Tuesday, November 3, 2015

So... what now?

The last post was in response to a question I get a lot from new people.

This is the other question I get most often, and I feel that in the light of the New Year it's a good question to ask.

You've set up and actually performed your first ceremony, or you've just infused your first dish of food with magical intent - so... what now? Now that it's done, what do you do next?

Well, after a ceremony there is some housekeeping to do. You'll need to clean up the area, usually just putting your candles and tools back where they usually live, and you might need to sweep or mop up a spill.  If you were outdoors, you'll need to make sure that the fire (if you had one) is truly extinguished - raging fires are not cool, and neither is property damage. You'll need to carry everything back inside, and likely clean up a little - or warm up a little if it was chilly.

You also need to take care of yourself after a ceremony. You've just expended energy - you've spent time in meditation, you've communicated intent, you've lead and walked and talked. It's draining, and you need to recoup a little now. Have some tea, or go straight to bed if it was done at night. If you can, a nap might be a good idea. Truthfully, you might not need any of that, you might just need a glass of water and a good book. Listen to yourself to know what you need.

If you're infusing food with intent it's important that your guests know what the deal is - this is like anything else, don't impose it on people who might not want it. But if they did, and they know, and everything is ok, then go ahead and enjoy the meal. Afterward make sure you clean everything - washing, here, is really all you need. If you truly feel the desire to wash the energy from the physical dishes as well, then add a tiny (and I mean TINY) bit of salt to your dish water. Always rinse in pure, plain water though. It could harm the dishes otherwise.

As with everything, preparation is as important as clean up. Take your time, clean thoroughly and don't delay in doing it.

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