After the open circle I attended collapsed, as all things do in time, I wonder which direction I should take my practice.
There's the solitary way, that I do at home anyway where I can do what I like when I like...but that would be a tad lonesome and can lead to stagnation if done all the time. So, it is time to contemplate who, what, when, where, and why again. It's quite exciting. I think about the small covens started by people haphazardly. Mixed up drama with a tad of tarot and tea leaf reading. Singular people on soapboxes to deminish the confidence of those who look to this "leader" and feel regret and embarrassment. Quickly opening up to those you aren't ready to trust. Crazy times. Crazy people...
Is there any way to keep drama out of a coven? Probably not all the way, but I'd like to think that if a coven or circle forms, we will try and work through problems instead of flinging feces in each others' faces. I'd like to think my friends are worthwhile and mature enough to not take themselves (and others) too seriously. An ounce of prevention is with a pound of cure... or is it an ounce of pretention is worth a pound of manure? Eh, both work equally as well. I feel a little bit like a youngster again. It's kind of fun. :) The end of one thing and the start of something new. Quite exciting.
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It is difficult and I wish it wasn't. I joined an open circle a while ago and feel on the outside of it. The circle is a couple of wise crones, who keep me coming back, and a bunch of young, needy earnest women. My solitary practice is my real connection. I go to the circle in hopes that the energy and connection there can grow, but even if it can, I think it is not the right group for me. Frustrating, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteCelestite, I hear ya. Open circles can be so watered down. I think in the end, our most intimate relations with the divine are one on one, like it always is.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, totally frustrating. I've decided to just go with the flow on this thing. Listen to those who I know know what they're doing, and do what I think is right. Explore new things again and hopefully learn something without the smack of "I told you so" from the divine. Thanks for your thoughts Celestite. I totally hear ya. :)