Wonderful weekend.
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bloodsong1Went down to RBDarkly's with just the kiddos, as Wolf is in his down phase, which happens every 2-6 months, and I'm fairly sure of the triggers and would cheerfully break out Mallet-sama if I was in the same bloody state, but I'm not and the person in question wouldn't listen to me ANYWAY, even with a large bump on the cranium.
Despite the heat and feeling a little frustrated by taking on most of the responsibility for dinner, I managed to get into the right head-space to make my Healing Tisane (Eat Your Heart Out, Baron!) after dinner and the kiddos were safely ensconced in bed.
Ritual was all about healing and seeking inspiration to change our lifestyles to encourage health and wellness. As I had written up a guided meditation, I was tapped to Priestess. Eva took the Priest role, after putting me to the blush. Alon took my Quarter Call, but that was ok.
K did a good job of grounding everyone and I started the meditation as soon as she was done. Much discussion earlier had been about keys and doorways, which was absolutely NOT what I had written, but I was easily able to incorporate it. The doorway imagery worked better then I had expected for getting everyone to let go of what might be holding them back from achieving the goal of good health before approaching a Sacred Pool of Healing Waters and taking in what was needed, both for ourselves and those not present who need it. A second, new doorway showed everyone a more correct path for themselves.
I passed out the Healing Tisane as a way for everyone to come back and ground and center. It was just about perfect. I still think I needed a bit more lavender, but that flower can so easily overwhelm other flavors, so I have to fiddle some more. I certainly don't mind fiddling with tisanes! I had a lot of fun playing with various herbs and spices and I will do this again for Samhein and Yule. *nodnodnod*
(I had so much fun I went out and spent about $5 on muslin and hemp cord and thread to make my very own teabags)
I was assured multiple times that my dolmas, while not staying together in neat little green bundles, did taste delicious (it was Bu's recipe, I just put everything together) , my tisane was very nice, and I have a good voice for meditation. The reactions to the burden to be dropped surprised me, and I was thrilled to hear RKDarkley did trance, which is not always easy for her.
Sunday was Girl Time with RBDarkley, something she and I desperately needed. She's even more isolated then I am, as she sees her husband less often and while there's females at her workplace, she doesn't get the time to visit with them. It was really nice to just sit over coffee & tea and talk about parenthood and husbands. I read out of the Group BoS to her and she gave me the times she'll be available for the next two months. I have no idea when we'll be getting together again, but this is valuable information.
What really surprised me was Alon's gift. He had a bag of amethyst that he offered to RBD and I as a "Thank You" for hosting and Priestess-ing, respectively. I knew which one was for me the minute it tumbled out of the bag, but I sat back and let RBD find hers first. Kaaren also claimed one, which is Good. Mine fits into my hand like a ST:TNG cricket phaser, which was a STUPID design for a phaser, but works really well for a crystal wand! I've decided not to mount it and will use it as is. It's currently sitting in a North window until I have the energy to dedicate it.
It was a long drive home with only Cuteness for company, but we made it home safe. Today it was difficult to get up, considering I only got about 6 hours of sleep Saturday night and didn't get to bed until after 11 pm Sunday. I fully intend to get to bed by 10 tonight.
Speaking of, it's time to get the Cuteness ready for bed and brew myself some lavender/peppermint tisane to relax before bed.
Blessed Be!
Despite the heat and feeling a little frustrated by taking on most of the responsibility for dinner, I managed to get into the right head-space to make my Healing Tisane (Eat Your Heart Out, Baron!) after dinner and the kiddos were safely ensconced in bed.
Ritual was all about healing and seeking inspiration to change our lifestyles to encourage health and wellness. As I had written up a guided meditation, I was tapped to Priestess. Eva took the Priest role, after putting me to the blush. Alon took my Quarter Call, but that was ok.
K did a good job of grounding everyone and I started the meditation as soon as she was done. Much discussion earlier had been about keys and doorways, which was absolutely NOT what I had written, but I was easily able to incorporate it. The doorway imagery worked better then I had expected for getting everyone to let go of what might be holding them back from achieving the goal of good health before approaching a Sacred Pool of Healing Waters and taking in what was needed, both for ourselves and those not present who need it. A second, new doorway showed everyone a more correct path for themselves.
I passed out the Healing Tisane as a way for everyone to come back and ground and center. It was just about perfect. I still think I needed a bit more lavender, but that flower can so easily overwhelm other flavors, so I have to fiddle some more. I certainly don't mind fiddling with tisanes! I had a lot of fun playing with various herbs and spices and I will do this again for Samhein and Yule. *nodnodnod*
(I had so much fun I went out and spent about $5 on muslin and hemp cord and thread to make my very own teabags)
I was assured multiple times that my dolmas, while not staying together in neat little green bundles, did taste delicious (it was Bu's recipe, I just put everything together) , my tisane was very nice, and I have a good voice for meditation. The reactions to the burden to be dropped surprised me, and I was thrilled to hear RKDarkley did trance, which is not always easy for her.
Sunday was Girl Time with RBDarkley, something she and I desperately needed. She's even more isolated then I am, as she sees her husband less often and while there's females at her workplace, she doesn't get the time to visit with them. It was really nice to just sit over coffee & tea and talk about parenthood and husbands. I read out of the Group BoS to her and she gave me the times she'll be available for the next two months. I have no idea when we'll be getting together again, but this is valuable information.
What really surprised me was Alon's gift. He had a bag of amethyst that he offered to RBD and I as a "Thank You" for hosting and Priestess-ing, respectively. I knew which one was for me the minute it tumbled out of the bag, but I sat back and let RBD find hers first. Kaaren also claimed one, which is Good. Mine fits into my hand like a ST:TNG cricket phaser, which was a STUPID design for a phaser, but works really well for a crystal wand! I've decided not to mount it and will use it as is. It's currently sitting in a North window until I have the energy to dedicate it.
It was a long drive home with only Cuteness for company, but we made it home safe. Today it was difficult to get up, considering I only got about 6 hours of sleep Saturday night and didn't get to bed until after 11 pm Sunday. I fully intend to get to bed by 10 tonight.
Speaking of, it's time to get the Cuteness ready for bed and brew myself some lavender/peppermint tisane to relax before bed.
Blessed Be!
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Date: 2010-07-27 02:31 am (UTC)I will post in my journal how IDK's visit is going (good so far).
In other news. You have a small niece, and there is plenty of summer left this year. We need pictures of her in a watermelon.
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Date: 2010-07-27 12:44 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-27 02:42 am (UTC)