[foxyshaman]

I would not date anyone with significant different spiritual beliefs. It does not work; I know from experience. I put, some weeks, hours into my shamanic work. Whether it be with clients, public speaking, writing workshops or teaching. My partners have to know they come second (tied with my kids) and that they will never be first in my life. And that... is ALOT to ask of anyone. So much in fact, I am not sure I will ever be in a relationship again. It causes huge problems. An example "I am supposed to see my GF that night. In the morning we talk about what we are going to do. And then after a full day of regular work, I come home work on my patient.. and voila... I have nothing left to give anyone.". It makes me feel just horrible and torn. I want to be a good partner, but sometimes I just fail. And fail miserably. It can truly be devastating. Explaining over and over again why I am not there, or even here at times.

It is also difficult not to have a partner when I am working spiritually very hard. Sometimes, I really miss someone there who loves me and just knows how to to take care of me; help me remember what to pack for ...whatever I am off to do. Or hold me when I am a husk of a human being. A true Hollow Bone.

My last two relationships broke, to a very large extent, because of the demands on my time. I can have a very strict life because I have a vocation most people will never have to experience. Sometimes I envy people who are not called. Sometimes I would trade places in a heartbeat.

I have very leftist views in politics. And can have a completely Aries/Warrior response in political debates. However, amongst my friends, we share similar viewpoints. For which I am quite grateful. A gal has to catch a break somewhere <insert rueful grin here>