Pagan Prayer for Opening Moments

In this prayer we call sacred space, sacred attention, and sacred work to begin, 

We invite the elements to join us in this space and aid us in our sacred work. 

We invite the Element of Earth; our bones that support us, the ground beneath our feet which reminds us to be steady as we go forward, the nurturing love that blooms in our hearts. Welcome Earth. (Welcome Earth x3)

We invite the Element of Water; the blood that flows in our veins, the soothing energy that replenishes us, the rivers and oceans that satiate our longing and calms the mind. Welcome Water. (Welcome Water x3)

We invite the Element of Air; the wind that brings forth divine inspiration and wisdom, whose journey carries forth our prayers to Spirit in all its manifestations, and who reminds us that all we what need to know lies within us. Welcome Air. (Welcome Air. x3)

We invite in the Element of Fire; that passion which fuels us and keeps cold doubt at bay; ignite our hearts with love and courage so though we may falter, our embers may never go out. Warm us with the joys of life. Welcome Fire. (Welcome Fire.) 

We invite in the Element of Spirit; that substance which makes all things and gives all things life. The Sacred reality in which we exist, the magic in our prayer, and the foundation for all creation. Spirit, Sacred Mystery, Heavenly Father, Great Spirit, Ancestors, Spirits of the land, and gods from above and below, we ask you for your guidance and wisdom as we set about our work. Welcome Spirit. (Welcome Spirit x3)

Earth below us, grant us the strength to fight for justice, support our communities, and connect with one another. 

Water around us, grant us the flexibility to move where life takes us and to help heal the wounds of those we serve. 

Air above us, grant us the curiosity to explore the life we have been given and the gentleness to hold the stories we have been blessed to hear. 

Fire within us, grant us the courage to fight for justice in times of hopelessness and bring the light of hope wherever we go. 

Spirit grant us sacred connection with The Divine, may we see divine presence in others, in ourselves, and all around us as we walk beside one another. 

We invite the elements to join us now and when we part may all go in grace with gratitude. 

Blessed Be. 

Rings

1. Email I sent Charlie... 

Sets:

• https://aquamarise.com/collections/womens-engagement-rings/products/elowen-kite-cut-morganite-ring-set-in-sterling-silver?_pos=27&_fid=4148b336b&_ss=c&variant=51516912894263
• https://aquamarise.com/collections/womens-engagement-rings/products/aerie-lavender-sapphire-ring-set-sterling-silver?_pos=5&_fid=d204b936f&_ss=c&variant=49950163763511
• https://aquamarise.com/products/faye-pink-sapphire-ring-set-sterling-silver-two-piece?_pos=8&_sid=5644e8e78&_ss=r&variant=50420686324023

Solo rings that need wedding bands:

• https://aquamarise.com/collections/womens-engagement-rings/products/marquise-morganite-diamond-cz-fantasy-cut-engagement-ring-sterling-silver?_pos=16&_fid=d204b936f&_ss=c&variant=50275635364151
• This is the one that is in the ads <3
• https://aquamarise.com/products/vintage-morganite-ring-in-sterling-silver?_pos=3&_sid=1570b4baa&_ss=r
• https://aquamarise.com/products/art-deco-cushion-morganite-ring-sterling-silver-ring-vintage-engagement-ring-promise-ring-pink-gemstone-anniversary-gift-for-her

Wedding bands:

• https://aquamarise.com/collections/curved-wedding-bands/products/art-deco-curved-band-925-sterling-silver-band-diamond-wedding-band-milgrain-design-ring-chevron-ring-stacking-ring-matching-crown-ring?_pos=8&_fid=5b6d3fa1c&_ss=c
• https://aquamarise.com/collections/curved-wedding-bands/products/simulated-diamond-v-shaped-curved-wedding-band-in-sterling-silver?_pos=15&_fid=5b6d3fa1c&_ss=c
• https://aquamarise.com/collections/curved-wedding-bands/products/curved-marquise-wedding-band-in-sterling-silver-cubic-zirconia?_pos=5&_fid=5b6d3fa1c&_ss=c
• https://aquamarise.com/collections/curved-wedding-bands/products/filigree-leaf-wedding-band-for-women-925-sterling-silver-curved-wedding-ring-art-deco-matching-stacking-band-vintage-promise-ring-for-her?_pos=4&_fid=5b6d3fa1c&_ss=c

