Since I have started turning my attention toward Wicca for reasons I set down in this earlier post, I have become increasingly aware of certain things around me.
In Wicca the elements, Earth, Air, Wind and Fire play an important role. Not surprisingly, I have become more aware of their influence and existence.
When I am walking outside I notice the wind moving through the tops of the trees. How it feels against my face. I notice the rain and listen to the sound it makes dripping off the roof. How the ground feels beneath my feet, what it smells like. The shape of fire in the pit and how it gyrates.
Earth is my body
Water is my blood
Air is my breath
and Fire is my spirit.
Now of course I have always seen these things before and noticed them. You can’t help but get stuck in the rain and not notice that. Or be hit by a hurricane or whatever. But I guess what I am trying to say here is because I am sort of focused on trying to understand Wicca I am more aware of these things than previously. I didn’t need Wicca to help me find this connection to Nature. It’s just a way that helped me focus, I guess is what I am trying to say.
So anyway it’s been pretty cool. And as a writer it really does help me to see these things around me in a different light, so to speak.
As I mentioned earlier I have been doing a lot of research. I learned there is a facet of Wicca called Seax Wicca that does use the Norse Gods. I looked into it but I still think a solitary, eclectic path will fit me best. I have decided, however, to seek out some other Wiccan groups in the area later and perhaps contact them. They have little meetings and get to know you lunches and whatever every week and if nothing else it will help me (force me) to be more social. Which is something I always struggle with. (Just ask my writing buddy!)
So that catches you up on everything Wicca this week. As for my writing I have to finish the short story and really search around for a new project to work on. I may return to the hobo novel or go in another direction. I haven’t written a good hard SF story in a long time, I might think about that.
I leave you with Earth, Wind and Fire. We will take Water on account. )O(
Hoover's Corner 
This was one of the first things I noticed too. I also became very aware of the wildlife around me. I will stop and watch a butterfly when it flutters by, or listen to the birds and how different each of their calls are. It’s amazing what you ‘see’ when you take the time. 🙂
I know. I’ve become more aware of things like that, too. It’s a natural reaction but it’s happening because I tend to be focused more on stuff like that than before. So it’s a good thing. 🙂
It’s a very good thing. Good way to relax too.
I’m giving you the next building block. Your astrological sign has an element as well. So I am Taurus and my element is Earth.(Haha I know, I don’t think my mother realized.) All four are divided among the twelve months. It’s interesting what that can tell you about yourself and your relationships with others. Share it if you want after you’ve thought it over…
I was born a Scorpio.