tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261Sat, 05 Oct 2024 01:57:25 +0000friendsworkcontemplationgardeninginspirationalmeditationspiritualitystudywitchBega Pioneer MuseumBeltaneBook of DaysBrown MountainBuddhismFull moonGodGoddessKangarutha NurseryLadyLordMabonMimosa Rocks National ParkMoon BayMoon calendarSamhainTathraYulebalancebega valley shirebeliefschakracreativityeclecticexplorationfamilyfungratitudehealinghistoryhomeinspirationknittingletting goom mane padme humpleasant timesrelationshipsriversolitarysorrowspidersstresssunshinetelecommutingwalkweatherwhaleswitchcraftThe musings of a solitary, eclectic woman living in the Bega Valley Shire, who is reconnecting with her spirituality and working on creating a business that aims to connect people with their passions: positively, powerfully, purposefully. http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Shân)Blogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-4189922245634338859Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:27:00 +00002012-11-08T07:27:58.784+11:00It's been a while, hasn't it? At least a week and a half since my last post.  I'm finding I'm posting here less and less lately as I get my new site off the ground.  For that reason, I'm just giving everyone a heads-up that I'm going to start posting from shanwatts.com exclusively once I launch my Tech Magic subscription service, which will be the first week in December. I love this http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/11/time-to-move.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-2917823033447696033Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:11:00 +00002012-10-27T11:11:31.572+11:00 I finally got sick of working from my bedroom and have moved into the spare room so that I have my own dedicated office.  I've had a glass desk kit sitting in there waiting to be put together for over a month, so yesterday was THE day.  I'm heading off on a silent retreat next weekend and wanted to come home to something much more organised.  I have a lot of cleaning up to do ashttp://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/10/saturday-morning-all-is-well.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-5155541176624477710Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:34:00 +00002012-10-22T01:37:20.947+11:00Finally!  My Tech Magic trial program for new bloggers/business owners has been launched.  It's now available to those who are members of Leonie Dawson's Goddess Circle for free until 25th November, so if you have any niggling little issues that you'd like help with as far as your website or social media, setting up email, etc is concerned please see the this thread in the Business http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/10/well-ive-gone-and-done-it-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-4345955528816174149Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:22:00 +00002012-10-15T23:22:10.139+11:00....running away to a party to connect with friends you haven't seen for ages is the most refreshing thing in the world for your spirit. ....trying to sleep in the back of your car when it's only a two door is an exercise in futility but you do it for the fun of it anyway and when the leg cramps get too much because you really aren't as short as you thought you were you climb over the seats and http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/10/sometimes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-2604078229716051028Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:07:00 +00002012-10-13T09:07:54.341+11:00Today I'm running away for the day. I'm sitting here with dye in my hair and need to make this a quick post because the alarm goes off to wash it out in about 5 minutes.  Today I'm running away from my normal Saturday routine and I can't wait! My friends are having a party - they're very sociable people and do this nearly every month during the warmer weather.  I'm staying the night athttp://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/10/running-away-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-4196979955011304255Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:11:00 +00002012-10-10T21:27:38.901+11:00Just a short post about my post on October 4. I received an email today to say my extension had been approved.  I no longer have to get a gazillion assignments submitted by 13th October. Thank you Universe!  This allows me breathing space to get my girlfriends' logo finished, the website for my other client finished and my logo submitted for marking so that I can then modify both it http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-power-of-putting-it-out-there.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-1639710136573611418Mon, 08 Oct 2012 02:08:00 +00002012-10-08T13:08:31.788+11:00 Well it's Monday.  Again.  But this Monday is different.  I still have my day job so still need to spend 8 hours a day working for my daytime employers, but my approach is changing. I'd spent a little time starting to resent the fact that I spend my days working for someone else while my dreams go around and around in my head.  It's not just that I'm working for others http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/10/productivity-and-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-8301928126558608397Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:49:00 +00002012-10-04T23:49:05.724+10:00That's what I hope to find in my inbox soon once my Graphic Design school received my application for an extension.  