Over the weekend, I went camping with my kids.  A ton of fun, but very tiring.  It was a chilly sleep on a cot on an incline.  I've been resting my sore muscles and getting my sleep.   On Monday or Tuesday, I came across post from Brigid's Grove/Molly Remer about a September Class she's teaching called Replenish at the Hearth , featuring Hestia.  Of course I'm interested, but with Halloween coming up, I can't afford to take it (and it's not expensive, but it ain't in the budget).   However, Hestia tapped my shoulder wanting me to do a Hearth Replenishing ritual with Her.  Sure, yall know I could use some rest and energy.  Then yesterday, Virtual Fire was looking for someone to host the weekly ritual.  I volunteered, and wrote a ritual with Hestia's guidance, inspired by Molly Remer's class title and some of the poem/prayers she has on her FB page.  I didn't know much beyond the title and the prayers.   I knew...

Not that its needed, but I just wanted to say that I'm not ignoring what's happening in our country.  I stay informed through trusted sources.  I just want this space to be politics free...for the most part.  Minus times when I feel compelled to post messages or spells or whatever.   It's not good for mental health to be in a constant state of fear, anger, and sadness. As my deities have told me time and time again, I need to focus on myself, my loved ones, and local for now.  I need to rest, heal, and study--I need to get stronger, so that when the time is right, I'm ready.  It's not that I don't care, I do.  And months ago, when the Gods told me to not do anything, I didn't want to listen.   But there are many people who are fighting and helping.  People with far more knowledge, experience, energy, resources, and connections than I have.  People from all walks of life.  They are fighting against the fascists, despite wha...