Spiritually Fulfilling

I've been thinking of those things that make me feel spiritually fulfilled, things that bring into focus that connection that I have to the divine. Since my spirituality has fallen to the way side and other things have got in the way, I hoped that by compiling a list of these things I could better incorporate these things into my daily life.

• Me time - I value any time that I can look internally and to simply be in the moment.
• Daily Practice - It's important and fulfilling to have some sort of daily practice that includes morning, evening and meal time prayers, small rituals, Reiki sessions, meditations and etc. I always feel spiritually connected when I can incorporate amounts of time to a daily practice.
• Tarot - I enjoy reading tarot for others on a regular basis.
• Writing - I used to journal on a daily basis having separate journals for writing each of these; affirmations, gratitude, poetry,and other experiences.
• Reading - Reading anything that is of a spiritual nature always inspires me in some way.
• Painting - I enjoy painting though I am not a professional artist by any means. I often times paint Goddesses or representations of them in abstract.
• Crafting - I used to make spell boxes, dowsing rods, dream pillows, incense and other things with my hands, but I have not had a chance to for some time.
• Candlelight
• Incense and other scents - Nag Champa is one of my favorite scents.
• Music and chants - Reclaiming has a wonderful cd that always helps me.
• Paintings and pictures of the Goddess - I usually print out a few pictures of the Goddess in her various forms and spread them around the house.
• Cooking - Spending time cooking a large meal for my family that everyone enjoys really makes me feel good.
• Special moments with my husband
• Special moments with my children 
• Playing with my children and hearing their laughter
• Getting things accomplished - "You can't do that,"  is a very powerful motivator to me.
• Reading feel-good stories in the news
• Helping others - Helping others in need is important to me. I always help out any way that I can.
• Sunrises and sunsets
• Moon and star gazing
• Sister Chats - I miss sitting with a group of ladies and chatting about anything and everything.
• Fellowship of other Pagans - I sometimes miss the fellowship I had in Kentucky. I do not however miss the drama.
• Campfires - I love fire scrying but, the warmth of it and just making smores are also very wonderful.
• Dove chocolate - There is something awesome about dove chocolate. They have little inspiring messages inside, but also the chocolate itself. ;)
• Walks or hikes in the woods
• Sitting beneath a tree
• Rainy nights - Listening to the rain at night helps me sleep, but also gives me that comforting divine feeling.
• Moments outside of time - Any time that feels out of this world including prayers or ritual.
• Cleansing baths - Candles, incense, oils and herbs in the tub give me a sacred time.

 I'll probably add to this list as time goes on, but those where the things that I could think of initially. My goal is to try to fit at least one or two of these in a day. I hope especially to incorporate my prayers and journaling into my daily practice and progress from there.

Shadows of the Moon

My family's recent move to San Antonio has brought about some serious changes in our lives. Not only has the scenery changed from that of Virginia, but we've somehow grown from moving here, each of us a little different in our own way. Both of my boys have made new friends and seem to have matured a little more. My daughter is growing more independent by the day, fighting to do things on her own. My husband has dealt with things at work that have given him growth and expansion. I've finally decided to go to college and I've been working to make that happen. I've also decided to work on and return to my spirituality.

While in Virginia I took a break from being a Pagan Minister. I had just come from a very volatile situation in Kentucky and I wanted to make a clean break from everything and have time to concentrate on my family. I removed myself from the work that I had been doing for the churches that I belong to and I avoided the Pagan community altogether. I had been burned bad enough that I just didn't want to go through it all again.

But, I couldn't ignore it. Being a Minister isn't something you can turn off. It's not a path you choose, it's a path that chooses you. It's a calling that lingers with you even when you are trying to ignore it. Even in Virginia, there were times where I would suddenly hear the voice of intuition telling me to help this person or that. My meditation completely disappeared, my daily prayers fell back to once a month, doing Reiki was left to the occasional situation that required it, my intuition suffered and I could barely hear the Goddess.

Since moving here I've felt the calling grow louder and louder. Everything seems to be falling expertly into place the way that it needs to. Discussing things with one of my greatest mentors, we both know that right now I am being called for a divine purpose. Part of this calling is to go to college, part of it is returning to the role of the Minister, and the other part is waiting for me to discover.

This blog will be all about my journey through life and spirituality. I welcome you to come along for the ride!
Brightest Blessings to you and yours!