As the year draws to an end...

Mabon is over and the wheel continues to turn.  I read this morning that a sense of foreboding is coming across many.  For me it is as well but that sense is mixed with excitement.  When I started this blog it was with the intent of sharing information.  I have found that sometimes sharing information on Facebook is easier as a lot is contained in images that one comes across.  And today on my computer I found a lot!  But, the blog is much nicer when I want to share something in this format.

I am looking forward to the upcoming year.  As this year draws to a close I am starting to think of what the next year will bring.  Will I fulfill my goal of sharing the meanings of the Sabbats?  Will I remember to post the ways that I find to incorporate nature into my everyday life?

I look back on the year and think of what I have learned and accomplished.  I planted my first ever urban garden and had wonderful fresh vegetables this year.  Next year I hope for more.  I planted a new herb garden which provided me with amazing flavors all summer long.  And as the year draws to a close and I harvest the final fruits of the year, I see the many dried herbs on my counter and think of the power they will have going forward as I use them because I put the time and energy into creating them.

In the year to come I want to create a garden blessing for Ostera.  That was one thing I wanted to do badly this year but was so focused on getting the gardens in that blessing them never happened.  I want to write a thanking ritual for Mabon to thank the gardens for everything they have given me.  Although we tried to thank the gardens at every harvest sometimes the thought slips your mind.

I was to try to better honor my ancestors this Samhain.  Although I often celebrate it, the honor to those who have passed before me seems to be missing.  I want to correct that.  I look forward to celebrating Yule/Christmas/Hanukkah with my family.  We are very multicultural in our household.

I thank those who have followed this journey and hope that this coming year I can provide many more ideas, food for thought, and continue to share as I continue to learn.  Although it may be a few days late, I am thankful for the harvest and for my home and family.  But, I am also thankful to have a place to grow and share.  I look forward to the new year!