Wow, today is a long day! I'm learning how to blog professionally, and tweet professionally. Blogging is fine, but tweeting is sooo difficult! This writing internship will definitely teach me a lot!! So basically, I have two jobs, a writing internship, and a receptionist position at a CPA firm. My supervisor, a wonderful woman in her late 20s is teaching me the ropes. I'm actually job sharing with my mother (long story), spoke with my mother today, asking if she was too bossy the other day when training! I've never had that happen before. I need to keep this job!!!! For some reason, I have been at odds with jobs, unless I have a connection with the institution or my bosses. I know I'm smart, I know I'm productive, but I'm also finnicky, and have some OCD issues. This job, on the other hand, is such a well-oiled machine where the entire day is mapped out. So long as you follow the directions, I won't be stressed!
About a year ago, I made a spell so that I would ALWAYS have the cash flow for my bills, when I noticed the economy going a bit rocky. So far, so good!! I highly recommend creating a spell like that if your industry is in flux. Then, even if you have five jobs in one year, your bills will never go by the wayside. Also, befriend some faeries, as they can become quite handy. Respect them, and you cannot go wrong with these little creatures!
Another daunting task that I brought upon myself this year...become more organized!! That means creating a to-do list and actually checking them off. I've been following this motivational speaker's videos this month, and they've actually helped. I'm a professional procrastinator, and this has been helping getting things under control.
Some videos I'm in love with:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My0HQ0QkGLQ (Rammstein video, Du Hast)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV6gTZf-BL4 (Phil Defranco, E News)
Okay, this is a long blog, so I will bid thee good night!!!...Blessed Be!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Meditation
Meditation is a must for any Wiccan. Try this page for some simple exercises to begin with, http://bit.ly/dC4LCG They aren't Wiccan meditations, but some basic meditation exercises to build your foundation. Meditation is where you can know yourself on a different level. Shadow work can be done during meditation, as well as the beginnings of astral projection, or meeting your guides.
There are different benefits to regular meditation. Stress management and lowering blood pressure are a couple of them. Start with a daily practice of 2-5 minutes of meditation. Turn off your phone, sit in a quiet place, and just be yourself for a couple of minutes. Try some of the exercises from the website. Learn about how meditation affects the brain here, http://bit.ly/bImqSd Once you master meditation and are able to meditate for 5-10 minutes at a time, you will be able to begin basic energy work.
As always, blessed be!
There are different benefits to regular meditation. Stress management and lowering blood pressure are a couple of them. Start with a daily practice of 2-5 minutes of meditation. Turn off your phone, sit in a quiet place, and just be yourself for a couple of minutes. Try some of the exercises from the website. Learn about how meditation affects the brain here, http://bit.ly/bImqSd Once you master meditation and are able to meditate for 5-10 minutes at a time, you will be able to begin basic energy work.
As always, blessed be!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Basic Astronomy
Every Wiccan should know some astronomy. Why, you ask? Understanding the science behind the universe and everything in it, is another way of connecting yourself to the Goddess and the God. I'm not saying becoming an astronomy nerd. You can start by learning the cycle of the moon and the different names of the different parts of that cycle. Learn the Big Bang theory. Memorize the planets and their moons; know as much as you can about our sun and moon. Here is an article on astronomy, http://bit.ly/fgc5C3
Not only memorize and read about astronomy, or the galaxies around us. But try to connect with the earth, as well. Take walks at different times of the day, and try to feel what it means to be that time of day. Where is the sun at that time? Take walks at night. Where is the moon in the sky, can you guess what type of moon is in the sky, is it a gibbous moon? Have you ever seen the sunrise, or a sunset? The ancient peoples learned through observation. Take walks to an area of nature, a park, river, or the ocean if you can. Observe the animals and what they do, meditate. Connect with the world around you.
Not only memorize and read about astronomy, or the galaxies around us. But try to connect with the earth, as well. Take walks at different times of the day, and try to feel what it means to be that time of day. Where is the sun at that time? Take walks at night. Where is the moon in the sky, can you guess what type of moon is in the sky, is it a gibbous moon? Have you ever seen the sunrise, or a sunset? The ancient peoples learned through observation. Take walks to an area of nature, a park, river, or the ocean if you can. Observe the animals and what they do, meditate. Connect with the world around you.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Daily Prayer
Daily prayer is an important part of the Wiccan faith. Prayer can be done in multiple ways, whatever feels right for you. It could be how you were taught in a coven, or whatever Year and a Day program taught you. Sometimes I light a candle and say a prayer I wrote. Scott Cunningham, in his book Living Wicca, describes daily effective prayer. One needs to be in the right state of mind for prayer to be effective.
Meditation, or grounding are both good ways to get into a prayerful state of mind. You can begin prayer like you would any ritual; don ritual clothing or jewelry, light some incense, or put on some world music to listen to. Cunningham describes prayer as "...the process of attuning and communicating with the Goddess and God." (Living Wicca, by Scott Cunningham) Here is a page full of Wiccan prayers, http://bit.ly/dYDWEW Remember, almost anything can be found online. You do not need to buy a book of prayers. Create your own, or do an Internet search for daily prayers.
Once you have adapted a daily prayer ritual, which is essential to any new Wiccan's connection to the Goddess and the God, record your feelings in your Book of Shadows or journal. Before you do any rituals of any sort, if you are new to Wicca, daily prayer is an important first step. Pray daily in whatever way feels comfortable to you, and soon you will feel the magical source within yourself. If you wish, post in the comments below a prayer that you would like to share, or else a meaningful experience connecting yourself to the Goddess and God.
