February 3, 2005


  • I had THE best time last night. Once we finally found the temple (during the day it is difficult enough, as it is set well off the main highway, at night when there are NO streetlamps, it is TRULY an adventure!) *chuckles* Out past Indian Springs, a good 45 minute drive from town, she kept wondering if we missed it. I kept telling her I remembered there was a billboard!! I just had the feeling we hadn't passed all the normal milestones that I remember there were on the way. (The last time either one of us had been out to the temple was for a ritual directly after 9-11 and again, that was during the day).


    On the way, I read to the girls (Ages 6and 8) about Imbolc out of the book “Circle Round”, I read a story about Brigid and one about Cerridwen, her cauldron and the birth of Taliesin. And we talked about what Imbolc was all about.



    *LOL* In any event, we found it (I was right about the billboard...*grins*). We stepped our of the car and my breath was taken away by the multitude of stars which graced the dark night sky. I could only stand for a few moments, the awe I felt made it difficult to do anything but give thanks for the opportunity of being there at that particular moment.


    We finally made our way to the camp fire and introduced ourselves to the few people that had already arrived. The children were SO good, bless their hearts. Once the ritual began, they participated with all their might and hearts. It was a touching, smile~filled, love~filled ritual, after which we shared a potluck and some conversation. As my we were leaving Anne, the Priestess, came and gave us hugs and we talked for while. She invited us back for all the sabbat and esbat rituals, and we told her we would come to as many as we could. My friend has familial considerations with the girls(*Smiles* Girl Scouts) on Tuesday night and other times also, but most other nights we may be able to attend. She made me feel so welcomed and loved and I had just met her! I have missed the sense of community, being a solitary practitioner, and while I am happy doing most of my work and studying alone, it is nice to know that there is someplace I belong as well.


    I felt empowered, positive, and so relaxed on the way home. The first time I have felt that relaxed and content in so very long. Once I get my own place, I can once again pick up my studies and draw closer to the Goddess and the God…continue my journey of self discovery in a warm and positive atmosphere. Where I am now is not conducive to study and enrichment…way too much negative energy…So I bide my time and plan away for the day, hopefully not too far in the future, when I can OWN MY LIFE again!


    Brightest of Blessings,


    Ame