Othila, Algiz, and Kano provided input for today.
Othila is inheritance, hmmm, fitting for a budget meeting today. I inherited no specific projects to lead, just one or two to contribute to. I do have one that I have to lead. The guys may not like the subject of our next meeting, though. Planning the summer may not be a fun task, but it needs to be done! Oh, and a filing deadline... I'm not going to be popular... Oh well.
Algiz is a defensive rune, supported by boundaries. Maintaining boundaries is important. You have to know whom to let in and whom to keep out. And when. Also, not letting Spike run my life. Its good he can keep track of me, but he might give the 'rents too much power because they can track me, too.
Kano is fire and fire focused internally can bring inner peace. To relax during a meeting and focus takes some inner strength, especially if you are trying to maintain a balance and not get upset with the process and lack of money! Maintain, build, and focus.
Uruz, strength is the task for tonight. Maintain the strength I have funded to this point, be grateful for what I have, and support myself and my growth.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
30 March 2011
Fehu, Uruz, and Ehwaz guided today.
Fehu, the monetary assets, comes in many forms. From offering knowledge to a project or an employee while he interacts with customers, to gaining insight into myself, it is amazing where it shows up. When the assets develop through self development, the pay off has far reaching affects. Something to strive in every situation, every day!
Uruz is strength displayed in gratitude. I am thankful for my relationships with co-workers and the ability to evaluate myself and realize changes need to be made. The hardest part of changing, is deciding to do it and then doing it. I have help. When that help no longer is a help, I have a wonderful support system for help. That is the most important thing, to know, you aren't alone.
Ehwaz is movement and is represented best by the horse and rider. To ride, one must trust the horse and the skill enough to let go. Let go of past fears. Let go of fears of the future. Work on what I can influence, eventually, the influence will change what I can't influence, and smile and let go of what can't be changed. Smile!
Uruz reversed is my task for tonight. Makes sense, I have my first budget meeting tomorrow and strength would be a good thing. Strength to continue my Self development would be a help, as well. Something to develop tonight. I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in the budget process. I actually get to have a say in how we spend money. I am also grateful for the opportunity to improve my attitude and transform myself into a complete person. If I am a better person, then, I can provide more support to others.
Fehu, the monetary assets, comes in many forms. From offering knowledge to a project or an employee while he interacts with customers, to gaining insight into myself, it is amazing where it shows up. When the assets develop through self development, the pay off has far reaching affects. Something to strive in every situation, every day!
Uruz is strength displayed in gratitude. I am thankful for my relationships with co-workers and the ability to evaluate myself and realize changes need to be made. The hardest part of changing, is deciding to do it and then doing it. I have help. When that help no longer is a help, I have a wonderful support system for help. That is the most important thing, to know, you aren't alone.
Ehwaz is movement and is represented best by the horse and rider. To ride, one must trust the horse and the skill enough to let go. Let go of past fears. Let go of fears of the future. Work on what I can influence, eventually, the influence will change what I can't influence, and smile and let go of what can't be changed. Smile!
Uruz reversed is my task for tonight. Makes sense, I have my first budget meeting tomorrow and strength would be a good thing. Strength to continue my Self development would be a help, as well. Something to develop tonight. I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in the budget process. I actually get to have a say in how we spend money. I am also grateful for the opportunity to improve my attitude and transform myself into a complete person. If I am a better person, then, I can provide more support to others.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
29 March 2011
Dagaz, Thurisa, and Uruz were the runes I drew this morning.
Dagaz is the rune of Day. A breakthrough. Focus upon the things I can influence: me. Increase positive things in my life and, in particular, my self. In addition to my personal development, a breakthrough at work involving a project a client has requested. Not a bad day.
Thurisa is the rune of openings, of wisdom. Part of wisdom is knowing when you need to focus upon the core, upon the Self. If you aren't centered and well developed, your relationships with others will develop as a result. You will influence more people and things.
Uruz is the rune of strength as illustrated by the aurochs. The aurochs provided support to the people whom it served. I am choosing to support myself and mySelf through character development. The task will be challenging, I am up for it!
Othila reversed is the task for tonight. Othila is the inheritance. Inheritance starts with the self as it is the basis for family and for home. Without the self, one cannot create a family or make a home. Part of inheritance is grief. Grieve for the past, release it. Make way for new. The new will help make the family and home stronger.
Dagaz is the rune of Day. A breakthrough. Focus upon the things I can influence: me. Increase positive things in my life and, in particular, my self. In addition to my personal development, a breakthrough at work involving a project a client has requested. Not a bad day.
Thurisa is the rune of openings, of wisdom. Part of wisdom is knowing when you need to focus upon the core, upon the Self. If you aren't centered and well developed, your relationships with others will develop as a result. You will influence more people and things.
Uruz is the rune of strength as illustrated by the aurochs. The aurochs provided support to the people whom it served. I am choosing to support myself and mySelf through character development. The task will be challenging, I am up for it!
Othila reversed is the task for tonight. Othila is the inheritance. Inheritance starts with the self as it is the basis for family and for home. Without the self, one cannot create a family or make a home. Part of inheritance is grief. Grieve for the past, release it. Make way for new. The new will help make the family and home stronger.
Monday, March 28, 2011
28 March 2011
An improvement from yesterday, no migraine and a bit more centered.
Raido reversed, Perth, and Othila offered council for today.
Raido is a journey and at times, it needs to be rerouted. I am frustrated with the lack of training at my job. Everyone assumes you know how the process is and how it works. So, to find out whom and when to call is nice to know. I made the rounds and got answers to some questions. My client may not like the answers, though. Oh well, not my problem. On the other hand, its great because I get to learn new things!!
Perth is developing into one of my favorite runes. I am still at a loss to truly describe it, though. It is the celebration in the mead hall and as a result, love enters into it. My partner isn't here; however, that doesn't mean I can't be loyal to him and show my love in that manner. I am frustrated with the distance and the silence; that doesn't change my feelings.
Othila is the rune of inheritance and at the root of inheritance is the family and home. Family comes in a variety of forms: actual family, friends, co-workers, etc. We had a good day, or at least, I did. One employee is dealing with a mouse. He is going to trap or poison it and if that doesn't work, it will be Tiger Strike... And then a bit of lead poisoning............ Oh, the fun.
Thurisa is the task for tonight. Look back, learn, release. Patiently consider things in light of wisdom earned and compromise as needed.
Raido reversed, Perth, and Othila offered council for today.
Raido is a journey and at times, it needs to be rerouted. I am frustrated with the lack of training at my job. Everyone assumes you know how the process is and how it works. So, to find out whom and when to call is nice to know. I made the rounds and got answers to some questions. My client may not like the answers, though. Oh well, not my problem. On the other hand, its great because I get to learn new things!!
Perth is developing into one of my favorite runes. I am still at a loss to truly describe it, though. It is the celebration in the mead hall and as a result, love enters into it. My partner isn't here; however, that doesn't mean I can't be loyal to him and show my love in that manner. I am frustrated with the distance and the silence; that doesn't change my feelings.
Othila is the rune of inheritance and at the root of inheritance is the family and home. Family comes in a variety of forms: actual family, friends, co-workers, etc. We had a good day, or at least, I did. One employee is dealing with a mouse. He is going to trap or poison it and if that doesn't work, it will be Tiger Strike... And then a bit of lead poisoning............ Oh, the fun.
Thurisa is the task for tonight. Look back, learn, release. Patiently consider things in light of wisdom earned and compromise as needed.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
27 March 2011
Berkana was the rune of the day.
Berkana reversed was drawn for each question. Am I failing to take advantage of times to take action to foster growth? Am I failing to commit to something? Perhaps now is a good time to ask for help from a higher power. Through growth, I can do the right thing, which today was communication. Sharing with myself the fears I have and doing some reading indicate I might not be on the right track. I may need to re-evaluate and decide how much I want to expose myself to dangers. At times, I might be deceived by something or someone.
The never-ending migraine of today did not help. Sleep hasn't helped, either. Will try a bath or something.........
Ansuz reversed is the task for tonight. It is timely to clean out the clog of frustrations, feelings, stress, etc. Neutralize guilt and communicate with myself and the Divine.
Berkana reversed was drawn for each question. Am I failing to take advantage of times to take action to foster growth? Am I failing to commit to something? Perhaps now is a good time to ask for help from a higher power. Through growth, I can do the right thing, which today was communication. Sharing with myself the fears I have and doing some reading indicate I might not be on the right track. I may need to re-evaluate and decide how much I want to expose myself to dangers. At times, I might be deceived by something or someone.
The never-ending migraine of today did not help. Sleep hasn't helped, either. Will try a bath or something.........
