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Hey I was wondering if I can add a song to your Spotify playlist? Please let me know, thank you! :)

I haven't started it quite yet! Still waiting on people to message but send it on over !

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Hey, don't be afraid of things that challenge your faith. Seriously, don't.

Either they'll give you a new perspective on things, or you'll become more secure and confident in your current beliefs. But avoiding the hard questions leaves you in an echo chamber with half-baked ideas and an insecurity in yourself. Step out of your comfort zone so you have room to grow.

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hi, im on the music mouses community and i would love to know if i can get access to the Spotify playlist? not to like... edit or anything, but to like listen to:) can i also recommend three songs? ty:)))

Of course ! I haven't been able to make it yet in waiting for everyone to send me their songs haha 😅 o left a post saying to dm me ! I'd love to start it :)

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What is Ostara?

Ostara is a lesser sabbat that marks the official arrival of spring and takes place on the spring equinox, around March 20-21 in the Northern Hemisphere and September 20-23 in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s the moment when day and night are of equal length, symbolizing balance before the days begin to grow longer and light overcomes darkness. This is a time of renewal, fertility, and new beginnings, making it perfect for fresh starts and setting intentions for the season ahead.

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The Legend of Ostara

According to a legend, Ostara is celebrated in honor of the Germanic goddess of the dawn and spring. The story goes that she once found a bird injured by the cold of winter. To save it, she transformed it into a hare, but the hare retained its ability to lay eggs. As a sign of gratitude, the hare painted and gifted eggs to the goddess, which is why eggs remain a central symbol of Ostara today. (1883, H. Krebs)

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Goddess Eostre

Eostre, also known as Ostara, is the Germanic goddess of spring, fertility, and renewal. Her name is linked to the word "east" and the rising dawn, and some believe it means "Radiant Dawn." Eostre represents the spirit of spring and the return of fertility to the earth. Her arrival was traditionally celebrated with flowers, singing, bell ringing, and the lighting of new fires at dawn. She is often described as a beautiful young woman with flowers woven into her hair, accompanied by her consort and also her sacred animal, a hare. Sometimes he appears as a full-grown man, other times as a small rabbit cradled in her arms. Together, they bring eggs, a powerful symbol of the earth’s rebirth and fertility.

There isn’t much information about Eostre, but she is mentioned in the writings of an 8th-century monk, Venerable Bede. He recorded that the pagan Anglo-Saxons of medieval Northumbria held festivals in her honor during the month of April. Other than this, we don’t know much about how she was worshiped in ancient times. However, by the 19th century, she had become an important figure in German folklore, appearing in literature, paintings, and stories. She is often depicted as a youthful maiden adorned with flowers, symbolizing nature’s renewal after winter.

Some ancient festivals are said to have honored her with offerings of flowers, eggs, and feasts, welcoming the warmth and life she brings. Venerable Bede documented these traditions around the year 700 CE while traveling through Europe, recording pagan customs for the Catholic Church. The Church later attempted to shift the focus from Eostre to the resurrection of Jesus, but many ancient traditions remained deeply rooted. Eventually, instead of trying to erase them, the Church adapted and merged the two celebrations, renaming their spring festival “Easter” as a way to unite both traditions.

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The Symbolism of The Painted Eggs

Eggs have long been a symbol of fertility, renewal, and the emergence of new life. Many cultures have used painted eggs in their spring festivals, from ancient Egyptians and Persians to European pagans. In the context of Ostara, eggs represent the potential for new beginnings and the fertility of the land as it awakens from winter. Decorating eggs is a tradition that has continued for centuries, carrying the magic of transformation and the blessings of abundance for the coming season.

