Today's runes were Jera, Ansuz, and Dagaz.
Jera addresses any activity that one is committed to. It focuses on Harvest, the Fertile Season, and has a time frame associated with it of One Year. The one year may not be a calendar measure; instead look at it as making a full circle or a full cycle. I visited with my sister today about buying a house. I am determined to meet my time requirements here and because I haven't decided if this is a place I wish to stay long term, I will not pursue a house to buy. I am also preparing for company for Christmas; even though it is a season of rest and renewal through the "death" of things, it is a fertile season for another reason. It is a time for family and friends to gather, visit, and enjoy each others' company because we have slowed sufficiently so we can take the time to do that. It is a season of rejoicing.
Ansuz deals with Guilt in the healing process. In this case, guilt that I haven't planned my week out like I normally would by making a casserole for lunch and a pot of soup for dinner. Instead, I took the day to recharge my batteries. I took a "Me Weekend" and spent it relaxing instead of doing the normal things I do to get ready for the coming work week. I am feeling slightly guilty about that as I am not as prepared for the Holidays as I should be. Better a mess than a stressed out host, right? In addition, it is a time to consider the need to reclaim our faith in ourselves and others. I spoke with a dear friend today who is coming out of a messed up relationship. She is receiving mixed signals from family, her self, and others. Why is it so difficult to realize that it is okay to be by ourselves? I suppose it is very difficult to shed the years of training and having the need for a partner to be ingrained into us. We must remember, there are worse things than being single. Oh ya, serial dating can be fun! And you learn a lot about yourself in the process...
Dagaz recognizes the Purpose we have in our lives. We fulfill this purpose with every step we take. I read a blog today about not knowing the difference we make in the world and the lives of others. Someone, somewhere, sees the saint in each of us. Today, my purpose was to take care of me. At least, that is what I think. Gathering strength for the next challenge! Having a vision of the purpose is vital. Do you have a vision for your life? Some of my self-talk today focused a bit on a vision of my future. Only time will tell if that vision was accurate or not...When I have a vision, I am better able to meet obstacles head on and get past them on the way to meeting my goals and my vision.
Tonight's rune is Thurisa. Thurisa is the Gateway, Thor, the Place of Non-action; Wisdom; and Compromise. As I approach the Gateway, I need to recognize there is work for me to do inside and outside of myself. To obtain my vision, I need to build trust in myself and provide a reason for the people involved in my vision to trust me as well. Need to trust that the path I/we are on is the right one to lead me/us to that goal. If it isn't a shared goal, I have tasks to do to form it into a shared vision. Before I step through that Gateway, I need to let go of the past before I can step through. Wisdom is found in the ability to recognize the things I stumbled over, the successes, and learn from both before I step through that Gateway. Wisdom is always a gift, it teaches sorrow, stagnation, and happiness. It is up to us to learn from life to gain Wisdom. Unlike common sense and book smarts; Wisdom is earned. Through wisdom gained from past experiences, we learn about Compromise. It is the way we interact with our environment and the people around us. For example, I may have to give a little in the morning by waiting to start my commute. This is a compromise, I honor my safety above getting to work at the normal time. Or the weather may be compromising to me by making the roads nice and clear in a nod to my desire to get a full day's work in... So the weather won't actively compromise with me; however, I may bow to it in an effort to save my own skin! Compromise does not always mean a win-lose or a win-win. It may be something entirely different......
Sunday, December 19, 2010
18 Dec 2010
Weekends are a change in my routine. I may not leave the house, so the runes are often a reflection of thoughts of the day, or are very subtle guides for thoughts and actions.
This morning, I drew Ehwaz reversed, Laguz, and Sowelu.
Ehwaz is the rune of movement, of the horse. It is all about movement, whether it helps or blocks progress. Today, I spent time menu planning for next week when I have family coming in for Christmas. We have a rocky relationship, always have. Some days, I think it would be great if my family took the step beyond being family and becoming friends. Alas, I don't see that happening. So, movements that block. I am wondering what to do to entertain them in this town. There are some things to do, but it isn't like a major metropolitan area with shopping, museums, etc. So, I am going to buy a puzzle! As far as menu planning, they are not as forgiving as cooking for friends and the like. They know my skills, they have been a fixture for a long time; and with that comes judging: "Do we NEED that?" Will I be able to stand up to the criticism? My inner critic has nothing on my mom. So, today, I dealt with that. Sorta...
Laguz is humor in the healing runes. I watched some BBC, so I must have had humor in my day, right? Where I should have focused my need for humor was laughing off the trauma that I am anticipating next week. Shoulda said to myself that all that stuff isn't my problem, it is hers! and to some extent, his! Something to think about and aim for. No need to work myself up on something that hasn't even happened yet. Of course, nicknames may be a way to cope with the stress, too...
On to the third, Sowelu, the rune of healing. Ah, perhaps that is what I was supposed to work on last night: healing my dread of the coming week! Kinda late in the day to realize that; however that doesn't stop me from starting the healing process... Recognizing the stress and then taking steps to forgive the cause, the actions, the catalyst, those are all things I need to do to regain a sense of balance and peace with family.
Tonight's selection is Algiz: protection, the elk, sedges or rushes; boundaries; and mutual trust. I am reminded not to collapse myself into my emotions and to take correct action as that is my protection. Boundaries serve to protect by keeping open space around me. However, building mutual trust is something that will allow someone(s) the ability to come in close, to safely walk past the horns and to walk through the noisy grasses knowing he/she/they will be welcomed... All are important things to consider and excellent protections to develop.
This morning, I drew Ehwaz reversed, Laguz, and Sowelu.
Ehwaz is the rune of movement, of the horse. It is all about movement, whether it helps or blocks progress. Today, I spent time menu planning for next week when I have family coming in for Christmas. We have a rocky relationship, always have. Some days, I think it would be great if my family took the step beyond being family and becoming friends. Alas, I don't see that happening. So, movements that block. I am wondering what to do to entertain them in this town. There are some things to do, but it isn't like a major metropolitan area with shopping, museums, etc. So, I am going to buy a puzzle! As far as menu planning, they are not as forgiving as cooking for friends and the like. They know my skills, they have been a fixture for a long time; and with that comes judging: "Do we NEED that?" Will I be able to stand up to the criticism? My inner critic has nothing on my mom. So, today, I dealt with that. Sorta...
Laguz is humor in the healing runes. I watched some BBC, so I must have had humor in my day, right? Where I should have focused my need for humor was laughing off the trauma that I am anticipating next week. Shoulda said to myself that all that stuff isn't my problem, it is hers! and to some extent, his! Something to think about and aim for. No need to work myself up on something that hasn't even happened yet. Of course, nicknames may be a way to cope with the stress, too...
On to the third, Sowelu, the rune of healing. Ah, perhaps that is what I was supposed to work on last night: healing my dread of the coming week! Kinda late in the day to realize that; however that doesn't stop me from starting the healing process... Recognizing the stress and then taking steps to forgive the cause, the actions, the catalyst, those are all things I need to do to regain a sense of balance and peace with family.
Tonight's selection is Algiz: protection, the elk, sedges or rushes; boundaries; and mutual trust. I am reminded not to collapse myself into my emotions and to take correct action as that is my protection. Boundaries serve to protect by keeping open space around me. However, building mutual trust is something that will allow someone(s) the ability to come in close, to safely walk past the horns and to walk through the noisy grasses knowing he/she/they will be welcomed... All are important things to consider and excellent protections to develop.
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