Ansuz reversed is the task for tonight. It is timely to clean out the clog of frustrations, feelings, stress, etc. Neutralize guilt and communicate with myself and the Divine.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
26 March 2011
When the runes say to stay in bed, it might be a good idea to follow that advice...
Uruz reversed, Raido, and Ehwaz offered their sage advices for today.
Uruz is the rune of strength and at some points, we are not strong enough to deal with life and our inner critics. We can either hide from it or take the offensive from the flank.
Raido is a journey and part of that journey may require a person to surrender. Surrender to a commitment I made. Go into a setting blind and give a 5-7 minute speech to be evaluated by seasoned veterans competing to go to a regional speech contest in the hopes of going to nationals and then international. Oh ya, they had to have given at least 6 speeches. I surrendered, I gave my speech that was written for a separate audience in a smaller setting. I am glad I did it; however, the nice cozy home front would have been more.... more.
Ehwaz finishes off the tri-feca for today. Ehwaz is the relationship between horse and rider. At times, they are not in tune with each other and it is a darned good time to just let go. I was given two evaluations tonight. The one was great, I got a couple of good points from it. The second was a 4 minute (evals are only supposed to be 1.5-2 minutes long) tirade about using too many technical words and how I should break it down and use more analogies like packing a suitcase instead of data storage for digital photo files. REALLY? A suitcase?? Wouldn't an old Polaroid Instamatic versus a Kodachrome picture had been better? Or a Sarrat versus a Raffael? Come ON! Let it go, let it go. I must admit though, if I hadn't had the speech training in high school and if that had happened after my first speech, I would have WALKED. I understand he knew the even bigger technical words and what their acronyms stood for, got it. Great. But really?!?!
Enough of that. Moving on. See, I shoulda stayed in bed. Good learning experience though. Got to meet more people, and some of them were quite nice. Even need to lose my accent again. Uffdah!!
Inguz is the task for tonight. Fertility, Faith, and Renewal. Look within. Ask for some renewal. Have faith, keep it firm. Life will progress to a new beginning. What the beginning is, who knows. Its right in front of us!
Uruz reversed, Raido, and Ehwaz offered their sage advices for today.
Uruz is the rune of strength and at some points, we are not strong enough to deal with life and our inner critics. We can either hide from it or take the offensive from the flank.
Raido is a journey and part of that journey may require a person to surrender. Surrender to a commitment I made. Go into a setting blind and give a 5-7 minute speech to be evaluated by seasoned veterans competing to go to a regional speech contest in the hopes of going to nationals and then international. Oh ya, they had to have given at least 6 speeches. I surrendered, I gave my speech that was written for a separate audience in a smaller setting. I am glad I did it; however, the nice cozy home front would have been more.... more.
Ehwaz finishes off the tri-feca for today. Ehwaz is the relationship between horse and rider. At times, they are not in tune with each other and it is a darned good time to just let go. I was given two evaluations tonight. The one was great, I got a couple of good points from it. The second was a 4 minute (evals are only supposed to be 1.5-2 minutes long) tirade about using too many technical words and how I should break it down and use more analogies like packing a suitcase instead of data storage for digital photo files. REALLY? A suitcase?? Wouldn't an old Polaroid Instamatic versus a Kodachrome picture had been better? Or a Sarrat versus a Raffael? Come ON! Let it go, let it go. I must admit though, if I hadn't had the speech training in high school and if that had happened after my first speech, I would have WALKED. I understand he knew the even bigger technical words and what their acronyms stood for, got it. Great. But really?!?!
Enough of that. Moving on. See, I shoulda stayed in bed. Good learning experience though. Got to meet more people, and some of them were quite nice. Even need to lose my accent again. Uffdah!!
Inguz is the task for tonight. Fertility, Faith, and Renewal. Look within. Ask for some renewal. Have faith, keep it firm. Life will progress to a new beginning. What the beginning is, who knows. Its right in front of us!
Friday, March 25, 2011
25 March 2011
Odin, Perth, and Ansuz pointed me in the right direction today.
Odin, the mystery. Are things beginning or ending? Is it one in the same? I made an effort to be better balanced today. Minimize the stress. Not worry about things I have no control or influence over. I did have another dream, this one involved dancing. I think that is a step up from the previous dreams.
Perth's impact on health depends upon how much we surrender to the excesses. I didn't actively consider the past and its relation to the future. However, the thought did occur that this one is much different because of how much I am vested into it.
Ansuz is all about messages, and messages arrive on the wings of communication. The hardest person to communicate with is your self. Self knows when you are full of it. Self knows when you aren't addressing the things that are eating away at you. Self can help you find the answers. I'm not sure, but I think I might have found some answers. Why does 12 acts of positive counter 1 act of negative??????????
Isa is ice. Ice is solid water. Ice flows slower than water, but may have more immediate moving power. Go within, think. Address fears. Reflect upon the past. Learn from it. Release the fears. Wait to step forward. Its not time to move forward, yet. It will come.
Odin, the mystery. Are things beginning or ending? Is it one in the same? I made an effort to be better balanced today. Minimize the stress. Not worry about things I have no control or influence over. I did have another dream, this one involved dancing. I think that is a step up from the previous dreams.
Perth's impact on health depends upon how much we surrender to the excesses. I didn't actively consider the past and its relation to the future. However, the thought did occur that this one is much different because of how much I am vested into it.
Ansuz is all about messages, and messages arrive on the wings of communication. The hardest person to communicate with is your self. Self knows when you are full of it. Self knows when you aren't addressing the things that are eating away at you. Self can help you find the answers. I'm not sure, but I think I might have found some answers. Why does 12 acts of positive counter 1 act of negative??????????
Isa is ice. Ice is solid water. Ice flows slower than water, but may have more immediate moving power. Go within, think. Address fears. Reflect upon the past. Learn from it. Release the fears. Wait to step forward. Its not time to move forward, yet. It will come.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
24 March 2011
Inguz, Uruz, and Mannaz provided advice for today.
Inguz brings fertility, in some form. I attended a presentation for work. It was good to hear the spiel and form a decision based upon the facts as they were presented. A discussion was had to share information. I must admit, it was like listening to a pitch to buy snake oil. Oh well.
Uruz is strength and all that that embodies. Expressing gratitude for surviving past experiences was part of my day. So was gaining strength in minimizing the "blaaahs" or a funk. I didn't get it to go away entirely, but it has been minimized, to a point. Its still blah.
Mannaz is the beginning which includes practicing loving kindness on myself. Blah.
Gebo and its gifts are the things I need to work on tonight. Perhaps working on centering myself. And appreciating things and people in my life. Can I reverse the blaaah? BLAAH!!!
Inguz brings fertility, in some form. I attended a presentation for work. It was good to hear the spiel and form a decision based upon the facts as they were presented. A discussion was had to share information. I must admit, it was like listening to a pitch to buy snake oil. Oh well.
Uruz is strength and all that that embodies. Expressing gratitude for surviving past experiences was part of my day. So was gaining strength in minimizing the "blaaahs" or a funk. I didn't get it to go away entirely, but it has been minimized, to a point. Its still blah.
Mannaz is the beginning which includes practicing loving kindness on myself. Blah.
Gebo and its gifts are the things I need to work on tonight. Perhaps working on centering myself. And appreciating things and people in my life. Can I reverse the blaaah? BLAAH!!!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
23 March 2011
Wunjo, Jera, and Laguz guided today.
First, allow me to wish one of my closest friends a happy birthday and rest in peace to Liz Taylor. Both is and was a wonderful lady. I never actually knew Ms. Taylor, but you must admit she was an icon and quite the strong person. We call all strive to obtain that strength.
I finished filling a notebook with Morning Pages. It was quite an accomplishment. The next notebook I will be writing in contains entries from 2007 and 2008. They involve someone I was dating at the time. I suppose you could describe that relationship as my first serious one. Damaging. Controlling. Did I mention damaging? Deluded, when reading back. Full of hope despite the warnings. I suppose I compare that with the current. The concerns are completely different, I think. The current has lasted much longer and is a stronger relationship. More trusting. More affirming. More nurturing. More caring. I'm not saying its perfect, far from it. There is more stability. Today's runes are reassuring me about our relationship. Wunjo because I am much happier with this one than previous ones. Wunjo because of home. Jera because I must be patient with myself, with him, and with us. I can't force things. Life needs to progress and change. Laguz and its change. I am changing. I am learning to remember my dreams. To develop my chakras and learn what they can do and what I can do when they are developed. I have a feeling that when I am ready and we combine our abilities, we will be quite the force to recon with. We will be successful at something, not sure what that is, yet. Time will tell and there will be great joy to be found. I had to fail before I could soar.
