So I just read the Introduction to
your new book, Mrs B’s Guide to Household
Witchery: Everyday Magic, Spells and Recipes. Just so you know, I don’t do that. I avoid introductions, forwards and prologues
like teenagers avoid their parents. I
know I'm tired and the crazy hormone time of the month but I legit teared
up. I think it's a combination of
things.
For one I am so very very proud of
you. You know how many people I know who
say they want to or are writing a book?
Myself included. Do you know how
many people I know actually did it?
1. You.
Moreover, I am inspired by you. In awe.
You live a courageous and happy life.
That's my plan as well. I'm just
learning how much courage it takes to decide to be a stay-at-home mom. I must make this decision on what seems like
a daily basis. But I'm happier than I
think I've ever been (the Girl Tribe factors into this greatly). I’m happy because I’ve chosen to focus on
what matters most to me - my family and
home.
It’s more than that though. For the first time in my life, I am filling
an identity that fits me like a tailored suit.
I walk my Spiritual Path every day.
The magic is finally seeping into the mundane. And the blend is beautiful. I’ve donned the apron of the domestic witch
and it feels good.
I guess what I’m trying to say is that
this book feels like it was written for
me. I’ve never picked up a book that
felt so completely written for someone in my identity suit. And I’ve picked up lots of books. “[This book] will hopefully lead you to some
ideas on creating a house filled with magic and give you a broader view of what
it means to be domestic,” (xi). YES
PLEASE. “[Domestic witches] are
attempting to restore things that have started to get put on the back burner in
this busy, often chaotic world. However,
being a domestic witch is still about being a modern witch who works as an
equal to their partner and with their chosen deity to make a warm, welcoming
environment in their home. For those who
choose to be parents, it’s also about brining up healthy, happy children who
are self-sufficient, self-assured, and who have a well-rounded spiritual
upbringing,” (xii). Yup that sounds like
who I am and who I want to be!
So of course this books speaks to
me. You shown me, Mrs. B, that being a
stay-at-home mom and domestic mini-goddess is
something to be proud of. You’ve shown me that it can be so much
more. It is a true opportunity for one
to get to know herself, come into her own, and follow her dreams. And for that I thank you. Now that the purging and organizing I started
when going through the nesting phase of late pregnancy is finally complete, I
can’t wait to infuse magic into each room, each chore and each meal. Luckily I’ve got the manual.
You too can have The Manual, aka Mrs. B's Guide to Household Witchery: Everyday Magic, Spells, and Recipes: Available on Amazon in Paperback or for your Kindle! http://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Bs-Guide-Household-Witchery/dp/1578635152/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349205491&sr=8-1&keywords=mrs+bs+guide+to+household+witchery
Make sure to visit Mrs. B over at Patheos.com on her bodacious blog Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/confessionsofapagansoccermom/