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Magic Correspondences

Planets: Mars

Season: Spring

Element: Air

Time of the Day: Dawn, Early Morning

Tarot: The High Priestess, The Emperor, Sevend of Wands, Justice

Colors: All pastel colors, yellow, green, pink, blue, brown

Herbs: Sorrel, Mint, Rosemary, Ginger, Irish Moss, Tansy, Woodruff, Wood Betony, Star Anise, Catnip

Fruits: Strawberries, Tangerine, Bananas, Lemon, Grapefruit, Apple, Orange, Mulberries, Kiwi

Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus, Carrots, Spring Onions, Garlic, Wild Nettles, Mushrooms

Crystals: Aquamarine, Jasper, Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Moonstone. Amazonite

Runes: Teiwaz, Ehwaz, Berkana

Trees: Birch, Rowan, Dogwood, Ash, Alder

Godesses: Eostre, Freyja, Aphrodite, Isis, Hecate, Demeter, Gaia, Athena, Astarte, Minerva, Cybele, The Morrigan

Gods: Mars, Ares, Apollo, Pan, Cernunnos, Tyr, Odin, Osiris, Dagda, Adonis

Dragon: Grael, Sairys

Flowers: Daffodil, Hyacinth, Daisy, Tulips, Clover, Crocus, Violet, Rose, Jasmine, Lilac, Honeysuckle

Animals: Hare, Rabbit, Chicks, Lamb, Butterfly, Robin, Bee, Snake. Deer, Wolf

Magical Powers: Balance, Renewal, Action, New Beginnings, Hope, New Possibilities, Fertility, Rebirth

Symbols: Rabbits, Eggs, Flowers, Bees, Birds and Nests, Butterflies, Flower Crowns, Seeds

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Activities to do:

🐰 Decorate your space with Ostara symbols like eggs, bunnies, baby chicks etc.

🐣 Start planting seeds in your garden.

🐰 Buy or pick fresh flowers and place them in your home.

🐣 Paint some eggs. Use simple colors or add sigils, runes, symbols or anything you want to attract.

🐰 If you have a farm or a garden, it's the perfect time to buy and raise baby chicks! <3

🐣 Enjoy a festive meal to celebrate both Ostara and Spring Equinox.

🐰 Do some painting or other creative activities.

🐣 Do a deep spring cleaning, you rearrange your furniture for a fresh start.

🐰 Clean up your garden.

🐣 Leave seeds in your garden for birds.

🐰 Spend time in nature and look for the first signs of spring.

🐣 Make a list of goals to accomplish before spring ends.

🐰 Burn some incense to cleanse your space.

🐣 Make special Ostara candles with seasonal colors or herbs.

🐰 Do a tarot, rune, or pendulum reading in the morning of Ostara.

🐣 Try an Ostara guided meditation to connect with the celebration.

🐰 Honor Goddess Eostre with offerings or prayers.

🐣 Make an Ostara magickal jar

🐰 Wear clothing or jewelry in Ostara colors.

🐣 Try new recipes, especially with eggs and carrots.

🐰 Drink some tea and relax.

🐣 Read about Ostara and its traditions.

🐰 Make a flower crown for yourself or a loved one.

🐣 Try colorful makeup inspired by spring.

🐰 Dye eggs naturally or try flower prints on them.

🐣 Make friendship bracelets and share them with your loved ones.

🐰 Spend time with animals and connect with their energy.

🐣 Host an Ostara picnic or dinner with friends or family.

🐰 Plant your dream garden or buy new flower seeds.

🐣 Try aromatherapy with fresh scents (spring flowers).

🐰 Plan an egg hunt for fun with friends or family.

🐣 Connect with deities associated with Ostara and spring.

🐰 Worship your deities and honor Goddess Eostre.

🐣 Paint your nails in pastel colors.

🐰 Decorate your altar with Ostara symbols and colorful ribbons.

🐣 Try new activities, change routines, and care for yourself!

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Food and Drinks:

Anything that has eggs! omelet, deviled eggs, stuffed eggs, carrot cake, braided bread, honey pastries, lamb, ham, fish, green vegetables, asparagus, goat cheese, sheep cheese, cow milk cheese, goat milk, sheep milk, cow milk, seasonal fruits, orange juice, tangerine juice, homemade carrot juice, dishes garnished with parsley, sweet egg tarts, muffins, carrot muffins, waffles, hot cross buns, herbal tea, mint, salads garnished with edible flowers, lemon, lemon bread, violet flower cake, lavender cake, brownies, preserves from last season, apples, yogurt, mozzarella, chocolate cake.

