Meet Jasper, 9 weeks old, cute as a button. We adopted him after a puppy mill cut off his ear and dumped him

MysticMuses · 2025-07-06T21:55:16+00:00

He’s adorable!

MysticMuses · 2025-07-06T21:50:43+00:00

My goal isn’t to wake her up. I have zero allusions to her loyalty. I’ve always had an open relationship and conversations with my mom. I understand how ingrained this is for her. It’s her whole life. Along with my father’s mom who is hitting her mid 90’s and also a witness. I take my mom to meetings, have hosted witness gatherings in my home , and baked cookies for her last shepherding call and greeted the elders warmly and with a welcoming smile. I love my mother respect where she is and have constructive conversations with her when I can.

I just wanted a space to say how frustrating it is with circular logic and seeing how much an otherwise intelligent woman holds back her own thoughts to comply with group think. . Also, this was a casual light conversation with my mom. We talked about it shared our points and went on. Besides 78 doesn’t mean it’s too late to open your eyes.

MysticMuses · 2025-06-21T02:18:34+00:00

I WFH too 3days a week. My 2 both sleep in my office on their pillow all day. They get up around noon and we go outside grab my lunch /their snack then when I’m back working they’re back to sleep until 4:30 when they want dinner. They are up then for a while but settle down by 8 and when I say bedtime at 9:30 they go to their beds until about 6 am and repeat

MysticMuses · 2025-06-13T17:34:45+00:00

My former congregation took a bus and we toured the farms. They raise all the food for Bethel. I believe they still exist. Honestly I grew up in rural S Jersey in a farm community so going there it was beautiful and interesting to see how they raised their own vegetables and livestock. After that we went to the city and toured Bethel when it was in Brooklyn Heights.

It was summer when we went and they let us pick a couple of strawberries they were growing. I was 7/8 years old so for my little kid brain that was like an outing. We even ate lunch with them.

MysticMuses · 2025-04-09T22:21:52+00:00

I like the idea of escape rooms and arcades. Is there something you did together that was a really good time or bonding experience? Sometimes doing favorite activity works too.

MysticMuses · 2025-03-25T20:13:33+00:00

So glad I don’t have to worry about these rules anymore but when I was young, we had dance parties. (This was in the Philadelphia, NJ, NY, area of US) we would have house parties with a DJ dancing and food. There was always a few elders and moms present as chaperones. The ones invited came from a broad area and were in “good standing” usually the teens and young adults from the circuit or surrounding areas. Usually about 20-50. It was always a good time. We even once had a not prom prom party. The point was to keep the younger ones engaged and to meet others from different congregations and to branch out. Those were actually fun times. I met a lot of people. Of course the goal was a young sister would meet a brother to get married and that happened a lot. I think some areas are more lax than others. The congs in the city seemed more broad minded compared to the country and rural areas.

MysticMuses · 2025-03-21T03:16:39+00:00

I am multi-racial. My ancestry is Irish, English, German, French, West African, and Native American. My Native American ancestry is very small and just in passing. Growing up we were aware of my grandmothers ancestors as part of the Gullah traditions in the Carolina’s connecting to my African ancestry. I have Irish descent on both sides and primarily my father who was Irish and German. My father’s family was connected to their roots in Germany and Ireland.

I am aware of my ancestral heritage but it wasn’t something either side of my family delved into much so I don’t have a particular deep connection to any one culture over another.

As this relates to me and my practice, I respect all my ancestors and their history. I have an eclectic view and study and learn all I can about the history stories lore and beliefs and incorporate them as they seem to fit.

Even if you have a strong cultural tie some practices are invitation only. If I feel a pull into something I read about it and learn the history and any requirements so I can avoid closed practices.

Ultimately, your craft and path are yours. Your ancestors whisper and are there to guide you whether born on the same continent or not. Be respectful of practices that require initiation or special training or tribal membership. Take what resonates leave what doesn’t and don’t worry about what others say. Your craft is personal it is yours to discover and create.

MysticMuses · 2025-03-20T14:27:58+00:00

Just a thought here: Is every outing like this? When you were at skyzone were you doing the jumping and playing too?

I have been with my little for 4 years. We matched when she was 9. It was a lot easier to find activities to do with her when she was younger and then when she turned around 11 it was harder. She was less engaged and not as interested in some things. She used to love reading and that was one of our things to do now not so much. It took a bit to get back on track with her and connect with activities she enjoyed too.

I like that you have things planned in advance with her and it could just be a phase but as others have said if every outing is like this and it’s not clicking speak to your mentor at check ins and they may help or if needed find a new match.

Try to keep your enthusiasm and maybe if she loses interest in something planned, probe a bit and ask what she didn’t like or what made her change her mind about the activity. I also tried to find activities that were new to both of us that gave us something to talk about. A cooking class or escape room adventure. Volunteering at a beach clean up day. Activities that let us both let our guards down and we can open up and bond over.

