Monday, December 13, 2010

I'm Baaaaaack!! Miss Me??

Well, after a long hiatus, I'm back. I just hate it when life gets in the way of the important things like blogging...lol!! No, seriously, in the past 2 months there have been a lot of changes going on with me. I ended one job and moved onto another that is giving me the freedom to grow as a hairstylist. Bills were being put on the backburner as I concentrated on getting rent & groceries paid, thus, I lost the internet.

During that time without being "connected" I did a lot of soul searching (after the withdrawals went away) and decided to make some changes in my life. I am eating healthier with hardly any junk food in my diet, I've been doing yoga on the Wii every morning with my son, I meditate more to feel the connection with the Divine, I've been drinking copious amounts of water to keep hydrated, I walk to & from everywhere to keep in shape (thanks to the Gaga on my iPod) and I am surrounding my self with positive people who aren't there to bring me down.

I have also been reading a lot while my youngling plays the Wii. I ordered a book a few months back from Little Mysteries and when it came in, I devoured it. It was right up my alley in terms of how I want to practice my beliefs. It is a book by Peter Paddon called, "A Grimoire for Modern Cunningfolk" If you're not into the whole Wiccan influence of Neo-Paganism, this is a great way start to change your whole perception of the Old Ways. There's no complicated rituals, no altars to worry about, just good old fashioned Crafting. I first heard of Peter Paddon by my good friend, Cliff. I glanced at his copy of the book the last time I was up at the Hollow and ordered it when I got home, along with a book by Robin Artisson called "The Ressurection of the Meadow" Still waiting on that to come in.

And now Yule is yet again upon us. Even though Samhain is my fav. time of year, I still get all warm & fuzzy with Yule. There's something magical in the air this time of year and I'm not talking about snow. My son is all excited with all the decorations, music, etc. I've been listening to Blackmore's Night on the stereo (Winter Carols). The tree is up, the Yule log ready, baking is almost done and the lights are up in the windows & on the patio. Another reason I like this time of year...my birthday falls just after the new year and as I get older, I relish the fact I don't look older ☺

Blessings,
Rowan
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6 comments:

Lightly Enchanted said...

thank-you for the book recommendations, I will look out for them :D oh and welcome back

Unknown said...

Welcome back, Rowan. You have been missed!!
Congrats on the new job and gook luck with all of you positive changes. I hope they are exactly what you need! Thanks for the heads-up on your new book. I'll look into it, too.
Happy Holidays!

Myster said...

YES! you were missed!!!! welcome back!!! Goodness it's nice to hear you had such a great experience offline. I am DEFINITELY going to look into these books. they sound exactly like what i'm looking for!!! I love how things happen... everything always comes together as it should. :)
Welcome back!
Brightest of Blessings and Take care!!!
- Amanda

Anonymous said...

Looking forward to reading more!

I'll have to check out the Blackmore's Night album. Too many books on the go right now, but I'm hoping to check the book out too :)

Happy Yule!

Anonymous said...

I took a long break from blogging as well but when I came back it was under a different name and spankin' new blog. Glad to see you are back. It's funny (not ha ha funny, but wow that's cool funny) how you've made so many physical changes during that break because I did too. I've also got the Wii fit and it's awesome. I feel better than I have in years.

Merry Yule!

p.s. I snagged one of your buttons....my new blog is http://darkmothergoddess.blogspot.com You were a follower of my old blog, and if you can't figure out who I am feel free to email me at darkmothergoddess7@gmail.com and I'll be happy to share : )

Ten Nebula said...

Peace and Light, Rowan

I enjoy your blog!
All the best to you in 2011!!!


Bright Blessings & Stay well,

Ten Nebula
www.TheWaysofTheGoddess.Blogspot.com

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