It Be A Slow Walk

Everybody dies. Some with fear. Others with confidence. Some vry few with unbridled curiosity..
Every Journey Has An Ending

It’s been a journey of 73 years. Sometimes it has been a sprint, other times it has been a marathon. Now it’s a slow walk. usually with two canes. If I live long enough it will be wheelchair and electric scooter time. When that time comes, I’ll change the title.

Which brings us to the point of this post; who or what is the Goddess?

In my mind (I freely admit that She may be a bit of undigested gruel) She is the one that a reader of Christian/Jewish/Islamic/Buddhist/Sikh/Hindu sacred scriptures might recognize as the Goddess of Mercy, Mother Mary, The Divine Feminine, Lady Wisdom or a host of other names.

I see her as an old wise woman of Asian(?) ancestry. She embodies wisdom, compassion, power and humor.

Copilot, hereby given the honored title of 'Librarian First Class' found me the following list. A list neither exclusive nor exhaustive but definitely interesting. "Let’s explore some of the historic celebrations held during the Spring Equinox in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres: Holi Festival (India): Date: Typically around the Spring Equinox. Significance: Holi celebrates various Hindu legends, including the triumph of Good over Evil. One popular legend involves Krishna and Radha. In this story, Krishna’s skin turns bright blue after being poisoned as an infant. Later in life, he falls in love with Radha despite his unique appearance. Traditions: People throw colorful powders and water at each other, dance, sing, and enjoy festive foods. Link: 1 Norooz (Persian New Year): Date: Around the Spring Equinox. Significance: Norooz marks the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. Traditions: Families gather, clean their homes, set up a “Haft-Seen” table with symbolic items, and visit friends and relatives. Link: 1 Shunbun No Hi (Japan): Date: On the Spring Equinox. Significance: Shunbun No Hi translates to “Vernal Equinox Day.” It’s a national holiday in Japan. Traditions: People visit graves, perform rituals, and appreciate the beauty of cherry blossoms. Link: 1 Ostara (Pagan Tradition): Date: Around the Spring Equinox. Significance: Ostara is a Pagan celebration of fertility, rebirth, and balance. Traditions: Rituals involve honoring the Earth, planting seeds, and celebrating the return of longer days. Link: 2 Ancient Sites Celebrations: Date: March 20 (Northern Hemisphere) or autumnal equinox (Southern Hemisphere). Significance: Ancient sites worldwide align with celestial events during equinoxes. Traditions: People gather at sites like Stonehenge, Chichen Itza, and Angkor Wat to witness the alignment and celebrate the changing seasons. Link: 3 Remember that these celebrations vary widely, but they all share the common theme of welcoming spring, new beginnings, and the balance between light and darkness during the equinox. 🌸🌼🌞"(Copilot)
the Holder Of Life

The bottom line is that when I walk with her, listen and learn from her and ask her to guide me along my path, I do better.

I’m neither a saint nor a prophet. I’m just an old man. So, if I was reading this post or any other post found within this blog I’d read it with a large pinch of salt nearby.

Brian

By Brian

It’s been a journey of 73 years. Sometimes it has been a sprint, other times it has been a marathon. Now it’s a slow walk. Usually with two canes.

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