Unexpected Ogham Break

[kimberlysteele]

Hi everyone, I am going to take an unexpected break from Ogham readings this week.  I have been suffering some depression and exhaustion from a couple of normal life setbacks and I just don’t feel I would be at my best. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes… I fully plan on being back next week.

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

I'm sorry you are having a rough time right now.

Do what you need to do to take care of yourself!

Jan

[kimberlysteele]

Thank you, Jan! I feel I am equipped to get through it -- something that used to be a great deal more challenging before I took up daily spiritual practices. I will be back next week.

[denebalgedi777]

Good call. I've had to take breaks from divination when emotionally unbalanced, and I had to learn this the hard way. The articles here lately have been great, even though I mostly don't have time to comment these days. Enjoy your time off and return refreshed.

PS I did take the advice of the Ogham last time rather than "knowing better". I'm learning ... slowly.

[kimberlysteele]

Thank you! I will. So glad the Ogham were able to help. They are always up for a good divination... it's the reader (me) who suffers lapses.

[(Anonymous)]

I’m sorry Kimberly. Depression is so challenging. I hope you feel better soon.

[kimberlysteele]

Thanks! Depression is a road I have been down many times before, so at least I know what to do in order not to make it worse. My challenge is to play the Glad Game with my current set of circumstances. There is always a ton to be grateful for but when things get tough, we are evolutionarily predisposed to being blind to gratitude. I'm not willing to allow biology to override my aspirations, but it does take a fight not to allow parsimony and stinginess to take over, like right now.

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you very much for your Ogham readings over the years,Kimberly. Don’t feel bad about taking a break -,one is best able to serve others when they are taking good care of themselves first. Your Ogham has been quite honestly foundational to my life becoming what it is - better and with me improving as a human and spiritual being with each day, week and set of readings. Wish you the best in your break.

P.S. I can thank your Ogham and you actually for gifting me with tools I now use to manage my own episodes of depression and indecision.

[kimberlysteele]

Thank you. This means a great deal to me. I find the Ogham helps me ameliorate some of my worst indecisiveness and depression as well.

[tamanous2020]

Get some well deserved rest Kim. Hope you feel better!

[kimberlysteele]

Thank you Tamanous.

[(Anonymous)]

Kimberly, I hope the break helps.

Best, Heloise

[kimberlysteele]

Thank you Heloise.

[(Anonymous)]

Best to you and yours Kimberly. Take good care of yourself and may your setbacks turn around nimbly and in your favor.

IVN 66

[kimberlysteele]

Thank you IVN.

[nightwatchwaits]

Dear Kimberly. Please put as much effort into taking care of your dear self as you put into your writings and readings. You are loved. Pax et bonum.

[kimberlysteele]

Thank you NWW. I will.

[(Anonymous)]

Hang in there, Kimberly! Hope you're feeling better soon.

[kimberlysteele]

Thank you, Anon.

[(Anonymous)]

Sorry to hear you're down. Take good care of yourself and feel better soon.

--Sister Crow

[kimberlysteele]

Thank you, Sister Crow.

[(Anonymous)]

I have some very severe depression which comes and goes; I'd like to say something which helps, but in my experience nothing but time, luck, and grace does. The astrology is exceptionally rough right now, and I am just now coming off the same thing myself. Jupiter-Uranus in his fall is bound to produce life instability, and Saturn-Mars is just plain nasty, the malefic planet of depression conjunct another malefic. I sincerely wish you well, you've been very helpful to me. If you'd like I could light a candle and recite an Orphic hymn on your behalf,or perhaps just pray.

Derpherder

[kimberlysteele]

In one of my novels, I think it was Forever Fifteen, the character talks being so used to depression she can observe it like the phases of the moon. As for Jupiter-Uranus in his fall, yes, I can see that affecting my life as many of my small gains have been washed out with the tide. I have a problematic Uranus in my birth chart. Saturn has been a taskmaster as well as Mars for me lately, though I am accepting it as part of some karma I must handle with grace in order to get through it. Your prayers, candle light, and/or Orphic hymns would be welcome.

[(Anonymous)]

Wonderfully mature way of thinking, very Saturnian in a positive way. Thank you for your work, and congratulations on being able to heft your burdens with grace and grit.


Derpherder

Prayers

[(Anonymous)]

Good for you, taking some time for yourself.

Your reading on my little sister’s situation last week blew her away. You have a new fan. Probably more than just her; she’s sharing widely.

May you be blessed,
Valerie

Re: Prayers

[kimberlysteele]

Thanks for the feedback! I hope it helps. It sounds like she is going through a s**tstorm.

Thank you for being you and for all that you do.

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberly,

I'm sorry, I only saw this just now.

Sending whatever positive thoughts and energy your way that I can muster.

Thank you for being you and for all that you do.

-Eugene

Soul restoration

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberly, sorry to hear that you are feeling depleted.
Have you tried reading The Great Divorce yet? If you haven't, there's maybe a different C.S.Lewis work which you should try first.
"Till We Have Faces" is his retelling of the ancient story of Cupid and Psyche, and by any measure it's one of his best works. Before his conversion to Christianity he had a very strong affinity for pagan mysticism and even afterwords he retained that appreciation. I promise that there's no proselytizing in there, at least I don't remember any, and I've read the book 3 times.
I think it surely must contain some curing elements for a good pagan's soul.
Davie

Re: Soul restoration

[kimberlysteele]

I have not gotten to either of those! I am reading The Sea Priestess right now and I'll make sure to get to them after it.

[lukedodson]

Much love, Kimberley! My prayers and blessings are en route.

[kimberlysteele]

Thanks!