Jera indicates I need to be patient and persevere towards my goals, and I shall have success. Keep the goals in sight and climb over the obstacles! Focus. Reroute as needed. Focus. Stay the course.
First, allow me to wish one of my closest friends a happy birthday and rest in peace to Liz Taylor. Both is and was a wonderful lady. I never actually knew Ms. Taylor, but you must admit she was an icon and quite the strong person. We call all strive to obtain that strength.
I finished filling a notebook with Morning Pages. It was quite an accomplishment. The next notebook I will be writing in contains entries from 2007 and 2008. They involve someone I was dating at the time. I suppose you could describe that relationship as my first serious one. Damaging. Controlling. Did I mention damaging? Deluded, when reading back. Full of hope despite the warnings. I suppose I compare that with the current. The concerns are completely different, I think. The current has lasted much longer and is a stronger relationship. More trusting. More affirming. More nurturing. More caring. I'm not saying its perfect, far from it. There is more stability. Today's runes are reassuring me about our relationship. Wunjo because I am much happier with this one than previous ones. Wunjo because of home. Jera because I must be patient with myself, with him, and with us. I can't force things. Life needs to progress and change. Laguz and its change. I am changing. I am learning to remember my dreams. To develop my chakras and learn what they can do and what I can do when they are developed. I have a feeling that when I am ready and we combine our abilities, we will be quite the force to recon with. We will be successful at something, not sure what that is, yet. Time will tell and there will be great joy to be found. I had to fail before I could soar.
Jera indicates I need to be patient and persevere towards my goals, and I shall have success. Keep the goals in sight and climb over the obstacles! Focus. Reroute as needed. Focus. Stay the course.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
22 March 2011
Laguz reversed, Sowelu, and Raido were drawn this morning.
Laguz is the movement of water. At times, it stagnates. At times, that stagnation may be much like an ice jam: water backs up flooding everything within its reach until it breaks... Its still jamming and flooding, I think. The dream thing is a new development that has me excited and freaked. Excited because I think the chakra work is enhancing my recall. The freaked out part is the subject matter. This morning involved the nuclear fall-out. I have no idea if it is just fear (that I didn't know I had); the radio; or something else. Time will tell.
Sowelu is the sun's energy and part of healing yourself and others is having compassion. A co-worker mucked up her knee. We are all concerned and, of course, have offered help. Also, compassion for self. Relaxing and not getting overly excited about the dreams and their subjects and possible meanings is important. Not being too hard on myself is hard to do.
Raido takes us on a journey and part of that journey involves harmony. Creating, maintaining, and restoring harmony is a challenge. I think I need to ask what I did wrong, what I could have done differently, etc. I would love to explore runes with someone. I think many things would be revealed. Something to think on in the future.
Mannaz is the task for tonight. The rune of Self, we are always at the beginning. Innocence is found in the beginning. As is loving kindness. Perhaps I should return to the start of something. That something might help me answer a few questions that have been nibbling in my brain. A consideration, for sure.
Laguz is the movement of water. At times, it stagnates. At times, that stagnation may be much like an ice jam: water backs up flooding everything within its reach until it breaks... Its still jamming and flooding, I think. The dream thing is a new development that has me excited and freaked. Excited because I think the chakra work is enhancing my recall. The freaked out part is the subject matter. This morning involved the nuclear fall-out. I have no idea if it is just fear (that I didn't know I had); the radio; or something else. Time will tell.
Sowelu is the sun's energy and part of healing yourself and others is having compassion. A co-worker mucked up her knee. We are all concerned and, of course, have offered help. Also, compassion for self. Relaxing and not getting overly excited about the dreams and their subjects and possible meanings is important. Not being too hard on myself is hard to do.
Raido takes us on a journey and part of that journey involves harmony. Creating, maintaining, and restoring harmony is a challenge. I think I need to ask what I did wrong, what I could have done differently, etc. I would love to explore runes with someone. I think many things would be revealed. Something to think on in the future.
Mannaz is the task for tonight. The rune of Self, we are always at the beginning. Innocence is found in the beginning. As is loving kindness. Perhaps I should return to the start of something. That something might help me answer a few questions that have been nibbling in my brain. A consideration, for sure.
Monday, March 21, 2011
21 March 2011
Mannaz reversed, Wunjo, and Perth heralded an enjoyable day.
Mannaz is the Self. Taking care of myself today topped my list of things to do. I would have liked another day off to recover; however, that was not to be. I did do some research for a work-related letter. I have a love/hate relationship with planning documents. Econ and Stat text books are worse, though. My dad would not be impressed with that last statement, oh well, not everyone can love and appreciate those dry subjects. I didn't get into a big tizzy about much of anything. Just made the efforts of catching back up with the real world.
Wunjo brought another quiet day. No crisis to face. The only true squiggly part of the day was not reading my calendar and showing up an hour late for a meeting, my first one too! Go Squiggle!!!!
Perth is the rune of enjoyment. I might just have to go and enjoy a bath before I go to bed to fulfill that one. Oh, there was this ridiculous e-mail that I shared with some friends, so I suppose that counts (Ash, I will send it your way, tomorrow)....
Algiz reversed offers guidance for tonight. Perhaps that bath is a good idea! I have also be having dreams that I remember. Another task might be to channel them a bit better? Or at least figure out how to remember them but not be woken in a freaked out state? I have been consulting a dream book and I am not sure it is applicable or if it is, it is lacking in completion. Perhaps on my journey, I will be able to interpret them myself.
Mannaz is the Self. Taking care of myself today topped my list of things to do. I would have liked another day off to recover; however, that was not to be. I did do some research for a work-related letter. I have a love/hate relationship with planning documents. Econ and Stat text books are worse, though. My dad would not be impressed with that last statement, oh well, not everyone can love and appreciate those dry subjects. I didn't get into a big tizzy about much of anything. Just made the efforts of catching back up with the real world.
Wunjo brought another quiet day. No crisis to face. The only true squiggly part of the day was not reading my calendar and showing up an hour late for a meeting, my first one too! Go Squiggle!!!!
Perth is the rune of enjoyment. I might just have to go and enjoy a bath before I go to bed to fulfill that one. Oh, there was this ridiculous e-mail that I shared with some friends, so I suppose that counts (Ash, I will send it your way, tomorrow)....
Algiz reversed offers guidance for tonight. Perhaps that bath is a good idea! I have also be having dreams that I remember. Another task might be to channel them a bit better? Or at least figure out how to remember them but not be woken in a freaked out state? I have been consulting a dream book and I am not sure it is applicable or if it is, it is lacking in completion. Perhaps on my journey, I will be able to interpret them myself.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
20 March 2011
Uffdah! Uffdah! Uffdah! What a drive!
Othila reversed, Wunjo, and Berkana (Thurisa) guided my trip home, today.
Othila is the rune of family, of inheritance. I drew that this morning and was wondering how it would apply to my day because I was returning home. Answer to the question arrived via text and telephone. Text from a friend who was having a day of health issues: the squirts are never fun, especially when they come in two varieties. And the telephone conversation was timely, my dear friend needed some support. That is the nice thing about technology, you can still be there for someone even when there are 600-700 miles separating you. Her call and my rant from Friday night were timely. We decided that between the two of us, we could write a manual of what not to do...
Wunjo is the rune of joy and serenity. Trapped in a car driving for 11-12 hours, how can you not find serenity? The only things that tried to upset the apple cart was inconsistent radio stations and a rude little boy in a gas station.
Berkana is growth and doing the right action. Today's right action was compromise. That started first thing, I compromised with the alarm for a later start time. I compromised with myself and did not inform that little boy he was very rude and should be taught better. I also realized that I should not try to fix technological problems when I am exhausted. Turns out, I am a bit bitchy when I am tired (its old news, I know, but I am admitting to it). Also think it might be a good idea to hire a mediator or an agent to act upon my behalf during those occasions......
Eihwaz is the task for tonight. Perhaps, I will start with not tearing myself up too bad concerning my stressed-out-tired-rudeness... And, go to bed early so I don't get sick.
Othila reversed, Wunjo, and Berkana (Thurisa) guided my trip home, today.
Othila is the rune of family, of inheritance. I drew that this morning and was wondering how it would apply to my day because I was returning home. Answer to the question arrived via text and telephone. Text from a friend who was having a day of health issues: the squirts are never fun, especially when they come in two varieties. And the telephone conversation was timely, my dear friend needed some support. That is the nice thing about technology, you can still be there for someone even when there are 600-700 miles separating you. Her call and my rant from Friday night were timely. We decided that between the two of us, we could write a manual of what not to do...