***3 of them are simulated stones and would need to be replaced like every other year and 3 are lab grown and longer lasting.

If you like one and its simulated you may be able to contact them and see if a lab grown one can be used? Also i like the pink sapphire but if a lab grown morganite can be substituted that would be awesome! I just really like the bands on that one. 

Rings on Etsy - higher quality stone and metal and I LOVE the look!!!! 

• https://www.etsy.com/listing/1582975012/pear-cut-natural-pink-morganite-diamond?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details&variation0=3990159910&variation1=4013070507
• https://www.etsy.com/listing/4346124130/vintage-natural-pink-morganite?ls=a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pink+morganite+engagement+ring&ref=sc_gallery-1-7&pro=1&frs=1&cns=1&sts=1&plkey=EuH7p4bqMOVYZMbulMEuObidXQ22%3ALT8d51384a0c1e491e877bcdac21ee62f94a596a3e&variation0=5686063428
• https://www.etsy.com/listing/1073607711/natural-morganite-engagement-ring-floral?ls=a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pink+morganite+engagement+ring&ref=sc_gallery-1-3&pro=1&frs=1&cns=1&sts=1&plkey=EuH7p4bqMOVYZMbulMEuObidXQ22%3ALT083c11deac4da6c0bd905303407640c3cea518b7&variation0=2209586301
• https://www.etsy.com/listing/1873341194/vintage-morganite-engagement-ring-rose?ls=a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pink+morganite+engagement+ring&ref=sc_gallery-1-17&pro=1&frs=1&cns=1&sts=1&plkey=EuH7p4bqMOVYZMbulMEuObidXQ22%3ALT3d56f348d4fe709a176ff641f8667b80b9cac9da&variation0=5196720818
• https://www.etsy.com/listing/4435473328/marquise-morganite-engagement-ring?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pink+morganite+engagement+ring&ref=sr_gallery-1-28&organic_search_click=1&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1&content_source=b98aceac-5c37-43fb-b28e-0bd18616dd08%253ALTd0c2d620ecad306d402bb51719c39978dfeb8f3a&logging_key=b98aceac-5c37-43fb-b28e-0bd18616dd08%3ALTd0c2d620ecad306d402bb51719c39978dfeb8f3a&variation0=6736363325

Last one is a better stone but same setting as one of my faves from the other store!

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for when we talk about it: They also have an opton to design your own so he can absolutley substitute stones. 

I have learned that I like:

 - Halo style

- Cluster style

The most. 

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I want to custom design a wedding band for him. But I need his opinion:

• Smooth or hammered?
• Silver color or Black? - if black, silver lines to match my band?
• Mixed crushed or 2 layers?
• Or stone in center and crushed around it?

* Primary stone: Meteroite

* Secondary: Morganite to match my enagment ring

Rings for inso:

