Masquerade

Good morning, big, wonderful, divine world! I've found myself lacking in intertwining my spiritual and mundane lives as much as I'd like, despite the fact that I'm now surrounding myself with the most fantastic spiritually-minded, enlightened people you'll ever meet. I feel like I'm playing the part of a spiritual person: when I'm with all of these amazing people, I've got my mask on, but it comes off as soon as I'm by myself again. And that is not what I want at this point in my life. It just took me forever to realize it. But that's okay. It's all part of the journey.

So what am I going to do? I'm going to actually solidify some morning and evening routines/rituals to try to do every day. I want to try to start praying more often, over meals and in thanks. I want to start meditating more, and actually upholding a conversation with The Pantheon. The poor gods probably think I've abandoned them at this point. I promise I haven't! I've just been struggling with Odin for a while, I think. But we've finally come to an agreeable settlement, and I suppose that makes him officially part of The Pantheon. But back to what I'm going to do! I'm going to consciously repeat my affirmations throughout the day, attempt to work a little magick every day.

And I know I'm going to be overwhelmed every time I look at that list. So, small chunks! What am I going to start with? Morning routines and affirmations. I think I'm going to try doing those on a regular basis for the rest of the month, then move onto adding evening routines and meditation. That's the plan, at least. Take things one step at a time.

The card I drew today from my Goddess Inspiration Oracle deck: Sarasvati, goddess of knowledge. "Enlightment awaits you. Prepare for it."