~*~April Pagan Circle~*~ Spring is in the Air!

[_ktg_]

 Welcome April!  

Come in, sit down, make yourself comfy, with your favorite drink in hand!

[Aubergine68]

subbing - with a cup of cayenne tea :-)

Happy April!

[femme_rouge]

I have my yummy cuppa coffee with cream...

Happy April!  Happy Spring to those feeling and seeing the changes.

I love fresh starts, and new months always feel like good fresh starts.  Add in Spring, TM time, the birthday of my first child on the 11th, and I'm feeling the energy this morning.  Maybe I'll actually be able to participate a little more this month? 

[Valerie.Qc]

Happy April!

I got sick just when Mercury turned retro... I barely cough but there is a painful spot in my lungs.  I really don't like this. I'm taking GSE internally (pills), vit.C and homemade chicken broth. I'm waiting for the energy to turn on Sunday and, if it's not better, I'll see a doctor.

I received the Pagan Prayer Beads book and I've start reading it. I already have a few ideas... Playing with them for now.

[Maiasaura]

Duh, I wrote "Happy April" on the March thread

So I was working on releasing the ties to this house and this town, to get ready for Treasure Mapping, and I smudged and dusted and lit candles and played music to get in the mood and I decided to sit on the end of my bed and tap.

I found The Big Fear. It made me cry. I'm still teary. What do I do about this?

In a nutshell, I'm terrified of moving to a new town because of ds's behavior issues. He's been with the same therapist for 7 years. He's had setbacks lately and we have to play med roulette again. I'm scared of having to set him up all over again in a new school and a new town. His behavior manifests in snark, disrespect, sometimes destroying things or defacing (he's put unfixable scratch marks in the wood walls of this house, and his mirror and dresser), lying, huge backtalk. He's like this anyway, when he's not being Jekyll and being sweet, helpful, compliant, loving, and easy to get along with. Hyde is horrible. Just utterly draining and horrible. His hill to die on is having the last word.

Even with the recent setbacks, we have come so far.

Overwhelming situations override his meds anyway. A new town would just throw the benefits right out the window. Not to mention he's on controlled substances, which means no refills, so I'd have 30 days to set up a new situation to get prescriptions.

What do I do, mamas? Any suggestions? I guess all I can address is the fears, huh.

[_ktg_]

I'm here with my yummy cuppa of coffee with cream!  I too am very excited for April!  I feel spring in the air already as it's getting warmer here (slowly..) and I have big plans for my backyard and garden this year.  I can't wait to get out and play in the dirt and re-do the spaces to make them more... mine .

Val - I'm sorry to hear you are getting sick... DH & my littlest just went through that and I'm battling swollen glands and probably a nasty cold is getting ready to pounce once this site visit is over and my adrenaline/stress levels drop.  Oooh pagan prayer beads book - that sounds very cool and a good read.  Who is the author 

Thanks Aubergine for the interview vibes... it went suprisingly well and they had very few questions.  So I'm just waiting now until this afternoon to get the final word from them on what they think of our program.   Mmmm cayenne tea mmmm *spicy!*

FR - I agree April is one fun month with lots of energy!  Are you getting ready for your big move?

Sending all ya'll love and hopefully some warm spring weather vibes!!!

[femme_rouge]

 Maia.  Well, first I think it can't be underplayed how important it is that you DID unearth the Big Fear.  Knowing is half the battle, right?  What about meeting with his therapist to discuss your concerns?  Maybe if you call today to make contact (before TM time), it might feel good?  I'm sure there will be other good advice from the wise women here.  I'm just in the logistical, take action mood lately.  Hugs, I'll be thinking of you.

[_ktg_]

Maia - I have to just give a huge  m'dear as I'm about to run into another meeting.   I'll be back afterwards if I have any ideas....

Originally Posted by Maiasaura 

Duh, I wrote "Happy April" on the March thread

So I was working on releasing the ties to this house and this town, to get ready for Treasure Mapping, and I smudged and dusted and lit candles and played music to get in the mood and I decided to sit on the end of my bed and tap.

I found The Big Fear. It made me cry. I'm still teary. What do I do about this?

In a nutshell, I'm terrified of moving to a new town because of ds's behavior issues. He's been with the same therapist for 7 years. He's had setbacks lately and we have to play med roulette again. I'm scared of having to set him up all over again in a new school and a new town. His behavior manifests in snark, disrespect, sometimes destroying things or defacing (he's put unfixable scratch marks in the wood walls of this house, and his mirror and dresser), lying, huge backtalk. He's like this anyway, when he's not being Jekyll and being sweet, helpful, compliant, loving, and easy to get along with. Hyde is horrible. Just utterly draining and horrible. His hill to die on is having the last word.

Even with the recent setbacks, we have come so far.

Overwhelming situations override his meds anyway. A new town would just throw the benefits right out the window. Not to mention he's on controlled substances, which means no refills, so I'd have 30 days to set up a new situation to get prescriptions.