Meditation, or grounding are both good ways to get into a prayerful state of mind. You can begin prayer like you would any ritual; don ritual clothing or jewelry, light some incense, or put on some world music to listen to. Cunningham describes prayer as "...the process of attuning and communicating with the Goddess and God." (Living Wicca, by Scott Cunningham) Here is a page full of Wiccan prayers, http://bit.ly/dYDWEW Remember, almost anything can be found online. You do not need to buy a book of prayers. Create your own, or do an Internet search for daily prayers.
Once you have adapted a daily prayer ritual, which is essential to any new Wiccan's connection to the Goddess and the God, record your feelings in your Book of Shadows or journal. Before you do any rituals of any sort, if you are new to Wicca, daily prayer is an important first step. Pray daily in whatever way feels comfortable to you, and soon you will feel the magical source within yourself. If you wish, post in the comments below a prayer that you would like to share, or else a meaningful experience connecting yourself to the Goddess and God.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
I am she...a poem
I am she who rustles the wind
Who gives the clear water
And the rainbow reflected
She who gives silvered kisses
Who makes sure of laughter
Of water trickling down hills
Who salutes the black skies
Welcomes the dawn
Who gives thanks to all creatures
Walking and crawling
I am One.
Friday, January 21, 2011
It's Friday!
Wow, this week went by fast. Next week will be even worse, when I'm doing both my writing internship at home, and working full-time as a receptionist. Yowza! I have a blogging internship, and will start a temp-to-hire receptionist position, starting next Monday.
Tonight will be difficult. My aunt passed away recently, and tonight the entire family will be going to the community theater where my cousin directs, and see Of Mice and Men. I never read the book, so this should be interesting. It will also be dedicated to my aunt, who was a main patron of the theater. Should be an emotional night. Also, I was a temp a couple months ago for a nursing school working admin. My aunt was hospitalized right next door at the hospital. Needless to say, my last week working there was incredibly stressful. But, I felt proud to be helping the next generation of nurses to be working at that hospital. In some small way, I felt like I was helping. May the God and the Goddess bless all the nurses of this country, for you are the most undervalued, yet most appreciated!!
Anyway, a cool thing to note; I am starting a push-up and crunches regimen. I'm starting slowly, but I'm already seeing results! I can now hold perfect plank for 30 seconds. I'm trying to get it up to a minute, hopefully within two weeks!! And, I babysat a 4 year old this week after five years of not babysitting. Can I just say, whoa. I spent a half an hour chasing her around the house, playing with her Buzz light year, and throwing toys around the room. So much fun! Until bedtime...
Well tomorrow comes 6 hours of blogging, and tweeting. Thank goodness it's a paid internship!
As always, ... Blessed Be! Have a great weekend, see you on Monday!
Tonight will be difficult. My aunt passed away recently, and tonight the entire family will be going to the community theater where my cousin directs, and see Of Mice and Men. I never read the book, so this should be interesting. It will also be dedicated to my aunt, who was a main patron of the theater. Should be an emotional night. Also, I was a temp a couple months ago for a nursing school working admin. My aunt was hospitalized right next door at the hospital. Needless to say, my last week working there was incredibly stressful. But, I felt proud to be helping the next generation of nurses to be working at that hospital. In some small way, I felt like I was helping. May the God and the Goddess bless all the nurses of this country, for you are the most undervalued, yet most appreciated!!
Anyway, a cool thing to note; I am starting a push-up and crunches regimen. I'm starting slowly, but I'm already seeing results! I can now hold perfect plank for 30 seconds. I'm trying to get it up to a minute, hopefully within two weeks!! And, I babysat a 4 year old this week after five years of not babysitting. Can I just say, whoa. I spent a half an hour chasing her around the house, playing with her Buzz light year, and throwing toys around the room. So much fun! Until bedtime...
Well tomorrow comes 6 hours of blogging, and tweeting. Thank goodness it's a paid internship!
As always, ... Blessed Be! Have a great weekend, see you on Monday!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wiccan Ethics
Just like with organized religion, Wicca has its own set of guidelines. Many Wiccans follow the Rede as their own Law, "An it harm none, do what ye will." That is such a loaded phrase, that there are as many interpretations as there are Wiccans. My interpretation is that it bids us to create our own set of ethics, and to learn responsibility for our actions, for what we do with our spells affects others. Think twice before performing any spell, or any action in life. The Rede goes beyond spells, for it is a motto for life. We need to be conscious of everything that we do. If we have to question ourselves, "Is this the right thing?" then it probably isn't. But, if you go ahead and do it anyway, understand that there will be consequences to your actions, and if you can live with them, then so be it.
Once, I was having roommate troubles in college. I performed a spell to make sure whatever actions she did bounced right back to her, sort of like a mirror. But, it also bounced back on me as well. The spell forced me to move out of that dorm, and then I never saw her again, thank goodness. So sometimes spells don't work out exactly the way you think they will.
What is your interpretation of the Wiccan Rede? Post in the comments below!
As always, Blessed Be!
Once, I was having roommate troubles in college. I performed a spell to make sure whatever actions she did bounced right back to her, sort of like a mirror. But, it also bounced back on me as well. The spell forced me to move out of that dorm, and then I never saw her again, thank goodness. So sometimes spells don't work out exactly the way you think they will.
What is your interpretation of the Wiccan Rede? Post in the comments below!
As always, Blessed Be!
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