Yesterday Morning's Thought

[qos]

A significant portion of my spiritual practice involves shamanism, which means that on a fairly regular basis I have meaningful conversations with beings who most people don't believe exist.


This has been true for quite some time, of course, but it was a particularly intense awareness yesterday. People would ask about my weekend and I wanted to reply, "I have a white cobra coming out of the top of my head."

But even I, who try to be 'out' about my spirituality as often as possible, am not quite willing to say that to most of the people at work. Especially not in the context of what is supposed to be innocuous water cooler chat.

Comments

[9thmoon.livejournal.com]

I can commiserate on two fronts. Coming out as poly at work was very difficult, and complicated, and then when we got the new boss - S. - he was so judgmental - I almost went "back in the closet" but, you know, cat out of the bag and all that, so I just got very quiet about my personal life for a couple years. Most other coworkers were much more accepting than I expected, partially, I think, because I treat it so matter-of-factly and not as a big drama/revelation opportunity.

The other front is about spirituality. We've talked about this a little, but I can tell you that I'm learning; in Texas, one does not proclaim spiritual atheism where any of the "saved" can hear.

[qos.livejournal.com]

I've found that most people are more accepting than I've expected -- either minds are broader than I give most people credit for, or I've got good radar for finding the right people to out myself to.