#Gratitude to the Ancestors

[arunparia]

Tephra, 2019, 1943

A pebble hits and smashes  my morning mirror. Now I am cold as a stone,  stand so remote, before the household’s four-oven fire peering at the glow, imagining —

what a strange block of coal  my great-grandmother poked out from the belly of the earth  in forty-three’s summer.

Instead of being dour, she carried the flaming charcoal home to cook for her boys  burnt taro roots.

(The poem was first published in the May 2023 issue of Poetry India: https://www.ethosliterary.org/poetry-india/may-2023-issue/poems-by-arun-paria)

[keysatthecrossroad]

Samhain Ancestor Prayer

This is the night when the gateway between

our world and the spirit world is thinnest.

Tonight is a night to call out those who came before.

Tonight I honor my ancestors.

Spirits of my fathers and mothers, I call to you,

and welcome you to join me for this night.

You watch over me always,

protecting and guiding me,

and tonight I thank you.

Your blood runs in my veins,

your spirit is in my heart,

your memories are in my soul.

[If you wish, you may want to recite your genealogy here. This can include both your blood family, and your spiritual one.]

With the gift of remembrance.

I remember all of you.

You are dead but never forgotten,

and you live on within me,

and within those who are yet to come.

All hail blessed Hekáte! Queen of Witches, Mother of All!

[seeinginthedark]

I love being a human woman. And a mother . I wouldn’t trade it for anything . I won’t bio -upgrade myself with technologies when they start introducing that to us. I won’t be stepping onto any space ships and exploring the galaxy with “friendly” aliens. I don’t need to “shift” into other realities . I’m happy right here on Mother Earth. And after I die , I will get buried in the Earth , next to my ancestors, nestled in, nice and safe to rest in Mother Earth’s embrace.

[gazeofseer]

What is your role in the world?

'Not everyone is born to war, nor to love but we all are born to live for both at times, but what is the role we play at the backstage ; when we take off the costume and keeping the scripts at the table..a courage to face the mirror and walking out in the street full of people what are you then? Is what today's reading is about, I do readings only if it is channeled so let your intuition guide you well ; )

Pick a Pile

1.Supporting Character/Audience

'Beautiful eyes keep longing for deep and endearing sights of act, efforts and play..you enjoy watching, observing, you can look at the sky for hours without getting tired, you have a tough job but you do it with so much compassion and professional touch that nothing stays in your mind, the novelty of you lies in the subtle nuances of picking up on details which satisfies your soul, you have always been second in your life, be it rank, position, or in personal life this affected you to become more resilient and follow the lead of someone to give you a better space of stage where at least your seen and being seen, heard, and felt makes you feel enough'

Signs : White clothes especially scarf makes or one scarf which you treasure a lot, seeing strangers crying and tearing, and smiling at them, seeing 6:16, 888 and 11:11

Career for you overall : Film Direction, Photography, Anything that needs minimal attention keeps you sane, manager, designer.

These careers can give you the sense of purpose in life as it is your role nobody can do it like you do.

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2. Main Character

'Breathe, easy the world will go on if you rest and go on vacation for months, being at the spot can be heating at times that idea of being answerable to everyone gives you sleep paralysis and sleep talking is what your side effects of burning out results into, you need pause but everyone remembers about work as soon as you arrive even your family comes like 'hey I had to ask did you paid the bills? ' especially when you leave your room and come for fresh air, you feel being consumed all the time you want to shed, shed the way people perceive as it affects you mentally to keep in touch with the real you because there is very rare events to act yourself not any character filling the gaps in others life is like stopping between looking for the perfect mask for today and the kind of people you will meet'

Let me sigh, your future spouse has a message 'Calm down love, I was trying to connect with you when you skipped on your favourite love song, as you were busy I had lost my ear plug cover at my workplace and it was not the best day'

Advice : Leave everything aside and listen to the songs you love and sing your heart out especially when someone talks work sing a song

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3.Background Performer/Actor

'Struggling days are the best right? Nobody cares so do you..since you enjoy your two minute shadow appearance and celebrate as if you won an award for it, the cheerful optimism melts the moment everyone leaves, your role begins when you are alone, you act really very well, especially when nobody sees, maybe because you fear the judgement the lights, the shout pressure coming by the action, seeing the main lead being called out in insults walls your dreams under a illusion of having enough and asking for extra even in food makes you feel as if you are begging, guilt, trauma and ignorance seems to follow you'

Messages from Your Guardians : Leave your worries to us, we will ease the agony you carry, leave them to us and move forward we want to see you grow, grow out of yourself.

