Any Witches Here ? Part 3

[speakout]

Or Wiccans. or Pagans? Or anyone who is interested in a magical path or feels some magical stirrings.

A place for support, learning, swapping ideas and magical inspiration

All welcome.

@speakout

As my Nan used to say - What's for ye won't go by ye!

Thanks lovelies.

DD is home this weekend, so will be pampered.

Son's new job has not turned out as hoped, and he has had a bad week, I have watched him slipping, so needs some propping up right now too. Horrible to see him have his hopes dashed- he is not emotionally resilient right now which does not help.

I have some cleansing water to return to the earth this morning and a little photography to do before the sun gets too bright.

I hope everyone has a blessed weekend.

Sorry to hear that about your son speakout. It isn't always easy to be young and find your way in life. I've just read about you being banned from selling your stuff which is ironic due to all the pagan type things on sale right now in the big stores. I admire your pragmatism however and think you are right to pick your battles as you can only deal with so much. I need to learn that from you..

Enjoy your photography...what a nice way to begin the day.

Bellecose2

Thanks for your kind words.

Have a magical day.

Sorry to hear your son is going through a tough time, Speakout - I once heard the saying 'you're only ever as happy as your least happy child', and it struck me as profoundly true.

My set of tarot cards were delivered this week and I spent an hour or so getting to know them last night.

I've fallen in love with them!

Was delivered, tut.

MawkishTwaddle

Thanks for your kind words.

I don't ascribe to that idea though. I have read a lot about that notion and initially felt I could relate to it, but I now don't agree with it.
I have an empathic resonance with my son, my first born, I feel his emotions as if they were my own

To be of use to my son and a happy support to my daughter I cannot bring my own happiness down.
He needs me stronger than that- and my daughter deserves to see me in a positive way.

When my son is down I do what I can, and of course I am concerned, but falling into his whirlpool of sadness and negative emotion will help neither of us.
I need to think of myself and find protection and separation from the link.
I take these times to ground myself, nurture myself, do more exercise, cleanse and nourish myself, get lots of sleep, walk in the woods.

Centering, grounding and supporting myself strengthens my ability to support him ultimately.

I focus on being the rock, of making sure my place is good, because when he needs my hand to pull him I have that power to do so.

He knows how I feel too- he has that empathic link, seeing me down would only make him feel guilty and further serve his negative emotions.
So I am protective of my emotional and spiritual health- for both of our sakes.

This is an interesting article.

slummysinglemummy.com/2018/01/21/can-ever-happy-unhappiest-child/

MawkishTwaddle

Which deck did you buy?

Speakout that's interesting. I also have a very empathic relationship with my eldest son; even though we're very different and can sometimes clash, I think I can take on his feelings sometimes to my detriment.

Thinking about it, there are times in the past when it would have served me better to take a step back and keep a clearer head - and I would have been able to offer better support to him, too.

Step off the rollercoaster, so to speak.

I bought the Everyday Witch tarot by Deborah Blake.

They're gorgeous and presented in a very down to earth style which suits me perfectly.

I really enjoyed getting to know them last night!

MawkishTwaddle

Oh they are lovely aren't they!!

So uplifting and bring a lovely nostalgic feeling when I open them.

Yes! I just felt totally at home with them from the start.

I really like the accompanying book too.

Enjoy your new deck, Mawkish. It’s great when you find one that really speaks to you.

Speakout, can’t believe they wouldn’t let you have a stall! Some places can be very close-minded.

Mawkish I bought that set last week too. They're lovely aren't they? Like you, I felt totally comfortable with them straight away.

I'm in Cornwall this weekend, there's a lively witchy shop in Megavissey I'm looking forward to visiting this afternoon.

VioletCharlotte have you ever done any tarot reading before?

I envy you your trip to a witchy shop. There's a dearth of them around here. The South West appears to be the place to go.

I know that shop VioletCharlotte!

Some witching going around here. My rosehip oil is straining - I'm straining through a normal plastic tea strainer first to get out most of the vegetable matter and then I'll sacrifice a small piece of muslin to make sure I've caught all the hairs.

Next job is to pick the Brugmansia flowers and dry some for incense.

I'm also supervising the OH who is trying to clean up a brass bell and a strange little candle snuffer he found on a junk stall in LA last spring. I don't think he's ever touched the metal polish before (actually the metal polish didn't begin to touch the tarnish, they are both so dirty)

Elphame glad you are having a good day- what lovely find you made in the junk stall.

I had a chat with my son and took myself off for a walk in my local woods, the weather is amazing, warm, sunny, the trees look beautiful.
It gladdened my soul.

Hello lovely witches! I have been out due to a knee fracture. We had to move into my mother’s house until it was certain the fracture was stable and in no need of surgery. Mum’s house is lovely but no internet!
I would welcome any positive, healing thoughts or prayers...✨✨

Speakout - really sorry to hear about your son. I could have written your description of your resonance with him about my son. It's really hard to detach and separate the feelings. My son is also struggling. Just got a job but it isn't one he wants and his mood is very low. It's so hard to be strong and resilient myself in the face of others needs and feelings, particularly his. What you say about having to self nurture is very true, but I struggle to put this into practice myself.

owlshooting

Thanks - your words mean a lot, it's been a tough day.

Tried to post the flowers emoji but couldn't get it to work, so i'm sending you flowers mentally! xx

Thank you. XX

SecretWitch sending healing positive thoughts to you!

Speakout I am very emphathic with my two sons and they often say I know what they are thinking. My youngest was telling a friend about his mum being a witch and the glass the friend was holding just shattered. Lol. I understand completely what you mean when you say you have to stay strong and positive in order to help your family. Sending strength and positive vibes your way.

@secretwitch.... I like to use mudras if I have pain or any mobility issues. There are specific ones for muscle relaxation but I find that they are all so good and help me centre when meditating too.

Sending you healing thoughts and flowers to speakout too