• https://aquamarise.com/collections/mens-rings/products/morganite-crushed-diamond-cz-wedding-band-6mm-tungsten-1?_pos=5&_fid=3a3b9e477&_ss=c
• https://aquamarise.com/collections/mens-rings/products/galaxy-meteorite-ring-hammered-mens-wedding-band-silver-tungsten-8mm-wedding-band-brushed-comfort-fit-ring-unique-ring-gift-for-him?_pos=7&_fid=98618db84&_ss=c
• https://aquamarise.com/collections/mens-rings/products/morganite-lab-diamond-wedding-band-in-14k-white-gold-8mm?_pos=8&_fid=3a3b9e477&_ss=c
• https://aquamarise.com/collections/mens-rings/products/galaxy-meteorite-starry-wedding-band-8mm-silver-black-tungsten?_pos=34&_fid=433b15596&_ss=c
• just use morganite instead of the starry night stone?
• https://aquamarise.com/collections/mens-rings/products/galaxy-meteorite-hammered-wedding-band-8mm-black-tungsten
• https://aquamarise.com/collections/mens-rings/products/morganite-lab-diamond-wedding-band-in-14k-white-gold-8mm?_pos=8&_fid=3a3b9e477&_ss=c
• used crushed meteroite instead of diamond. 

2027 Cruise

 Charlie and I have had a really rough year and after hitting yet another snag we need something happy to look forward to. So; since he will have 15 days of PTO next year he wants to go on a cruise!! So we will be budgeting for that. 

It will need to be during breaks from school so... 

Fall to Spring - Mid December to second week of January. 

Spring to Summer - Last week of April to Mid May. 

Basically a single week between Summer to Fall so that is out. 

BOOKED!!!

5 Night The Bahamas from Miami Cruise

• Carnival Sunrise
• Cruise # SID 136077020
• Depart: Apr 26, 2027 from Miami
• Return: May 1, 2027 to Miami
• $800 --> total! 
• Late Dining 8pm 

Day 1 - Setting Sail - no excursion

Day 2 - Celebration Key - excursion: ZIP, RIDE & RELAX AT PIRATE'S COVE WITH LUNCH - Budget $400 for this. 

Day 3 - Tropical Kayak Adventure $120

Day 4 - Catamaran & Snorkel - $200

Day 5 - At sea; relax on the boat no excursion

Total excursion: round about $750.... so lets say $800 just in case. 

Just owe $450 Jan 31st and save up for excursions! Then we need to handle the flights down. 

Summer semester 2026

 Canvas courses do not open until 5/11 so I amy not be able to complete my planning until then. 

World Religions - Async  

Major Assignments:

• Reading Presentation 25%  - Present on one of the course’s readings. A sign-up sheet shall be provided during the first week of class
• Field Trip Presentation - Visit a religious site or service and present on it in the “Field Trip” section of the course. Keep presentations to under 10 minutes in length. Tell us about the site or service and about your experience visiting. 
• Final Paper - Write a paper 10-15 double-spaced pages in length on a relevant topic within the scope of the course. Submit the paper by the end of the term. Yes, so long as it relates to the topic of the course seriously, you can write about it! The vast world is yours to contemplate and to write about! 
• Will most likely have weekly discussion boards and recorded lectures. That was his style last semester. 

Books:

• Perry, W. N. The Spiritual Ascent: A Compendium of the World’s Wisdom. Louisville: Fons Vitae, 2008. 
• ISBN-13: 978-1887752046. 
• ABE BOOKS - $34
• Smith, H. The World’s Religions. New York: HarperOne, 2009.
• ISBN-13: 978-0061660184
• ABE BOOKS - $6

