Our group ritual went very well. We took our time making sure that everyone was smudged and in a receptive state. I was told afterwards that we got a few stares from some people at the park. I never noticed, guess you could say I was in the "zone". I called the element of Earth. As it turns out, I did connect with the Earth on a much more deeper level than I had imagined. As we closed our ritual and I dismissed the North, a pine cone fell and almost clocked me on the head. Laughter is such a great release. :)

We had a nice little pic nic and also an egg hunt. A friend made some beautiful rune crystals and little notes of wisdom and encouragement. By the end of the day I was pooped but it was all worth it. I enjoyed every minute.