The Crone comes into her Own

Once Upon a Time a Crone came into Her Own, sitting on the Stones on the Coast of Maine!

One Upon a Time She woke up every Morning, fixed her Hair and put on her Makeup Mask!

Once Upon a Time Her Mother told her that once She began wearing Makup, she could never go outside without it on!

Once Upon a Time Her Mother told her she looked like "death warmed over" without the Makeup Mask!

And so on the Huge Rocks on the Coast of Maine the Crone Came Into Her Own!

All week the Crone had gone with her Hair tied up and no Mask on her Face!

All week the Crone Breathed the Fresh Clean Air of Maine, Drank in the Beauty of the Ocean, the Playfullness of the Chipmunks and Squirrels and Luna, and Tasted Freshly Harvested Lobster for the first Time!

All week the Crone Shared Space with MotherSelf as her Maiden Daughter surrounded her with Unconditional Love and a Peak inside the Container of Blossoming Forever Love!

Once Upon a Time, the Crone sat on the Rocks and Watched New Love Flourish! She sat on the Rocks and Realized how Foolish it has been, trying to Please others. She sat and Gently, Sweetly came into her Own!

There is something to be said for Peaceful Moments, for Vision and for Contentment.

Once Upon a Time the Crone put the Last Puzzle Piece into Place. The new Puzzle awaits to be opened!

Once Upon a Time........

Blessed be!

There are no more Tears to Cry!

Walking to the Lake has become a way for me to Renew and to Drink in the Energy of the Earth. Not only does the Lake Nourish my very Soul, but the Trees ground me as I walk through Their World. When I moved here 4 years ago, I was drawn to one tree in particular and She became my Grandmother Tree.

She stood tall and proud just at the bend in the path to the Lake. She shed Her leaves in the Fall and adorned Herself with Leaves in the Spring! She would get a hug from me everytime I walked to the Lake; I told her my sad and happy times and when I felt I would be Lost forever She Grounded me to my Path. I took offerings to her and told her stories and would hold on to her when my life was falling apart. I danced around her in happiness and she whispered Her Secrets to me!

We were bonded and I adored Grandmother Tree.

Yesterday, I took a walk to the Lake and hugged her for what would be the last time. I did not know it, but it was. I had been so busy the past two weeks that I hadn't taken my walk and so I couldn't wait to hug Grandmother Tree. I told her how sorry I was for not visiting and that I missed her so much and how much she meant to me.

Today, I got a huge surprise. Sometime yesterday, She had been cut down!

I literally couldn't breathe.

You see, the apartment complex where I live has the beautiful place on the Lake and there had been so much vandalism that they decided to put in lamp posts and do some major overhauling of the area so people could use this during the evenings and hopefully prevent future vandalism. What they have done is really nice, but I did not expect they would have to cut down so many trees.

When I could finally walk, I went to her and told her how sorry I was and how much I would miss her. I thanked her for all she had been to me and promised that I would never forget her! I did a video and I took pictures. I also asked if I could have a piece of her bark which was laying beside her.

I took the piece and brought it home with me.

While I was walking home, I thought about my reaction to this very sad happening. What I realized is that I didn't Cry. What dawned on me was that I had No More Tears To Cry.

I have cried over so many happenings in my life. I have cried over not only my own life, but the lives of others. I have cried over the devastation of the forests and oceans. I have cried over the extermination of the Wolves and Buffalo and other animals. I have sobbed over wars, misogynist comments and the abuse of women and children. I have cried enough Tears for one Lifetime and yes, I realized that I have No More Tears To Cry.

It is not that I no longer feel strongly, it is more that I don't have the Energy to go to that Place of Deep overwhelming Sadness. I have been Drained as the Disappointments keep coming day after day!

A friend on facebook posted this under my video: " awww Im so sorry that something that means so much to you has been taken from you. But as she may have been taken from your view please be reassured that they can never remove her roots that run deep below the surface. She will feel your footsteps as you walk with her xxx"

These are comforting words for sure! And isn't this like when we lose anyone we love: I may not be able to hug Her but when I take my Walk I can sit on her roots and pull up her grounding energy. It is the memory that I will hold in my heart. And I will ask her to introduce me to my new Grandmother Tree in the near future! 

It is amazing to me how much I depended on Grandmother Tree and how we forget that Nature is there to join us on our Journey. We forget that it isn't just humans and animals who can ground us, love us, and teach us! 

Aho, Grandmother Tree! Aho and much love! 

Blessed be! 

Fractured Fairy Tale: Drumming

Once Upon a Time the Drumming began. The Call was going out for Women of all Ages to Circle where ever they were.

The Drumming Sounds permeated the Air, the Oceans, the Mountains, Trees and Ground. The Drumming Seeped into their Minds and Hearts.

Once Upon a Time the Drumming Began! It was Time, but not All were Open to Her Voice. Not All could Circle, not All Remembered.

The Great Memory Loss covered the Ears, Hearts, Minds and Souls of Women. The Great Memory Loss Veiled those the Drums were Calling into Circle. The Great Memory Loss Stole the Energy of the Goddess.

The Drumming became Louder. Circles Grew larger but still there were those Unable to Hear; those with no One to Teach them to Listen and Respond.

But the Drums would Not be Stilled. The Drums would Not be Silenced. The Drums were Calling for the Great Re-Membering Ritual!

Some Women always Knew and Spoke Openly only to be Silenced by Torture and Death. Some Women always Knew and Spoke Quietly to Others over Tea and Small Cakes. Most Women had Lost the Ability to Know. These Women needed Those who Knew to Help Re-Member.

The Drumming will Not Cease! The Drumming is the Mother's Heartbeat and She is ready to give Birth to Her Daughters.

The Great Memory Loss is Ending its Reign over Women!

