I do self-identify as a Crone, although not necessarily by the traditional definition of that role :-)
I don't have any young people specifically coming to me to be taught right at the moment. Most of the "young people" - most of my friends, in fact) - are around 40 now, with their paths well-defined beneath their feet.
I find myself wishing I could join in the joyful danger-dance of gymnasts who are Fire adepts, under Bast's approving gaze. Likewise the Three of Cups, which reminds me of Leslie Fish's "Sisters Dancing Together". My husband and I have a loose plan for going out and just having a quiet good time together when we can (we're probably going to see Wonder Woman next week), which isn't exactly "celebratory", but at least it's Play of a sort.
Most of the time, I love storms - I call myself "Lightning" for reasons! But Superstorm Sandy was almost more than I could bear.
Yes, I can see myself as the solitary craftswoman, highly skilled after years of practicing her craft, making beautiful and useful things as her mind slips into a meditative state.
And Bull Leapers, while applying very highly developed skills, are also engaged in Play.
I find chaos exhilarating and exciting... up to a point. (I enjoyed chaos a lot more when I was younger and had more energy.) But I think you're right about my needing more centeredness, more meditation. Ironically, I've been trying to remind my husband to meditate more - I guess I should take my own advice!
Thank you, my friend! I hope the writing classes give you what you're looking for!
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Re: Mindfulness and Harmony in the Storm
Date: 2017-06-09 12:01 pm (UTC)I don't have any young people specifically coming to me to be taught right at the moment. Most of the "young people" - most of my friends, in fact) - are around 40 now, with their paths well-defined beneath their feet.
I find myself wishing I could join in the joyful danger-dance of gymnasts who are Fire adepts, under Bast's approving gaze. Likewise the Three of Cups, which reminds me of Leslie Fish's "Sisters Dancing Together". My husband and I have a loose plan for going out and just having a quiet good time together when we can (we're probably going to see Wonder Woman next week), which isn't exactly "celebratory", but at least it's Play of a sort.
Most of the time, I love storms - I call myself "Lightning" for reasons! But Superstorm Sandy was almost more than I could bear.
Yes, I can see myself as the solitary craftswoman, highly skilled after years of practicing her craft, making beautiful and useful things as her mind slips into a meditative state.
And Bull Leapers, while applying very highly developed skills, are also engaged in Play.
I find chaos exhilarating and exciting... up to a point. (I enjoyed chaos a lot more when I was younger and had more energy.) But I think you're right about my needing more centeredness, more meditation. Ironically, I've been trying to remind my husband to meditate more - I guess I should take my own advice!
Thank you, my friend! I hope the writing classes give you what you're looking for!