Tag: ceremony
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The Power of Words
I’ve been challenged by words lately. I usually come by them easily, but right now writing is a chore. Today I began thinking maybe this problem is less personal, and more just “in the air,” something we as an entire country are grappling with. I began thinking about my recent struggles with words after having…
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
We are solidly embedded in the Twelve Days of Christmas, the time between Christmas Day and January 6th, Epiphany. The natural world lies deep in early winter dormancy. We have had a few cold days. Today is warmer. A light snow falls. Our neighbors are out on skis and snowshoes. Some access the trails by…
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Ancestor Ceremony
This past Sunday we held our annual Ancestor’s ceremony. We usually perform this ceremony during the Days of the Dead, but this year we delayed it due to our India trip. The ceremony remembers those who have gone before us, those who have created the conditions for our lives. We honor all beings who have…
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Shamans, Priests, and Crows
Today is All Souls Day. Throughout the Americas families and individuals will gather tonight, or tomorrow night, to welcome the returning Dead. Those who gather by family alters, or in churches or cemeteries, will bring with them wonderful food and beautiful flowers. Some will burn incense or tobacco; others will display transient handmade crafts. Many…
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