Years ago, when we moved into our current home, one of the things that sold me on this house was the fireplace. As soon as the moving company left I was out shopping for a fireplace screen. My vision was a star which, sadly, I could not find anywhere. As the hot days of summer turned into chilly autumn evenings I was almost in a panic to find something - anything. I 'settled' for this one.
It had a tag that proclaimed the design a Mariner's Compass. "Big deal." I thought, what does that mean to me?
Sitting here early one morning, quietly meditating on my day, I noticed the Wheel of the Year. I had started my day this way countless times, but on this day, because I had been studying the wheel of the year, I saw a hidden treasure.
I'm enjoying my studies of celebrating / living my life based on what is going on in nature. It seems a much more peaceful way to live. Now I look at my fireplace screen and I'm sure it was made just for me.
~Sam
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I have been searching for my lost god or goddess. Sadly, I have not found a deity. My life was easier when I believed as everyone around me. Christmas came and went - I went to church with my family and friends -I went through the motions, I kept my thoughts to myself. The reason I keep my thoughts to myself is because I'm not sure what I think. Must one believe in a god or goddess to be happy?
My quest has brought me to study Imbolc. A simple little holiday to remind me (or is it to give me courage?) that winter is half way over. I like this celebration. It seems full of hope and makes more sense than watching a groundhog - what is that all about?
So around my house on this day you will find new, white candles in every room. I plan to light them and wander through the house blessing each room. What? I can't speak a blessing over my home because I have no deity to do the actual blessing? Well, dear reader, this is where I have to let you in on a secret. At this point in my life I believe that we are the source of love and blessings. So today and every day, I wish you and yours happiness and peace.
~ Sam
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