Following my recent post about Costa Rica, I want to continue writing about places I’ve traveled to in the past year. One year ago I flew to Seattle with my grandma. She holds great importance in my life and we have many shared interests. It’s really her who was the first to get me into spirituality which eventually led to my journey with yoga. We only stayed for a few days but that was more than enough to hold some of my most central and magickal memories and learn much that would guide my path in the following year to come.
Sabbats
The day I post this is August 1st, which is Lammas in the Western Hemisphere. Lammas was the first pagan sabbat I ever celebrated or paid attention to, and it was on this trip that my interest in not only Lammas, but the other 8 pagan sabbats blossomed. I turn to ideals of Paganism and Wiccan culture to evolve my own spiritual well-being and celebrating the Sabbats is one way I do this. While associating seasons with certain feelings and events in my life, the sabbats have helped me to be more aware of when the weather is changing and what energy to bring in and release before the next sabbat. For Lammas in Seattle, my grandma and I walked around the farmers market and got popsicles that we ate while journaling at a sunny park. I wrote reflecting on some prompts having to do with the changing of the season and the approaching autumn equinox.
Fulfillment through Perspective
While in Seattle my grandma and I spent many moments in silence, whether we were journaling in cafes or walking through an enchanting landscape. These moments with my thoughts were the most eye-opening in terms of realizing how I wished to live my life, and the brief moments of solitude often felt chilling and full of potential.
The summer of 2021 gave me the most used resource in my life, and that is the idea that perspective can completely change your life and wellbeing. We always have a perspective over any given situation, and we are partially able to change it and make it something that makes our lives more desirable. The more explorative and independent I feel draws more of the energy I want to have in my life. I feel inspired when waking early, writing, being present in moments of adventure, and incorporating other forms of magick into my daily practice including tarot, meditation, and yoga.
Journaling
Pike Place Market held the most intriguing marketplace I’ve ever seen, with independent sellers showcasing unique and handmade items like pressed flowers in pendants, soft cashmere tops, and a stand with custom journals. For someone who previously had never journaled more than a few days, the lofty journal purchase was probably quite stupid. Regardless, I haven’t stopped journaling since getting it, and ¾ of the journal now is covered front to back in stories from my life in the past year. Journaling has helped me overcome mental struggles I’ve faced along with releasing emotional buildup and bringing clarity to my intuition. As someone who enjoys writing, having a journal to document my life has been incredibly helpful to refer back to.