Listen Sisters of all Ages and Prepare for your Delivery!

Once Upon a Time the Drumming Continued.......

The End!

Fractured Fairy Tale: The Canyon of Grief

Once Upon a Time a Woman Stands in the Middle of the Canyon of Grief, Red Earth clinging to her Delicate Feet. She had Walked a long Way and finally Arrived at her Destination.

This Woman Stands, Reaches her Arms to the Sky and begins to Sing.

The Enchanting Song of Lost Love bounces off the Grand Mountains. She Walked a long Way to Arrive at this Canyon at this particular Time to Offer this Song of Lost Love to the Goddess.

She Sang as the Sun Traveled West and the Moon Rose in the East. She Sang as the Dew covered the Canyon. She Sang as Day turned to Night and Night to Day. Yes, she Sang as Summer turned to Fall, Fall to Winter, Winter to Summer and Summer to Spring.

Once Upon a Time a Woman Traveled a long Way to Arrive at the Canyon of Grief to Sing her Song of Lost Love!

Then her time of Singing was Done. She had no more Tears to Cry, no more Words to Sing.

She was Free!

Once Upon a Time a Woman Traveled a long Way to Arrive at the Canyon of Grief. She Lifted her Arms to the Sky. And she Flew! She Flew away from her Time of Singing her Song of Lost Love.

She Soared over the Canyon and into her new Life. Never again to be Grounded, but now Free to Fly. She earned her Wings of Freedom and flew out of the Canyon of Grief into her Amazing Life.

Once Upon a Time a Woman Stands in the Middle of the Canyon of Grief.......

The End!

Fractured Fairy Tale: Imagination

Once Upon A Time, but right before Bedtime; when the Shadows begin to Creep into the Playroom, a Little Girl sits in the midst of her Toy Friends. She Waits for her Crystal Spaceship to come out from behind the Chest and take her on an Adventure!

Slowly she sees Rainbows dancing on the Walls as the last bit of Sunlight bounces off her Transport to Places Far Far Away!

Once Upon A Time, right before Bedtime, when the Shadows begin to Creep into the Playroom, the Little Girl takes in a Deep Breath and Melts into the Crystal Ball.

Her Fae Friends greet her and Dance with Joy at her Arrival. She looks through the Crystal Windows and waves Goodbye to the Playroom!

Night will come quickly and there is much to do; Flying through the Stars and All!

"It's Magick!" The Little Girl cries out as they pass Orion, Scorpius and Ophiuchus. The Fae Friends Laugh 'cause she Always says the Same thing.

"Where are the Cows?" The Little Girl Giggles as they fly through the Milky Way! The Fae Friends Laugh 'cause she Always says the Same thing.

"I don't want to Go back!" The Little Girl said with Tears in her Eyes. All of her Fae Friends Stopped and Stared. She Never said this before.

"But you Have to Go back! The Fae say to her.

"Your Family will Miss you!"

"Your Toys will be Lonely!"

"Your Kitty will not eat!"

"But I want to Fly Here all the Time and soon I will be too Big to Ride in my Crystal Spaceship!" The Little Girl sobbed.

"Oh, but No, our Little Sister! You can Fly here any Time you want!" Sang the Fae Friends!

And so Once Upon A Time, right before Bedtime, when the Shadows begin to Creep into the Playroom, the Little Girl Learned about IMAGINATION and DREAMS!

And she Lived Happily Ever After!

The End

Fractured Fairy Tale: The Gathering

Once Upon A Time there was only Darkness. No Stars, No Moon, No Sun, No Planets, No Light. Only Darkness!

And yet They Gathered!

Young and Old, They Gathered! They Gathered to Uncover the Light.

They arrived from all over the Planet. They arrived on Foot, in Carriages, on Horseback, on Magic Carpets and Brooms.

The Witches, the Seers, the Mystics and the Healers. They Gathered as the Great Darkness smothered the Earth.

The Religious had found a way to bring the Darkness into Being. Power and Control Dimmed the Light. Speaking Evil more than Goodness finally Pulled all the Plugs.

And so They Gathered!

They were the only Ones NOT filled with Fear. While the rest of the World cowered, wailed and beat their breasts, They Gathered!

The Elves, the Fae, the Trolls, the Tree People, the Animals, the Rock People. They Gathered!

They had Waited and They had Watched knowing Darkness was Coming. It was being Called in by those full of Hate but calling it Love.

And so they Gathered!

The Birds of the Air, the Fish and Mammals of the Great Seas, the Dragons and Unicorns,.

And as They Gathered, Stars began to Twinkle, sparingly at first, but then Sending Messages of Encouragement for the Journey.

As the Fireflies arrived, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter and the Others took their rightful places in the Sky.

They Gathered!

Oh so slowly the Heartbeat of Mother began to Pulsate in the Heavens. And the Cloak of Darkness disintegrated. There in Glory was Grandmother Moon and Grandfather Sun!

Those who had always held the Light Gathered. And they filled the Earth!

And Goddess Smiled as Her Garden Returned!

The Beginning!

Fractured Fairy Tale: Lights in the Sky

Once Upon A Time, and maybe just Yesterday or Today, the Sky lit up with Bright Lights and Colors!

Once Upon A Time, and maybe just Yesterday or Today, dogs ran under Beds, Children held their ears and Parents assured them all was Fine!

Yes, Once Upon A Time, and maybe Yesterday or Today, Smoke filled the Air after 30 minutes of Bright Lights and Ear numbing Noise.

And then the Stillness. The incredible Heart Stopping Stillness!

Soon Dogs came out from under the Bed, Children uncovered their Ears and their Parents looked around and then Covered their Children's Eyes from the Death laying all around them.

War is Hell!

The End (if only!)