I'm starting to think that maybe all of the deep life contemplation is just something that happens around the anniversary of one's birth. Quite honestly, I'd forgotten just how soon it will be here, but I've been very enveloped in thoughts of deep introspection for the last couple of weeks so...maybe it's just one of those, "I'm growing older" things. But today, rather than fret over whether or not women actually still hold value after thirty (by societal standards) it led me to a place of gratitude, which is how we arrived here, on day twenty three of the Gratitude Project.
Today I am grateful for the many teachers and mentors I have been fortunate enough to know and study under, or in some capacity to learn from, throughout the years. Looking back, I can't help but give merit to the phrase, "when the student is ready, the teacher appears," because it's always held true.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been introduced to the world of Paganism by Irene Glasse (glassewitchcottage.com). She had such an incredible energy about her, as well as a unique way of teaching that made a sometimes overwhelming practice much easier to process and absorb. To this day I am inspired by her words and her teachings, and am very grateful to have had her as a teacher.
I also consider myself extremely fortunate to have been taught Reiki by my friend Christy. I cannot think of a more amazing person to have learned an energetic art from (nor can I think of someone patient enough to tolerate all of the lightbulbs that blew) than this amazing soul. Not only did she teach me Reiki, but she taught me to go after my dreams and believe myself wholly capable, something I tend to struggle with on my own. She is a gift in this life and I'm happy to call her my friend.
I'm grateful for Ms. Ocasey, the teacher who guided me through years of homebound study when my illness wouldn't allow me to be in school. Quite frankly, she taught me more about life and resilience than anyone else on this planet, and I am thankful beyond measure for her.
I've had the joy of being taught by so many people throughout this life, I couldn't possibly list them all. Realistically I've learned something from the majority of people I've met, and I'm grateful I've been open enough to do so. My biggest goal is to never be in a room of people who are too similar, for I always hope to have someone to learn from.
May you find Mentors that facilitate your growth and inspiration.
-Dominique
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