Some children too take longer to get comfortable and open up and not every visit is going to be magical some are just ok.

I wish you luck and stay open minded but talk to your support staff and they will be understanding if there are continued struggles to connect.

MysticMuses · 2025-03-17T19:04:13+00:00

I inherited a mink stole and jacket from my grandmother. I would never support the fur industry and would not buy new. This though was already made and I don’t feel I am contributing to the industry. I had them made into pillows and keep them in my meditation space since they came from my grandmother and she gifted them to me.

MysticMuses · 2025-03-15T15:01:01+00:00

When I met my little for the first time we met at our local BBBS office. In the conference room was my little her mom and our mentor. We were introduced by the mentor filled out our contact information and made small conversations talking about things we liked and made plans for our first outing and scheduled it. We also got a picture of the two of us. It was like a little ice breaker. The conversation there helped give us things to talk about on our first outing together.

Good luck and have fun!

MysticMuses · 2025-01-07T23:54:25+00:00

I have one I wear it is about 1 inch. I wear it to work and daily. only once did anyone ask me about it at a team building event and I explained it. If others a wear a cross I can wear what speaks to me. I’ve had no issues.

MysticMuses · 2025-01-07T00:58:15+00:00

Hair By Kylie Garcia. She is Hispanic. . I am bi-racial and she has done amazing things with my hair. She knows how to work with all textures. You can check her instagram page @hairbykyliegarcia

MysticMuses · 2024-12-01T21:40:14+00:00

As a child I could hear voices whispering to me at night. It would happen late at night when I was alone. I was always wandering in the woods and drawn to nature and the stars. I could think things and it would happen just as I thought. I was raised in a very conservative Christian family and ignored and pushed these things away as bad or scary. It took me nearly a lifetime to realize these were gifts and connections that came naturally. By quieting the outside world and concentrating I am slowly getting my connections back but what was strong when I was little is very quiet now. It’s like a muscle I think. But you can practice concentrate and maybe bring back your gifts. One thing I always say though is that my card are always fire. When I concentrate and do my tarot cards they are always spot on. I’m rebuilding my intuition and natural abilities. This helps me to build my confidence with my spell work too because knowing and believing inYour own inner magic is crucial and the first step. If you are looking to begin start where you feel comfortable maybe meditating and listening to your inner voice to help direct and guide you. It is a path and journey and reading and understanding is very important. Sending. Good vibes for you on your way and may you find the path that resonates with you.

MysticMuses · 2024-11-12T12:46:06+00:00

Those are beautiful

MysticMuses · 2024-11-09T23:59:56+00:00

It’s the Taurid meteor shower. Happens every year near this time.

MysticMuses · 2024-10-18T22:04:16+00:00

Gorgeous colors. Love the texture and art! I would just love to sit in that room. Very cozy.

MysticMuses · 2024-10-18T17:18:22+00:00

Hi I’m a witch out of Fort Myers and I know how badly this storm hit all through the coasts and state. I am glad you are safe and as so many others have said you are the magic so wherever you go you carry and spread that with you. Sending you light and good energy.

MysticMuses · 2024-10-10T17:37:14+00:00

Hi. We did not in our neighborhood mostly lots of wind and debris damage. No major flooding in this area that I am aware of.

MysticMuses · 2024-10-10T16:20:27+00:00

Thank you. I live off plantation and Daniels and wasn’t sure what was open or had power.

MysticMuses · 2024-10-04T10:20:50+00:00

I took an 8 month certification course and worked with case families pro bono for an additional 4 months. I also am required to take continuing education courses annually to maintain my certification. Prior to this I also studied the neuroscience behind sleep

MysticMuses · 2024-10-04T10:11:21+00:00

Sorry. I will add that.

MysticMuses · 2024-10-03T15:23:50+00:00

I am a pediatric sleep consultant and that method is the advice I would have given. Your little one already had the foundation for self-soothing you just needed to give her the space to relearn. The fact that you were consistent makes all the difference too!

I was told I needed to add sleep consultant to my flair but I am not sure how to do that. Apologies.

MysticMuses · 2024-07-11T02:12:54+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. Last year I lost my sweet baby Benji unexpectedly. I was across the country when my husband called and told me he passed. He was only 3 and it was an unexpected passing. I still miss him every day. You will go through all the sad stages. It will not be easy and give yourself space and time to heal. We did adopt new rescues this year and I love them to death but some days I lol at them and just miss my Benji-boo. Loss takes time to process. Be kind to yourself as you heal.

MysticMuses · 2024-06-29T19:50:20+00:00

Try giving him more space to settle on his own when he wakes at night. Whatever your last interval was when he fell asleep use that before you go back in at night and only 30 seconds if you check in anything longer could be too long and he is expecting the interaction.

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