small steps are still steps

[alee_grrl]

I'm rather proud of myself, there was a social event hosted by a local nerd/weirdling group yesterday evening, and for once I did not talk myself out of going. I came very close to talking myself out of going, but made it out despite my anxiety starting to spike. And once I got there and settled in, I had a lovely time and my anxiety slowly faded. I ended up staying for several hours.

The nice thing is that it was a "Dark Arts and Crafts" night (hosted by a local horror/weird things group), so it was a fairly low key event. I took a sketch pad and coloring book and my markers, pencils and charcoal. I found that I have nearly forgotten how to draw, and so ended up with some more abstract doodles rather than anything else. But it was still fun.

The other nice thing was that it was held in the community space at my favorite local occult shop, and the store was still open (they usually close at six, but decided to stay open through the event). So I treated myself to a small lovely blue stone (apatite) and the Everyday Witch Oracle cards set I'd been eyeing for some time.

Today I hope to work on my fic for the Steter Network fic exchange. I have the idea somewhat sketched out, just have to start writing. :D

Hope others are having a lovely weekend. <3 <3 <3

Comments

[alee_grrl]

Thank you! Going out is so very difficult. At least I knew it would likely be like minded people, but even then it is hard.

The blue apatite feels really lovely. I was very drawn to it and I have spent a bit of time holding it. I find it very soothing and the color is so pretty. Not quite the same blue as lapis lazuli, but very similar.

It might take me a while to get to know the cards, but I will consider doing a review when I do. The artwork is gorgeous and I love how diverse it is (varying genders, ethnicities and modes of dress). The cards are a bit bigger than is comfortable for me given how small my hands are. But I liked the artwork enough to get them anyway. :D

[amejisuto]

The blue apatite looks pretty online, and I'm hoping it will help me with some throat chakra work as well as cutting back some cravings. I was told its a dieters stone so I hope it will help curb my love of chocolate. LOL.

Your hands will stretch, over time, to fit the cards. I can now shuffle my Goddess Tarot cards and they're pretty big. If you felt the pull, they're probably right for you!

[alee_grrl]

I know very little about chakra work, to be honest. But I'm an absolute magpie when it comes to pretty stones. I will usually avoid temptation to spend money on them, but this one really drew my attention. So it was probably needed in some fashion, and maybe it will help me curb my desire for sweets. :D

And that is a good point about my hands stretching and getting used to the cards over time. I worked with them a little today, mostly just holding them and shuffling with them. They feel lovely and joyous. Like they are excited to work with me. So that's a good sign.

[amejisuto]

I don't know about chakra work beyond which YouTube has taught me. LOL. But when I meditate I get a tickle in the back of my throat, making it almost impossible not to cough. I'm fine most of the other time, so I'm hoping something like the apatite will open that chakra for me. I think it's a side effect of my high blood pressure medication but it's odd that it only happens when I meditate.

Either way, it's a pretty blue and that's enough for me. LOL.

Sounds like you and the cards are a good match. Have fun with them.