Spiritual Companionship 2

• Weekly Written Reflections for ALL readings. Reflections should be 1 or 3 short paragraphs (per reading) that engage some of the following questions: What surprised you in this week’s readings/video as particularly interesting or curious? What confused you? What resonated with you? Where in the reading did you experience resistance? What topic(s) had you thinking realignment was needed? - Due before class on Thursdays. 
• Professional & Ethical Materials Preparation (a document/brochure describing your services) - Due Thursday, 06/6, 5pm: Complete practical project relating to the professionalism and ethical practices of spiritual direction/companionship
• 1) design a written agreement regarding accompanying relationship (sample in Spiritual Direction Student Manual, Form 5); https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sK9FhFd3gscyT-t0UVrQpkOBSCONjNeZ/edit#bookmark=id.6vx2xmw0i795
• Include but not limited to: confidentiality statement, fees, time and session changes, etc.
• 2) compose a list of contacts for referral purposes; If a directee’s case is outside of your skill set use referral list for consideration
• 3) complete personal growing edges/gifts reflections. (Evolving Document)
•  The reflection is for you to talk to me (write a paragraph or 2) reflecting on your growing edge(s) as you see them and your gifts that you have identified/are developing and/or that others have identified that they see in you and your thoughts about that.
• Dyad Reflections - Due Thursdays, 6/18, 25, 7/2, & 23 at 5pm : Complete Dyad Reflections assessing skills required and processes for grounded and ethical praxis regarding one-to-one spiritual direction/companionship.  A one page reflection on each role you played: Directee, and Director. Reflection on the Process not Content of each role. Write 1-2 paragraph(s) on One Learning from your experience in each role
• In Class Supervision Reflection: Complete in class Introductory Supervision Review. Due Thursday, 7/16 (Supervision introduction presentation - guest)
• In Class Group Spiritual Direction/Companionship Reflection: Complete reflection assessing skills required and processes for grounded and ethical praxis. Due Thursday, 7/23 - A one page reflection that includes 1-2 highlights and/or concepts and write why you think they are or could be important to spiritual formation.
• Spiritual Direction/Companionship Conversation: One-to-one conversation with professor regarding skill set, praxis capabilities and desire to continue to Supervision phase of Spiritual Direction/Companionship Certificate Program. Please schedule a 45-60 minute, one-to-one session with Professor Johnson (on Zoom) sometime between 07/09 and 08/06. Due between 7/9 - 8/6.
• “Niche” Presentations of Contextual Spiritual Direction/Companionship Final Project: Research a specific “community” of interest to accompany, e.g., young adults, neurodivergent, aging, LGBTQ+, activists, etc., and in a 15 minute class presentation, in media or print format, share relevant information regarding accompanying this community in one-to-one or group spiritual direction/companionship. Also prepare a hand-out or visual which includes resources about the community.  Due 8/6 or 8/13 at 5pm (Final Submission on Sunday, 8/16 at 11:59pm)

Books:

• Mark Nepo. SevenThousand Ways to Listen: Staying Close to What Is Sacred.  New York, NY: 
• ISBN 978-1-4516-7468-2
• Online library 
• https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.theoref.idm.oclc.org/lib/dtl/detail.action?docID=5681990
• Todd Macalister. Looking to Nature: Exploring a Modern Way of Being Spiritual Without the Supernatural. Berkeley, CA: 
• ISBN 978-1-949643-54-1
• Online libary
• https://libguides-thedtl-org.theoref.idm.oclc.org/c.php?g=1262648
• Spiritual Direction International, Guidelines for Ethical Conduct (2018 edition). This is a brochure available for purchase from the SDI website: 
• https://www.sdicompanions.org/media/guidelines-for-ethical-conduct/
• Loretta Pyles. healing justice: Holistic Self-Care For Change Makers: New York, NY. 
• ISBN 978-0-19-066308-7
• Online livrary: YESSSSS ITS PDF
• https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.theoref.idm.oclc.org/lib/dtl/reader.action?docID=5313237&c=UERG&ppg=1

Week 0

Monday 5/11

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Week 1

Saturday 5/16

• Reflections of a Soul Companion (Manns)   --- In Module - Wk 1
•  Nepo: Intro & pages 1-27/Intro - Section 3 The Gift in Receiving (If arrived) - Wk1
•  https://www.sdicompanions.org/docs/guidelines/Flip/guidelines_ethical_conduct.html
• Write Reflection. 1-3 paragraphs for EACH. 
• Read "ascend" - maya and illusion 

Sunday 5/17

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Monday 5/18

• Watch Lecture 
• Discussion Board 

Tuesday 5/19

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Wednesday 5/20

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Thursday 5/21

• SDI Guidelines for Ethical Conduct - Sections 3-4 -- WK2
• https://www.sdicompanions.org/docs/guidelines/Flip/guidelines_ethical_conduct.html
• Nepo: Pages 28-50/Sections 4-6 Being Lost - WK2
• Write Reflection. 1-3 paragraphs for EACH. 