Wunjo is the rune of joy and serenity. Trapped in a car driving for 11-12 hours, how can you not find serenity? The only things that tried to upset the apple cart was inconsistent radio stations and a rude little boy in a gas station.
Berkana is growth and doing the right action. Today's right action was compromise. That started first thing, I compromised with the alarm for a later start time. I compromised with myself and did not inform that little boy he was very rude and should be taught better. I also realized that I should not try to fix technological problems when I am exhausted. Turns out, I am a bit bitchy when I am tired (its old news, I know, but I am admitting to it). Also think it might be a good idea to hire a mediator or an agent to act upon my behalf during those occasions......
Eihwaz is the task for tonight. Perhaps, I will start with not tearing myself up too bad concerning my stressed-out-tired-rudeness... And, go to bed early so I don't get sick.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
19 March 2011
Eihwaz, Berkana, and Thurisa ruled the day.
I must admit, when I drew Eihwaz this morning, I was thinking how can defense be needed when I am at an abnormal setting and am with people I see once a year? The answer came to me as we were winding down for the evening. A friend has made the observation that when men lose their partner, they usually do one of two things (sometimes both): 1) get drunk and stay that way for long time or 2) immediately re-marry. One of the guys I see each year, his wife passed away this previous summer. He has also lost some other relatives and a dog (or two). What a tale of grief! Normally, the three of us, and whomever else joins the party, sit down and enjoy a couple drinks and visit. Tonight, he was a head of all of us and invited me to do some creeping. I did the appropriate thing and respectfully declined. I wasn't even thinking; had I been thinking, I would have seen that coming... I remain loyal to my other half.
Berkana is growth and at times, that growth comes through prayer. I've been searching for some answers and one of those answers came to me, through my actions. I am loyal to the commitment I made when I entered into the relationship I am in with my other half. I already knew that, more or less; however, the reinforcement that comes from a situation that tests your beliefs is nice and always timely.
Thurisa, Thor, presented itself today. Contemplation was the name of the day, how else would you describe sitting through a 5-6 hour auction? I did not purchase anything in the auction (even though there were things I wanted); I did assist a gentleman make a purchase (therefore, I got the thrill of buying); and I did purchase an item from a friend (so I helped another vendor). All in all, compromise what the theme of the day!
Uruz reversed is the task for tonight. Minimizing the obstacles of my strength. Being grateful for daily blessings. And providing support to myself and to others.
I must admit, when I drew Eihwaz this morning, I was thinking how can defense be needed when I am at an abnormal setting and am with people I see once a year? The answer came to me as we were winding down for the evening. A friend has made the observation that when men lose their partner, they usually do one of two things (sometimes both): 1) get drunk and stay that way for long time or 2) immediately re-marry. One of the guys I see each year, his wife passed away this previous summer. He has also lost some other relatives and a dog (or two). What a tale of grief! Normally, the three of us, and whomever else joins the party, sit down and enjoy a couple drinks and visit. Tonight, he was a head of all of us and invited me to do some creeping. I did the appropriate thing and respectfully declined. I wasn't even thinking; had I been thinking, I would have seen that coming... I remain loyal to my other half.
Berkana is growth and at times, that growth comes through prayer. I've been searching for some answers and one of those answers came to me, through my actions. I am loyal to the commitment I made when I entered into the relationship I am in with my other half. I already knew that, more or less; however, the reinforcement that comes from a situation that tests your beliefs is nice and always timely.
Thurisa, Thor, presented itself today. Contemplation was the name of the day, how else would you describe sitting through a 5-6 hour auction? I did not purchase anything in the auction (even though there were things I wanted); I did assist a gentleman make a purchase (therefore, I got the thrill of buying); and I did purchase an item from a friend (so I helped another vendor). All in all, compromise what the theme of the day!
Uruz reversed is the task for tonight. Minimizing the obstacles of my strength. Being grateful for daily blessings. And providing support to myself and to others.
Friday, March 18, 2011
18 March 2011
Odin, Ehwaz, and Kano guided my day, today.
Odin is the unknowable, the mystery. I really enjoy the days of auctions. I have no time to think. And when I have no time to think, I have no time to analyze my life (how things could be, should be, would like them to be, etc), no time to dwell on things I coulda done different, no time to dwell on a whole host of things that can sabotage the self. Therefore, I am able to live in the moment entirely without tearing it to bits.
Ehwaz is the rune of movement, and some of that movement may require forgiveness. Forgiving myself for being too critical. I am highly critical of myself. Of course, it doesn't help that I was taught that at an early age. Perhaps that is one of the things about my relationship that drives me batty is that I am learning to be less critical because three fingers point back at me every time I complain, and ya know, those fingers are right. I am just as guilty about my pet peeve. However, I am led to believe by society that things are supposed to be different. That there is a set formula of how things should work and we have to follow that formula or we are odd and that just can't be right, right? What chaps my rump these days is the advice, and lack there-of, these days. There are hordes of books on relationships: business leadership, relationships, communications, difficult people, etc. What is lacking is the statement that every person is unique, every relationship is different, and its okay to manage each person according to their personality. WHAT, you say in outrage! Just look at ALL these books... Uh huh. Let me ask you this: is there a book out there that tells you how to manage your SELF and the relationship in a manner that produces a success? All the business books focus on the business, they fail to say how these techniques can be used in personal and interpersonal relationships. And the relationship books are all about how to catch the guy/girl but not how to build the relationship and turn it into a success. Its as if the hunt is the hardest part and after that, well, it should be cake, right? And if it isn't, well then, sorry my dear, you picked the wrong one, deserved to be dumped, or some other tear-you-down-in-fake-sympathy-here's-the-real-reason-you-failed-and-this-book-will-fixit crap. Its really too bad that no one has written that. Oh, wait, that would mean there is a cookie-cutter recipe for the perfect human reaction; and if that book was written, no other book would be needed and the genre would not be needed and the authors would be out of a job.
Kano brings change, is akin to fire. At times, inner peace needs to be achieved. I thought I had some form of that today until I started to write my blog. Oops, guess not. I vented. Perhaps it was needed. I even kept it really short (well as compared to what it coulda been).
Isa is the guidance for tonight. Rather timely, considering my rant just now. Go within. Be in almost complete standstill. Address fears, identify them and consider if they are appropriate or need to be replaced. Reflect upon the past, current, and future. Bless it and release it....
Odin is the unknowable, the mystery. I really enjoy the days of auctions. I have no time to think. And when I have no time to think, I have no time to analyze my life (how things could be, should be, would like them to be, etc), no time to dwell on things I coulda done different, no time to dwell on a whole host of things that can sabotage the self. Therefore, I am able to live in the moment entirely without tearing it to bits.
Ehwaz is the rune of movement, and some of that movement may require forgiveness. Forgiving myself for being too critical. I am highly critical of myself. Of course, it doesn't help that I was taught that at an early age. Perhaps that is one of the things about my relationship that drives me batty is that I am learning to be less critical because three fingers point back at me every time I complain, and ya know, those fingers are right. I am just as guilty about my pet peeve. However, I am led to believe by society that things are supposed to be different. That there is a set formula of how things should work and we have to follow that formula or we are odd and that just can't be right, right? What chaps my rump these days is the advice, and lack there-of, these days. There are hordes of books on relationships: business leadership, relationships, communications, difficult people, etc. What is lacking is the statement that every person is unique, every relationship is different, and its okay to manage each person according to their personality. WHAT, you say in outrage! Just look at ALL these books... Uh huh. Let me ask you this: is there a book out there that tells you how to manage your SELF and the relationship in a manner that produces a success? All the business books focus on the business, they fail to say how these techniques can be used in personal and interpersonal relationships. And the relationship books are all about how to catch the guy/girl but not how to build the relationship and turn it into a success. Its as if the hunt is the hardest part and after that, well, it should be cake, right? And if it isn't, well then, sorry my dear, you picked the wrong one, deserved to be dumped, or some other tear-you-down-in-fake-sympathy-here's-the-real-reason-you-failed-and-this-book-will-fixit crap. Its really too bad that no one has written that. Oh, wait, that would mean there is a cookie-cutter recipe for the perfect human reaction; and if that book was written, no other book would be needed and the genre would not be needed and the authors would be out of a job.
Kano brings change, is akin to fire. At times, inner peace needs to be achieved. I thought I had some form of that today until I started to write my blog. Oops, guess not. I vented. Perhaps it was needed. I even kept it really short (well as compared to what it coulda been).
Isa is the guidance for tonight. Rather timely, considering my rant just now. Go within. Be in almost complete standstill. Address fears, identify them and consider if they are appropriate or need to be replaced. Reflect upon the past, current, and future. Bless it and release it....
