#JOURNAL

[grendel-menz]

i want a place for children where the ground is soft and the air is clean - i don't cry at my daycare job, but i do cry on the drive home

[emwheezie]

Two years ago I was in the middle of my candle maker phase but turns out I was experiencing mania.

I made over 100 candles in a few days and stayed up all night melting wax in the summer heat over the stove in an apartment with no ac.

It's ok to laugh it's funny now.

[p33rfekcja]

Nigdy nie jesz "za mało", za to zawsze za dużo.

[fakelavender]

may 2023 in my journal

[djsadbean]

✨new stickers!✨ (and new wordgirl video on youtube :D)

[babizzxx]

[blueprint-9376]

31.05.2024 [😉]

🧶: 5월도 끝/ It's already the end of May

[claredanko]

[clairelovesladybugs]

My birthday is tomorrow 🎀

[usefulquotes7]

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. -Marcus Aurelius

[emwheezie]

Pride month cat art went over so well this year... probably because i posted it here and not ig/twttr...like, besides terrible hate and negative stuff, I got reprimanded for posting that "as a straight" bruh I'm trying to support my friends??? Like????? Homie never heard of an ally.

[thewisestdino]

Little scrapbooking/junk journal sidequest 😁 spent >15 dollars on this, all just stickers I had accumulated, and cards/magazines I had laying around. bound the book from junk mail we had in the house.

[threewordusername]

love and kindness will find you.

six-word poem.

d.b.a

[thejournallo]

Explain the basic: Offerings

Offering to deities and entities in general is a practice found in many cultures and religions around the world. Every deity or entity that you make an offering for has its own symbol. For example, Apollo is the god of the sun; music, art, and poetry; writing something or singing for him can be offerings. 

There are many religions that take on the act of offering as a sign of respect and devotion to that specific religion. Here are some examples:

Hinduism: Offerings (puja) often include fruits, flowers, incense, and food, placed before images of deities in temples or home altars.

Buddhism: Offerings may include candles, incense, flowers, and food, placed before statues of the Buddha and bodhisattvas.

Christianity: Candles, bread, and wine are common offerings, especially in the context of the Eucharist.

Shinto: Offerings of rice, sake, and other food items are made at shrines to honor kami (spirits or gods).

Paganism and Wicca: Offerings might include seasonal fruits, flowers, wine, and personal tokens, placed on altars dedicated to specific deities or nature spirits.

All these religions have common practices that we can see and see over time; all of those are not rules but more something you can do or not do. (Especially because no one has the same opportunities.)

Altars: A dedicated space where offerings are made. This can be a simple shelf at home or an elaborate structure in a temple.

Purity: Many traditions emphasize the importance of purity in the offerings, meaning they should be clean and handled with respect.

Timing: Offerings are often made at specific times, such as during festivals, holy days, or particular phases of the moon.

Intention: The mindset and intention behind the offering are crucial. It should be given with respect, devotion, and a pure heart.

These offerings can take various forms, each carrying its own significance and purpose. Here's an overview of the different types of offerings and the common practices associated with them:

Types of Offerings

Food and Drink:

Fruits, grains, and vegetables: Often used in offerings to symbolize abundance and gratitude.

Cooked meals: Specific dishes that are favored by the deity or entity.

Drinks: This can include water, wine, milk, or other beverages. In some traditions, alcoholic drinks like mead or sake are common.

Sweets and desserts: Cakes, candies, or other sweet treats, especially those that are traditional or culturally significant.

Flowers and Plants:

Fresh flowers: Often chosen for their beauty and fragrance. Certain flowers are associated with specific deities.

Herbs:: Sacred or medicinal herbs may be offered for their symbolic properties.

Incense and Aromatics:

incense: Burned to create a fragrant smoke that is believed to please the deities.

Essential oils: Used for anointing or in diffusers to create a sacred atmosphere.

Candles and Lights:

Candles: Lit to symbolize light, purity, and the presence of the divine.

Oil lamps: Used in many traditions, often with ghee or olive oil.

Objects and Symbols:

Statues or images: Placed on altars as representations of the deity or entity.

Jewelry or precious items: Offered as a sign of respect and devotion.

Money and Valuables:

Coins or currency: Offered in temples or shrines, sometimes used to support the upkeep of the place of worship.

Jewelry or precious items: Given as a form of sacrifice or in seeking favor.

Actions and Devotions:

Prayers and chants: Recited to honor the deity or entity.

Songs and music: Played or sung as a form of praise.

Dance: Performed in some cultures as an offering of movement and energy.

Conclusion

Offering to deities and entities is a deeply personal and culturally rich practice. It serves as a way to connect with the divine, show gratitude, seek blessings, and maintain a reciprocal relationship with the spiritual world. The specific items and practices may vary, but the underlying principles of respect, devotion, and intention remain consistent across different traditions.

[belovedapollo]

happy first of June; new habit tracker spread and new books (that I got for free) 🌿 reblog is ok, don’t repost/use