What do I do, mamas? Any suggestions? I guess all I can address is the fears, huh.

[femme_rouge]

ktg-we crossed posted.   I'm so glad your interview went well.  Yay!  Thanks for asking about my move.  I'm getting so excited, and it takes up a lot of energy and space.  It's good though..I'm riding the energy as best as I can.  Yesterday was "getting documents in order for our work visa day."  There ended up being complications, and we were unable to get even 1 of the 7 documents notarized.  It felt really right though.  My intuition was speaking loudly to not push things and make SURE everything is absolutely in order, so I walked away.

 I am embracing my word of the year, "Adventurous."  We plan to head to Mexico on July  1st.

Valerie-I hope this illness moves through you quickly and you feel better asap. 

[mommamanjari]

I thought this to be appropriate on All Fools Day.

http://www.angelpaths.com/majors/fool2.html

Valerie, you could try massaging a few drops of thyme, lavender, and/or eucalyptus oils mixed into a teaspoon or so of olive or grape seed oil on your lung area (front, back & sides). It really works wonders for cough, congestion & pain. We do that about 3 times a day if the lungs are really weak.

Maia, I'm hoping that a move may work to your ds's happiness. You might not be able to see it through the worry, but he could find a really great new friend, a more effective therapist or a more patient teacher. May the transition be as peaceful as possible!

Have a lovely month!

[Indigo73]

Ugh, the forums are driving me crazy this morning.  I don't know if it's Firefox or MDC that is acting up.

Anywho, go me!  I've subbed on day one for a change.

Happy April everyone.

It's going to be an interesting month for me.  Going to visit my SIL in Phoenix for a week's vacation.  That trip is two weeks before finals.  I know I am insane but it was work around DS's school schedule or visit AZ in the summer which I really wasn't going to do.  But I am really looking forward to the trip.  We plan to check out Route 66 and Flagstaff to see if it's a good compromise for DP & I.  I am a New England gal & he is a SoCal boy who wants to go "home."  I am NOT living in SoCal, ewww, been there done that. 

Despite the spitting of snow last night, I feel Spring.  Come on Spring.  I need to get my hands dirty in the garden, I really really do.

Thinking of everyone - healthy, happy, contented vibes to each and every one of you.

Edited by Indigo73 - 4/1/11 at 8:37am

[singin_angel]

Happy April!

I am super excited about TM time on the weekend! DH started a new position today and it is right on the subway line so that is great for Mother Earth! 

I got a phone call at 5:30am today and jumped to get it, since I am on-call for two births at the moment. Turns out, it was some kind of fax machine. 

DD started her new swimming lessons yesterday and the instructor is really great. We have previously done things like Saturday or Sunday morning but it just gets so busy at the pool. This time, it was so quiet. The class is fairly small and she loved it. She is also taking ballet. She kept talking about ballerinas (and I haven't even brought it up so I'm not sure where that came from) so we figured, we would give her the opportunity to try it out and see what she thought. DH took her last week and she had a great time. 

I'm working on some business stuff - trying to get things organized for work after baby. Seeing what I can manage, etc. As a result of being self-employed, I don't qualify for maternity leave benefits (but I will still be taking time off). I am just going to look at ways to stay in the loop while either having baby with me or only having to be gone for a short period of time. 

Val - I hope you feel better soon! DH actually got sick around the same time. This morning his cough sounded awful. Be gentle to yourself!

Maia - what a big step that is to find that big fear! Good for you! I would probably talk to his therapist. I am sure they would have connections in the places you may be thinking of moving or ways to help prepare him for a transition of that size. I also believe that children can read our emotions so well - if we show even the smallest bit of anxiety, etc - they will respond to it. I would work on some affirmations for yourself that will put some of that to rest, work with him and his therapist on transitions, and maybe even put an affirmation on his bottle of FEs :) My thoughts for now...

[DaughterOfKali]

Subbing (even though I'm not here often.)  

Maia- Does your son get SSI?  PM me if you want some practical info on health care contacts in MA.

[Valerie.Qc]

Originally Posted by _ktg_ 

Val - I'm sorry to hear you are getting sick... DH & my littlest just went through that and I'm battling swollen glands and probably a nasty cold is getting ready to pounce once this site visit is over and my adrenaline/stress levels drop.  Oooh pagan prayer beads book - that sounds very cool and a good read.  Who is the author 

John Michael Greer and Clare Vaughn

Originally Posted by femme_rouge 

Valerie-I hope this illness moves through you quickly and you feel better asap. 

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mommamanjari 

Valerie, you could try massaging a few drops of thyme, lavender, and/or eucalyptus oils mixed into a teaspoon or so of olive or grape seed oil on your lung area (front, back & sides). It really works wonders for cough, congestion & pain. We do that about 3 times a day if the lungs are really weak.

I have eucalyptus eo, I'll try that.

[sweetsunshine85]

Happy April, mamas!

