The Secrets In Plain Sight!

When you see what I'm suggesting, you'll know that I do not walk lock-step in any single conventional path! But what I'm suggesting here goes beyond reconciliation to a reunion. In our lifetimes, we lose track of many we value. But in one case, we might have lost track of someone most special, and perhaps that someone is waiting.

Since you know that I am talking about something/someone spiritual, some might wonder who/what I mean, and others will have an "oh-yeah" moment and reach to grab a cherished memory.

Yes, this is something that might inspire your Sunday school teacher to run away screaming - unless, of course, she will admit her own memories. But, it might be worthwhile to examine and see who or what might have been patiently waiting for you all this time!

Blessed Be!

In the Words Of The High One, Allfather Odin tells us that a person's reputation is the one part of that person which is immortal.  And, it does indeed live beyond the person's morality.  But, two people might see that same person entirely differently.  And, we have to deal with these other living people, too!

Funerals and other death-related rites exist for many freasons, but none so much as they exist for the sake of the living whom the dead leave behind. 

And here, we have a challenge which I will outline in some detail.  And, it's one that will give our skills and spirituality a real opportunity!

Blessed Be!

Litha is a special sabbat, but for me this year it is particularly special.  Events in my life happening close to Litha demonstrate the very point of Litha, and what Litha presents to us.

Litha is a fulfillment.  The sabbats from Yule to now have been celebrations of a divine child's birth, growth, and coming of age.  From here, the sabbat will be celebrating the work done by this god/king that the child has become!

And what is happening in my life right now demonstratres the very point Litha has been trying so hard to tell me!

Blessed Be!

I've been hearing enough about divination lately that I feel the need to say something.  Then again, there is always something being said about divination.  But now, someone very unexpected said something favorable about it.  The problem is, this person is a supposed theologian, but I sometimes wonder if this person understands some concepts that I consider extremely basic.

And I do have a couple of issues with divination - not with divination itself, but how people understand it.  Between dabblers and wanna-be "fortune tellers", it's a wonder people remember what divination is!

Not only that, but some of the people who are so quick to condemn divination should take a look at their own spiritual roots!

Blessed Be!

Some time ago, I described ignorance as being the "One True enemy".  The one mistake I made with that is that if something is called "the one true..." it makes an impression that that is the only issue we need to confront.  It's not that simple.  The problem can take many forms, and each form can in and of itself be an issue.  Such is the case with ignorance.

And, there is one particular manifestation of ignorance that can take several forms, and be anything from irritation to the cause of yet more problems.

Let's look at it and see how we might be able to deal with it!

Blessed Be!

I noticed on one of my favorite places to see how the secular world sees things spiritual, that death seems to be a favorite topic among some secular people.  Especially if those are people who write books, produce movies, or develop other exercises for otherwise idle minds.  But it is not so popular among those actively involved in religion- of any denomination or tradition.

Part of the reason probably is the combination of how much we don't know, how much some folks just conjecture, the shallowness of the sayings of what some call "bumper-sticker theology", and the fact that those who are theologians who dare say something are so often trounced upon by their peers.

It's obvious what we need to seek: better answers for the questions we've always had.  Where do we find them?

Blessed Be!

You may have noticed over time, that I came to have an "attitude" about holidays which purport to honor those who are serving or who have served in the armed forces.  It was the result of experience.  But, there can be more than one kind of experience.

I took a principle that I've spoken about many times in the context of spiritual matters, and successfully got to see days like Memorial Day in a bit of a different light.

And I think that this is something that a number of people can put to use where a number of matters are concerned.  Think of it as a form of healthy selfishness!

Blessed Be!

If we're going to talk about prayer, it might be an idea to spend some time considering how to say a prayer.  There are, in essence, two kinds of prayers:  the ones someone wrote and you want to pray, and the ones which come from your own heart.  Both are a challenge, each in its own way.  If someone else wrote the words, like for a ritual, you want them to sound like they're yours, don't you?  And if you a doing something that's absolutely your own, you want to get the point across, right?

Let's explore how you can make that be!

Blessed Be!

Last time, we talked about a place to pray.  This time, let's look at getting your prayers on-target.  And here, I draw on a comparison to artillery, because there is a fair comparison.  Not only does the round have to be fired, not only does the round have to reach the target, it also needs to reach the correct target.

And there's enough there to think about if you really thing about that old adage "Be careful what you pray for, you might get it!"

So, let's see how we can make maximum use of this to make our prayer really effective

Blessed Be!

In my commentary last time, before I got into Beltaine, I asked for some spiritual action, including prayer.  There's a problem and I believe that it is the kind of problem where that sort of action is called for.  The question for some will be how to bring it about.  And, for some, part of the problem will be not just how, but where.  Some are fortunate and have a place more or less set aside.  What about those who don't, or who share a roof with people who don't appreciate that part of your needs.

Once again, secrets in plain sight.  Let's see how to fnd such a place, and how to put it to use!

Blessed Be!