I'm putting it out there - the earlier part of this year was a bit of a nightmare in terms of getting time to study, so now I'm ready to kick it to the curb and finish Cert III, which is the first part of my Diploma in Commercial Art.  Mind you, what I want to use it forhttp://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/10/extension-granted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-762307029423213533Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:41:00 +00002012-09-23T08:41:25.305+10:00I've been in a bit of a creative slump lately.  A logo I'd been working on for a girlfriend just wasn't turning out right, I was falling behind in my course work for my Graphic Design course and was a bit disheartened about ever reaching my goals.  It seems that change has come with the return of the warmer weather! I gathered my equipment yesterday and instead of working at my desk inhttp://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/09/finally-my-mojo-is-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-6928658452830647532Sat, 22 Sep 2012 04:41:00 +00002012-10-04T17:51:15.333+10:00Over at the Goddess Circle, Jane started a post in one of the forums detailing 50 things she'd like to get done by the end of the year, motived by Leonie Dawson's 2012 Workbook and Planner. It was so inspiring that others have started posting their lists too. I already have a list, which is ongoing, as I find I don't stick well to deadlines as day to day life has a way of throwing a spanner in http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-manifestation-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-1810059843428130307Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:07:00 +00002012-09-18T12:07:17.486+10:00I just received a call from my Belly Dance teacher to say she's taking classes again!  Can't wait to get started.  My belly dance gear that's been languishing neglected for months now If anyone local is reading it's being held Friday nights at Tathra Hall from 7:30 to 8:30, commencing Friday 12th October.  The cost is  $15 per casual class. You don't have to be a http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/09/oh-belly-dance-how-ive-missed-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-1343142111318516515Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:49:00 +00002012-09-13T15:49:26.485+10:00What an amazing week it's been - and it's not over yet! Last Sunday I picked my daughter up from work and we set off for Sydney, 6 hours away.  Our first real stop was to visit friends who live on 30 acres near Canberra, as I hadn't had the chance to connect with them for AGES.  While my daughter contented herself communing with their dog and the many donkeys they own (she's a huge http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/09/amazing-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-8810596427736912261Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:46:00 +00002012-08-26T17:46:35.849+10:00 "Stream of Consciousness"  My first ever painting on canvas.  Acrylic paint http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/08/stream-of-consciousness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-6177150548094762199Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:54:00 +00002012-08-24T22:54:56.088+10:00 Well, I've let the blogging slip a little again, haven't I?  That's because I've been SOOOOO busy!  Life has been incredibly hectic.  In fact, it turned into a bit of a hard slog there for a while but now it's returning to not only what passes as normal here, but into something pretty wonder-filled. My daughter, who has a couple of medical conditions, had been in and out of http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-immediate-past-and-incredibly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-3184732914717053892Mon, 11 Jun 2012 03:21:00 +00002012-06-11T13:26:22.899+10:00Book of Dayscreativityfuninspirationletting gostudytelecommutingworkWell, I haven't posted since forever and so much has changed in my life.  I've let go of a lot of stuff that wasn't serving me, including the relationship with the "friend" with whom I shared such special moments at Wadbilliga and Simon and Garfunkel, the job I had at the time and a whole heap of negativity that was associated with both. I'm telecommuting in two jobs from home - one for a http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2012/06/well-i-havent-posted-since-forever-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-9072980841850771939Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:05:00 +00002009-08-01T15:42:42.594+10:00The formatting in this post is pretty crappy - it probably reflects the fact that I'm feeling a bit under the weather at the moment - my apologies!View from the back porch at sunsetWe are now supposed to be in the depths of Winter. The mornings and evenings can be a little cold, but the days are absolutely astounding - warm and sunny with hardly any wind at all. They feel more like a late http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2009/08/winter-what-winter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-7032174563441646178Sat, 23 May 2009 00:08:00 +00002009-05-23T11:19:18.148+10:00bega valley shirechakraSamhainstressstudyworkYuleThe view from my backyard - when the fog closes in.Again, it's been a while since I've found the time to post. Unfortunately life has been incredibly hectic lately which has caused me to reflect on the reasons why I moved to the Bega Valley in the first place.I had a visit from my most beautiful Man a about a fortnight ago. (Can it really be that long?) While we are no longer officially seeing http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2009/05/need-for-less-speed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-2136379144968858196Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:17:00 +00002009-03-29T10:38:00.095+11:00familyfriendsgardeninggratitudeMabonA "Bees Ruby", otherwise known as "Pinks". Image from http://www.pga.com.au/zoom_garden_image.asp?plant_id=65&enlarge=a%20bees%20ruby07.jpgWhile I had some trouble recording the water meditation as I've never used this laptop for recording before, I *did* manage to record a Mabon meditation instead. It was about recognizing and giving thanks for those things that are good in our lives, and http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2009/03/reflections.