set it up yet because I don't think I've found the right place yet. Out of sheer necessity, it's always been in my bedroom, but I think I need a place that's got more space, and I'm tired of using the top of a bookshelf. I think the next time I move, I may buy/order a proper altar where I can kneel, and some statuary, as well. I've noticed that I've been paying attention to statuary a lot more than usual of late.
And I think it's time to start seeking out groups. I don't think I'm going to the Free Spirit Gathering next week due to transportation and money, but I would like to find a group to start meeting with. Probably a womens' group, at least to start. Time to begin searching WitchVox, I suppose.
I have noticed something lately in my spiritual life-- attuning seems to come much more naturally to me now, it doesn't require nearly as much focus as it once did. And I suppose that makes sense-- the more you grow, the more naturally things come. I find that I get a feel for people, situations much more quickly now, which has served me well of late.
I also find that I'm being drawn more and more to working at night, rather than right before sundown, as had been my general practice. It's strange for me, because since I moved to Pikesville, I really haven't been out in the night a lot, not for spiritual purposes. I think it's a general aversion because I don't know the area or my neighbors very well, I'm not sure it's safe enough to walk by myself at night, and I don't quite feel that the backyard is quite settled enough after dark for me to really focus. Still, being cooped up in the house isn't helping much, either. I guess I get restless-- I'd rather be near water, near more trees. As a city girl, this is kind of a new interest, it intrigues me.
I'm wondering if this has anything to do with Deity affinity. I've made a particular effort to avoid attaching myself to any one Deity or even a specific pantheon-- I figured that when I had one, I'd know, because it would feel like a calling. And I think I'm experiencing a little bit of that. It's like a tugging, a longing for something more nocturnal. I'm wondering if my Patron or Patroness isn't a nocturnal Deity, quite possibly a lunar Goddess. I've taken an interest in the Welsh pantheon, and I've been studying that, but I don't think I have nearly the depth of knowledge of the culture yet to be able to focus on a specific Deity. Still, I have the slightest inkling that I should pay more attention to triple Goddesses, triad constructs.
Also, I want to look for another place to house my altar. I haven't set it up yet because I don't think I've found the right place yet. Out of sheer necessity, it's always been in my bedroom, but I think I need a place that's got more space, and I'm tired of using the top of a bookshelf. I think the next time I move, I may buy/order a proper altar where I can kneel, and some statuary, as well. I've noticed that I've been paying attention to statuary a lot more than usual of late.
And I think it's time to start seeking out groups. I don't think I'm going to the Free Spirit Gathering next week due to transportation and money, but I would like to find a group to start meeting with. Probably a womens' group, at least to start. Time to begin searching WitchVox, I suppose.