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useful sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes

gifs credit: Pinterest

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Just a little peak at how my project is coming alone 😁🪄🧚💛🧡❤️🤍🕯

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hallo, just wanted to let you know you misspelled the plural of mouse in the name of your community

okay love u bye 👋

Not my community but thank you ☺️

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to rewild your witchcraft

walk barefoot on stones in shallow streams.

talk to the wind and let it carry away your regrets.

forage for wildflowers to place on your altar, press in thrifted books, or give to loved ones —be careful when identifying

watch sunrises and sunsets. wake up before the sun. bare witness to the painted sky.

spend hours in the woods among the wild. take long long walks or sit still and watch the world.

talk to plants and listen to them. make friends.

get field guides to trees, plants, birds, etc. that are native to your area. learn which are which. bookmark pages that you recognize or want to find.

sing back to the robins. caw back to the crows.

journal by firelight and feel the flame burn your worries away.

gather snow and bring a bowl inside. talk to it and tell it your worries. your fears. let it melt, transmuting your stress and worries into healing nourishment. bring it outside and water the soil. see how things can be changed.

dance. run. move your body to sweat, if this is something you can do

collect stones from the river and try to find the best ones. keep them in your pocket. hold onto them to remember that you’re an animal.

go to a lake and float. feel the water carry you. lifting you from your stress. bring a vial and collect some for spellwork.

make a necklace out of an acorn and thread.

stand in the rain. dance in it. lay down in the grass and let it pour. let it wash fears away, transform doubt to hope. start anew.

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(wild winter witchcraft here)

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🙏 I have no words, just gratitude. 🙏

Thank you 😊

Invocation of the Sacred Current

Awaken, O traveler of the hidden path, thou whose form is woven of earth and ether. Still thy breath, let silence enfold thee, and hearken to the whisper of the unseen tide that riseth within. From the deep foundations of thy being shall the sacred fire ascend, stirring each slumbering chamber of thy temple until thou art luminous as the morning star.

Feet – The Root of Earth’s Embrace

O pilgrim of flesh and spirit, let thine awareness descend to the hallowed foundation where thy feet kiss the dust of the world. Here, the ancient pulse of the earth beats in quiet majesty. Feel the tendrils of life entwining thee, roots of forgotten ages drawing strength from the mother’s breast. The pulse quickens; warmth kindles. Let the surge of creation rise like a spring unbound, and know: thou art anchored in the embrace of the eternal.

Legs – Pillars of the Sacred Path

Lo, the river of quickening ascends, coursing through the twin pillars upon which thy form doth stand. Strength gathers in sinew and bone; the firmament of thy being is fortified. Feel the power of titans within thee, the steady tread of those who walked before. The blood of heroes and poets flows in thee. With every breath, the currents of the unseen grow swifter, bearing thee ever upward.

Loins – The Hearth of Creation

Now to the seat of life’s great mystery! Here, where the spark of divinity doth mingle with mortal clay, let the fire awaken! Feel the surge of embers, the churning tide of sacred waters, the hallowed forge where the world’s song is kindled anew. Thou art both vessel and flame, the bearer of life’s unending dance. Let the golden current rise, unfurling the hidden petals of the lotus within.

Belly – The Cauldron of Power

Behold, the crucible wherein the storm and silence meet. Feel the sacred winds circling within thee, the coiling serpent of energy that doth slumber no more. Power untamed, yet thine to wield, doth stir like the roar of a distant tempest. Here, the hunger of the soul is kindled; here, the will is forged like steel beneath the hammer of the gods. Let the light within thee brighten, and know: thou art sovereign of thine own dominion.

Heart – The Throne of the Divine

O seeker, ascend now to the dwelling place of the ineffable, where love and wisdom weave their golden threads. Feel the floodgates open, the radiant tide surging forth like the dawn’s first light upon the sea. The heavens rejoice in thee, for thou art the chalice of boundless grace! Let compassion pour forth from thy breast, a river of endless giving. The rhythm of the cosmos beats in unison with thy heart.

