Blog: Thoughts & Words by Meghan Bursiek
My blog, Thoughts & Words, is a collection of past Witchy Wednesdays – my ritual email newsletter.
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How to keep facilitating without burning out
When we incorporate Grounding into our practice, we connect with the earth so we don’t shock our system.
Photo by Gabriela Cheloni
![No Expectations: tending to what is](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1727747694698-HHQHK5WIVXO8HSXHKH1O/pexels-raybilcliff-1494626.jpg)
No Expectations: tending to what is
When we notice the systems of oppression that inform our facilitation, & notice the opportunities to disrupt these patterns, we are actively contributing to collective liberation.
Photo by Ray Bilcliff
![How do you know your inner wisdom?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1720397822272-WHPMYOD1H29B6219YMHC/BW_view+from+above_EDIT.jpg)
How do you know your inner wisdom?
A vital part of deepening our relationship with our inner wisdom is to disentangle what we know to be true, from what we have learned to be true.
Photo by Hilary Foreman
![Full Moon Ritual for radical (rooted & liberatory) change](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1729469054370-BEEOGXXGCFK3XA26EIKE/pexels-ron-lach-10524859.jpg)
Full Moon Ritual for radical (rooted & liberatory) change
Our burnout capitalist society wants to keep us separated from any practice that might support us in noticing what's really going on, because when we DO notice the BS, we say "FUCK THAT" & create change that dismantles the burnout capitalist society.
Photo by Ron Lach
![What are you ready to notice?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1704767611269-CR9VWZK1EB6N3NG8R5C7/pexels-alesia-kozik-7296906.jpeg)
What are you ready to notice?
To uncover what magic lies within each Moon Phase for YOU, we first begin by noticing.
Photo by Alesia Kozik
![Close the Loop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1690848442998-JV8HZRY98K4NPH8BIHUS/pexels-joey-kyber-129743.jpeg)
Close the Loop
When we welcome in curiosity, we can better identify what's actually going on.
Photo by Joey Kyber
![The Ritual of Showing Up as More of Me](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1636871677965-T73HN40CE1QJYNQEYITD/Mermaids-3497.jpg)
The Ritual of Showing Up as More of Me
With the help of my current mentor, I've started to get curious about the word SHOW in my desire to "show up as more of me."
My curiosity has evolved from What can I DO to show up as more of me? into: What am I hiding?
Come to find out, a lot.
Photo by Hilary Foreman
![Sloppy Breath Ritual](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1727314069679-TJ5USIVFN5IO635MQQVV/pexels-cottonbro-3951627.jpg)
Sloppy Breath Ritual
Often, the ritual that most serves is a few moments of intentional sloppy breath.
Photo cottonbro studio
![Altar as Ritual](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1727314495868-PW3G2UBQ5BYHABB9Y00P/altar.jpg)
Altar as Ritual
Creating an altar is about creating a space so you can return to the essence of YOU.
![Structure gives me Freedom](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1673314750828-LU1SM55GIWZ0RPCNJQOS/pexels-sunsetoned-5913369.jpeg)
![Who are you, in this moment?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1660769736607-4XEHPFVVGYXATRTA5OGW/pexels-ron-lach-10524862.jpeg)
Who are you, in this moment?
As a Witch I believe the Full Moon also helps us to see into our night, the space within us that is usually hidden from our view.
Photo by Ron Lach
![How does your intention grow?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1660770343609-7LSLJC9Y4WLVH9XTJMRH/pexels-grawal-7227672.jpeg)
How does your intention grow?
There are no set timelines or deadlines besides what you decide supports you & your intention. What matters is whether or not you are creating space for the growth of your intention.
Photo by Gra.Wal
![The Ritual of Intentional Invisibility](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1660768308288-ARF9H4SXJOD8M9M4XAER/pexels-%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80-10383486_size.jpeg)
The Ritual of Intentional Invisibility
Just like the Moon is not visible each day of the month, I am remembering that I too don’t need to be visible all. the. time.
Photo by Александр
![Noticing Summer Season](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1656363980676-OH9TQSRWG7K6S77PVG24/pexels-tim-mossholder-383640.jpeg)
Noticing Summer Season
A practice of noticing the seasons empowers you with choice & keeps you engaged with the evolution of your life.
Photo by Tim Mossholder
![Bleeding is not a Moon magic requirement](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1651082349961-126ABD2QZ7ITN28UO9HF/pexels-alena-darmel-6940311.jpeg)
Bleeding is not a Moon magic requirement
Being a person who bleeds monthly is not a requirement for tracking the Lunar Phases or practicing Moon Magick.
Photo by Alena Darmel
![What the F is the Disembodied Gatekeeping Patriarchy?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1647557123937-QBZ29LB77FEODUFW5LTR/pexels-movidagrafica-barcelona-1474928.jpeg)
What the F is the Disembodied Gatekeeping Patriarchy?
The Disembodied Gatekeeping Patriarchy is a constructed spell by those seeking power, therefore we can construct a NEW spell to create a culture of liberation.
Photo by Movidagrafica Barcelona
![How to realize your intention](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1646254641457-YJZ9HI2EVL0ZF8MWDAH1/silhouette-of-woman-standing-on-rock-near-body-of-water-3751387.jpg)
How to realize your intention
No matter how magickal of an intention you set, you still have to DO something to bring your intention to life.
Photo by Baraa Jalahej
![Your Magick Words](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1646198650499-XLFJU9OO28RCGJIHY772/EDIT_pexels-hernan-pauccara-1210273+copy.jpeg)
Your Magick Words
We’ve been told to believe we are not worthy, not enough, & not normal. But our heart knows that’s all bullshit.
Photo by Hernan Pauccara
![Embodied Visions](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1641956663086-U99TVYSXC0U3GHKJ064Y/pexels-rfstudio-3843443.jpg)
Embodied Visions
Rather than calling in the things you want in your life, what happens if you consider the feeling you want to experience?
![Pausing to Bloom](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec962fddd255c127a661ea8/1641358955379-QWGUOV7NM8XYZVNFKRBY/pexels-pixabay-266617.jpeg)
Pausing to Bloom
Rather than rushing to name your 2022 intention(s), what could happen if you first took a moment to pause & slow down?
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