So, those who may have read a bit of my posts know my folks are kinda weird when it comes to my religion (seriously, my mom would lecture me about not doing magic and then teach me candle magic in the next breath). Lately my mom's been really awkward.
Simply put she has now developed a habit of "accidentally" walking in on my rituals. The issue isn't that she "doesn't know" since I have music playing and there's lots of recitation, not to mention the smell of incense. It's becoming evident from other questions she asks about my beliefs that she is truly curious about it. It isn't really that bad since I'm clothed, nor is there anything truly eventful going on (I guess bathing a statue from an outsider's perspective is eventful?), but it feels invasive just the same. I just don't know how to approach it from there apart from sticking to answering her questions and turning the other way with her peeping.
I've thought about inviting her, but she was raised Southern Baptist and it does influence how she approaches religions outside of her comfort zone. I know I can't confront her about how it's concerning that she peeps in because it may put her on the defense.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has ever gone though this, so some input would be uber helpful.
Simply put she has now developed a habit of "accidentally" walking in on my rituals. The issue isn't that she "doesn't know" since I have music playing and there's lots of recitation, not to mention the smell of incense. It's becoming evident from other questions she asks about my beliefs that she is truly curious about it. It isn't really that bad since I'm clothed, nor is there anything truly eventful going on (I guess bathing a statue from an outsider's perspective is eventful?), but it feels invasive just the same. I just don't know how to approach it from there apart from sticking to answering her questions and turning the other way with her peeping.
I've thought about inviting her, but she was raised Southern Baptist and it does influence how she approaches religions outside of her comfort zone. I know I can't confront her about how it's concerning that she peeps in because it may put her on the defense.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has ever gone though this, so some input would be uber helpful.
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