Priestessing When Life Gets In The Way
Posted by Hazel | Posted in Goddesses, Women's Spirituality | Posted on 06-12-2009
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The typical day ends something like this: come in from work, use a crow bar to get the uniform off, get a shower to wash the yucks away, prepare food to nourish the family, wash the dishes, and then finally collapse into the recliner and drift off into sleep. Then your eyes pop open, oh no, its the night of the Full Moon! There are candles to be lit, petitions to make, thanks to be offered! Then your eyes slowly start to close again when the voice calls out “There is work to be done” and you know the Goddess has given you this beautiful night lit by her Sacred Moon to get your work for her done. You drag your body up from the recliner and stumble over to the candle box. As you take your candles and oils in hand your energy builds. Your body starts to come back to life. Your hands start to tingle. The energy is flowing. You make your way over to the altar and begin your Sacred Duties. Then you disrobe and step out to dance in the moonlight. You are a Priestess of the Goddess!
Another work day and you are on your lunch break when you learn that your beloved elderly Grandmother is at her home but only for a moment. You know that you need to get back to work they have called already unable to locate important documents. You take your lunch and sit at the table of you Grandmother. She enjoys your company and you cherish her every breath and word. After eating you hurry back to the duties that call yet you took time for the Sacred Crone. You are a Priestess of the Goddess!
You hostess a lovely gathering at your Sacred Temple and many cherished ones are there with you. Your sister in law arrives with the Goddess Discord upon her. You consider pulling your sword but you chose not to let the Sacred Gathering be ruined by Discord. You smile sweetly offer her cake. Your Warrior Goddess will fight another day on a battle worthy of fighting. You preserve the Harmony. You are a Priestess of the Goddess!
The young girls have gathered at your Temple. They giggle and share stories of their day. They discuss plans for the coming week. Hair is braided and finger nails are painted by the Maidens in their late teens and early twenties. Clothes are compared and boys pondered and music is danced to all of which inspires hunger. You feed the Maidens. They ask for a reading and you provide the reading. You are a Priestess of the Goddess.
The Temple kitties that are Sacred to Bast need grooming. You feed them, you brush them, you hug them. You clean the litter boxes. You play with them by tossing their small stuffed mice across the rug. You Love them. You vacuum the rugs to keep them tidy for places for the little ones to play. You are a Priestess of the Goddess.
The evening altars need tending. There is the Family altar where you honor your Ancestresses and Ancestors. There is the working altar where most of your healing work requests are made. There is the Full Moon altar that still flickers from the evening past. The Warrior altar needs replenishing. It stands for those in the military and law enforcement. It will soon be time to add another candle for another Warrior soon to join the battle. You tend the altars because you are dedicated to others. You Love and care for them . Those you light candles for always hold a very special place in your heart. You are a Priestess of the Goddess!
You are a Priestess of the Goddess! You tend to the needs of others. You smile when others smile. You take comfort by providing comfort to others. By feeding others a meal you feed your own soul. The Maiden new to the craft gives you pride as she begins her journey. The Body of the Priestess is your Sacred Temple like that of the Temple you dwell in. You go to the spa to replenish your Temple. You give hugs to show your affection and appreciation. You sit by the water while it dances on your toes. You are a very busy Woman! You are a Priestess of the Goddess!!!! Long May You Serve!!!!
Hazel, Dear Sister
We are really Priestesses of the Goddess! And I am very proud of your words, Sister! Wise Words of a Wise Priestess!
Blessings In Sisterhood, Sweet
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