Throat – The Song of the Infinite

Now let the voice of the eternal be known! The breath of the ancients flows through thee; the words of prophets stir upon thy tongue. Speak, and let the stars take heed! Thy voice is a vessel of truth, a lyre of celestial harmony. The current ascends like a silver flame, opening the gates of knowledge. Thou art a singer of sacred things, a harbinger of mysteries unveiled.

Brow – The Eye of Illumination

Behold, the veil doth thin! The darkened glass is cleansed, and the unseen realms unveil their splendor. The mind is now a temple of radiance, the light of a thousand dawns flooding its hallowed halls. A single eye awakens, piercing the veil of illusion. The current doth burn like the white fire of Olympus, and wisdom unspoken is known in thee.

Crown – The Unfolding of Divinity

At last, the summit! The gates of heaven yawn wide, and the golden flood ascends into the boundless expanse. Thou art no longer bound by form, for thou art as the morning star—bright, eternal, aflame with the glory of the unseen. A great stillness descends; the chorus of the spheres sings in thee. Lo, the rivers of the cosmos pour through thy crown, and thou art as one with the vast and the infinite.

Transcendence – The Radiance of the Eternal

O soul awakened, thy form is but a vessel of light, and thou art now dissolved into the hymn of the great and mighty all. The stars burn within thee, the breath of the gods stirs in thy breast. Know this, and fear not: thou art the ever-living flame, the child of heaven and earth, the song that never ends.

Now, return, O radiant one, to the waking world, bearing the fire of the divine in thy heart. Walk forth, and let thy footsteps be as echoes of eternity.

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Making these has been so much fun 😁 leaning how to use all the different design apps, has not hahahaha 😆

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This is absolutely vivid offering of beauty, strength, and inner peace. Thank you 🙏

"The Invocation of the Body's Energy"

Let thy spirit now descend into the sanctuary of thy flesh, and behold, feel the currents of vitality beneath thee, from the ground to the heavens. Begin at the soles of thy feet, where the ancient energies of the earth flow inwards, rising through thee. Let thy awareness rise, to the very tip of thy toes—feel them, each a vessel of power, the subtle hum of life vibrating through them.

Now, ascend to the soles, the very foundation of thy being, and let the force emanate. Feel the sacred rhythm there, moving upward through thy ankles, ever upward. With thy mind’s eye, trace the sacred path that winds 'round thy calves, enshrouding them, until the energies coalesce and build toward thy knees. Feel the subtle hair upon them, the delicate touch of life itself.

Ascend still, further, to thy thighs, left and right. Circle 'round them, perceiving the divine muscle, the sacred vessel of strength. Touch, too, the groin—there is the seat of primal energy, of life and death, spiraling in cycles older than the stars. Let thy focus drift to the back, where muscle and sinew weave the sacred pattern. Feel the blood coursing within, the power it gives.

Still thou ascend, now to thy belly, the very core of thy being. Know the great power of thy stomach, thy belly button a sacred symbol of creation itself. Feel the sides, and trace the energy 'round thy back. Let thy spine become a pillar of light, a channel for all that is. With every movement, feel the release and the rise of this divine current.

Now, feel the energy of thy shoulders, both left and right, ever spiraling. Circle 'round the scapulae, for they are thine wings, bearing the weight of thy soul. Feel the chest—left and right, divine mirrors reflecting the balance of thy nature. Let thy awareness descend with care into the arms.

Begin with thy right arm, feel the muscles, their strength and grace as they channel energy through thee. Down to thy bicep, the tricep, the elbow—delve into the very heart of the flesh. Proceed down to the forearm, tracing each line of it, each hair, the breath of air that passes over it. Travel to thy hand—each finger a sigil of divine intention. Begin with the thumb, tracing it from base to tip, the pulse of life through each digit. Move, then, to the pointer, the middle, the fourth, and the pinky—each a focal point, a beacon of energy and divine purpose.

Do not falter as thou move to the left arm. Feel, as before, the divine spiral through muscle and bone, the bicep, the tricep. Continue, as before, to the elbow and the forearm, spiraling around each part. Let thy hand now be as an altar, a sacred temple—forefinger, middle finger, ring finger, and pinky, each an altar unto itself.

