Hello, how are you doing? You know, it was really time to bury the hair. We did an imbolc ritual in the yard. Imbolc is my favorite holiday. I love the stirring of the baby lamb in the sheep parent. I used to think spring was ridiculous–so dramatic and without nuance. Flower riot! Everyone loves… Read More »
Gmorning–how are you doing? A beloved housemate asked me over dinner the other night: What is trikeslutting? I awkwardly explained to her: I live at the intersection of disability and sexuality. Culture says disabled people and fat people aren’t supposed to be sexy or really even have a sexuality. That’s about power and fear. I… Read More »
Hello, how are you doing? We had a warm Thanksgiving ritual for the house we live in. It was me, Ming, and three of our housemates at the dinner table, right before our feast meal. There were only five of the housemates because some were away traveling. One housemate stays mostly separate because of pandemic.… Read More »
Hello–how are you doing? I like this Halloween, Samhain, Day of the Dead, thin veil season. Fall is my favorite as long as I can remember. It’s normal in fall to do the things I always want to do: go inner, bundle up, hunker down, cuddle close for warmth, and eat soup. Yes, I need… Read More »
Ming and I did a ritual burying the significant wax. The wax was from a candle I called the friendship candle. birthday One year I was very sad and hopeless. Then this penpal I adore in the Pacific Northwest sent me a box of presents for my birthday. It included lavender scented soap, lavender scented… Read More »
This is how I think of religion and spirituality. sacred beautiful holy connective passionate restorative healing creative earthy observant alive atuned transformative diy fun Ritual is one of the deepest kinds of fun I know. It’s fun for my whole self, aligning all the aspects of me, and aligning with the cycles of nature also.… Read More »
Would you like to know some things I’ve learned lately? I would consider them conclusions. I experience the world, have reactions, and sometimes it takes me a while to connect dots and decide meaning. These are things I’ve learned lately, the decisions. multiply worker time estimates times three When we were told the electrical work… Read More »
I facilitated a divorce ritual for my good friend. Her divorce had been in progress for a long time–then one day, it was finally finalized. She’d asked me to do a ritual with her when it was done. I was happy to be there for my good friend. That’s what community is about. I love… Read More »
I did a protection ritual. Ming helped me–thank you, sweetheart! Lately I’ve been working on boundaries, and I have a lot of new ideas. boundaries Just like no one is allowed to touch me who I don’t give consent to, no one is allowed to take my energy, time, love, support, or attention who I… Read More »
We did a fruit ritual. Ming and I needed a ritual of forgiveness and connection the day after an intense argument. I thought I would share the ritual with you, in case you need one too. You can copy and paste the ritual to modify for your own needs. It went very well. It spoke… Read More »