Signs : You have two opportunities at hand, make decision which has no regret attached, showcase your talent on social media, do not give up, people are noticing you do not leave !

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It was very personal I felt, I hope whoever it was meant for has got their messages it can be you if it is, let me know in the comments !

[moonhedgegarden]

[seedsense]

Where do you feel pleasure ?

Where do you feel pain ?

How does your body feels?

[sacredverses]

For THE STATE OF GRATITUDE

is a tribute—

a tribute to the soul, to truths unveiled, to journeys deep, to clarity;

a tapestry woven with the threads of each heartbeat,

where questions arise, embracing the essence of being,

an exploration of treasures held close,

and the strength to honor that dance in those around us.-D'elve

[a-god-in-ruins-rises]

i remember asking my mexican grandmother when i was a kid if she ever celebrated dia de muertos when she was younger. she said no because they were poor and food was too scarce to offer anything.

now i'm here standing in my kitchen surrounded by food that i'm making into a feast among friends and family. and i consider it such a great blessing to be in a position where i have such abundance that i can afford to give my ancestors their due.

[skinnerhousebooks]

Gratitude to My Ancestors

"With honor and respect, these eyes see for you all manner of life you could not have imagined. My lips move with the rhythm of your words flowing through me, my tongue caressing each morsel of wisdom I am graced to pass on. Your DNA rides my veins and with every breath I take, your cautious steps from the past toward a fuller life become bold moves I make toward my destiny. Together, we wrap arms around a new generation, here to become who they were born to be, to cast their magic as we once did and bless each day for their ability to do so.

For you, dear ancestors, we live this day."

—Marta I. Valentín A Long Time Blooming

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[sappy-witch]

Feast of the Dead 💀🕯️

Hello darlings 🥰

As the veil between worlds grows thin, we honor and remember our ancestors and beloved dead. The Feast of the Dead, also known as Samhain, is a time to honor those who have passed on and to acknowledge the cycle of life and death.

Here are some ways to celebrate the Feast of the Dead:

🕯️ Create an ancestor altar: Set up a special altar space with photos, candles, and offerings for your ancestors and loved ones who have passed on.

🕯️ Hold a dumb supper: A dumb supper is a silent meal where you set a place for your ancestors and invite them to join you. Eat in silence and listen for any messages or signs they may send.

🕯️ Offerings: Offer food, drink, or other items to your ancestors and loved ones as a way of honoring their memory and showing gratitude.

🕯️ Divination: The veil between worlds is thinnest during Samhain, making it a powerful time for divination and receiving messages from the other side.

🕯️ Rituals and spells: Use this time to connect with the energies of death and rebirth, and to release any old patterns or beliefs that are holding you back.

Remember, the Feast of the Dead is a time to honor and connect with our ancestors and loved ones who have passed on. Take some time to reflect on their memories, their impact on your life, and the lessons they may have left behind. May they continue to guide and support us on our spiritual journey.

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[labyrinth-magic]

The prompt for this #tinywinterpoem was "Unforgotten" by Beth Kempton.

*What do you remember most fondly about your grandparents?

[ascendingaeons]

You Are Never, Ever Alone

I’m going to share something that might be very controversial, but I’ve come to believe it fully. It’s something I heard someone say and I’ll be paraphrasing it to suit the narrative of my audience.

Your gods and ancestors never abandon you. You draw away from them.

I once had a vision during meditation of myself standing in a bluish-white space. Behind me was a legion of one thousand souls standing in phalanx formation. It was communicated that every soul who incarnates on Earth receives the support of one thousand guides. Most often they are ancestors and individuals within our soul group but some are souls that volunteered to support you. It was also conveyed that gods we formed bonds with throughout previous incarnations are part of this support network.