Now, feel the energy stir within thy neck, the subtle hum of life that vibrates there. Let the air pass across thy skin like the breath of the gods. Know that the neck is the gateway, the sacred threshold between heaven and earth, spirit and flesh.

Proceed now to thy face, where the divine breath stirs. Feel the pulse within thy cheeks, the jawline, the lips—each part a sacred offering to the universe. Let thy attention move to thy nose, the bridge of it, the air that passes in and out. Feel the rhythm, the ebb and flow, as it carries the essence of life itself.

And now, ascend to thy temples, to the ears, those sacred vessels which receive the whispers of the unseen. Behind the ears, the divine energy pools, circling with grace. Let thy mind’s eye trace these sacred curves and the silence of the heavens that resides there.

At last, let thy awareness center upon the crown of thy head—the Third Eye, the seat of enlightenment. Feel the gentle awakening within thee. Here lies the seat of divinity, the light of all knowledge, shining bright as the sun. Focus all your being upon this sacred center, as though it were the only part of your body that breathes, that lives. Feel the warmth, the radiance. In this moment, you are the vessel of all energy, the center of the universe.

Thus, all the energies of the cosmos move through thee, filling thee with light, power, and purpose.

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Totally 🧚

“Valley Girl”talks about quantum listening-

Like, oh my gosh! Quantum listening is, like, this totally deep and mindful way of listening that’s, like, way beyond just understanding stuff on the surface, you know? It’s all about getting into those energetic and intuitive vibes of communication. It’s like taking inspo from quantum physics, which says everything’s connected, and, like, reality changes depending on how you see it.

So, when you’re quantum listening, you’re, like, totally in the moment, all receptive and empathetic, whether you’re chatting with peeps or just chilling with nature, you know? It’s not just about hearing words or sounds, but, like, getting the whole picture, the whole vibe of what’s being said. Quantum listening is all about, like, realizing the power of your intentions, intuition, and those little energetic cues that are, like, floating around in the air during communication.

So, when you practice quantum listening, you’re, like, trying to make those genuine connections, get those deep insights, and feel, like, this total oneness with everything around you. You gotta let go of your biases, ditch the attachments, and, like, open your heart and mind when you’re listening.

It’s, like, totally spiritual, you know? Quantum listening helps you grow as a person, transform yourself, and become, like, this super empathetic and compassionate soul. You’re not just listening with your ears, but, like, with your intuition, your energy, and your whole consciousness. It’s all about connecting with yourself, others, and the world, man. Total mind-blowing stuff!

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☆Get out of my head☆

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Haunt me.

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“Everyone who terrifies you is sixty-five percent water. And everyone you love is made of stardust, and I know sometimes you cannot even breathe deeply, and the night sky is no home, and you have cried yourself to sleep enough times that you are down to your last two percent, but nothing is infinite, not even loss. You are made of the sea and the stars, and one day you are going to find yourself again.”

— Finn Butler, From The Wreckage

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Hello you,

(wow.. sorry. Already off to a bad start. I sound like Joe Goldberg, not the intention, I promise!)...

"You" not wanting to be here isn't just simply "us having enough"....

...Sorry, quick pause ⏸️

(If you do not want to read this post because it's just too damn long is....

...acceptable,I have a hard time with that, too. Let alone writing this this. The ADHD, Dyslexia, the brain disease, the depression and anxiety,and everything else that's going on inside and outside.. it is ALOT.. all of this. I can't blame you. Even so, it's a love letter, no hate, and I hope you are able to find that tone. I wrote it not just for me but hopefully for you too. Only if you want,of course. If it doesn't resonate, you can leave or dissociate 😅. It's all your choice. Free will is the last free thing we have in this world... I show you mine if you show me yours.)

Okay, to the point. 👇👇👇 ▶️

To me, anyway, it is the mind and emotions being repressed or "compressed" to the point where our mentality wants peace. The mind tells the body, "It's okay, let's rest now." The two sides of the same coin never be able to see eye to eye. Never looking at that counterpart of ourselves. I understand logically and technically that it is all the same. One mind, one body - but I was also taught those little phrases like "divide and conquer" or "strength in numbers," typically in the context of the outside world. Which some how, now, rings ture inside when the outside world or all the people in it are all so out of alignment.