Friday 5/22

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 
• Pyles: Intro-59/Intro - Chapter 3 - WK2
•  Write Reflection. 1-3 paragraphs for EACH.

Saturday 5/23

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Sunday 5/24

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Week 2

Monday 5/25

• Watch Lecture 
• Discussion Board

Tuesday 5/26

• Nepo: Pages 51-74/Sections 7-10 A Conversation with the Elements - WK3
• https://www.sdicompanions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/comparison_of_helping_fields.pdf
•  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2iv3YHb9sY
• Write 1-3 paragraphs about EACH. 

Wednesday 5/27

•  Pyles: Pages 60-130/Chapters 4-6 -- WK3
• Write 1-3 paragraphs about EACH. 
• Pick up the mattress and cancel Crunch fitness membership. 

Thursday 5/28

• Work on  -  Professional & Ethical Materials Preparation - WK3

Friday 5/29

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 
•  Work on  -  Professional & Ethical Materials Preparation 

Saturday 5/30

•  Finish: Work on  -  Professional & Ethical Materials Preparation 
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Sunday 5/31

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Week 3

Monday 6/1

• Watch Lecture 
• Discussion Board - "Turn to any one of the entries in The Spiritual Ascent that resonates with you, and write it out here. You are welcome to let the quotation speak for itself or to add why you find it resonant and/or to comment on its content." - Maya and Illusion
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Tuesday 6/2

• Nepo: Pages 75-96/Sections 11-12 Deep Listening - WK4
• Write 1-3 paragraphs about EACH. 
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Wednesday 6/3

•  Pyles: Pages 131-196/Chapters 7-9 -- WK4
• Write 1-3 paragraphs about EACH. 

Thursday 6/4

•  DUE: Professional & Ethical Materials Preparation
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Friday 6/5

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 

Saturday 6/6

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Sunday 6/7

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Week 4

Monday 6/8

• Watch Lecture 
• Discussion Board
•  https://www.sdicompanions.org/docs/guidelines/Flip/guidelines_ethical_conduct.html
• 5 & 6

Tuesday 6/9

•  Pyles: Pages 197-216/Chapter 10 - WK5
•  Nepo: Pages 97-126/Sections 13-17 What Happens When You Really Listen
• Write 1-3 paragraphs about EACH. - WK5

Wednesday 6/10

• Email the Class the Prayer I wrote. 
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Thursday 6/11

•  DO THE OPENING REFLECTION -- Prayer. 
•   Assignment: Dyad Reflection (Canvas) - do it right after class. - WK4

Friday 6/12

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 
•  upload reflection 

Saturday 6/13

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Sunday 6/14

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Week 5

Monday 6/15

•  Watch Lecture 
• Discussion Board 
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Tuesday 6/16

• Read: Nepo Pages 127-149/Sections 18-20 Seasons of Listening - WK6
• Macalister: Intro-pages 48/Part 1 - WK6

Wednesday 6/17

• Date night? Darts?

Thursday 6/18

•  Dyad Reflection (Canvas) - do right after class
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Friday 6/19

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 
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Saturday 6/20

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Sunday 6/21

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Week 6

Monday 6/22

•  Watch Lecture 
• Discussion Board 

Tuesday 6/23

• Pyles: Pages 217-256/Chapters 11-12 - WK6

Wednesday 6/24

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Thursday 6/25

•  Dyad Reflection  - do right after class so its fresh 
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Friday 6/26

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 
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Saturday 6/27

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Sunday 6/28

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Reading Week

Monday 6/29

• Read Book report chapter
• Make and upload powerpoint
• Could not figure out how to do the voice recoding. 