When we are grieving, anxious, afraid, or depressed our connection to Spirit becomes clouded. We are unable to accept the love and compassion of our guides because our awareness is focused intensely on materialism. It is during a dark night of the soul that this deception is at its worst.

Sometimes we receive unexpected grace during a hard day. Things aren't going our way, but an opportunity appears to turn things around. Or perhaps we receive a boon that turns things around for the better. Maybe not enough to change the situation entirely but still enough to make it substantially easier. I found that if we work to remain open to blessings by practicing gratitude in the present moment, we will be better equipped to receive them. Many times, good things come and go because we are too focused on what is happening in the material world, be it wealth, relationships, status, or any other form of stress. It is in letting go of our attachment to needing things to be a certain way that we can truly begin to change our lives.

I cannot speak for other intuitives but I have never been able to truly sense the entirety of guides in my sphere of influence. They tend to make themselves known to me as they need or desire. Perhaps this feeds the miasma. This is where faith comes in. When we fall our desire is to be caught but sometimes that isn’t aligned with our highest good. Our guides are still there, watching and supporting us, but in that moment we have to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and keep going. The journey never ends but we are never, ever alone.

Image is “Spirit Ancestors in Captain Thunderbolt's Territory” by Melani du Jardin

[gazeofseer]

Energy State Right Now in the Universe 🌷

The energy for the collective seems restrained, this shift before the seasons transit of weather dynamics is mandated so if you feel a little stuck, withdrawn or isolated hold up this is the shake before the earthquake a little hurdle will happen to hinder and shatter few stuffs here and there as you know the aftermath will allow you to involve, access and acknowledge your core State of being !!

[seph-ren]

thoughts on generational trauma

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something i’ll never get over n feel super helpless about is just the nature of generational trauma is how my existence could be such a minuscule occurrence in a chain of centuries of horrific events (like the kind that takes lifetimes to heal from). like even if i plant a seed of awareness and healing, thats only an instigation, and all you can do is hope for it to spread into the next generations, thus possibly bringing forth collective change. but aside from this, your kind of like a twig in a stream with fast currents or a leaf in a hurricane and just sort of have to run with it. and just like feeling so in the dark in terms of whether all your efforts are all really just futile and people after you will just continue to have all these unconscious emotional influences that they’ll go on with their lives and not have it ever occur to them.

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[chiefbouquetsweets]

Leo Healing Season - Asé to the soul who made this 1 of 1 for me. It’s impossible to put a price on the art of souls expression. It’s limitless

[spiritualcuriosities]

About a decade ago, after my grandpa died, I was asked to type up his memoir that he had written out by hand. Having ADHD (in this case, read: poor object permanence and difficulty finishing tasks), I only just finished doing so. It is disorganized, because he more or less wrote as he remembered things, and there are bits that repeat.

But I felt such a connection to him that I haven't felt in a couple years, and it was more emotional than I was anticipating. I learned things I never knew about him and his parents, things I'd never heard him or anyone talk about before. My grandma was his first real date, and they went to a German restaurant and saw The Third Man at a theater. His dad helped him buy her engagement ring. He used to help make color prints for Life and Time magazines. He knew quite a lot of influential ppl despite being a Japanese American man relocated to Chicago after WWII.

He had this kind of quiet charisma where ppl would look out for him. Even the ladies behind the hot food counter at the grocery store would slip him extra fried chicken because he told them my grandma wouldn't let him eat it (this was a few years after he had open heart surgery). When they found out he passed away, one of them went to the flower section and bought my grandma a big orchid to show her condolences. And that was a theme throughout his memoir. His biggest mentor was a female doctor (in the late '40s and early '50s!) who got him a full ride through his education without telling him, he got promotions after his patients secretly put in good words for him, it seems his supervisors in the Navy warned other crewmates not to harass him. And I don't know how to convey gratitude to people who are no doubt long dead, but who changed the trajectory of my family's lives.

There was a time I did more ancestor veneration type stuff, especially for him. I stopped due to life getting really busy and issues with my spiritwork practice but I want to start up again. And I think I want to add an area to honor the ppl who he held so much gratitude for.