Witchy Words – Transition

Mary Caelsto — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:49:37 +0000








Witchy Words Written by Mary CaelstoNothing in our lives stays static. The things we used to enjoy, we now look back at with fondness. Perhaps it was an author, a person, someone who helped us through the bad times, and when we realized that the bad times were over, we found we had nothing in common with that individual anymore. It’s tough, but it’s also a necessary part of life.
I think we look too much on the bad aspects of transition. In reality, it opens up a brave, new world for us. We emerge into something new, something better than what we had before. It’s like going through a tunnel. We can’t see what’s on the other side even though we know that there is an other side. There is something waiting for us, something new and exciting, we just have to wait and see what emerges.
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Witchy Words – Storms

Mary Caelsto — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:28:21 +0000

Witchy Words Written by Mary CaelstoWell, I’ll confess that I chose this week’s theme because of the weather. You see, I don’t like storms. I should. I used to think that thunderstorms with nice rumbly thunder were just fine. But somehow, they became not-fine. And now, I am obsessive (compulsive?) about checking the National Weather Service’s website, finding out where the severe weather areas are, and worrying as much as one person can worry until the front moves through.

I don’t like living that way. Storms are a natural part of the world and the wondrous things in it. Without storms we wouldn’t have rain, and without rain, well we wouldn’t have flowers or gardens. Storms bring a cleansing, albeit a harsh one, to the land. And they can be truly stunning in their own right.

Like their environmental counterparts, personal storms can have the same effect. I’ve been going through my share of those too, looking at what I want to do, where and why, and figuring out how to make it happen. Dreams have been dusted off, built back up again, and others have been given a tearful farewell that in the end, turned out to be not so tearful at all.I think we get too fearful of storms.

In the case of the weather (for example where I live), the weather broadcasters get almost gleeful when they talk about tornadoes and high winds. They build up the fear, making us want to watch their shows, and we forget that storms, when handled with common sense are a normal part of the world. Sometimes bad things happen. But, for the most part, wild animals hunker down in their burrows or under cover and wait it out. When they emerge, the world is fresh and new again.

Here’s hoping that no matter what the storm, it leaves us safe and ready to face the day.

Join in the fun here!The purpose of Witchy Words is to get to know everyone who participates a little better, one week at a time. Sometimes our weeks are themed. Other times it’s free form. Reading other Witchy Words is encouraged. If you participate, please visit the Witchy Words site at www.witchywords.com and leave your link in the comments. The opionions expressed in this Witchy Words are solely those of the author.

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Witchy Words – Transition

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