In the midst of violence
may you find peace

in the moment of despair,
may the seed of healing reach you

in the moment of loss
may the love that you shared carry you across the ages

in the moment of confusion and turmoil
may the light of hope embrace you and carry you

So mote it be
And it is so.

Magick - the ability to regognize, create and direct magick
I am not only talking about the magick that people associate with the Craft from the outside in, I am talking about the power to see the magick in each moment, in the hugs of a child, the love in the eyes of ones spouse, the prayer uttered to aid people half-way accross the world. It is the magick of saying what needs to be said, when others are afraid to. It is also the magick of finding comfort by sitting under a large, beautiful tree, or overlooking the vast oceans.
Using that which is right in front of you, honoring it, directing it to make a better world for all of us to me is power, and that power is magick.

Blessed Be!

Source of Many Names
The words we use to honor you are different and diverse
Help us see that beneath all these differences
we are all connected
Allow use to see beauty in our religious diversitiese,
and show us ways to honor each other,
no matter which way we choose to connect to You.
Let acceptance among all people of all faiths be cherished as a great virtue.

So mote it be
And it is so


Join me today in prayer and light to mulitply religious tolerance around the world.
Thank you!

I choose to invite only positive energy into my life.
I choose to disconnect from that which does not serve me, or my family, or my community and the world.
I choose to embrace that which is good, by spreading the news about that.
I choose to make positive emotions, respondses and expressions my path.
I choose to define myself and others in all postive ways possible, as I am aware of the power of the word.
I choose to make amends and give retribution to those I have done wrong - in action, thought and word.
I choose to elminate out my vocabulary, that which invite conflict.
I choose to see the connection in All-There-Is.

Blessed Be!

Gaia,
dear Goddess, we have done so much to damage you,
our carelessness hurting the only home we have.
For that we ask your forgiveness.

As you accept our apology, we offer now
our changed attitude,
our love
our healing energy
and our solidarity as people
so that we may undo which we have already done
make aware those who need to learn
and guarantee that the same mistake of our past will never be repeated again.

So mote it be
And it is so.

Soothing and calming sounds to me are the sounds of nature - music, vocals and compositions made by people are what I seek out for different emotional respondses, such as inspiration, motivation or lifting up.
One person I can count on for that is Josh Groban. I think his voice is just breathtaking.
But currently, the emotional responds I am seeking is more that of moving forward, overcomming hurdles and answering questions. Therefore one of my favorite songs on my playlist is currently "Let Me Be Myself" by 3 Doors Down. (Yes the one from the Geico comercial).

The following prayer is written by Moonwillow

Silver Lady, nestling in the midnight sky,
shine your ageless wisdom upon our souls.
Guide us and nourish our spirits with your mysteries
So that we may flourish and grow under your beauty.
Our Goddess of Light, send us the truth we so desire
And let us bathe in your silver aura.
Cleanse our body in your purifying light
And uplift our minds with your magic and majesty
So shall we honor you with our hearts
And forever follow your illuminated path
To the center of our soul.

So mote it be!

Many blessings!

While the list of what I would like to change is long - tonight my mind is focused upon the planned NASA bombing of the moon.
I am not a Scientist, but I am concerned about an endeavor that could have impact upon so many people on our planet.
Let me begin with the amount of money that is spent on a mission - which could be spend in so many different ways. People need to be fed, educated, the damage we have done to our planet has to be fixed - the list of possible spending of this money in a more constructive way is endless.
Then there is the fact that we are not sure of the exact impact this bombing will have upon the moon, its orbit or any other possible effects that might result. Unless there would be an absolute guarantee that nothing can go wrong, I think messing with the moon is just not a good idea.
The other fact, that many religious paths are connected with the moon, and to which she is sacred is also an aspect that disturbs me, especially as a Wiccan Witch.
In any case, this bit of news really upset me.
Here is the link to a blog that has more info on what NASA has planned:

http://donotbombthemoon.wordpress.com

Blessed Be!

Today, I am borrowing a part of Verse 69 from The Tao:

"There is no greater misfortune
then the feeling "I have an enemy"
for when "I" and "enemy" exist together
there is no room left for my treasure."

This is one reason why in some Wiccan tradition one is adviced not to perform magick when angry or hurtful thoughts are dominating your present. How can one effect the surroundings to benefit all when "I" and "enemy" exist within you?
Change the word enemy into the word anger, fear, and doubt, and again you have the same equation.
Doubt and I can not exist in the same space when trying to create positive change.
Fear has to be dropped to make space for the treasure, may this treasure you are seeking be your connection to your personal Higher Power, may it be the creation of success, or to heal and love another who requested your assistance.
This does not mean that fear and doubt have no place in protecting us from harm, but if you want to connect to Source to the betterment of all, these "enemies" need to be removed - even if only temporarily - from your center, before approaching it to create any meaningful, beneficial change.

Blessed Be!

I reflect upon the lessons of my youth, forgive and let go of the burdens of childhood, and old enough to connect to the wise ones that are my ancestors. I feel that I am at the age that is the center, which in turn allows me to find and stay at my center, a point from which I can look into all directions of time, while enjoying the present moment as what it exactly is: a gift.

Blessed Be!