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-8717581850340778377Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:03:00 +00002009-03-15T08:47:56.573+11:00Wow it's been a while! I knew that the festive season had gotten in the way along with a whole heap of other stuff and I've been *meaning* to get back to expressing myself, but didn't realise how the time had flown.Okay blog, I'm sorry for the months of neglect and will try and keep in touch more often now. I gave up following "A Witch Alone" around the time I stopped writing to you and haven'thttp://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2009/03/catching-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-3002930711077614175Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:05:00 +00002008-12-06T10:39:53.393+11:00contemplationGodGoddessLadyLordHello blog! This week has been incredibly busy involving a lot of work and travel and as such I've not had a whole heap of time to post. This morning is balmy and breezy. Sitting in my dining room I can look out to the far peaks and listen to the birds and wind and let my mind wander and assimilate the information I am reading as I enjoy some quiet time before getting stuck into house http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2008/12/integration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-3902007950122064039Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:14:00 +00002008-12-06T10:39:00.753+11:00Brown MountaingardeninghistoryImage taken from flickr.com/photos/dittmars/2607544544/Well, month one is now over. While it's finished and with the new moon I move on to the second chapter, my learning is by no means complete. I am still discovering SO much about my new town and it's history that it's just not funny. A week and a bit ago I had cause to go up to Canberra with some colleagues and learnt on the way home that http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2008/11/recap-prior-to-commencing-month-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-7129360785148653154Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:22:00 +00002008-12-06T10:37:56.954+11:00contemplationhomeriverwalkWell, it's been a while - and a very eventful while! Young Goddess has Type 1 diabetes and landed in hospital for a 5 day stay last weekend, so my time has been pretty much consumed. Work is still as hectic as ever and nights have been occupied with knitting gifts for the festive season. Amongst all of this, I've been attempting to stay centred and keep my balance - pretty tricky when you're http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2008/11/catching-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-6048310753838088981Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:02:00 +00002008-11-01T20:25:39.102+11:00Buddhismmeditationom mane padme humwitchcraftThe other day I bought a "Mind, Body, Spirit" Book of Days to use in 2009 as my diary. It's filled with the most wonderful quotes, imagery and exercises designed to bring joy and understanding each day of the year. I can't wait to begin using it in earnest but at the moment spend time over breakfast flipping through and pondering various things contained within. It had a reference to the term http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2008/11/om-mane-padme-hum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-6210699021520086796Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:21:00 +00002008-11-01T20:27:25.569+11:00pleasant timesweatherwhalesHow interesting it is that with the waxing of the moon again comes the return of my emotional light. While I'm still grieving over lost connections, it's incredibly difficult to be sad when one spends a day such as the one I've just spent. The morning involved running around doing good deeds for beautiful people which made my heart sing. Lunchtime saw me spending time at home with my daughter http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2008/10/this-is-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232432891657350261.post-5514439256644257889Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:54:00 +00002008-10-25T09:24:07.409+11:00balancebeliefshealinginspirationalmeditationsunshineSunshine and sleep are wonderful healers. Today I feel whole again, albeit a little sad, but who can stay sad for long when there are glimpses of mountain views to be seen from every window and the land calls to play in? This morning I awoke feeling much better, Miss Blog, and performed a balancing meditation while I lay in my bed listening to the birds. It's a very easy technique that I've http://thewitchofbegavalleyshire.blogspot.com/2008/10/sunshine-and-sleep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shân)0