purplerabbit: Dany at Pcon (Dissertation Candle)
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My Dissertation Committee Chair at the University of Iowa has agreed to present the request for me to be readmitted to the Department of Anthropology Ph.D. candidacy. In order to do this, she has asked for a prospectus of my dissertation by this Thursday. If I do this well, I have a shot at my dream. I could finish my dissertation, get the Ph.D. and if I am very lucky, return to my career as a researcher/writer/teacher. I really want this.

I am so nervous I keep getting dizzy and freaking out. Tonight, my family helped me create a dissertation spell candle. It is a very large purple pillar candle with the words "Ph.D." and "Professor" carved on it. In addition, we put invocations for the four directions: East - knowledge, words, writing; South - passion, inspiritation; West - understanding, clarity; and North - health, stability. We blessed my new writing room (what use to be the storage room) and anointed the candle. It is burning now. I will light it each time I work on my dissertation.

I ask of you your blessings, prayers, energy. Please aid me in this so important step in following my dream. If you my dear friends and family could each take a few minutes of your time to send me the power to do this important thing, I know I can. I am afraid, but I know with the help of those I love, I can do this.

Date: 2004-10-27 06:20 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] maiasaur.livejournal.com
*hugs* sending lots your way, I know you can do it.

Go for it!

Date: 2004-10-27 06:24 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] punzel.livejournal.com
Sending you thoughts of support, visualizing your face lit up with insight and accomplishment. Also visualizing a technical ally, someone who will be available to you to help align your writing further to more powerfully reach your intended audiences.

Wishing you much success and fulfilment.

Date: 2004-10-27 06:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] deedeebythebay.livejournal.com
Consider it done, hun!

Date: 2004-10-27 07:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lady-equine.livejournal.com
Blessings of strength and inspiration upon you every time you sit down to write.

Good luck, my lady. You CAN succeed!

Date: 2004-10-27 07:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] polydreamz.livejournal.com
Wishing you success. We know you've got the brains, you just gotta stick with it and shut out distractions for a while. The gods seem to be helping you with the rest. Kudos for reaching for your dreams.

Date: 2004-10-27 01:15 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tapestry01.livejournal.com
Good luck! You can do it!

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