Thursday, March 17, 2011
17 March 2011
Happy St Patrick's Day! Irish Catholic decked in Green; Irish Protestants defiant in orange. One of those strange things that illustration the more things change, the more they stay the same...
Jera, Odin, and Algiz offered guidance for today.
Jera is a cyclic rune. Today was quite cyclic. This weekend is the one time during the year I get to spend with a very select group of people. Some are couples, a few are single, and the others are what I like to describe as merry married men. Its not that they fled from their wives. I don't think... Who knows, I guess they could be. However, to hear them talk and describe their wives, that is not the case. One, a southern gentleman, is taking time for himself away from a very trying and distressing situation at home. It must be heart breaking to be caring for your mate and slowly watching her decline. Yet, to hear him describe his bride, he is very much in love with her still and is quite caring when he is home. The author travels to two shows a year and is always reverent when he describes his wife. They travel to their property North of the Medicine Line twice a month and he is very knowledgeable and is generous. The plumber/collector is away from his family for the first time this year. It is quiet, almost too quiet, without the girls here. Its a family here, you make friends and are friendly to the folks you see only once a year. Everyone asks about your successes and makes the appropriate noises about success and failure. As with any family, you keep both tight to your chest except between the select few who are close to you. It is a refreshing break in my yearly routine to return and participate. Everyone should have an event, a group of people, an escape such as this.
Odin brings the mystery into everything. A new caterer, a new environment because the girls aren't here; new roads to travel. New, New, New, after all the new, it is a comfort to find the tried-and-true. Hence, writing tonight when I could be curled up in the bed-on-wheels. By the way, the number of towels are reduced and a pillow did not arrive with my bed....
Algiz is the rune of protection. Protecting myself from stress and frustration are a big part of the first day of this weekend. Always is. Protect from the general public. Protect from other vendors. Protect the inventory. And, last but no means least, protect from my self. I tried a new bit of technology this morning which apparently did not do what it was supposed to do. So, I get to play with it and see if I can make it work. Keep the critic in its place so stress does not rule the day!
Wunjo reversed offers the task for tonight. Joy. Joy in all. Serenity brought by joy. A good night!
Jera, Odin, and Algiz offered guidance for today.
Jera is a cyclic rune. Today was quite cyclic. This weekend is the one time during the year I get to spend with a very select group of people. Some are couples, a few are single, and the others are what I like to describe as merry married men. Its not that they fled from their wives. I don't think... Who knows, I guess they could be. However, to hear them talk and describe their wives, that is not the case. One, a southern gentleman, is taking time for himself away from a very trying and distressing situation at home. It must be heart breaking to be caring for your mate and slowly watching her decline. Yet, to hear him describe his bride, he is very much in love with her still and is quite caring when he is home. The author travels to two shows a year and is always reverent when he describes his wife. They travel to their property North of the Medicine Line twice a month and he is very knowledgeable and is generous. The plumber/collector is away from his family for the first time this year. It is quiet, almost too quiet, without the girls here. Its a family here, you make friends and are friendly to the folks you see only once a year. Everyone asks about your successes and makes the appropriate noises about success and failure. As with any family, you keep both tight to your chest except between the select few who are close to you. It is a refreshing break in my yearly routine to return and participate. Everyone should have an event, a group of people, an escape such as this.
Odin brings the mystery into everything. A new caterer, a new environment because the girls aren't here; new roads to travel. New, New, New, after all the new, it is a comfort to find the tried-and-true. Hence, writing tonight when I could be curled up in the bed-on-wheels. By the way, the number of towels are reduced and a pillow did not arrive with my bed....
Algiz is the rune of protection. Protecting myself from stress and frustration are a big part of the first day of this weekend. Always is. Protect from the general public. Protect from other vendors. Protect the inventory. And, last but no means least, protect from my self. I tried a new bit of technology this morning which apparently did not do what it was supposed to do. So, I get to play with it and see if I can make it work. Keep the critic in its place so stress does not rule the day!
Wunjo reversed offers the task for tonight. Joy. Joy in all. Serenity brought by joy. A good night!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
16 March 2011
Today's selected runes were Nauthiz reversed, Berkana, and Odin.
Nauthiz is the rune of constraint, of need. When it is reversed, perhaps I am focusing on things I think I need but the time is incorrect? Perhaps I need to ignore the things/feelings I think I need and focus upon the day instead? What a day! I had four meetings today, one was not happy with us and the other three were pleased with things. Then, on the road and now I am back "home" even though I am not in my stomping grounds. Huh, did you notice that stomping grounds may reference a lek? For those who are unfamiliar with the term, a lek is an area where birds dance during meeting season. Primarily, grouse species and other shrubland birds perform on a lek. It may also reference dance grounds, however, I think it is more likely referencing the leks. I get to see the big "Misery" tomorrow!!!!!
Berkana brings growth. Part of growing is asking for help. I asked for "help" with the roads. I drove in rain, no precipitation, and all amounts of snow. Of course, the mountain pass (I missed the tell-tale chain-up signs, so is it really a mountain pass regardless of the range it crosses?) was after dark and the temperatures were dropping and the white stuff was falling. Oops, not great planning. I made it to where I wanted to stop for the night, though. So, the help came through!
Odin is the mystery. The mystery of learning about yourself; about others; and your interactions with all. And perhaps my "mechanical abilities" such as they are. I have a question about my tires......... Oh, because I am in a strange place, perhaps I shall "listen" to the energies and see what I can pick out.
Ehwaz provides the task for tonight. Movement. A sign I am progressing, yet have more work to do.
Nauthiz is the rune of constraint, of need. When it is reversed, perhaps I am focusing on things I think I need but the time is incorrect? Perhaps I need to ignore the things/feelings I think I need and focus upon the day instead? What a day! I had four meetings today, one was not happy with us and the other three were pleased with things. Then, on the road and now I am back "home" even though I am not in my stomping grounds. Huh, did you notice that stomping grounds may reference a lek? For those who are unfamiliar with the term, a lek is an area where birds dance during meeting season. Primarily, grouse species and other shrubland birds perform on a lek. It may also reference dance grounds, however, I think it is more likely referencing the leks. I get to see the big "Misery" tomorrow!!!!!
Berkana brings growth. Part of growing is asking for help. I asked for "help" with the roads. I drove in rain, no precipitation, and all amounts of snow. Of course, the mountain pass (I missed the tell-tale chain-up signs, so is it really a mountain pass regardless of the range it crosses?) was after dark and the temperatures were dropping and the white stuff was falling. Oops, not great planning. I made it to where I wanted to stop for the night, though. So, the help came through!
Odin is the mystery. The mystery of learning about yourself; about others; and your interactions with all. And perhaps my "mechanical abilities" such as they are. I have a question about my tires......... Oh, because I am in a strange place, perhaps I shall "listen" to the energies and see what I can pick out.
Ehwaz provides the task for tonight. Movement. A sign I am progressing, yet have more work to do.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
15 March 2011
Today's draws included Fehu reversed, Perth reversed, Thurisa, and Sowelu.
Fehu reversed indicates some frustration may be entering, stage left. Frustrated because plans haven't gone as planned entirely. However, frustration a leaved some with news from the previous employment. High stress is running there. People in power who should not be there; thankfully, it is short duration. The news makes some decisions easier to bear. I gain knowledge through challenges. Knowledge is wisdom and wisdom is wealth. Wisdom is mobile power; which is one of the highest forms of wealth. Perth reversed indicates expecting the normal is not appropriate at this time. Each challenge is an obstacle to over come. Avoiding challenges results in stagnation and death.
Thurisa is Thor. Don't rush blindly into something. Pause, take time to consider your moves before committing to action. Each move has an action and a related reaction. Thinking during this pause creates and fosters wisdom. For example, knowing whom to call when you have a question that has the potential of impacting someone's life immensely. I do not know if the people I work with currently would have been able to provide the answer; so, I looked for help in the past.
Sowelu is the Sun's energy and provides healing. Of course, be careful that you don't bask too much in the healing, for it can burn. Heal from within but maintain the ability to remember the lessons you gained when you burned your fingers.
Ehwas is tonight's task. Movement is indicated for tonight. Some of the moves may involve forgiveness or letting go of something/someone. Perhaps it is time to let go of my guard and reduce the fatal views I have that are defensive in nature. Or at least, reducing them.
Fehu reversed indicates some frustration may be entering, stage left. Frustrated because plans haven't gone as planned entirely. However, frustration a leaved some with news from the previous employment. High stress is running there. People in power who should not be there; thankfully, it is short duration. The news makes some decisions easier to bear. I gain knowledge through challenges. Knowledge is wisdom and wisdom is wealth. Wisdom is mobile power; which is one of the highest forms of wealth. Perth reversed indicates expecting the normal is not appropriate at this time. Each challenge is an obstacle to over come. Avoiding challenges results in stagnation and death.