So in NH, Mother Nature played an April Fools joke on us and is dumping snow! Not my idea of nice, but its all good! I'm trying to stay grounded, though swarming with stress. This weekend is my plant medicine course at least. It will be lovely! I can't wait! My teacher is really awesome and has agreed to work out a work/study with me. Phew!

I found this cool, fun Bollywood dance workout on Hulu. Its really fun and I worked up a great sweat doing it. Now I'm like addicted to it! They have other dance workouts too! Yay!

Had SO much time off this week, none of it by choice. One day, my client was sick, then she had an appointment in Northern NH, and then another client is going to the seacoast today for Special Olympics, so I'm off today. I have Sunday off for my class... Yeah... Luckily I picked up an overnight last night...

What is this TMing I keep seeing? Haven't had much time to catch up. Miss y'all!

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by mommamanjari Maia, I'm hoping that a move may work to your ds's happiness. You might not be able to see it through the worry, but he could find a really great new friend, a more effective therapist or a more patient teacher. May the transition be as peaceful as possible!

What a sweet thing to say! You're right, of course, about focusing on the negative. It's just so hard lately when ds IS being so negative. But I will focus on what you said. I may even print it out in a way that it becomes an affirmation. Thank you so much!

Originally Posted by singin_angel  and maybe even put an affirmation on his bottle of FEs :) My thoughts for now...

Thanks to lovely aweyn, I found the perfect FE for our family. I ran right out and bought some!

Originally Posted by DaughterOfKali Maia- Does your son get SSI?  PM me if you want some practical info on health care contacts in MA.

We're not going anywhere, for the time being. I'm just thinking ahead. Projecting, more like. I worry about those things anyway. Whether or not we end up moving, even if we moved here in town. My house is off the market for the moment.

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by sweetsunshine85 

What is this TMing I keep seeing? Haven't had much time to catch up. Miss y'all!

Go here http://www.mothering.com/community/forum/thread/1297697/prepping-for-the-2011-treasure-map/240#post_16360945 and start on page 1-- actually you don't even need to read the rest of the thread. That's just people saying how excited they are. And don't worry about decluttering your house in a day and a half. I didn't, the first time I did a TM. I came late to the game my first year, too. You can declutter ONE thing if that's all you can do between now and Sunday morning! Yay that you got in on time!

[mommamanjari]

I broke my broom!

I vacuumed the whole house & decided to "sweep" away all the old stagnant energy afterward. I was really feeling the vibes and getting pretty intense about it. Then, in our bedroom, the broom separated from the handle. It was cheap, but I wasn't even physically touching anything! I don't have any other ritual broom, so I cleansed it with salt and sprinkled it with water & continued on my way, without the handle. Then I went about and rang all of our indoor wind chimes. Next, I burned "protection" incense in every room. In our bedroom I accidently jabbed the burning end into my bathrobe that hangs on the back of the door & knocked out the flame. There must have been some really nasty & strong energy in there- I'm feeling like that room needs something more, but what? And I should probably get a new broom!

[witchygrrl]

Happy April! We had snow, which definitely felt like a big joke.

Gaelsong is having a big sale, so we're getting this tablerunner. Finally the price is right!

Still sick (Gah!), but DH had a great idea-that I should go to the Minute Clinic by our house. So I did, and I have drugs now; hopefully that does it. I paid $89 for the visit, and I'll see about getting reimbursed once insurance goes through.

Manjari, that sounds very intense indeed. I would suggest putting up protections around the room after you're done cleansing. DH usually does this rune-Eolh/Algiz- on the windows and doors. He also thinks that maybe you should burn that broom before you get a new one.

Maia-I would agree about the sentiment that you have at least identified the Big Fear. That is a huge step! So part of what you might have to TM about is the ideal situation for DS to grow and thrive. Maybe the house hasn't sold because it isn't yet the right time, but hopefully the right time will come sooner rather than later. And if you need help with MA resources, I'm also willing to lend a hand in that regard.

Edited by witchygrrl - 4/1/11 at 5:31pm

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by mommamanjari Then I went about and rang all of our indoor wind chimes. Next, I burned "protection" incense in every room. In our bedroom I accidently jabbed the burning end into my bathrobe that hangs on the back of the door & knocked out the flame. There must have been some really nasty & strong energy in there- I'm feeling like that room needs something more, but what? And I should probably get a new broom!

If it were me, I'd probably wait till Sunday to get a new broom. New energy!

Good idea about the wind chimes. Funny, I have a spare bedroom that I don't use, and the energy feels stagnant in there, and that's where I'm going to do my map (because it can stay in there undisturbed). I went in there today and dusted, even though there isn't anything really to dust, just the windowsills and such. Then I burned a lavender candle and opened the windows. Even though it was like 40* today. It needed some air energy! I should add to it with a bell or wind chime, too.
 

I heard about your joke snow, witchy. LOL. M was saying things like where are the Red Cross and the National Guard, there's so much snow, and he couldn't wait to get home to watch the news about it