It's been almost a year since I last wrote here. I want to start making excuses -- to write about all of the upheaval in my personal and professional life, explain what's kept me focused on other things, and try to transform it into some useful metaphor for devotion to the gods or other spiritual … Continue reading Hello again.
Author: Sobeq
I am a Kemetic Orthodox priest of Wepwawet and Sekhmet-Mut. I write about building relationships with gods, introspection, maintaining a balanced secular and spiritual life, and recovering from slumps. In my secular life I am a mental health and addictions counselor.
I found ma’at between my couch cushions.
My ma'at feather necklace had been missing for a few weeks. I couldn't quite recall where I had taken it off; normally I would have laid it on the nightstand with my wedding ring, after taking off my jewelry for the day. At some point I had deviated from the norm, and it was missing. … Continue reading I found ma’at between my couch cushions.
How not to demand answers.
A question was posed to me by a good friend of mine the other day. He's Catholic, so his religion does not condone the use of divination, and he asked me how I resist the temptation to turn to divination constantly for answers.
On Offerings.
I recently had a fantastic conversation with my husband. We were doing our weekly grocery shopping, and I was browsing the candy aisle for something to offer in shrine while idly discussing the options with hubby. Our conversation prompted him to ask why I choose to offer foods I enjoy to the gods, over things … Continue reading On Offerings.
Celebrations, great and small.
My style of celebration is best described as "casual". What I do will depend on what festival I'm celebrating and how important it is in my personal practice (or the State religion).
Gratitude
What are you thankful for in this religion? How are you blessed? My gratitude for my religion is vast and complicated. I am grateful for the relationships I have forged; for the experiences I have had; for the opportunity to honor the gods and serve as Their priest. I am thankful, because I came to … Continue reading Gratitude
Nebt-het, Consoler and Comforter.
[content warning: suicide; death] One of Nebt-het's many roles is as the mourning Sister of Wesir. She feels the sharp pang of His loss, and grieves his death with Aset. As such, She is often called upon to comfort those who mourn. In this role, She stands beside those who are grieving their own losses, … Continue reading Nebt-het, Consoler and Comforter.
