Into The Fire

Dear Waterkin,

As I write this, the light has once again overtaken the dark. As we begin our reemergence from the layers of clothing that buried us (and kept us alive) through the winter, let's also shed some of those things that have held us back from attaining that which we desire. Often, it feels safer and more comfortable to hang on to what we have rather than to make room for what we want.

What is the role of sexuality within Spirit Weavers and CAW? We've encountered those who have attended an event who have left with the mistaken idea that anyone is "fair game" and all are available. Others have been put off by what they have perceived as a "closed family". What do we project? How can we show the level of kinship and commitment that we share?

Another observation was from a person who attended several of our gatherings. They said that it appeared that, while we attempted to operate as a family, we did not forgive one another as family members would. Of course, that was based on their experience of family forgiveness but it did point out that we, as enlightened nestmates, should probably be more willing to forgive and forget. To get beyond those things that always interfere within family relationships. To understand that friction, disappointments and misunderstandings as well as the "feel good" emotions are all a part of communication.

At the next board meeting at the Pagan Brunch in June, we are going to discuss options for membership in Spirit Weavers and CAW. One of the proposals is to have Spirit Weavers collect the dues on a monthly basis and pay CAW for each of the members. Come and share your ideas with the rest of your waterkin.

The next issue of CAWBWEB is Summer, 1998. Please send letters, articles and artwork to me by June 7, 1998.

May you never thirst!

Ronn Walks With Fire