Tuesday 6/30

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Wednesday 7/1

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Thursday 7/2

• Watch 3 min: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMrNdxQfAZI
• 1 hr watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00ffSWcYBxM 
•  Watch 1 hr - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9W7pYOlqps
•  write reflection - WK 7 -- this will be in a discussion board 
  

Friday 7/3

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Week 7

Monday 7/6

•  Watch Lecture 
• Discussion Board 
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Wednesday 7/8

•  Come prepared to share your experience in a conversation you have had lately that 1) required you to stretch your listening skills and 2) you asked an evocative question that you weren't sure you should ask. Remember we ALL have growing edges and learn from each other. - Not on Canvas - WK8 
• Conversation with mom about finding out who my dad is. 

Thursday 7/9

•  Do the In Class Supervision Reflection? right after class so its fresh ?
• **See if the person is available after class?
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Friday 7/10

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 
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Saturday 7/11

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Week 8

Monday 7/13

•  sick and braindead

Tuesday 7/14

• sick and braindead

Wednesday 7/15

• Watch Lecture & Discussion Board 
•  Nepo: Pages 150-182/Sections 21-25 Knowing Where We are - WK8 
• Mcalister: Pages 49-76/Part 2-Part 3 thru A Natural Sense of Ourselves - WK8
•  Articles/Videos (Canvas) -- ???? - WK8
• Write reflection 1-3 paragraphs EACH.

Thursday 7/16

• Dyad Reflection, do right after class so its fresh 
•  Macalister: Pages 77-110/Part 3 Nature as a Focus of Religious Attention to the end/Wrap Up - WK 9 
•  Articles/Videos (Canvas) -- ????  - WK 9 
•  Write reflection 1-3 paragraphs EACH - WK 9 

Friday 7/17

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 
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Week 9

Monday 7/20

• Watch Lecture --> was not uploaded.......
• Discussion Board
• Nepo: Pages 183-219/Sections 26-31 The Endless Search - WK 9 
•  Write reflection 1-3 paragraphs EACH 

Tuesday 7/21

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Wednesday 7/22

• Nepo: Pages 220-255/Sections 32-38 No Strangers in the Heart
•  Write Reflection 1- 3 paragraphs.  - WK 10 
• Watch Lecture 
• Discussion Board

Thursday 7/23

• DUE: In Class Group Spiritual Direction/Companionship Reflection due 07/30/26 - WK 9 do right after class so it is fresh
•  Work on Final presentation!!!!!???

Friday 7/24

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 
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Saturday 7/25

• Obod meeting @ savanna circle 4pm. Maybe. 
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Sunday 7/26

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Week 10

Monday 7/27

•  Watch Lecture 
• Discussion Board 
•  Start writing final paper  - gather sources etc. 

Tuesday 7/28

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Friday 7/31

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 
• Finish Final Paper

Saturday 8/1

•  Ren Faire with mom?

Sunday 8/2

•  Meet with Jessica to discuss practicum hours with clients. 
•  Go to Fire Ceremony so I can write about it for Final part 2

Week 11

Monday 8/3

•  Watch Lecture 
• Discussion Board 
•  Work on final paper

Tuesday 8/4

•  Work on final paper 
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Wednesday 8/5

•  Finish Final paper. 
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Thursday 8/6

•  DUE: “Niche” Presentations of Contextual Spiritual Direction/Companionship Final Project (Canvas)—due August 16 at 5:00 pm CST
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Friday 8/7

•  Respond to Classmate's Discussion boards 
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Week 12

Monday 8/10

•  Watch Lecture 
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Wednesday 8/12

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Thursday 8/13

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Friday 8/14

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Reflection - Embodied Practices

 Consider what are your own spiritual rituals and embodied practices. What are the rituals that you believe, or know, that your people at one time used to practice? Why did they give those rituals up? What would it mean for you to re-engage those rituals? 