"I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself."

It must be so lonely in many minds. Especially in a time there are so many of us trying to survive but also connect from the loneliness that has come from living in this bar-less prison. I know it wasn't the people of today's design, and it definitely doesn't hold the same intentions as it once did. It definitely has to do with the emotions we are taught in order for us to survive that have led us and continue to lead here. Greed. Anger. Jealousy. ..

We come into this world unknowingly, smooshie and unknowing of "skills" needed to survive on our own just weeks after our birth (Most animals can walk before we even fully open our eyes). We need people. We need love and care. We need to be both the knowledge and the feeling that guides us and each other. You can't connect love and care together if hate holds ones space. You can't build a bridge with no bolts.... thoses sayings start to ring even louder inside when wanting to recover what we've lost.

"If you build it, they will come"

also knowing that ...."Rome wasn't built in a day" .

For myself, you can't expect your reality to be much better than the foundation of yourself you lay it on. Your Roman Empire, that which takes up the space of your mind, (rent free even 😅) aside from the silly little memes and saying, or whatever else we try to fill it with to escape this place; it will only be as good as the person constructing it. I find it hard to understand the wants for professional finishes when asking someone who hasn't learned the criteria yet... How can you learn the "criteria" when both students and teachers fear each other? ⏯️

(What is meant by this is we expect everyone to know everything right off the hop instead of educating them. Everyone want a doctor not a master. A journeyman not an apprentice. A chef not a linecook. I could go on forever...)

* If there's a misunderstanding, I apologize, I a knack for long- winded metephors. I know I said I was getting to a point. This pin cushion of a brain has many points in it 🪡 and the written word for the dyslexic machince is the slowest when sewing words together. Haha, I'm sure you're keeping up."

To speak plainly for a minute; We need to be able to work together and learn together if there is any kind of hope that things get better, not just for the 1% (that's a minority I might add 😅🙄...) and get better for the majority of us. The Me and the You. Those two sides of us need each other in order, not only for us as an individual organism but as a collective in habitance to thrive and survive. We need that reconnection. Mind and body. Thought and Consqence. Head and Heart. The physical masculine that provides and the feminine mentality that nutures.

Nuture vs. Nature? You vs. Me? The world against itself ?

No.. it used to be nature vs. us. Us against the world! You and me, "the world is our oyster." And as we no longer live in nature and we're out of touch, we still kill the environment (oysters included) that produced us. We are to blame. The tag reads; Product of Society, Made on Earth. Can't Wash Clean. All this doesn't mean we aren't inheriantly bad. We were just taught the brutal side of emotions and actions that we have used to survive in a word that has become scared of it's self.... Scared of families that raised us but couldn't understand us. They were scared of people who had no reason to harm but simply did because they were hurting too. Even scared of the "families" we built as grown people. Find out they are just trying to climb that ladder to a more comfortable survival.

Scared is scarred; you just haven't held the mirror to what makes you scared to see that you're really only seeing red... be that from anger or just from the wounds of being human... It takes care in, learning and unlearning yourself for and from the "betterment of (hu)man" ,(i like to of the "hu" was "here united", not "here unwanted") . Maybe blood is thicker than water. Whether you look at it as an individual or a structured group. I find that there is something special, though, even "magical" about extending ourselves and coming together.. It's funny how sayings change of the years and become so forgotten..

"The blood of the coven is thicker than the water of the womb"

*That doesn't change the strength of the womb! Im sure you can ask any woman who has given birth. 😅 Family, or sense of it, is still very important! Wouldn't it be better if it was everywhere for real rather than just companies stating that just to make you feel like more than just a number ?... *

"We care…about our employees, their families, our local communities, the land/environment..." (what a load of bullshit)

We came into this world unknowingly,unknowing of survival, smooshie, and crying to be heard. We came in needing each other.. we need guidance, not only, from our mental and physical sensations of self but also guidance that comes from the love and care of the people in our everyday lives. I know it frowned upon, typically by the older generations, to think that feminine and masculine traits both don't reside as one, but rather either or. Those traits are just describing parts we all have ( not those parts sicko). It's seragation through these titles, (all titles to be more exact) and with it status and finance( that "we've" created) that keep us lost and lonely in a world of over 8 billion and counting. At the root of it all, though, we were just a village once and still are. Just as looking into a forest and seeing 8 billion poplar trees, most of them will come from the same root and the others will be entwined. That doesn't change the fact that,

" If tree falls down in a forest and no one is around to see it, does it still fall"... YES.

