And the trees said, "Does my bark make me look fat?"

[grave_medicine]

Yesterday a snake appeared in my garden. Nothing fancy, just a simple green snake, but our ecosystem isn't very welcoming for them. I can honestly say I haven't seen a snake this side of the protected parks in years. Unlike the iguanas who've infested our yards, but that's another story. My dad drew my attention to the pretty thing and said, "

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[redefining_self]

I've considered, started, and stopped creating altars a few times. In the end I've determined that I'm really quite terrible with the implements of religion.

But I can take a little patch of asphalt and sit down and find myself in-tune with the rhythm of the world in a matter of moments. It's an intuitive connection. I think I've always been able to do it but I've attributed it to something else.

[grave_medicine]

I wouldn't actually consider it a religious thing in my case because... I don't have a religion. I don't believe in a god or goddess, nor do I practice rituals or ceremonies. The altar's more of a physical manifestation to help me visualize what it is I want to do. That's all.