I engage in ritual in small ways, although I have found that I actually really enjoy crafting rituals that are more ceremonial. Singing, drumming, sigil work, and poetry are probably my biggest form of embodied practice that I use in my rituals. If embodiment is the use of the whole body or the body from the neck down I would say all of these would count. 

Singing comes from the heart and throat, I would even go to say that poetry does too. Drumming is a whole body experience - especially when you hit a flow state. Sigil work comes from within your spirit, it moves through from thee heart/center, through the hands. Even a blind man can do sigil work - the head is not needed, in fact I would say that too much of the mind gets into he way and doesn't allow for a productive sigil. 

Singing, especially to nature, and drumming are practices - often used in ritual - that I feel were used by all lines of my heritage or the people I come from. They are used by all indigenous and ancient people in various forms; music is powerful magic. My "people" still use them. I sing to bodies of water, I sing to trees, I sing to nature  and spirits as offerings. I know this is not an uncommon practice amongst many spiritual people. 

Sigils are sacred symbols that come from Spirit, God, angels, spirits, Awen, Imbas, or whatever form of divine source you believe creativity comes from. I know my paternal family used them, although I do not know their methods on how they made them. I do know Christianity and social pressure for engaging in witchcraft is why this practice was done in secret, and that they were targeted by the local community for being witches. They now avoid that word - and call it "earth work" instead. 

Poetry is probably the one that may seem like the biggest stretch to most people as an embodied practice. I know its a spiritual practice my grandmother uses, she like me, has a gift of hearing spirits through writing poetry. For her it is limited to during thunderstorms, for me I can do it if I just get myself into a meditative state of sacred awareness. It is probably one of my biggest spiritual gifts that I do not utilize nearly as often as I should. 

Engaging in these rituals connects me to Spirit, to divine source, within myself and around me. It opens up my  "ears" to the unseen and allows me to channel messages and power from the divine. I don't engage in these practices as much as I wish I did and use to do. I know doing so would actually bring me great joy and fulfillment, and the sense of connection I feel to the divine is palpable. Whether that is Spirit, the gods, spirits, or ancestors - I think it varies, but the connection is there none the less. 

Spring equinox tarot

 What seeds need to be planted and nourished spiritually? 

X pents reversed: there has been spiritual knowledge that has beeen lost to me. Now is the time to work on finding it. = get back into learning witchcraft in general. This includes folk magic and herbal. Incorporate this into your existing practice (glamour). 

How can I nurture this/fertilizer:

X of swords: I will be learning more about baneful magic and it will trigger an internal shift in how I identify spiritually. This is more of a knowledge is power. I must be open to learning all forms of magic. Think back to the journey I had where I was some kind of fae creature that was known to be scary but also brought blessings - playing with the children, greeting the young women, the fearful and resentful respect from the men of the village… THAT kind of energy is what I am moving towards. 

Anything I need to prune/release?

No. 

What seeds need to be planted this spring in the physical world?

- strength: plant the seeds for the future you want, firmness of purpose! 

- 6 swords reversed: connoted challenges - I will continue to get sick. 

- X cups and X wands reversed: pursuing a life that makes us happy, but we need to be prepared for unexpected challenges though. 

- 3 of wands: partnership <3

What is needed to nourish/fertilize? 

- 4 of wands:celebration! Make sure to celebrate along the way! 

Smokey

 Its been three weeks since smokey passed. 

I am finally getting through the day without having a crying episode. I was able to get through the day without allowing or going numb and freezing. 

I have been struggling so hard since he passed I was getting behind in school and work and just overwhelmed. 

I am finally starting to come out of it, I don't miss him any less but it is both a curse and a blessing that my ADHD makes me focus on the present moment and makes anything out of sight fade from me emotionally. 

I am still overwhelmed and have  hard time focusing, but the brain fog of grief is starting to clear little by little.