Faith in the Future

No matter how difficult things may be, I think we need to keep it all in perspective, and keep faith in the future.  If nothing else, it is our covenant with ourselves, in trying to live our lives.

I am not old, but when I become old, I hope I am one of those beautiful old women that glows with her own inner light, in a life that has been well lived.  One who offers courage to the young.  One who sets an example in how they treat themselves, and those that surround her.

Meditations

There are no knights in shining armor, only wounded men with feet of clay, who have the courage to rise and live another day.

Student of History, Student of Science

I decided several years back to become a Student of History and a Student of Science.  What this means in real terms is I am filling in the gaps of my education through my own reading, and my own writing.  This was a slow start, but what I have found through the years has been a deepening of knowledge, an awareness of symbol, and a sense of satisfaction from the beginning glimmers of wisdom.  I am not wise, but at least I know there is work to do, and work to work on.

I am a most fortunate woman to come from a family of readers.

One of my favorite "Guilty Pleasures" is to read on "Leftovers" or why we do the things we do sometimes.  I question everything, and some of the answers are sort of fun.  Much of what we see around us are pagan leftovers.

I am not advocating a return to paganism, but I do ascribe to Lionel Corbetts philosophy.  He is worth looking into. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnmo46QPDcs

I am also becoming a big fan of James Hollis. 

A few of my more favorite Pagan leftovers will be listed as I expand this article.

My understanding is - the only way they managed to Christianize Ireland, is they renamed all the wells and sacred places for Christian saints. 

My brief list, just getting started

Christmas Trees
Easter Eggs

Mithras and Christ were born December 25th

Easter - Oestra

Rise and Shine little Goddess

And this is all very odd, as I do at times see more than I say I know.  I would say we are supported by history in our voyage to the future, but we also must incorporate new information.