April Full Moon

I had a very low-key Esbat a couple of days ago. With all of the heavy spiritual work I have been doing lately, I needed it.

That night, I sat and sang songs that make us happy with a group of friends. I heard new songs created by them, and we sang old songs filled with memories. My son was so good -- he listened and drew pictures while we sang and was altogether well-behaved and delightful.

It is good to frequently feel contentment again.

-Thriceraven

Ostara

After all that I have been through in the last couple of months I decided one of my goals was to reconnect to my body and listen again to what it is telling me. I thought that Ostara, the festival of the Maiden would be the perfect time for some activities to represent this goal.

Even though Ostara fell on a Tuesday, I managed to plan a lovely day. I went to work for awhile, but treated myself to much better coffee than usual, letting myself really enjoy the flavour. I was also careful not to drink too much. I was looking to be good to my body, and too much caffeine would have defeated that purpose.

After a bit of work my love P and I went out for a great lunch. We went to a vegetarian restaurant that specializes in juices and good for you but very tasty food. We talked and ate. I rarely allow myself the time to eat lunch, let alone on a date to a restaurant, with food that is good for my body to boot. It was absolutely delightful.

The crowning event of the day came after work, when I went to a yoga class. I haven't done yoga for years, since before I was pregnant with my son. I used to love it and go whenever I could. It was so nice -- the class was challenging and I felt it's effects in my body for days afterward. I dream of the day when my kids are grown a bit and I can do a yoga practice every morning, and go to classes at least once a week.

-Thriceraven