When one of us falls they pull up some of us and the roots we are entwined to. It's better when we hunker down together. Face the "winds of change" together.

"The world is closing in, And did you ever think, That we could be so close like brothers? The futures in the air, I can feel it everywhere. I'm blowing with the wind of change. Take me to the magic of the moment on a glory night. Where the children of tomarrow dream away.."

" Inner child" is a popular term now of days and we can see why when this is all brought to our attention. Some of us never got to be kids, and some of us simply had to hide as kids. When I say "some," I know it's not a light number because of how many of us are.... You'd probably think the opposite from that statement, but when you really get down to, children truly have been and are the future.. but our children fought in wars for countries that did nothing for them or simply lived in counrties formed by strangers who didn't want them. Our children lived through mental depressions just as they had lived through "The Great Depression". They lived through housing collapses, food shortages, and lack of clean water that they had no involvement in. They've even lived through the loss of "common sense" simply just to the vast amount of us there are. (You couldn't even begin to comprehend the amount that "common knowledge" we had and didn't use, and now just expect everyone to have it.. (All we had, and continue to have, is a sense of entitlement.) They've been the ones "sick and tired of this shit and abuse" because all that happened after was; they got bigger, learned a little more, gathered some skills, and had better hand-eye coordination.. In a sense, I guess they earned it is entitlement but you have too. They (we, you, and me) called themselves a "title of responsibility" (whatever that means 🙄). All just to take care of the ones that put them through all that. Adults.

"Honor thy mother and father." ....

Should really be "Honor thy Children as you are all."

Whether we believe we are Children of God(s) or children of Earth, science, or stars. We are simply just that. Children. Even though some are gone at the hand of others, they're not forgotten, and the others are still here. You, me, we are still those children trying to survive. We're still trying to figure out the world that other children built. Just as I'm sure you still see some "adults" that act like children, I am equally as sure that we need to protect, love, take care and nurture, not only the young but the younger versions of ourselves. Maybe then we can see people not acting as such but more as human. It's tough enough to take care of ourselves now of days, let alone to raise a child alone.

"It's takes a village to raise a child."

That is real what we started as. A village and a child. We just complicated it through numbers and communication. All necessary, don't get me wrong. We just forgot the simplicity in life. We are a problem solving species, but we've created all the problems we try to solve and say that we're simplifying things.

"Keep it simple stupid"

I had a teacher once who would ask us, "What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?" Everytime we would try to explain, [this was before Google.( that makes me feel so old for only being 27)]. Those examples would range from; one is dirt the other was rock or one is on the coast and the other is inland. All may have been valid (I've honestly still never Googled it because I loved the answer she gave more). She would answer after our frustration of probably having the right answers all a long and say,

" The hill is just a small mountain."

So I say to you, "If you're looking to "move mountains, maybe we should try moving the hills first."

I dont want to live in a world of fear, anger, hurt, and abandonment. Do you? Is the abandonment of either internal or external, old and new generations, feminine or masculine, societal thought or personal choices as healthy as being together and whole? I might add, in no way, does this have anything to do with how you present yourself. ( " You are beautifuuuuul, in every single way, WORDS CAN'T BRING YOU DOWN OoOOOoOhhh") I find no joy or solace in taking away that which makes you comfortable in this form. It takes a lot, so if you're going to be comfortable in this uncomfortable life, i applaud you.

