Friday, October 02, 2009
4:37 PM | 
Posted by
Crystal Blanton
The click of the wheel descends into a darkening spiral as we move into another phase, the shadow side of our land and of our lives. With Samhain quickly approaching, it is the visual reminder that fall is here and death is coming. I am not talking of physical death but of the death of the old to make way for the new beginning that will come when the land is ready to receive.
For those who know me or have been reading my blog for a while, you know that although fall is my favorite time of year, the dark half of the year is always a hard time. I have worked very hard to take the anxiety out of that time and am somewhat successful but I keep it a conscious thought that the coin flips over and I better be prepared.
The inner reflection of the dark half is always hardest, looking inside at the emotions that are triggerd by the chain of events. And although we all know that these events stretch us and help us grow, that does not take the sting out at the time. Like with a tattoo, you know the ending will make a stronger and more beautiful you but the tattoo itself still hurts like hell.
I have already seen the dark half working it's magic and shifting shadows where things are now revealed. I already know that this will be a brilliant year for growth and pray it is not too painful for us all in the process but I feel the shift this year. I feel the shift, not only in the earth but also in the energy of the human spirit and the struggle.
As times are already hard while in the light, the anticipation of the dark is ever looming. This has already been a challenging year for so many.
As we prepare for the holidays, the death of the god, the dying sun.... let us remember that those things that keep us whole are the shields of love we build inside of ourselves and around us. All things start from within and yet cultivating and recognizing the love and strength we have built within with our families and friends is also essential. Take no one and nothing for granted, not even yourself and do whatever keeps you connected in love and joy. And if patience is the key to all things then let love, compassion, acceptance, honor and peace be the door we get to open.
May you be blessed this coming season.
For those who know me or have been reading my blog for a while, you know that although fall is my favorite time of year, the dark half of the year is always a hard time. I have worked very hard to take the anxiety out of that time and am somewhat successful but I keep it a conscious thought that the coin flips over and I better be prepared.
The inner reflection of the dark half is always hardest, looking inside at the emotions that are triggerd by the chain of events. And although we all know that these events stretch us and help us grow, that does not take the sting out at the time. Like with a tattoo, you know the ending will make a stronger and more beautiful you but the tattoo itself still hurts like hell.
I have already seen the dark half working it's magic and shifting shadows where things are now revealed. I already know that this will be a brilliant year for growth and pray it is not too painful for us all in the process but I feel the shift this year. I feel the shift, not only in the earth but also in the energy of the human spirit and the struggle.
As times are already hard while in the light, the anticipation of the dark is ever looming. This has already been a challenging year for so many.
As we prepare for the holidays, the death of the god, the dying sun.... let us remember that those things that keep us whole are the shields of love we build inside of ourselves and around us. All things start from within and yet cultivating and recognizing the love and strength we have built within with our families and friends is also essential. Take no one and nothing for granted, not even yourself and do whatever keeps you connected in love and joy. And if patience is the key to all things then let love, compassion, acceptance, honor and peace be the door we get to open.
May you be blessed this coming season.
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