Thurisa is Thor. Don't rush blindly into something. Pause, take time to consider your moves before committing to action. Each move has an action and a related reaction. Thinking during this pause creates and fosters wisdom. For example, knowing whom to call when you have a question that has the potential of impacting someone's life immensely. I do not know if the people I work with currently would have been able to provide the answer; so, I looked for help in the past.
Sowelu is the Sun's energy and provides healing. Of course, be careful that you don't bask too much in the healing, for it can burn. Heal from within but maintain the ability to remember the lessons you gained when you burned your fingers.
Ehwas is tonight's task. Movement is indicated for tonight. Some of the moves may involve forgiveness or letting go of something/someone. Perhaps it is time to let go of my guard and reduce the fatal views I have that are defensive in nature. Or at least, reducing them.
Monday, March 14, 2011
14 March 2011
Othila reversed, Wunjo, and Berkana (Fehu) were the runes I drew this morning.
The last couple mornings, I have had "dreams" that I am not sure if they were truly dreams or if it was something I was thinking in a semi-wakeful state. I know I don't remember them.
Othila is the rune of home, of heritage. It also reminds you that you don't have to control everything. Things get done without manipulation. Even when we do nothing, things get done.
Wunjo is the rune of joy and part of joy is serenity. Having a nice relaxing day without too much stress and being centered lent itself to a serene day.
Berkana is growth. Growing involves doing things, right or wrong. Instead of focusing on the wrong, focus on the right, what is the right action? Fehu embodies wealth. Wealth of knowledge, wealth of experience, wealth of life. Today, I shared my wealth of experiences with an employee by allowing him to listen to a conversation and then taking the lead by making phone calls to schedule appointments. There is a fun and pleasure in providing that, and any form of wealth, with others.
Inguz is the task for tonight. Ing was a hero and signifies a path towards the East. It is growth within, gestation. Could it be new skills that are gestating and will present themselves when ready? Is it a decision that is gestating? Gestation is a period of time and as a result, it will not be an immediate result. Patience and perseverance assist with gestation.
The last couple mornings, I have had "dreams" that I am not sure if they were truly dreams or if it was something I was thinking in a semi-wakeful state. I know I don't remember them.
Othila is the rune of home, of heritage. It also reminds you that you don't have to control everything. Things get done without manipulation. Even when we do nothing, things get done.
Wunjo is the rune of joy and part of joy is serenity. Having a nice relaxing day without too much stress and being centered lent itself to a serene day.
Berkana is growth. Growing involves doing things, right or wrong. Instead of focusing on the wrong, focus on the right, what is the right action? Fehu embodies wealth. Wealth of knowledge, wealth of experience, wealth of life. Today, I shared my wealth of experiences with an employee by allowing him to listen to a conversation and then taking the lead by making phone calls to schedule appointments. There is a fun and pleasure in providing that, and any form of wealth, with others.
Inguz is the task for tonight. Ing was a hero and signifies a path towards the East. It is growth within, gestation. Could it be new skills that are gestating and will present themselves when ready? Is it a decision that is gestating? Gestation is a period of time and as a result, it will not be an immediate result. Patience and perseverance assist with gestation.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
13 March 2011
13 March 2011
Mannaz reversed, Berkana, and Algiz guided today's need for recovery. Recover? Of course, after the activities of yesterday, I needed to take time to look within and recover an equilibrium.
Mannaz is the rune of Self and when it is reversed, it is a good time to look within and determine what is out of wack. Even after a day like yesterday, I still need to focus within and become centered again because I was balanced in a different direction as compared to normal.
Berkana is growth. Actually and figuratively. Look within for the growth and look to your relationship with the Divine to encourage and foster growth. We do not live in a vacuum, we have a belief system to consult and utilize for our own growth.
Algiz brings protection, defense. Trusting your self, your Self, and how they interact with each other and a larger spirit requires strength especially when those interactions and relationships are abstract.
Combined, these three indicated an avenue for meditation towards an equilibrium between all three elements.
Raido guides tonight's activities towards a journey. Is it a new journey or an old one? Does it matter? Even if the journey is an old-tried-and-true, we learn new things along the way because we miss things as we travel. How many times have you traveled a route in the car that you have traveled so many times you know where you are by the blade of the grass but see something new? Exactly! Its a sign I am on the right track.
Mannaz reversed, Berkana, and Algiz guided today's need for recovery. Recover? Of course, after the activities of yesterday, I needed to take time to look within and recover an equilibrium.
Mannaz is the rune of Self and when it is reversed, it is a good time to look within and determine what is out of wack. Even after a day like yesterday, I still need to focus within and become centered again because I was balanced in a different direction as compared to normal.
Berkana is growth. Actually and figuratively. Look within for the growth and look to your relationship with the Divine to encourage and foster growth. We do not live in a vacuum, we have a belief system to consult and utilize for our own growth.
Algiz brings protection, defense. Trusting your self, your Self, and how they interact with each other and a larger spirit requires strength especially when those interactions and relationships are abstract.
Combined, these three indicated an avenue for meditation towards an equilibrium between all three elements.
Raido guides tonight's activities towards a journey. Is it a new journey or an old one? Does it matter? Even if the journey is an old-tried-and-true, we learn new things along the way because we miss things as we travel. How many times have you traveled a route in the car that you have traveled so many times you know where you are by the blade of the grass but see something new? Exactly! Its a sign I am on the right track.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
12 March 2011
Hagalaz, Jera, and Eihwaz provided guidance for today.
Hagalaz is the rune of hail. Usually I associate this with something unpleasant. Normally, I disregard the "freedom, invention, and liberation" found in some interpretations. This morning started out quite different. I had a dream that I was with an Aunt and we were driving into town and I stopped because an abandoned homestead building which I have driven by a million times over the years had the door open and I could see the photos were still hanging on the walls. I stopped and walked in to take photographs. I could feel the owners and asked my Aunt who had lived there. I met her back on the porch (which, by the way, does not exist on the current building) and we continued into town. Upon waking and after writing in my morning pages, I continued to read "Black Elk Speaks." He was describing The Battle of Little Bighorn and it was quite fitting considering what my dream was. I realized it would be a spiritual day.
Jera is a time keeper, in a manner. It often signifies a full cycle; such as a year. A full cycle indicates a need for patience. Of course, it also may indicate the need to cut the bate and get out. Today, I finished Black Elk and envisioned a piece of art to complete. Which of course, I have not found the medium yet for what I want to do. I did make my own set of runes with clay, which will require some patience because I still need to work with them after they have dried a bit. I want them smooooooth without putting a slip or a glaze on them.
Eihwaz is the Yew tree, which is the World Tree. It joins the above with the below. It indicates a joining of light and dark; therefore, encourages spiritual development.
All the three combined create a opportune time to create sacred art. A picture. A set of runes. I am pursuing both. What a day!
Uruz reversed is the task for tonight. Uruz is the rune of strength, representing the aurochs. Strength, gratitude, and support are all aspects of this rune. Tonight, I will make a point to thank the Divine for helping my make the runes and the things I saw in my dream and in the memories of Black Elk. I shall also be thankful for my family and my friends and for their guidance and concern.
Friday, March 11, 2011
11 March 2011
Sowelu, Teiwaz, and Sowelu provided guidance for today.
Sowelu brings the Sun's energy. It promotes wholeness. I spent part of the afternoon with some horses. I wanted to capture some photographs of them and make their acquaintances in the process. We use them for riding and packing in the summer months. They were out of water and I went into the corral to run water into the tub for them. What a hoot! The fight was on to get at the water first. The pecking order was interesting to observe. The paint decided he could get water directly from the hydrant so needless to say a few of us got wet. At times, each of us need to interact with other creatures than fellow humans. We are herd animals and to interact with other herds is relaxing.
Teiwaz is a strong rune. Your strength always comes from inside, the external influences can reinforce it or diminish it, depending on how you allow those forces to interact with you. Today, I entered into a confined space with other animals whom I had not met or interacted with prior to this. No animal is predictable; adding the stress they were expressing, one enters into a potentially dangerous setting. Remembering to be quiet and non-threatening and animal behavior, I was able to safely leave the setting as well. Trust me, few things hurt as much as being kicked by a 1000 lb. animal. Been there, done that; no need to repeat that experience!
The sun's healing power embodies Sowelu. Scratching on animals and interacting with other humans can have a healing impact on you. We are naturally herd animals and it is comforting to be in a herd but not of the herd. Of course, the best key to that is to blend into the scenery and not be a threat.