Others "want to see us each, just not at their table." And others just simply don't want to see us "eat". But do you feed you? Do you feed your table? Do you want to sit with us? "On Wednesdays, we wear pink." ( Not in a Regina George way though, I promise you, you're fetch enough even to bring that word back. ) All I ask is if I don't know you or about the things that make you, you. Don't get angered. Maybe you can find joy or gratitude in being able to teach people about you. As for blatant disrespect, that is not something I myself align with. I write about this in another one of my posts, but being offended (to me anyway) is a choice of perception, obviously aside from the blatant disrespect as mentioned above and disrespect is disrespect. We find it easy to be offended and shut each other out rather than take the time to teach. I know you might not see it as your responsibility. That's effort. Effort that shouldn't just be ours on our own. So why do we expect people to teach and learn on their own. "Be the change you want to see in the world."

Even better; "I'm starting with the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to change his ways."....

"No message could have been any clearer. If you want to make this world a better place, you have to look at yourself and make the change."

NO ONE IS PERFECT. There is no such thing, but with learning, I will only ever have more questions that come with trying to "perfect"myself.

( perfectionism based down, " I got it from my momma" 🤫 It's an one is perfect in heirloom, none refundable, at this point no matter how hard it "practice what I preach").

New things will always need pacience to be understood; Does fearing and hating our child/ peer/ parents for something make us feel wholeness? Be it, not nurturing them the way they need or never being nurtured yourself . Does it truly make us feel understood, mentally and physically, trying to push negative thought processes that are outdated or ones in their infancy on to others? Be it from generational trauma or simply just good ol' fashion trauma (everyones proception of pain is different. ) Pain still shapes us as much as love. Pain is a part of growing, finding out who we are and where we fit. Then and now. In our former years, we figured out our disinterests and our likes but if you're told it's wrong to like something because it's pink or blue, black or white, here or there then you're probably really gonna want to become or connect with what is "allowed" to like that thing you so desperately connect with or you' re gonna end up hating it or being taught to. Especially when you can't connect to the people, and in turn, the things they want for you. Instead of caring for understanding that care in understanding, it's just a color, place, or another person in a world of people... In this misunderstanding, it comes down to building Rome out of sugar instead of stone. The time it takes to truly put all the bricks together it gets washed away in the invetabled rains of life... It starts feeling like we're down to the wire.. ⏸️

*I really do apologize for the length of this. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms or the Constitution is shorter ffs. I promise I'm almost done. I'm playing 52 pick up with many pins, remember the cushion has ADHD.*

In this time when a mirror, be it the sparkling ones in our bathrooms or the black ones we sit and click behind;" is the best thing since sliced bread" , just know you are seen with out them. The water used to be our looking glass. We've forgotten that, too, I guess. But just as you are made of it, (mostly form it) and it of "you." (That crazy pin point in space sure shit out a lot. Sorta like this letter. Sorry, not sorry😅)

"I'm looking at you through the glass. I don't know how much time has passed, but God, it feels like forever. And no one ever told you that forever feels like home sitting all alone inside your head.."

This might just be a silly way to word it, but just as some are certain, they're a fan of a team from a city they never even lived in or played for or owned. Some are certain in other small things that make up live. Do you really know you're a fan? How do you know? Does your liking for that team mean you're from that city? or does it just mean you like the players or the colors? I assume, as a "true fan," you've watched them since you were a child. No one ever told you that wasn't for you. Or that your choice of liking a certain one made them uncomfortable. I'm guessing that if your father likes the Toronto Mapleleafs, then you have to too?😅. Probably not, eh? Your likes are yours, mine are mine we can still live together, love together. Even watch "hockey" together. It feels so, so simple. Why does it have to be so, so hard? Is there a lack of all this? Why is there so much anxiety now of days?nill probably always have these questions with the level of anxiety and depression I've be diagnosed with, hopefully you won't.Maybe there is truth in the meme about us not fighting the lions anymore more but our assumptions of the people we see in the grocery isle but at least we use to hunt together, gather together, learn and unlearn together. Live, breathe, and raise each other up as one love (not just singular) ....

If you made it this far, I appreciate you "hunting and gathering" with me some logic and sense through this rambling love letter ("gangster rap made me do it "🤪😅 Jking, mainly the love of all things). I hope you take care and nurture. I hope you love and forgive but never forget. Your health and happiness are a wealth above all. I hope you rise from the falls of your negatives to your positives in life. Just remember you need both, and intention is everything! This is all a gift from you, to you!

And so it is.✨️

@jera-algiz