#daily reflection

[blossomingsouthernwitch]

August 21, 2024

One of the biggest things that has struck me so far is how little we have remaining from history when it comes to how Hades and Persephone were worshipped. I understand that worshipping Him was a bit taboo, but I’m surprised that I’ve struggled to find evidence of Her being worshiped in isolation from other gods. She’s usually with Demeter.

It seems to me that, other than in a few regions outside of Greece proper, Persephone was mainly worshipped in relation to her Spring aspect, not her role as Queen of the Underworld. I hope I can serve both aspects of her so she’s not limited in any capacity

I feel an urge to give them more of what they have historically been overlooked for: recognition and veneration. Of course there are some stereotypical elements that are associated with them, such as the pomegranate, but I’d like to find ways of acknowledging and praising them that are a bit more individual, tuned to my personal relationship with each of them, as those relationships develop. I think I’m getting stuck in my head and overthinking my struggle to come up with ideas of what to put on their altars, and am overthinking it.

With not as much historical evidence of practices and rituals as other gods may have, I’m going to rely a lot on my intuition and what I gleam from my interactions with them to guide me in what ways are best to venerate Them. I’d love to hear any suggestions you all have or any practices you’ve had experience with that are related! What actions/offerings do you think are appropriate here? I do have a background in history (not much Greek, though), so I do hope in my continued research I’ll find a practice or offering with historical precedence that I can adapt to todays world!

Another thing that’s been on my mind a lot today is that it’s important to me that Lord Hades and Lady Persephone know that I’m seeking to cultivate connections with both of them individually, and not just viewing them as a unit. This is probably just my anxieties flaring up a little in my mind. I’m just in awe that two beings with such power have connected with me, and I want to make sure I do everything “right,” but that’s not really how a practice like this works. There aren’t a set of rules already established for me, especially none set for the 21st century. I need to listen to my gut in my craft, and my gut tells me to focus a lot right now on each of Them as individual gods. Perhaps this means a break from reading about the two of them together and more time meditating on one of them at a time.

[love-to-go-now-goodbye]

you graduated yesterday,

I remember when you were small,

You used to look up to me,

Now you tower over me, outgrown me, tall

My brothers are my best friends, but we don’t talk at all

Maybe one day when the dust clears,

The debts will settle, we’ll let it go

Three opposite spectrums and opposite plans,

Miss when we used to play kick the can.

Like a pyramid diverging out at each end,

But we’re drawn together, forever our kin.

I see beautiful girls becoming women,

And I miss being hopeless, happiness, what gives?

I used to cry in my bedroom and stare at the wall,

I still cry sometimes but I push down the feeling.

Thick humid heat, sand on your feet,

I used to bury myself near the back of the beach.

We never grew up, just us three,

And now it feels scary, to see us all leaving

A moment so passive I regret it all

I used to be something, now I’m nothing at all.

[connectedmindssocial]

We don't need full understanding to treat others with gentleness. Kindness can be as simple as not dismissing what we don't relate to.

[t0bi44]

[whoamiifnotexploited]

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the librarian is nameless. they use he/ask pronouns and are 15 (year 10), from australia. they are neurodivergent and cannot be expected to post consistently as they frequently struggle with their mental health and motivation.

the librarian studies english, mathematics, science, geography, pdhpe (personal development, health and pe), music and german. they enjoy all areas of study immensely but intend to go into a sociology and humanities related profession.

the librarian is also especially passionate about music. primarily, they are a singer, attending three choirs a week as well as private lessons. they also play the viola, piano and guitar at a lesser skill level.

[mangus-khan-blog]

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[jawara88net]

Trapped in My Own Silence

There are moments when silence becomes louder than words — when the things left unsaid weigh heavier than the things we dare to express. I’ve often found myself trapped in my own silence, unable to speak out, not because I have nothing to say, but because I’m too afraid to disturb the stillness.

Silence can feel safe. It can be a comfort zone where no one judges, no one interrupts, and no one expects. But it can also be a prison — a place where thoughts echo endlessly, unanswered. I learned this the hard way, especially during nights when overthinking becomes louder than the world itself.

Interestingly, we all cope with silence differently. Some write. Some create. Some distract themselves with games, stories, or the familiar comfort of routine. I, for one, sometimes find a sense of calm in online platforms, not just for entertainment, but as a place where the noise of the world can be paused — if only for a moment.

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We all get trapped in silence at some point. The key is to find a way out — not always through loud expressions, but sometimes through small, personal routines that remind us we’re still in control.

