This is a discussion post for the Fireside Gathering article. You can find it in the Classroom under The Fireside Gathering to read the full piece before sharing your reflections. Eclipse season always has a way of stirring things up… shadows rise, endings surface, new paths start demanding attention. For some, it feels heavy and exhausting… for others, it cracks something open that was long overdue. I’m curious—how is this eclipse season moving through your life right now? Do you feel the weight of it in your body, your emotions, your dreams? Or do you notice it more in the practical shifts—relationships, routines, boundaries being tested? Take a moment to reflect and share… how do eclipses affect you? What patterns or lessons are you seeing? And how are you working with the energy this season brings?

This is a Discussion Post for the Fireside Gathering. Today’s Question: What is your spiritual path? The Fireside is where we share our stories, ask questions, and connect with one another. This prompt is here to spark conversation, so jump in and let your voice be heard. Tell us about your path: - How do you describe it (if you choose to)? - Has it shifted over time, or stayed steady? - What practices, rituals, or values root you most deeply into it? - What draws you most to the way you practice? There’s no right or wrong here—just your experience, offered to the fire. Add your spark, listen to others, and let the connection grow.

Who Walks Beside You? Some of us feel called to a single god or goddess… others find a whole pantheon resonates… and some walk the path without any divine faces at all. There’s no right answer here… only the one that fits your soul. If you do have a preferred deity or pantheon… I want to know how that connection began. Was it a dream, a synchronicity, a story that reached out and wouldn’t let go? Did they arrive in a time of need… or did you go searching for them and find recognition in their myths? Tell me what it is about your god, goddess, or pantheon that draws you close. Is it their story, their symbolism, the lessons they bring into your life? Or maybe it’s the way they show up in quiet moments… when you least expect it. Share your experience… how you met them… and what keeps you walking with them today.

Let’s get started with something simple to break the ice: Where are you from?And tell us one unique thing about your location. It could be: - Something special about your state or region - A local landmark, tradition, or attraction - Or simply what you love (or even dislike!) about where you live Your answers don’t need to be long—just share a glimpse of your world so we can all get to know each other a little better. The Fireside is built on stories, big and small, and this is the perfect way to throw your first log on the fire.

It can be frustrating to be in the position of trusting the process. The unknown often stirs fear and resistance. But spiritual practice invites us to shift our perspective—to see uncertainty as a sacred space for transformation. When we trust the process, we accept that growth doesn’t always come with clear answers or timelines. Instead, it unfolds in its own divine rhythm. This surrender isn’t about giving up; it’s about opening to Spirit’s wisdom beyond our limited view. https://talkwithcolleen.com/trusting-the-process/