Nauthiz provides the focus for tonight's en devours. Need. What do I need? Do I need to relax and focus elsewhere? Do I need to focus upon myself and my environment, especially in preparation for next week? My need will come to me. Then, I can take steps to meet that need. Look within, meditate, and identify.
Sowelu brings the Sun's energy. It promotes wholeness. I spent part of the afternoon with some horses. I wanted to capture some photographs of them and make their acquaintances in the process. We use them for riding and packing in the summer months. They were out of water and I went into the corral to run water into the tub for them. What a hoot! The fight was on to get at the water first. The pecking order was interesting to observe. The paint decided he could get water directly from the hydrant so needless to say a few of us got wet. At times, each of us need to interact with other creatures than fellow humans. We are herd animals and to interact with other herds is relaxing.
Teiwaz is a strong rune. Your strength always comes from inside, the external influences can reinforce it or diminish it, depending on how you allow those forces to interact with you. Today, I entered into a confined space with other animals whom I had not met or interacted with prior to this. No animal is predictable; adding the stress they were expressing, one enters into a potentially dangerous setting. Remembering to be quiet and non-threatening and animal behavior, I was able to safely leave the setting as well. Trust me, few things hurt as much as being kicked by a 1000 lb. animal. Been there, done that; no need to repeat that experience!
The sun's healing power embodies Sowelu. Scratching on animals and interacting with other humans can have a healing impact on you. We are naturally herd animals and it is comforting to be in a herd but not of the herd. Of course, the best key to that is to blend into the scenery and not be a threat.
Nauthiz provides the focus for tonight's en devours. Need. What do I need? Do I need to relax and focus elsewhere? Do I need to focus upon myself and my environment, especially in preparation for next week? My need will come to me. Then, I can take steps to meet that need. Look within, meditate, and identify.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
10 March 2011
Inguz, Uruz, and Mannaz gave their guidance for today's activities.
Inguz is a fertile rune. I started a report for work in a program that I have never used before. I also completed some training. Not super creative, however, it was fertile in that it meets some work requirements. This evening was the most productive thing of the day: a reception for an art show! I didn't have anything displayed, however, a meet-and-greet is productive all on its own. Also, there is something gratifying about being involved in the community in some form.
Uruz is reminiscent of the aurochs. Great strength was found in the ancient livestock. We were grateful for the assistance and the sustenance provided by the great animal. Today, I revisited some information about an issue that has been on-going for many years. I found comfort in some of the information and all is not lost. I am also very grateful for the working environment I have found. It is such a breath of fresh air from the previous!
Mannaz is the innocent which ties back to the self. The innocent provide people in their lives with blind loving kindness. Often, they have not lived enough or experienced enough to know better. Yet, here we are so jaded and cynical we forget to showing loving kindness because we have been taught to keep ourselves locked away. Its a challenge to allow ourselves to open up to love and to hurt. It can be worth the risk, at times. The true challenge is figuring out if the risk is worth it based upon the choices in front of us.
Gebo is the task for tonight. Gifts. How about giving the gift to myself of focusing on the positive. Go to bed with a positive image in my brain. See what that brings me. Perhaps it will bring a great morning?!?
Inguz is a fertile rune. I started a report for work in a program that I have never used before. I also completed some training. Not super creative, however, it was fertile in that it meets some work requirements. This evening was the most productive thing of the day: a reception for an art show! I didn't have anything displayed, however, a meet-and-greet is productive all on its own. Also, there is something gratifying about being involved in the community in some form.
Uruz is reminiscent of the aurochs. Great strength was found in the ancient livestock. We were grateful for the assistance and the sustenance provided by the great animal. Today, I revisited some information about an issue that has been on-going for many years. I found comfort in some of the information and all is not lost. I am also very grateful for the working environment I have found. It is such a breath of fresh air from the previous!
Mannaz is the innocent which ties back to the self. The innocent provide people in their lives with blind loving kindness. Often, they have not lived enough or experienced enough to know better. Yet, here we are so jaded and cynical we forget to showing loving kindness because we have been taught to keep ourselves locked away. Its a challenge to allow ourselves to open up to love and to hurt. It can be worth the risk, at times. The true challenge is figuring out if the risk is worth it based upon the choices in front of us.
Gebo is the task for tonight. Gifts. How about giving the gift to myself of focusing on the positive. Go to bed with a positive image in my brain. See what that brings me. Perhaps it will bring a great morning?!?
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
9 March 2011
Today's offering was Kano, Odin, and Thurisa.
Kano is the rune of fire. Is the fire the destructive force that provides heat and light? Or is it the creative force that develops personal growth? I gave my third speech for Toast Masters tonight. I started "writing" it over the weekend and finalized it this afternoon. It was a good speech; there are things I need to remember such as leaving out things that I think I can slip in on the sly without remembering what they are... For example, there are three colors to light: red, green, and blue; or hue, saturation, and ??? Oops. Something new to learn!
Odin brings the divine, the mystery into our contemporary lives. I didn't have any great profound messages about my health until I heard another speech tonight. A member spoke about all the chemicals we have in our homes. Sodium Laureth Sulfate is in soaps and shampoos (which I knew) but is also in toothpaste! What is a SKIN IRRITANT doing in toothpaste!?!? Could that be part of the periodontal disease that is so prevalent these days? Also, did you know that women who work in the home are substantially more likely to get breast cancer because if all the chemicals they are exposed to? Quite the eye-opener, I tell ya!
Thurisa is the rune of Thor. Huh, tomorrow is Thursday, also named after Thor. Thor was a strong warrior and had an amazing hammer as a weapon. Combined, they were quite the brutal pair. Brute force is never gentle, it is always sudden and apparent. A lot of thought must be given to a situation before entering into it especially when faced with a brute force. You may choose to compromise and skirt the situation but not avoiding it entirely. Much like putting your toe into water to test the temperature before blindly jumping in. I am still compromising with myself: I am not making rash decisions about a situation even though it is driving me bananas. I am also looking within to see how I handle similar situations. Random versus pendulum swings.
Fehu provides the task for tonight. Fehu brings prosperity and reminds us that to be truly prosperous, we need to share our wealth. Part of that wealth is being honest with ourselves and others. Also, show gratitude for abundance in our lives. What do you have to be thankful?
Kano is the rune of fire. Is the fire the destructive force that provides heat and light? Or is it the creative force that develops personal growth? I gave my third speech for Toast Masters tonight. I started "writing" it over the weekend and finalized it this afternoon. It was a good speech; there are things I need to remember such as leaving out things that I think I can slip in on the sly without remembering what they are... For example, there are three colors to light: red, green, and blue; or hue, saturation, and ??? Oops. Something new to learn!
Odin brings the divine, the mystery into our contemporary lives. I didn't have any great profound messages about my health until I heard another speech tonight. A member spoke about all the chemicals we have in our homes. Sodium Laureth Sulfate is in soaps and shampoos (which I knew) but is also in toothpaste! What is a SKIN IRRITANT doing in toothpaste!?!? Could that be part of the periodontal disease that is so prevalent these days? Also, did you know that women who work in the home are substantially more likely to get breast cancer because if all the chemicals they are exposed to? Quite the eye-opener, I tell ya!
Thurisa is the rune of Thor. Huh, tomorrow is Thursday, also named after Thor. Thor was a strong warrior and had an amazing hammer as a weapon. Combined, they were quite the brutal pair. Brute force is never gentle, it is always sudden and apparent. A lot of thought must be given to a situation before entering into it especially when faced with a brute force. You may choose to compromise and skirt the situation but not avoiding it entirely. Much like putting your toe into water to test the temperature before blindly jumping in. I am still compromising with myself: I am not making rash decisions about a situation even though it is driving me bananas. I am also looking within to see how I handle similar situations. Random versus pendulum swings.
Fehu provides the task for tonight. Fehu brings prosperity and reminds us that to be truly prosperous, we need to share our wealth. Part of that wealth is being honest with ourselves and others. Also, show gratitude for abundance in our lives. What do you have to be thankful?
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
8 March 2011
Today's guidance was found within Ehwaz, Teiwaz, and Sowelu.
Ehwaz is movement. Movement comes in many forms. Spending time with friends/co-workers and getting to know them. Work-social events never fail to remind me how a working environment can become a family. That family supports each other in times of need. When there is no family, no one knows who their co-workers are; what is happening in their lives; and ultimately have no investment in the people you spend 1/3 of your day, five days a week, with. It is unfortunate that people work in essentially hostile environments! Personally, I am making progress in my own life. I started my speech before 30 minutes before I am scheduled to deliver it! I also made the effort to have a positive day (it did not start out that way). Who would have known that Morning Pages could reverse a definitely bad day?
