Saturday, November 21, 2009

Magic

This is my treatment altar. Every piece on this altar has deeply personal meaning, from the










three sisters figure to the driftwood that represents my Uncle Ronald, who died 10 years ago this Thanksgiving. Ronald dealt with a lot of the same things I do, but he couldn't see a way out.





My great-grandmother's linen hankie and pieces from my folks and sisters complete the offering to the ancestors, both living and dead.


My homies from Georgia are represented: Celeste, Wendy, Joni, Melinda and Steve. Pam House.


The people I know from Montana, friends both past and present are represented. Claudia, Julie, Jan, Ben, Shawn, Marsha, Barbara, Bill, Robert, Roberta, Lynn, Bob Mc., Phyllis, Judith, Karen, Bobbi, Peggy, Tracy, Brent.


My power animal - a giant midnight panther with vivid green eyes is represented. He comes to me in the night and assures me that all is well; all is as it should be; all is actually quite perfect.



My very best blogging friends are represented: Olivia, Chani, Mary Louise, VR, Anybeth, Julie, Gabriella, Dorothy, AngelP. (See side bar for links)

My LSR friends.


I could write an entire very long post (and I tried to) about the astrology we're experiencing. Strong personally for me. Strong collectively for us as a society. But, nobody does it like Eric Frances and his excellent team at Planet Waves so if you're interested, visit him there.


My tarot cards have been freaky in their accuracy. I read several people's cards in detox and they were all pretty surprised with how well they fit their circumstances. I just do either a five card spread on a situation or a 3 Major, 5 Minor spread. I find it much more effective than some of the longer spreads.



I'm leaving for the Montana Chemical Dependency Center in Butte, MT, USA at 9 am sharp. The rest of the evening for me is about self-care, ritual, prayer and connection. Packing, cleaning and last-minute phone calls. I feel pretty overwhelmed but I know I'm going to a good place and I believe they can help me get over the experiences of the past few year and provide a good foundation for the sobriety to follow. I know without a doubt this is what I need to do and I'm ready and I'm taking lots of love and support with me. Good ancestry. Good friends.



The address where I will be is: MCDC, 2500 Continental Drive, Butte, MT 59701 Attn: Angela Nolan. I would appreciate any communication by mail, especially as I am going to be there through the holidays.

I love you all.

16 comments:

Miss Robyn said...

oh Angela, I have been so caught up in my life here, that I didn't even realise that you were going through such times. bless you dear friend. I will be in touch.

I will place you on my altar and say prayers each day for your recovery. xoxo

Miss Robyn said...

ps - tuck me into your heart and I will be there with you also xo

Grandmama Carla said...

Bye Angela. Thanks for the address. I'll stay in touch.

Blessings, and see you here when you get back. Your altar is beautiful. Is it staying home or traveling with you?

love
Carla

Sherri Cornelius said...

Thank you for coming by and commenting on my blog when you have so much to think about this evening. How like you.

I know you'll carry us all with you. Godspeed. See you soon.

Olivia said...

Thank you for this lovely goodbye, Angela. You will be in my heart as well. I know this time will be perfect for you, Love, O

Mary LA said...

I'll be sending slowmail from Africa. You are in my heart and myprayers Angela.

Angela said...

Thanks so much everyone. Carla, a couple of extra special items from the altar are going with me. But what's way more important than that is the love I'm taking and that I intend to fully immerse myself in.

Miss Robyn said...

not sure if I am too late for this.. but take your clay disc. It is healing to YOU as well as Earth xo

Unknown said...

Oh I am so honored to be a part of your journey and oh my the astrology of lately has been crazy accurate along with my cards too...

Much love...

I wish you love, hearts, and joy and healing...love you...
g

Judith said...

Cool alter! Thank you for posting a picture.

I'm thinking of you often and sending you positive thoughts. Hugs!

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