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When I attend public rituals, I have high expectations. They should be participatory and powerful. Things should happen. Energy should be raised. Being experienced in creating ritual, I also appreciate creativity in rituals. I was not disappointed when I attended the latest Full Moon Celebration sponsored by Circles in the Woods CUUPs and presented by Circle Shalee. They crafted their ritual from familiar popular songs, from I'd Like To Teach the World to Sing by the New See… Continue

In the time since my previous blog post on this topic I have seen progress that I have made. Once a painfully shy child, I can now strike up a conversation with a stranger although I still need some basic context for my starting point. Having grown up in a matriarchal family, I have always been comfortable in the company of women as long as there is no context of male-female relationships. This has left me with the painful knowledge that I am more like what women say they want than what they dem… Continue

FPG Beltaine 2008 Current mood: pensive Category: Life I had a most wonderful overall experience at FPG Beltaine 2008. I met a lot of fascinating people for the first time and spent time with others I have known. On top of this I got to spend time with still others that I seldom get to see. There were also some very powerful spiritual and learning experiences, some of which extend beyond the festival itself. Thursday morning, I went with Grey Ghosthawk to gather willow to build the sweat lodge.… Continue

There are so many developmental stages through which we progress during our lives. Each of us goes at our own pace and with varying difficulty. Whether they are physical, emotional, or spiritual stages we need to accomplish the growth of each stage if we are to be healthy and mature. While I found my childhood during school problematic, the most difficult time was my adolescence. My first adolescence, when I was a teenager, was a horrific, excruciatingly painful time. With all the insecurities o… Continue