Had a beautiful Fall Equinox Ceremony this morning. I used a chapter from the book “The Afterlife of Billie Fingers” as the base of our ceremony today. One of the quotes is “Don’t overlook the riches contained in the darkness”, As we identified those things we do that cause shadows I had to think how I would not be the person I am today if didn’t have those traits. When one can use those traits to help themselves you can bring them out of the shadows and into the light. Everything we are is on a range – if we can quit labeling one side as good and the other side bad but see them as a range we can choose to operate from our lives become much more rich.
I took a nap after lunch. For some reason I felt very drained after the ceremony and needed to rest. I feel much better now! A friend had posted a picture of the sheet music from “It is Well With My Soul” on Facebook the other day and I keep singing that song to myself this afternoon..
The guy from Canton didn’t text me last night but he sent me a good morning text mid-morning. I sent a reply but haven’t heard any more from him. Another guy from Independence KS sent me a message – he is only 47 so I ignored his message for two reasons – one is that he is from Independence KS which is where other guys on that site are from and none of the ones I have talked to from Independence, KS were legit and two he is too young. The guy I visited with yesterday sent a short thank you message and I replied to it.
I have a completely free weekend coming up. A friend I buy beef from is to deliver some hamburger to me sometime this weekend but other than that I am free. I will only have one guest this weekend and she is the wife of one of the long-termed boarders and won’t need my time and attention.
The wind is blowing in a cold front today. Over 90 out today and only going to be in the mid 70’s or lower for the next week. Bring on the cool temperatures!
Got most of my mowing done yesterday. Still need to mow the ditches by the driveway. I ran out of daylight and had to stop last night. I’ll finish it this evening when it cools down a bit.
I’ll only have one guest tonight as the other one drove home to see her boyfriend. This has been a slower week for guests. I needed the break so have cherished the quiet moments I have found this week.
Decided to take a short break from the news media. My soul feels a bit battered and bruised right now and the news isn’t serving me well right now. I’ll check back in on it when I am more grounded and centered.
May get some apple butter made yet today. I need to get the apples worked up as several of them have bad spots on them and if I don’t get them worked up soon I won’t be able to salvage them.
Need to think of something fun to do this weekend. I have too much empty space ahead of me and am feeling a bit restless as a result.
Not one of my better days – knowing it will be better by tomorrow. Felt like I needed a day to catch up to all the changes happening around me. I needed to slow down and let all my parts catch up.
Grateful for Fall Equinox and the life lessons it provides, grateful for naps that refresh my soul and body, and grateful for friends that add spice to my life.