GOOD SAMHAIN, ALL!
The Lair" mistress is not at home (house, room, whatever) this night...we're visiting family and are having a modified Sabbat this night once the children are in bed and the house we're staying in is "ours." We've the barest of essentials, a quiet spot, and a derth of trick-or-treaters in the neighborhood, so the night will be ours.
Today, we had intermittent showers...rather an ambiance-creator here. The leaves have blazened to their top Autumnal glory here in the upstate of SC--golds, canary yellows, russets, and the deepest of burgundies were all battling for prominence during the numerous leaf-storms the breezes created in between rainfalls. The air was chill today--a damp cold pervaded clothes, jackets, and skin. Tonight, all is quiet...the streets are sparkling in wetness, the fallen leaves are deadening footfalls without, and the soft glow of the lamps within have warmed the attitudes of wet, cold children and adults alike.
The worlds are in harmony--the "here" is open and the "beyond" is pleased. It's a good night.
I read a fellow blogger's experience while beginning this one--Albiana's post on "Flying off the Broom Handle" and it made me smile. Seems she had a "connection" which was completely random and surprisingly nice. How many of us who are mostly "broom-closeted" have had such a smile--a moment of understanding from someone we'd never expect because, either planned or not, we had some "emblem" of our belief on us--a pent', triskele, etc? And, how deeply and pleasantly does it affect us when that randomness happens--when someone "gets" us...not just "judges" or "stereotypes" us??
For me, that recognition of understanding...of connection...of respect for difference IS what Samhain is about--to an extend. It's a melding of the old and the new...a letting go of and an opening to that place in yourself that harbours doubt and fear and pain--and making room for the beauty and wonderment all around us. She releases us from our human frailties and welcomes us to deeper connection with Her tonight. The Old Ones are here, this very night, to help us to that embrace.
SO, good evening, my dear, dear Lair "regulars"....and, for those of you who've happened here unexpectedly, may the softness of the Moonlight, this night of all the others, embrace you with Her love and welcome! Good Samhain, all.....!
"For me, that recognition of understanding...of connection...of respect for difference IS what Samhain is about--to an extend. It's a melding of the old and the new...a letting go of and an opening to that place in yourself that harbours doubt and fear and pain--and making room for the beauty and wonderment all around us. She releases us from our human frailties and welcomes us to deeper connection with Her tonight. The Old Ones are here, this very night, to help us to that embrace."
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I love about reading your blog is the insight into your heart and mind...the conversation we have, as yet, been unable to have over a cup of Earl Grey, a conversation that stimulates my mind and warms my heart.
Releasing the old and welcoming the new ... opening ... acknowledging ... saving what will sustain us through the darkest hours and letting slip that which will cost us more to preserve than to cull now ... the Samhain harvest is a difficult one at times, and yet, as you say, we are never alone. The Old Ones join us ... having walked this path before, they know the steps and shine a light ... there ... just ahead ... and we go on.
Love to the mistress of the Lair and those who love and are loved by her. May the new year find you where you want/need to be in health and happiness.
Thank you, my dear, dear friend. Although we've not gotten that cup of Earl Grey (and I offer shortbread too!), we will!! I trust that She will somehow cause our paths to keep tightly parallel....shoulders brushing in unison. :)
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