Hey, guys!
So, I'm going to start something new. I take a class called Creative Writing this semester and right now we are writing poems. I'm more of a short story person but I've found that poems are no more difficult. So, I'm going to start posting the poems that I write, starting with the first one I've written this year. Keep in mind, I am new at writing poems so they won't be spectacular. Anyway, here is my first poem.
"The End of the Storm"
There is a storm over an endless sea
And I am the boat trapped on its waves.
In the beginning it is unexpected.
But then come the signs.
The wind turns into a whistle.
It has been following its original path.
Guiding me.
Carrying me to my destination.
But then it changes.
It picks up speed and begins to rip at my sail.
It is now a howl.
Then the waves come.
They begin to tower above me
Tall as skyscrapers.
They come pounding, mercilessly, at me
Threatening to break it into a thousand shards.
The water pierces my skin in tiny droplets
And it soaks me straight into my soul.
The thunder turns me deaf to all reasoning
And the lightning blinds me from reality.
I am tossed around.
The storm is threatening to throw me
Into the deepest and darkest depths
Of the Abyss.
There seems to be no end.
But, at last, after what feels like an eternity,
I can see light.
Through the thick mists and haze
I can see the end.
The end of this storm that is leading to my destruction.
The end of this storm that is taking completely control over me.
The end of this storm that is threatening to shatter my soul
Into thousands of irreparable shards.
The end of this storm that is my mind.
I must regain control if I am to survive my storm.
And when I do...
Peace will be waiting for me.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
"An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"- The Wiccan Religion
Hey, guys! I hope you all are doing well. Today's post is about something I normally wouldn't want to get into, especially when shown to the public the way this is. It's about religion. However, it's not about just any religion. This post is about a religion I study called Wicca.
Now, there are quite a few misconceptions when it comes to Wiccans. But let's take a step back and get to know what Wicca is about.
Wicca is a very peaceful religion. It's a harmonious and balanced way of life which promotes "oneness with the divine and all which exists". Wicca is being in the presence of Mother Earth's nature and being humbled in reverence. To be a Wiccan is to be a healer, a seeker, a teacher, a giver, and a protector of all things.
Wicca is a belief system and way of life that is based on the reconstruction of pre-Christian traditions that originated in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. For the past several hundred years, the Wiccan image has mistakenly been associated with evil, heathenism, and unrighteousness. Because of this, many who follow these beliefs adopted the name of Wicca over the true name of Witchcraft in order to escape persecution, harassment, the whole nine yards.
Now, about Witchcraft. It's a spiritual system that fosters free thought and free will of the individual, encourages learning and understanding of the earth and nature, and most importantly it teaches responsibility. We accept responsibility for our actions, we don't blame something or someone else for our shortcomings, weaknesses, or mistakes, and if we mess up or do something that hurts another, we have no one but ourselves to blame and we face the consequences of our actions. The spells we do involve healing, love, harmony, wisdom and creativity. The potions we stir are simple things, like headache remedies, a cold tonic, etc. We work to gain knowledge about and use these natural remedies for our benefit instead of synthetic drugs unless necessary.
We believe the spirit of the One, Goddess and God exist in all things. The trees, rain, flowers, the sea, in each other, and in all creatures of nature. Meaning, we must treat all things of the Earth as aspects of the divine and we try to honor and respect life in all of its manifestations, seen and unseen. We also revere the spirits of the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water which combine to manifest all creation.
As for the misconceptions...
Are we a cult? Absolutely not.
We do not worship Satan or "consort with demons", either. Satan is a Christian creation and he can stay that way, thanks. We choose to do the right thing and love one another because it IS the right thing, not because there is some supreme evil scaring us into submission.
The pentacle is a symbol of the four classical elements: earth, air, fire, water, as well as the fifth element, Spirit/ Self. It is not a satanic symbol.
To finish this post, we follow a thing called the Wiccan Rede. I will post this, as well as the Witches Creed, in future posts. But, this is the end of this post. I sincerely hope that those of you interested in understanding and learning about Wicca have learned a few things. And I also hope that some of the most common misconceptions have been erased and society will be more accepting of Wiccans. We're people, just like you all, living our lives in the best ways we can.
So, without, further ado, don't forget that if you want something featured on my blog, feel free to email me at wolfluvr0405@gmail.com and we'll work something out. Poems, short stories, pictures, recipes, advice, everything is accepted.
As always, I love you all and thank you for taking the time from your day to read this.
Much Love,
Deanna
Now, there are quite a few misconceptions when it comes to Wiccans. But let's take a step back and get to know what Wicca is about.
Wicca is a very peaceful religion. It's a harmonious and balanced way of life which promotes "oneness with the divine and all which exists". Wicca is being in the presence of Mother Earth's nature and being humbled in reverence. To be a Wiccan is to be a healer, a seeker, a teacher, a giver, and a protector of all things.
Wicca is a belief system and way of life that is based on the reconstruction of pre-Christian traditions that originated in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. For the past several hundred years, the Wiccan image has mistakenly been associated with evil, heathenism, and unrighteousness. Because of this, many who follow these beliefs adopted the name of Wicca over the true name of Witchcraft in order to escape persecution, harassment, the whole nine yards.
Now, about Witchcraft. It's a spiritual system that fosters free thought and free will of the individual, encourages learning and understanding of the earth and nature, and most importantly it teaches responsibility. We accept responsibility for our actions, we don't blame something or someone else for our shortcomings, weaknesses, or mistakes, and if we mess up or do something that hurts another, we have no one but ourselves to blame and we face the consequences of our actions. The spells we do involve healing, love, harmony, wisdom and creativity. The potions we stir are simple things, like headache remedies, a cold tonic, etc. We work to gain knowledge about and use these natural remedies for our benefit instead of synthetic drugs unless necessary.
We believe the spirit of the One, Goddess and God exist in all things. The trees, rain, flowers, the sea, in each other, and in all creatures of nature. Meaning, we must treat all things of the Earth as aspects of the divine and we try to honor and respect life in all of its manifestations, seen and unseen. We also revere the spirits of the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water which combine to manifest all creation.
As for the misconceptions...
Are we a cult? Absolutely not.
We do not worship Satan or "consort with demons", either. Satan is a Christian creation and he can stay that way, thanks. We choose to do the right thing and love one another because it IS the right thing, not because there is some supreme evil scaring us into submission.
The pentacle is a symbol of the four classical elements: earth, air, fire, water, as well as the fifth element, Spirit/ Self. It is not a satanic symbol.
To finish this post, we follow a thing called the Wiccan Rede. I will post this, as well as the Witches Creed, in future posts. But, this is the end of this post. I sincerely hope that those of you interested in understanding and learning about Wicca have learned a few things. And I also hope that some of the most common misconceptions have been erased and society will be more accepting of Wiccans. We're people, just like you all, living our lives in the best ways we can.
So, without, further ado, don't forget that if you want something featured on my blog, feel free to email me at wolfluvr0405@gmail.com and we'll work something out. Poems, short stories, pictures, recipes, advice, everything is accepted.
As always, I love you all and thank you for taking the time from your day to read this.
Much Love,
Deanna
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