From my readings, research, and therapy sessions I’ve had, most seem to agree that a major of our trauma comes from family and potentially friends when growing up. A lot of parents are doing the best they can with how they’ve been brought up, what’s going on in their lives while trying to raise a … Continue reading The Witch Wound — Familial
The Witch Wound — Societal
The societal aspect of the witch wound is what society pushes as what is acceptable and what the masses tend to view as acceptable so that people in with everyone else. Being different from others, standing out in an unacceptable way such as not following the same spiritual paths as the “majority” or behaving or … Continue reading The Witch Wound — Societal
The Witch Wound — Generational
Before I explore the three levels of the witch wound, I found a quote that sums up all three levels of deep racial wounding that we can look at the witch wound through: Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW, SEP had a quote that gets to the heart of generational trauma and how it shows up in … Continue reading The Witch Wound — Generational
Basics of Trauma
The basis of much of our coping mechanisms and shadow behaviors come from trauma of some sorts. Trauma is anything that left a psychological negative mark on us somehow, whether it was something stressful, terrifying, or otherwise impacted us in a way that we don’t want to experience such an event ever again. So we … Continue reading Basics of Trauma
Overview of the Witch Wound
I’ve been thinking about the concept of the witch wound recently and how I’ve seen and heard it has manifested in many people’s lives including my own. To sum it up, a witch wound is a genetic, familial, or societal fear of being different as well as embracing your power, especially but not limited to … Continue reading Overview of the Witch Wound
Netimus Graffiti Poem
Chiken is what I be piken, rice makes my tummy nice, your guac makes my tummy want to talk, your cheese is like a soft breeze, without your bowles, I have holes without your Doritos, I’d be forced to eat Cheetos, your chips make me swing my hips and lick my lips, your smell makes … Continue reading Netimus Graffiti Poem
Ancestors for Support
In these times, remember to call out to your ancestors of blood, spirit, and place for support. They are there whether or not you've interacted with them before. Your ancestors of blood were born, worked, loved, lost, and tried to put themselves back together again before they died and the hardships they faced and how … Continue reading Ancestors for Support
Spring Equinox Ritual for Lada
Pre-Ritual WorkGive people some garden-worthy sunflower seeds to place on an ice cube or two to use as a blessing in their own lives (if they can’t plant it) of the gift of spring and the energy it entails or plant it to help bring the beauty and light of a sunflower to the land … Continue reading Spring Equinox Ritual for Lada
Bealtaine Ritual for the Irish Pantheon
Pre-Ritual Work The Irish Pantheon--the Tuatha De Danann (the Children of the Goddess Danu) Explain about how the Tuatha De Danann means Children or People of the Goddess Danu. Explain about the importance of the number three in their Irish culture and magic (sea, land, sky). Explain about hospitality as an essential part of Irish … Continue reading Bealtaine Ritual for the Irish Pantheon
Compassionate Listening
I’ve been diving into trying to learn more about Compassionate Listening and came across a Christian monk giving a speech to deacons, priests, and others about it. In his speech, he describes how he views someone sharing their deep-seated feelings that I thought was so beautiful and gave a good way to look at listening … Continue reading Compassionate Listening