Well, we made it! We made it down to Fort Benning, GA, into our new house and had our household goods delivered all within 6 days…which is a record for us (this is our 4th PCS move) and maybe in the history of the Army even, LoL! Who knows…Anyways, we’re settling into our new house nicely – everything is finding it’s place slowly but surely and nothing appears to be too badly damaged or broken. I’ve even started networking and am looking forward to meeting with the Pagan Community (I hope that term is OK in light of “the Great Pagan Debate” that’s sparked within the past week or so…) in the surrounding area; albeit it’s in a whole other state, Alabama. I’m want to be open – open to new possibilities and experiences, especially in this new area that we just moved to. I want to take in and get to know all the natural energies and Nature Spirits around us. It’s a time for new beginnings…
You see, I feel kind of empty and outdated. I don’t know, I can’t put my finger on it. I want a fresh start – to transform and begin anew. Transform what though? My home? Well, it doesn’t get any newer than what we just got. My daily routines? My spiritual practices? My life? I just have this feeling of wanting to organize – EVERYTHING! Of course, I’m sure my Virgo nature amongst the chaos has something to do with this overwhelming feeling of wanting to organize everything. This feeling even ran down to something as simple as setting my altar to Brighid back up this evening for my flamekeeping shift.
I don’t know…maybe it is the Imbolc energies that Grey Catsidhe had written about earlier today (even though it feels like it has skipped Imbolc and went straight into Ostara down here). Maybe I’m waiting for my personal Imbolc…
I’m glad to hear you made it! I’ve also been feeling the energy of Imbolc…..the need to get stuff done, get things organized, the ‘fire’ of a new project. I’m certainly looking forward to what Brigid will bring me at Imbolc😉
I’m excited for you too Carol! 😀
I’m so glad the move left you unscathed. Do not fear the empty feeling. Just be with it. It’s there to hold your new beginning.
Thank you for your advice – that does make sense now that I look at it that way.🙂
Welcome home! Your absence has been felt. And yes, 2013 is a new beginning for all of us and in every sense of the word… a fresh start. And your move could not have been better timed. As you unpack, little by litte, start seeing each item with new eyes, cherish the memories and then ask yourself, do I really need this? Create a pile of items to donate to a battered women’s shelter or to a homeless shelter. Simplify your life, share with those who do not have and live in the moment. And get ready to enjoy a lighter, more satisfying life. As Lao Tzu said “Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” Looking forward to seeing which direction your blog takes you and the rest of your followers.
Thanks Tina! I believe you’re absolutely right. We had a garage sale over the summer and then donated what was left. Then, we re-went through things before we moved and donated several more boxes of things. We’ve been re-going and evaluating our items to decide what we want and don’t want to keep in an effort to maximize space and to simplify our lives again as you suggested. It also makes it easier for the next move (kind of crazy to think about, but this is only a 2 year assignment and those 2 years can go fast!).
I still want to keep this blog of course and add content and research different Goddesses. I still have about 3 months of entries to “clean-up” and revamp if you will. I don’t think it’s going to be a daily thing though. I’m also considering starting a new page entitled “The Nomadic Pagan” because that’s how I feel right now, LoL! Brightest of blessings!!!🙂
Good Luck in Fort Benning. My friend used to live on post. Brostrum Street, I think it was. I’m in Alabama.
Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to meeting up with people out towards Birmingham🙂
Just wanted to drop in a say good luck with the move. I am located about an hour south of there. The area is nice but I don’t know much about the local Pagan Community. I hope you enjoy your time here there is a lot to do and enjoy.
Thank you so much Becky! My husband had orientation today about the surrounding area and there seems to be a lot to do – I’m excited to get out and about and start exploring after we get the house settled🙂
I know Providence canyon is pretty neat and not real far from you, its a nice day trip and in town there is stuff going on around the river-walk often. Last time we were down town we found a used book store that was pretty cool. There was all kinds of books there, I wish I lived closer since it looked like a place that would have a pretty fluid inventory. Plus Atlantas not that far so that adds a lot to the fun things to do.