[madame-allison-applewhite]

Today was alot better than yesterday. I got alot of work done around the house, and even had a few interesting calls at work. I’m glad I took the time to get in that quick motivational speech earlier, and I’m hoping to work in a few minutes for meditation sometime tomorrow. I usually like to end the day with a nice warm bath, but tonight I think I’ll skip it. I am beat, and I had to work extra late tonight (4 pm - 11 pm)! Btw, instead of wasting salt, I finally just started putting salt into my body wash. It saves alot of money, and it does the same thing, lol! Thinking about it, this method would actually be ideal for people who prefer showers over baths. Salt baths neutralize negative energy, btw, I read Tarot Cards for a living... Lol, the point is, now I have epsom salts for medicinal purposes, as well as, for spiritual cleansing. Anyway, I would sum today up as a good day! I hope everyone’s day was as good as mine was! Goodnight Everybody, see you all back here tomorrow! 

[thequietflame]

ON THE EDGE OF GIVING UP

If you’re standing on the ledge of despair don’t jump.

Rest.

Cry.

Whisper your name to the stars.

The light is closer than it seems.

[confounding-variable]

A NATURAL FAITH

. . . deep down in every man, woman and child, is the fundamental idea of God. It may be obscured by calamity, by pomp, by worship of other things, but in some form or other it is there. For faith in a Power greater than ourselves, and miraculous demonstrations of that power in human lives, are facts as old as man himself.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 55

I have seen the workings of the unseen God in A.A. rooms around the country. Miracles of recovery are everywhere in evidence. I now believe that God is in these rooms and in my heart. Today faith is as natural to me, a former agnostic, as breathing, eating and sleeping. The Twelve Steps have helped to change my life in many ways, but none is more effective than the acquisition of a Higher Power.

From the book Daily Reflections.

Copyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

[lisa-nikki-log]

Following up on yesterday’s post about “Goals I want to achieve in 5 years,”

today I thought about what kind of person I want to become by then:

・Someone who always takes on new challenges

・Someone who takes action without being afraid of failure

・Someone who’s trusted by others

・Someone who can give something meaningful to others

・Someone who knows how to live with anxiety in a healthy way

...Maybe something like this?

Along with the goals I want to achieve, I’ll keep doing daily image training

so I can grow into my ideal self ✨

[blossomingsouthernwitch]

August 20, 2024

I have some ideas for some bigger concepts I’d like to write about, but for today I’ll stick with my perception of Lord Hades and Lady Persephone at this moment in my life.

Lady Persephone has intrigued me for as long as I could remember. I was taught Greek mythology at a young age in school, and I remember being instantly drawn to this figure who was only mentioned in passing at the time. All my teachers taught me was that she was abducted and ate the fruit of the underworld, so she has to go back every year, and thus we get the seasons. Even at a young age I could tell there was more to the story than that, for both Hades and Persephone. As I grew older, I did more research and have always held certain preconceived notions about them, some of which have changed since my spiritual encounters with them:

My first encounter was with Persephone, and I immediately got the sense that her age changes with the seasons. As it is the start of fall now, she appeared to me as a young woman with light brown, braided hair in her late teens/early twenties. Such joy radiates from her, you can feel her smile moreso than see it on her physical form. But this is not all there is to her. I have found that if I begin to think of her too much as a young, innocent figure, she sends me warnings, such as sending a bird to fly into my car. She is an incredibly gifted and powerful force, and her strength increases even more when she and her husband both seek something or desire to send a message. She’s a figure of duality-the all powerful queen of death and the joyful spirit of life.

What has intrigued me the most with Hades is how he has appeared to me during meditations (where I have most of my direct spiritual encounters). Unlike Persephone, the aspect of Hades I have been working (and will continue to work) with has appeared to me as a figure made entirely of shadow. I can’t make anything out about his physical appearance - as opposed to Persephone who has a distinct physical form - but I get the distinct feeling that he is male. My intuition tells me that he does have a physical form he can take, but is waiting for me to give more to him before showing me. This is perfectly fair and reasonable in my opinion, as I have been doing much more work on connecting to Persephone than to him. Mostly that was out of me being intimidated by him, but now that I know they are both present in my life, I must work to honor both of them equally, as they reign.

[theresilientmnd]

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[echoesofali]

A Quiet Day of Healing

Some days, healing looks like silence. And that is enough.”

Today, my energy fluctuated. I woke up drained, but I collected myself.

I feel anxious and numb, without reason. But I accepted help. I said no. I took a long nap.

A colleague triggered me more than once. I chose to not respond, silence was my answer.

I didn’t feel like myself today. And that’s okay.

But I want to thank myself for something brave — I reached out to an old friend. No guilt. Just the will to mend a bridge.

I’m learning that growth is quiet. Healing is slow. And both are still progress.

[poeaxtry]

I went to work and posted today. Nothing flashy, but showing up counts. Sometimes survival is the real achievement, even when it feels small.