Post by robincragin on Oct 27, 2015 16:49:45 GMT -5
A Witch is keenly focused on the simple experiences of living in the world. Witches follow their heartbeat, their intuition, their dreams, and sensations. They live their lives in this way because they know the experiences of simplicity tune them into the cycles of the natural world. That is where the Witch finds power and spiritual unfoldment.
Because of this, Witches mark the passage of the natural seasons with celebrations, rituals, and magical doings. Aside from the more formal observations of specific ceremonial days, Witches take time to celebrate each day of their lives. The celebrations of everyday life allow the Witch a simple spiritual perspective from which to look ahead at where she is going. All the while, her daily celebrations are about what is happening right now. Witches celebrate their times of happiness and mark their moments of pain and regret. They observe their laughter, their fears, their anger, and their ecstasy. They commemorate the grand parade in which we all participate.
Taking up the practice of noting and celebrating where you are in your life right now is a powerful step on your own spiritual path. Not only is celebrating each day a centering activity, it also helps you to recognize the value of each day. With each sunrise you can find another opportunity to open up to the wonder and magic of your life.
Practice: Celebrating the Moment
Begin this exercise by listing those aspects of your life that deserve or require recognition. If you have nothing that you can list, consider what that might mean. Are you cultivating and authentic, multifaceted life? If you have nothing that you consider worth honoring, consider how you might have arrived at this point in your life, or how this perception might have emerged.
It is easy to get caught up in the grind or our work, the headaches of traffic, managing our social obligations and our families. Before long, we lose touch with the experiences of simply being in the world that can bring us joy. For example, we lose track of the importance of simple pleasures like a cool breeze on a hot day or the laughter of our children. Maybe we’ve lost track of how to savor a spoonful of ice cream, or the sensuality of a hot bath. The purpose of today’s activity is to open your sense of wonder and appreciation about the simple delights of living.
Sometime today, pause to breathe deeply and to appreciate a simple quiet moment. Perhaps you can enjoy the sunset, a beautiful cloud formation, or the purr of a cat. Find some aspect of your daily experience that can become a point of celebration. When you build upon such moments, life begins to take on greater meaning—and ultimately, magical power.
Because of this, Witches mark the passage of the natural seasons with celebrations, rituals, and magical doings. Aside from the more formal observations of specific ceremonial days, Witches take time to celebrate each day of their lives. The celebrations of everyday life allow the Witch a simple spiritual perspective from which to look ahead at where she is going. All the while, her daily celebrations are about what is happening right now. Witches celebrate their times of happiness and mark their moments of pain and regret. They observe their laughter, their fears, their anger, and their ecstasy. They commemorate the grand parade in which we all participate.
Taking up the practice of noting and celebrating where you are in your life right now is a powerful step on your own spiritual path. Not only is celebrating each day a centering activity, it also helps you to recognize the value of each day. With each sunrise you can find another opportunity to open up to the wonder and magic of your life.
Practice: Celebrating the Moment
Begin this exercise by listing those aspects of your life that deserve or require recognition. If you have nothing that you can list, consider what that might mean. Are you cultivating and authentic, multifaceted life? If you have nothing that you consider worth honoring, consider how you might have arrived at this point in your life, or how this perception might have emerged.
It is easy to get caught up in the grind or our work, the headaches of traffic, managing our social obligations and our families. Before long, we lose touch with the experiences of simply being in the world that can bring us joy. For example, we lose track of the importance of simple pleasures like a cool breeze on a hot day or the laughter of our children. Maybe we’ve lost track of how to savor a spoonful of ice cream, or the sensuality of a hot bath. The purpose of today’s activity is to open your sense of wonder and appreciation about the simple delights of living.
Sometime today, pause to breathe deeply and to appreciate a simple quiet moment. Perhaps you can enjoy the sunset, a beautiful cloud formation, or the purr of a cat. Find some aspect of your daily experience that can become a point of celebration. When you build upon such moments, life begins to take on greater meaning—and ultimately, magical power.