Candles and Incense
Zac bought me a candle making machine last night. I am trying to figure out how to work it properly. It's not the working of it that I am having a problem with, it's that I have little patience at times. I guess tonight I want instant gratification. I should not be making candles. That said, I am enjoying having something new to do. I see candles in everyones future for the Holidays. I was in Spirit Ways last week and found out that one of the ladies that works there is teaching an incense class. It's an eight week class that covers: Japanese Incense rituals, Smudging, Hindu and Henna and Magickal Blends. She supplies everything, teaches you how to make loose and possibly stick incense and you get to make your own to take home. I've wanted to learn how to make incense for a long time so I am very excited. This is also a big step for me. I am trying to be more assertive and do things that I want to do, even if I don't have someone to do it with me. I've passed up so many things that I've wanted to do because I've been too timid to do it alone. In highschool I missed out on going to France and Australia. I was afraid the host family wouldn't be able to understand me or wouldn't like me...the list goes on. This is also important for me to learn for a couple of other reasons. I am trying to incorporate aromatherepy into my life to promote serenity and a sense of well-being throughout our house. I think it will help Zac relax some. I would like to someday have my own little company on the side. You know, selling candles, soap, bathsalts and incense on e-bay. On a deeper level, I am studying Wicca right now. I have starting studying Wicca two other times and something has always happened that has made me stop. I've noticed that after a few months I will start dreaming about Wicca or magick. I will have these dreams a couple of times a week. This is the only time I've ever had dreams regarding religion or things along those lines. I am commited to studying Wicca and seeing if it has a place in my life. I have read the principles behind the religion and I agree with them completely. I am trying to make an extra effort to spend studying every week. So far so good. The next couple of months should keep me pretty busy. We are going to Colorado Springs tomorrow to pick up some of my things and hopefully we will get a chance to visit with our friends there. I don't have everyones updated phone numbers and stuff. If you are available tomorrow and want to hang out e-mail me or comment here. Have a great weekend!!