Happy Lupercalia
(Sunrise in dowtown Spokane.)
The Lupercalia is an ancient, possibly pre-Roman pastoral festival, observed from February 13 to February 15 to avert evil spirits and purify the city, and increase good health and fertility. Perhaps this is where some aspects of Valentines came from, though the history of big holidays is certainly a muddled one. Either way I hope everyone has a wonderful day, I think my Aunt Ruth described Valentines Day best:
Valentine’s Day is not about chocolates and jewelry and special dinners and cards, but a day to think about true love and commitment no matter what our circumstances are.
Other then blogging, Michael and I have been pretty busy lately. Every Wednesday we have our Bradley classes and we are also working on reorganizing our apartment. Mostly I am focusing on tidying up and this weekend we are going to work on moving some furniture around (before anyone says it, yes I will be careful.) I am really grateful for how well Michael and I work together as a team, I know a lot of relationships do not have that good of communication.
Cleaning and rearranging aside, I have spent quite a bit of time in meditation and prayer recently. I know a lot of Pagans who do not pray, or rather, do not use the word “pray”. Perhaps it is too strong of a word implying that we are merely pawns, rather then players in our own fate. for me prayer is a way of connecting with an external divine source (rather then the internal one I access though meditation) to become empowered.
But yes, I have been praying for two people, and my cat too (who is starting to do better, thank you for all the advice!) I am praying for my friend’s daughters has developed PTSD and she is having an incredibly hard time cooping with the events that caused it. She is now back home but it will be a long road to balance for her. I am also praying for my Uncle Stephen who has been diagnosed with something called Horton’s Disease, which sounds infinitely more painful then my simple migraines. Part of me sees events in life such as these as a test of faith, however that does not make it any easier to see those you love in pain.
I should probably get back to cleaning now. I need to reorganized the storage space under the stairs. Who knows that lurks under there…
February 14th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Jaspenelle…you are very special part of our family and I love you! Happy Valentine’s Day, or whatever it is
!!
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February 14th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
All things work together for the good for those who love 1. God 2. Others as themselves. Thanks Kira we are finally in touch I have always remembered you as special since you came here. Hope to meet Michael soon. Must be special to have gotten a girl like you. This illness helped us get in contact again. God bless you
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February 15th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Sorry to hear about your uncle. I’ve never heard of Lupercalia. Live and
learn.
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February 15th, 2008 at 9:22 am
I am so sorry to hear about your Uncle and friends daughter. Also glad to hear that you are going to take it easy moving the furniture.
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February 16th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Happy Lupercalia! hehe, my celebrations were cut short because of the weather yesterday, which was a beautiful *cold* storm but not condusive to outside frolicking or firepits. Anyway, Lovely to hear you are doing well. Be safe and careful Jaspenelle
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