All Our Relations - A Vision for Humanity
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This is a meditation, a prayer, and a vision for humanity and our kin on Mother Earth. So mote it be!
Crows in the Castro
I have always liked Crow (Corvus corax). Crow is a beautiful and powerful messenger; one always know when Crow is nearby. Check out the one that I was blessed to see on Leap Day 2008 in the Castro.
Synchronicity: A Song by The Police and More
So, I have had considerable stressors in my work role for the past several months. After finally choosing to let go of my fear(s) around the position and potential changes, I had a day filled with synchronicity. This is one of my portents from All That Is that I have made some very healthy and life-affirming changes in my life and living. Here’s what happened. 2 days ago, after properly researching my current left knee challenge, I decided to purchase a recumbent exercise bicycle. So, I dutifully got in Broom (yes, that’s the auto’s name: every witch has a broom - or a besom, if you want to be technical about it) - and drove to Sports Authority. So, I’m driving along and stop at the traffic light at Mission and Duboce in San Francisco. The guy in front of my turns around and waves: it’s one of the gay clinicians from work, very sweet guy. We both proceed through the light, turn 2 lefts, and discover we are both going to the same place. (Synchronicity event #1) We enter the store, then part, after which my co-worker runs over to me and shows me the $25 off coupon in the Sunday edition of the SF Chronicle. (Synchronicitiy event #2) I go outside to a coffeehouse and pilfer the newspaper for the coupon, which I found (Synchronicity event #3), then bought an overpriced cup of delicious hot chocolate out of a sense of obligation. I go in the store, find the very device that I wanted - marked down from $399 to $199! (Synchronicity event #4). The very helpful salesclerk (does that count as a synchronicity event….?) found the item in stock, then helped me with questions about getting a much better backpack, since I’m planning on backcountry hiking soon. I found the one that I wanted, well-rigged and affordable (Synchronicity event #5), then went to counter to buy both items. The salesclerk helped me load the bike in the back seat of Broom and I left. When I got home, I discovered that the backpack had $20 knocked off the price (Synchronicity event #6). So, I got $550 worth of equipment for $292 and change. One of my friends was supposed to help me bring up the bike to my apartment, but wasn’t there yet. So, a neighbor, with his wife and newborn, were just exiting and he willingly helped me carry it up the stairs (Synchronicity event #7). Then, I parked Broom literally across the street from my place, in a fabulous Doris Day parking spot. (Synchronicity event #8). Anyone who has parked in San Francisco will tell you this is a miracle, in and of itself!Remarkably, I was present and fully cognizant of each synchronicity event, which made them and the day all the more powerful. So, this is what happens when one releases fear and opens up to the possibilities that are awaiting us all. A blessed, joy-filled, and prosperous 2008 to everyone.
The Long Night of Winter is Upon Us
The days seem not-as-bright, the nights are ever-so-much-longer-and-darker, presently. My body-mind tells me that it is time to eat comforting foods, sleep a bit more and longer, and to generally focus inward, both deep within my being and deep within my friends-family. I think the traditions of comfort food (fatty and sweet!), the many beautiful lights and colors of Yule/Solstice, the need to get and stay warmer, and the motivation to be with our loved ones, all tell us that we are in synch with the cycles of the Earth and of the great Circle of All Our Relations. So, my lights are up and they are on a lot now, including a small $12 “candy cane” tree from the Castro Walgreen’s, the stockings for me and my 2 furry guys are up, my candles are lit when the strung lights around my apartment are beautifully lit, and the smell of alpine berry and pine fills my place. I truly appreciate all of the efforts of the members of Gay Men in Witchcraft this year, as we get this social venture up and running. May the Light and Shadows of the Winter Solstice bring you many blessings and the joy of love to you and your’s. Blessed be.
The Power of the Land - Lassen in July 2007
About a month ago, I had the pleasure of camping and hiking in the Lassen Volcanic National Park and Forest, about an hour and 15 minutes north of Chico, California. It was glorious, beautiful every day - including the day it poured down! - and tremendously renewing, healing, grounding. I’ve posted a gallery of photos on my .Mac site. My love and blessings to my good friend and fellow adventurer, Bill, who took the photos, and spent over a week with me in the utter joy and bliss that is Mother Earth. We saw so many beautiful cousins in the great Circle of All Life, including a California black bear (s/he’s in one of the photos - can you find the bear?), and an astonishing array of wildflowers and birds.<p>I work to stay in touch with nature, despite living in the middle of San Francisco, and I have to say that this trip was powerful and life-changing. Do you have an experience from nature that you’d like to share? As we approach the Corn Moon and the celebration of the Harvests, many blessings to you.
On the Occasion of the Wind Moon
The windy breezes from the vast Pacific have definitely been blowing over the beautiful San Francisco Bay. As I contemplate what they are bringing and taking as they touch my face, lighten my breath, and refresh my mind, I feel the cobwebs of Winter being blown away in little strands. What does the Wind bring you? From you, what does the Wind take away? Blessings of the Wind Moon to you.
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By N2H