Vision Quest ~ Tea Stories

I have been sharing tea with a few specific mentors lately, as part of my Vision Quest.

It started out with a funny little thought that I had about questing for the perfect cup of Chai here in Seattle. I mentioned it to Sarah Bear (the fairy I had actually all ready received the perfect cup of Chai from last December). She thought my tangent Tea Quest sounded worthy. I smiled and moved forward in thought.

sylvanfairy ~ Art Journal

Then, about a week later, a lovely heart and soul named Anne Paulus came for a semi-surprise visit. (she was, and still is, on my list of "people to talk with" for the Vision Quest) Although I did not have time to officially get my thoughts and questions in order I felt unfettered by the emerging possibility for open tea talk and sat her down at the rickety table in the fake studio office, or portal, as the desk fairy assumes.

Anne served something called 57 from Remedy Teas. Everything went well. We talked about the past upheaval at Moonpaper Tent, and her delightful projects in Staunton with Grimmcrackery.

As usual, when in a fairy world, the conversation swayed and moved from one place to the other entwining past and present, places and ideas. Sarah Bear and Vicki joined us, in and out, adding bits of information and thought to the evolving stories. My Vision Quest was in full swing. It was in action. In play. I shared my first  thoughts and lists with a round of applause and note taking.

I am not here to inspire, as I had originally thought.
I am here to create.
So, this validating applause was scooted past my Ego, and tucked into my forward movement as Self.

I AM NOT "doing the right thing".

I AM worthy of "doing this thing".

Which is just being me.
It doesn't matter here, with these tea creatures.
I can be anxious and skittish and open and closed and confused and curious.
I don't need to be upset if I make a typo. I can edit if I choose.
I soaked up the moment as a pleasant knowing I was participating in my life.

I went home.

sylvanfairy Vision Quest Tavel Log ~ page one

When I woke up I realized that my Tea Quest was NOT for the perfect cup of Chai, but for the imperfect moments of sharing thought. I emailed Sarah Bear, the Tea Fairy, and asked her if she would teach me about tea. I need to know about tea because I believe it is magical, and potion related, and spiritual, and therefore relates to my Quest. She said she thought it would be amazing. And it is. We have tea every Thursday at 2:00. Come to the Fairy Theater if you want to join us.

tea from the Tea Fairy ~ Sarah Bear

We are keeping a tea journal.
(Re-usable research for any quest you may be on as well.)
This last week we spoke of insects.
Crickets that sing like angels.
We spoke of trees, wondering what their song sounds like.
We spoke of mushrooms, and visions, and death.

sylvanfairy ~ Art Journal

This is the way Quests work. I am a Wayfarer.
You start out searching for what you think you need to find (like yourself, or the perfect cup of Chai), and instead find a whole 'nother thing... (like your other self, and tea power, tea creatures, and tea stories)

This is the kind of wandering I plan to do this next year.

the perfect cup of Chai How-To from Sarah

My Related Quest Research: please explore these links if you like.

The Hermitage ~ a story of traveling and paths that cross for reason. One of my all time favorite blogs.

Spirit Cloth ~ I have been thinking a lot about fabric. The threads and weavings of life.

Consciousness ~ a beautiful comfort