I know there is a way that makes sense for me…for us, is what I really mean to say. Over the years I have felt the shift of the seasons so profoundly…ebbing and flowing…connecting quite deeply on both ends.
But it is all very new to me…to us. And new things take time to settle. I grew up Catholic, not that it has anything to do with anything, except a slight evolution of my soul I suppose. Briefly, I became agnostic…kinda angry at the world. Very quickly though, I came back to a place of trusting, of feeling, of knowing…deeply, that there was something much much bigger than I. Something “out there” seemingly holding all the pieces together, within reach that is, for me (us) to place them where I wanted/needed to fit them for the time being.
It’s all quite personal. Call the “something” God, Great Spirit, Gaia, life energy…the labels do not matter. Whatever “it” is…is. And “it” encompasses EVERYTHING.
All the words, all the labels, all the people, the good, the bad…all things. The trick of it is…is if you falter, if only for a second, you might just think those things are separate…and start believing they are separate from you and me and everything else. But in fact…it is all one and the same. There is no difference whatsoever, but simply a reflection.
Quite possibly the reflection of the moon in his eye…guiding…and that feels good.
So, here we are, or were…and we walked together through the darkness…shining our lights, traveling down a new path…settling in and recognizing that this is where we have been all along.
.:.Blessings to each and everyone of you. May the light from my candle touch yours, and on and on, out into the universe, bathing the world as we know it in a beautiful sea of light.:.
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beautiful words, even prettier lanterns.
My soulful journey is much like yours — raised catholic, thought I was agnostic for a brief while, then eventually came to a place of trusting, knowing. I think that journey had to happen in order to land with both feet on the ground, and confidence in "it"
Happy Martinmas Lisa
Lisa, Your words echo such truth in my heart. Thank you for being such a bright light here and sharing your flame. Happy Martinmas to you and your beautiful family.
xo Jules
Just love your lanterns and your Martinmas. So glad you had a wonderful celebration.
beautiful! i totally get this. it is so similar to my own experience, and current decision making about what we are deciding to create as our own traditions. which pieces of which other traditions resonate for us, etc. this one is new for us, (and we don't look as amazing walking around as just the two of us!) but it's definitely resonating. bringing more light into the darkness!
Your post is lovely–it made me think of the movie Tangled when the Rapunzel watches the lanterns light up the sky (can you tell I have grandchildren! LOL!!)
Seriously, the message is powerful and I always feel your warmth! XOXO
beautiful post lisa. namaste.
My sentiments exactly. You said it so well. I have been thinking a lot about this very thing lately, especially in light of the upcoming holiday season. Thanks for posting Lisa.