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 Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 4:11 am
I've always felt as though I'm connected to Elves or the Fae of the forest in some way. I feel most at home in places with trees or greenery, and i actually find myself connecting with trees as if they were individuals with whom I was closely acquainted at some point in time that i cannot actually put my finger on exactly.
Living in suburbia, in a country with no 'real' forests or rolling hills I feel as if I am being choked. I do not feel as if i belong in Australia, where everything is flat and brown and hot. I prefer colder weather and green mountainous country. As moving is not really an option, i'm struggling to find ways to get back to nature and alleviate the choked smothering of suburban life.
I also struggle to express myself to my fullest potential. I want to dress as feels right to my soul, in woodland or far more ancient clothing styles. I have the full support of my family and friends, but i cannot bring myself to do it, i fear judgment above all else, even though i know deep down i shouldn't. Not being true to who i am is smothering my creative abilities and locking me away in misery as I fail to express my deep inner thoughts and feelings.
So I suppose I want to hear about how you all 'break the chains' that society and our situation in life has put on our soul. Maybe some of your coping mechanisms might help me be truer to my real self.
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 4:21 am
How do I break the chains? Throw in an element that's unique to yourself, like if no one else does something, do it just because you can. Perhaps you should start a gardening club or something along those lines. Plant trees in your yard, flowers, shrubs.
That's my best advice at the moment.
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:19 am
If you think you're part fae, you might want to try writing and meditation from the viewpoint of a faery or elf.
I am currently exploring the mermaid kick I'm on by writing what I see though my minds eye and meditating in an "Underwater" astral area. I find it freeing.
I've also ordered an oracle deck that has mermaids on it. I know there are faery oracles and an elf tarot deck. :3
To get back to nature you could also meditate and explore northern areas in the astral.It'd allow you to experience the atmosphere you wish to be in.
As to your want to dress less modernly, Do what you want. You can start out dressing around the house. Then move on to slowly dressing less modern each time you go out.
Truth be told, people are always going to stare at those who aren't "Normal". Whether your dress is more or less modest. You'll have to learn to ignore it if you want to dress how you want.
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:16 am
I would actually suggest doing research first and find certan of aspects of Faerie that resonate with you and try and find specific races that you feel more sympathetic to that way you can get a basic understanding of what it is that makes it seem so close to you.
Research and a friend like me were what helped me understand what I truly was.
Also try divining with pendents and asking questions that your research couldn't answer
But remember in the end it is what resonates with you that really matters
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:27 pm
There was a point in my life where everything I wore was purple or black (no I wasn't goth I just felt most comfortable in them) I wear other colours now but even as I sit here typing this I'm wearing a purple tank top and a black cami. Wear what feels right to you but remember that while the past resonates with you that you are currently in the present. Try and encorporate past with present. For example wear old style jewlery all the time and maybe older hair styles with modern clothes, buy boustiers and corsets that are styled specifically for day wear and mix them with jeans and a sweater. Find a balance to be yourself from both places?
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:28 am
Thanks to everyone who has offered me suggestions ^^ I greatly appreciate the kindness and I intend to give each of your suggestions a try for myself. 3nodding
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cupcake_ninja08 Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:06 am
For me lighting a candle and going into deep meditation helps me connect with my other self. I even love sitting underwater(water is my element). Also I read my Faeries Oracle card deck to help me feel more connected. Hanging up windchimes in your room also bring the fae closer to you. Another great thing is to draw, write, or create something that inspires you or them. If you are drawn to nature, then I suggest you grow yourself a plant, and ask the fae to help you nuture it.
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