Tuesday May 5, 2009

Through this exciting and difficult time I remind myself I asked for the help of Brighid to help forge my life.
Her heat warms my heart and gives me hope and reminds me not to stall to long lest I light myself on fire.
Today has been the most grounded balanced day of my week, and it will carry foward just as the flame does.

Blessed be.

Night #7

The candle flame dances
just like my paint brush across the canvas
My inspirations mimic the
Flickering, alternating strong and soft light

She, in her infinite routine
that is not just a mere routine but a joyus gift
strikes another blow to her anvil and
the metal's song dances about
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I'm not much of a poet, which is why I paint and draw! I have finished the votive holder I am using for my shift. It's nothing that looks special, but to me it is special- it holds the ancient candle light(s) of intention and creativity. Somethign that is much bigger and much older than I am. It's extremely humbling and yet, I feel honoured to be part of the daily shifts.

Alas, 'tis time for bed...
Jazmine

BE THANKFULL

BLESSED BRIGHID: On the eve of a baby's funeral I ask for all of us who gather here to worship and honour you, that you give us the ability to see what we have in our lives and be grateful. We have not won the lotto,that's okay, we all, most of us, are employed. We have roofs over our heads and food in our bellies. I have not had to watch a child of mine, die slowly. I have not had to hear the last breath leave her body,or feel her warmth fade away. I have not had to pick out funeral clothing or wonder which toys should be put in her casket.
I have everything I need, in front of me, all around me, and that which I do not have, I know it is within a hands reach. Heal us Brighid, heal our greed and blindness. Let the spring rains cleanse our soul and ego. I receive the flame and graciously pass it on to the next follower. With the feel of your breath so close I am always in awe of how I love you,worship you, and strive to always be better because of you. Blessed Be, Blessed Brighid.

Welcoming a New FlameKeeper

Greetings on this changing day of the Brighidine Cycle - at Sunset - Brighid passes the flame to Lisa and we begin again.

We welcome a new flamekeeper - Joanna - to our Circle - she will catching the flame on Day Four from Lesley and passing it to Cyd. I have invited her to join our blog, and ask that she tell us something about herself.

Looking forward to the next cycle - and to learning from the wisdom of the circle...

In Her name and in Her service,
Susan

Day 19 - Reflections

Sunset is coming later and later as the seasons dance their way across the face of the planet, and my flame burned quietly on my altar and in my heart as the evening dark crept into the room.

My thoughts were of Brighid the healer - a dear friend is in the hospital "doing poorly" as my Gran would say - and we offer prayers for her speedy recovery. Jacinthe's dad was in the hospital with a virus, and in great pain. Various other friends and family members have their own healing journeys - and I'm overdoing it a bit in the Spring Cleaning department and finding out that "My bendy is broken" - those pesky abdominal muscles that were surgically invaded are not as strong as they should be / could be - and I'm paying the price. Here's to the concept of pre-Folk Festival sit ups - we'll see how that goes.

I've been dreaming deeply and marginally prophetically this week, in the days leading up to my Flamekeeper day. Dreams of strong women doing great things and being very wise ... if I could only remember what they say and figure out how "what I dream" is to influence "what I am to do". Maybe lavendar tea at bedtime?

The Goddess has been gracious, and sustains me, like a gentle rain on the dry winter-dehydrated earth - and I am grateful.

In Her name, and in Her service,

Susan
Day 19

Day 17

Brighid, at the gate

cloaked and quiet

enter

I am bid

You stoke the flames

keeping me warm
wond'ring
expectant

Burning bright as flame
inside my eyes
down deep
I am mute





Smoke-sharp is your tale
enfolding me
strongly -
securely

Enclosing and silent
quiet secrets
leading,
ever...in



Ashen from the fire
spiraling in
again
and again


~inspired by Brighid on Day 17 as Katie kept the flame

Day 13

Since we're just starting up on this, I'm still working on how best to endulge in Brighid's creative inspiration these days.  This round, I wasn't inspired to writing as I usually am, but was drawn outside to the gorgeous spring scenery that was around my work.  So instead of anything Goddess inspired, you get the work of Her hands themselves!

A New Flamekeeper for Day 18

We welcome Max to the Circle of Light. He is taking Day 18 - receiving the Flame from Katie and passing it to me. We look forward to him sharing his journey with us.

Just to ensure that we are all on the same day - at sundown tonight, it becomes "Day 9" and Alex receives the Flame.

Blessings of the Forge, where I am being reminded that I did not post my own devotional observations for my Day 19 shift. Let me get that posted up later this evening. Mea culpa...

Susan

Welcoming a New Flamekeeper to the Circle

We welcome a new Flamekeeper to our Circle - Katie from Oregon.  You can visit her blogs at 

 www.intothewoode.blogspot.com and at www.sparrowscottage.blogspot.com  

She will be taking Day 17, and we look forward to sharing Light, Warmth and Sacred Space with her.

In the Lady's Name,

Susan