Dear spirits of our hearts, gods and goddesses that guide our lives, we ask for your blessing on this our cleansing ceremony. The sun and moon and stars above us, the earth and underworld beneath us, the directions before us, behind us, to our left and right and we are centered. With love, wisdom, and … [Read more…]
I have started on my yearly internet fast, which gets more difficult each year due to the insane amount of time we are supposed to spend on the computer. School, social, and organizations duties keep me checking at the very least, email once a day. Learning to be alone is a process but an important … [Read more…]
If it’s not yet obvious to you, the real reason for this, and all seasons, is you, Kassie. A more perfect child of the Universe has never lived. Until now, only celebrations cloaked in myth and mystery could hint at your divine heritage and sacred destiny. You are life’s prayer of becoming and its answer. … [Read more…]
Today’s offering was given at my river again, part to the big cottonwood and part to the river. Today there was a family of ducks, to males and for females, swimming happily in the little eddy just off the patio. A duck’s medicine or lesson is this ” show emotional comfort and protection. She teaches … [Read more…]
Earlier I locked myself out of my blog so I posted my offering journal on Facebook. Reposting where it belongs. I offered my tobacco today at my river. There is snow on the mountains but the valley is wet and warm for late December. It’s been lightly raining since I returned home and the fog hangs … [Read more…]
Today I offered with this thought ” I offer this tobacco to a universe of love, and to find that universe within myself.” I also thought of my incredible tattoo and the last line in Contact by Carl Sagan, which reads ” For small creatures such as we, the vastness is only bearable though love.” … [Read more…]
I’ve been having a difficult time sleeping at all lately. Last night I took one too many sleep aides and slept thru my alarm. Today I offered my tobacco to the Spirits of the South. May my heart burn with the fires of healing balance.
Simple offering prayer this morning. “I offer this tobacco to my ancestors, the dear spirits, my guardians, and protectors. Thank you” It’s not knowing what the answer or solution is but simply knowing that there is one, which brings it forth. Lately there has been a lot of stress in my life. Being alone hasn’t … [Read more…]
“So that when I look up at the night sky and I know that yes, we are part of this universe, we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts is that the Universe is in us. When I reflect on that fact, I look up – many people feel … [Read more…]
The days aren’t getting much better but at the urging of a friend my tobacco offerings have continued at a pine tree in my back yard. No matter what, no excuses. They seem to be well received and I plan on getting a tin of tobacco special for placed offerings soon. Offering my tobacco is … [Read more…]