**PLEASE READ ME** This is my life. This is part of who I am, and even though it isn’t glamorous or beautiful, it is me. In my prose, I mention the “spirit of depression”. This is a concept that I first encountered in Terence Ward’s book Empty Cauldrons. I am still on the fence … Read more
It’s not often that a work of fiction inspires me in my personal practice, but I have been meaning to write about this book series for a long time. The Rituals of Rock Bay is a book series written by author and Druid M.A. Phillips, otherwise known as Ditzy Druid across social media. I have interviewed her … Read more
These last two years have been rough on all of us in one form or another. I’m sure I don’t need to tell everyone how the pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives. There has been a major shift within myself these last two years. Time has felt unreal. Things have moved swiftly and … Read more
Pondering thoughts on this Winter Solstice. I know it’s not my usual long-form video with lots of information. Sometimes I just need to ponder thoughts aloud and share them with others
Note: This post discusses my mental health and depression. If that is a sensitive subject for you, please read with caution.
As a neurodivergent person, I feel like there are things that I’m acutely aware of. I don’t know if these things also hold true for neurotypical people. I’m acutely aware of parasocial relationships and friendships in general.
Social media used to be for community, to bring people together. Now it’s full of influencers and marketers. It’s more difficult than ever to create a community around common interests.
I watch my daughter in any social setting and am immediately amazed. In no less than 5 minutes she has five new friends and they play like they’ve known each other for years. It makes me wonder why we as adults may have a hard time making friends, fitting in, or feeling seen.
This topic has been on my mind for at least a week now and I have honestly hesitated in writing this post. I know some people are going to be upset. Some people are going to scream but you have to be inclusive to EVERYONE and honestly, I’m just not here for it anymore. To be fair, this idea didn’t just pop into my head. It was sparked by a tweet I saw from Oregon Wood Witch and from there it just spiraled into a mess of thoughts that I haven’t quite been able to wrap my head around.
As I get ready to sit down and complete my monthly readings for myself and my patrons, I felt the call to sit down and write. I’m not sure what’s going to flow from my fingertips this morning, but since I’m not currently working on my book, I guess I just needed to type.