A Pagan Perspective

Its thursday evening and the worst of my brooding is over. I want to thank all of those who sent support in one of my darker moments. It means alot when things look grim on my side. With that said, I also took the advice of many, you know who you are and found a few quiet moments to do a meditation. It wasnt even remotely easy and had more than a few false starts but in the end I found the calm I was seeking. I got a better perspective and somewhat of an answer for some of the things Ive been struggling with. It gave me a better sense of peace. But the amazing thing happened afterward. Because I gained some answers and peace, I buried a small offering of thanks in one of the barriers outside my trailer as I do when things have gone good. When I was done, I noticed something. In this sandy barren area, a new sprout of a plant had made its way up through the dry soil. I stood there for a minute or two just thinking how good a thing it was to see life sprout out of the worst of conditions. It sort of gave me a bit of hope and strength knowing that if against all odds a plant which I took very little effort in putting to soil would fight its way through such a dry and barren area to bring forth new life. I dont know how long it will last, but knowing that it could make it and had a chance to thrive in nothing but sand and rock, then perhaps so can I. I dont doubt that there is a chance it will still fail when the harsh heat begins to bake our area, but still it gave a bit of hope when I wasnt sure there was any. Im sure also there will be other times while Im out here that life will throw curve balls at me and pitch me into a brooding fit again, but at least I can take solace in knowing that even when faced with extremes and adversity I can still rise just as this little plant has. Well, thank you all for keeping me grounded when I needed it the most. I cant express the gratitude that I feel towards you all and for what you have done for me. Guess thats about it for now. Hope to hear from you all soon, it seems this board has been very quiet of late. Let us share with one another as a good and proud family should. You are all in my heart and my thoughts. Blessings to your Spirits, Winterwolf