Bishop In The Grove needs to go on a temporary hiatus.
These are the words that popped into my head yesterday. As soon as I heard them, I knew they were true.
Blame it on the New Moon.
I’ve had the feeling for a little while that something needed to give. I’m a decent juggler (3 oranges, no more), but the message was clear:
DO LESS.
My schedule has been quite full lately. Between my contributions to The Wild Hunt, my seasonal entries to HuffPost, my work for the Solitary Druid Fellowship, and the small pile of books that have come my way via Witches and Pagans to review (not to mention Thorn’s book that we’re tweeting about on a daily basis), I’ve been stretched pretty thin.
Then yesterday hits. I take a meeting, and during the meeting I realize that a dream project is staring me straight in the face. A quiet voice inside says,
This opportunity is yours, if you’re willing to do the work.
And I’m willing. I knew that instantly. I want to do this. I’m uniquely qualified for the work, and excited at the challenge.
So, the blog needs a break because I need to be less divided.
The Morrigan’s presence in my life continues to reveal itself.
(What will you fight for? When will you take up your sword? When will you lay it down?)
I’m not giving up everything, though. That doesn’t feel right to do.
Here’s what I’m imagining:
- I give myself as long a break as I need from writing on BITG. During this time, when I feel the impulse to write about my thoughts on practice, Paganism, or anything that might fit naturally in the archive, I’ll write about it in a document entitled, “Book.”
- I keep writing liturgies and devotionals for the Solitary Druid Fellowship. The next will be up in a week or so. Doing service work is soul food, really.
- I continue as a contributor to The Wild Hunt and HuffPost.
- I read books when they move me, and not accept any more for review. It’s so hard to turn down a book, but I need to get better at it.
- I love on my family, celebrate my soon-to-be 18 year old kid, and spend time doing things that make us feel strong and happy.
- I make music happen.
As plans go, I think this is a good one.
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And please know how much I appreciate you. This community of readers has helped me gain clarity in so many ways. I look forward to more conversations with you.
See you real soon.
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