As I bopped around reading my favorite blogs tonight, a few things struck me particularly enough to want to share. Random, I'll admit, but I'm feeling a bit unloosed this weekend so my thoughts are taking me in many places.

Thanks to my friend and kindred spirit, Cosmic Debris, for her thoughts on Art and Activism (and from whom I've nicked this lovely picture). She reminds me that I should be both making more art and being more active to bring change for the better to the world around me. Be sure to stop by her lovely blog, Moondancer Dreams.

Pastor Dan at Street Prophets did his weekly Brothers and Sisters post. This one helped remind me that as bad as I may feel about things that may be happening in my life, I am still very, very fortunate and there are many things for which I should feel grateful. This seems to be a message I was meant to get because part of the class reading I was doing today included Christopher's thoughts and instruction on daily devotionals - the witch's version of prayer, if you will. He says of all the things we should do every day is to have a sense of thankfulness for all that we have.

You may notice a post in Dan's story by Quotefiend, one of the pagan participants at Street Prophets. I'm always heartened by the community there, where people from many spiritual paths come together out of love and respect for each other.

It's been a difficult and emotionally trying weekend for me. But through it I've learned that my compassion is one of my best qualities and I wouldn't be who I am if I didn't show that compassion. I also did a powerful meditation in which I actually traveled to someone to whom I wanted to send love and healing energy. I'm finding that this is one of my strengths as a witch.

Wishing you all a safe and happy week ahead. Blessed be.

Posted by Angela-Eloise at 11:19 PM