Teiwaz represents Tiw, Tiw was a great warrior. Vikings painted Teiwaz on their shields for protection. Teiwaz favored justice within himself and the world. He also embodied courage. Courage can be needed for the simplest of things: knowingly and actively changing the tone of a day, for one thing.
Sowelu brings the Sun and its energy. Its energy brings new growth and it heals the heart and soul by bringing a new season. Changing the tone of the day is healing in that it means we can manipulate our attitudes and the resulting actions. Healing ourselves is a big step and is very reassuring and affirming!
Eihwaz is guiding tonight's actions. Connecting light and dark; life and death; divine and mortal; etc. Expand your abilities and you might be surprised at what you can develop. I am amazed that "we" have forgotten how to talk to different levels of life. It is something to consider and ask for help with.
Ehwaz is movement. Movement comes in many forms. Spending time with friends/co-workers and getting to know them. Work-social events never fail to remind me how a working environment can become a family. That family supports each other in times of need. When there is no family, no one knows who their co-workers are; what is happening in their lives; and ultimately have no investment in the people you spend 1/3 of your day, five days a week, with. It is unfortunate that people work in essentially hostile environments! Personally, I am making progress in my own life. I started my speech before 30 minutes before I am scheduled to deliver it! I also made the effort to have a positive day (it did not start out that way). Who would have known that Morning Pages could reverse a definitely bad day?
Teiwaz represents Tiw, Tiw was a great warrior. Vikings painted Teiwaz on their shields for protection. Teiwaz favored justice within himself and the world. He also embodied courage. Courage can be needed for the simplest of things: knowingly and actively changing the tone of a day, for one thing.
Sowelu brings the Sun and its energy. Its energy brings new growth and it heals the heart and soul by bringing a new season. Changing the tone of the day is healing in that it means we can manipulate our attitudes and the resulting actions. Healing ourselves is a big step and is very reassuring and affirming!
Eihwaz is guiding tonight's actions. Connecting light and dark; life and death; divine and mortal; etc. Expand your abilities and you might be surprised at what you can develop. I am amazed that "we" have forgotten how to talk to different levels of life. It is something to consider and ask for help with.
Monday, March 7, 2011
7 March 2011
Sowelu, Inguz, and Sowelu guided today.
Sowelu brings the Sun. "I can of mine own self do nothing." ~ John 5:30 Maintain my progress and continue with my actions towards wholeness. Wholeness must start within, with my self. Some of the ways to achieve wholeness are to be positive; put my whole self into my work; live the day for the day; and strive to learn something new each day. Singing with the radio helps, too. A Corb Lund song has been in my head all day: "There is a woman, she lives in the west. She is not the devil, but she wears his best dress..." Or something like that.
Inguz represents Ing and fertility. Part of fertility is having faith. Faith in yourself. Faith in your life. Faith in your abilities. Faith in others. Faith in all!
Sowelu appears again. The Sun brings healing. What to heal? What needs healing? Is it questioning the self and its actions? After you tear yourself down, how do you heal yourself? Others can't heal self-inflected questions; even questions that look at your character and knock your knees out from under you. How do you heal from that? Slowly, that is how. It takes 12 positive actions to counter act a negative one. Therefore, bring on the positive energy........
Ansuz reversed guides tonight's efforts. Ansuz can bring messages. Ansuz can exemplify self-change through words and may include enthusiasm. In the reversed position, it may bring frustration through manipulation. Communication may, if used correctly, reduce the manipulation.
Sowelu brings the Sun. "I can of mine own self do nothing." ~ John 5:30 Maintain my progress and continue with my actions towards wholeness. Wholeness must start within, with my self. Some of the ways to achieve wholeness are to be positive; put my whole self into my work; live the day for the day; and strive to learn something new each day. Singing with the radio helps, too. A Corb Lund song has been in my head all day: "There is a woman, she lives in the west. She is not the devil, but she wears his best dress..." Or something like that.
Inguz represents Ing and fertility. Part of fertility is having faith. Faith in yourself. Faith in your life. Faith in your abilities. Faith in others. Faith in all!
Sowelu appears again. The Sun brings healing. What to heal? What needs healing? Is it questioning the self and its actions? After you tear yourself down, how do you heal yourself? Others can't heal self-inflected questions; even questions that look at your character and knock your knees out from under you. How do you heal from that? Slowly, that is how. It takes 12 positive actions to counter act a negative one. Therefore, bring on the positive energy........
Ansuz reversed guides tonight's efforts. Ansuz can bring messages. Ansuz can exemplify self-change through words and may include enthusiasm. In the reversed position, it may bring frustration through manipulation. Communication may, if used correctly, reduce the manipulation.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
6 March 2011
Fehu, Berkana, Laguz, and Odin guided today's activities.
Fehu represents wealth: be it physical, monetary, health, etc. The wealth of a happy day; it is what you make of it, you know. Making a point of enjoying the day by pursuing one of my favorite interests: planning a dinner party. Looking through recipes for a collection of southern finger foods for a Pampered Chef party. I am hoping I can plan it for close to a horse race: Triple Crown or Mother's Day Races, either will work! All in all, it was a pretty good day.
Berkana brings growth. At times, that growth can be found in prayer. Prayer may take the form of asking directly for help from a Divine being or finding help in a book or in a family member. You are never too strong to not need help.
Laguz and Odin combine to guide my relationship with my Self. Laguz brings change. Everyday is a change. Contemplating what change is taking place is useless as Odin brings the unknown into the mix. Water moves slowly anyway, so the change may not be completely evident.
Hagalaz is the task for tonight. Hail brings disruption. How I look upon the disruption is up to me.
Fehu represents wealth: be it physical, monetary, health, etc. The wealth of a happy day; it is what you make of it, you know. Making a point of enjoying the day by pursuing one of my favorite interests: planning a dinner party. Looking through recipes for a collection of southern finger foods for a Pampered Chef party. I am hoping I can plan it for close to a horse race: Triple Crown or Mother's Day Races, either will work! All in all, it was a pretty good day.
Berkana brings growth. At times, that growth can be found in prayer. Prayer may take the form of asking directly for help from a Divine being or finding help in a book or in a family member. You are never too strong to not need help.
Laguz and Odin combine to guide my relationship with my Self. Laguz brings change. Everyday is a change. Contemplating what change is taking place is useless as Odin brings the unknown into the mix. Water moves slowly anyway, so the change may not be completely evident.
Hagalaz is the task for tonight. Hail brings disruption. How I look upon the disruption is up to me.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
5 March 2011
Odin, Teiwaz, Gebo, and Mannaz offered guidance for today's activities.
Odin and Teiwaz brought a nice day. I worked at the art gallery which is affiliated with an art club I belong to. A fellow artist came in and we painted manes and tails on rocking horses. I hope the guy who built them like abstract manes and tails... I attended a Pampered Chef party with a second fellow artist. I have committed to hosting my own. I am thinking early May would be a good time (its near my favorite holiday!). I had time to start designing some artwork. I was able to do some research for a question that has been nibbling at the back of my head. It appears I might be on semi-stable ground. Time will tell. Of course, that would be part of influence from both runes. I will have to consider that decision with lots of thought and planning before I jump into it.
Gebo is a fruit-bearing rune in the form of gifts. Trust is a gift to offer our selves and others. It is imperative we build trust in ourselves prior to developing significant relationships with anyone. This is always a work in progress for each of us.
Mannaz can be found in each person and is most found in animals and the young. Odd that we should consider "lower" animals to be innocent. It is all relative, I guess. Look for the simple in everything. I was reading "Black Elk Speaks" and I was wondering at the cynical nature of Western cultures as compared to those of others especially when looking at other "worlds." Why do we fail to listen to other??
Uruz reversed identifies the task for tonight. Uruz remembers the aurochs; it is also the precursor to the lucky found in the horse shoe. Both recall the time and pain involved in domesticating animals for human use. It reminds me to pay attention to things around me, support the efforts I and others expend to domesticate ourselves, and express gratitude for those involved in my development and my life.
Odin and Teiwaz brought a nice day. I worked at the art gallery which is affiliated with an art club I belong to. A fellow artist came in and we painted manes and tails on rocking horses. I hope the guy who built them like abstract manes and tails... I attended a Pampered Chef party with a second fellow artist. I have committed to hosting my own. I am thinking early May would be a good time (its near my favorite holiday!). I had time to start designing some artwork. I was able to do some research for a question that has been nibbling at the back of my head. It appears I might be on semi-stable ground. Time will tell. Of course, that would be part of influence from both runes. I will have to consider that decision with lots of thought and planning before I jump into it.
Gebo is a fruit-bearing rune in the form of gifts. Trust is a gift to offer our selves and others. It is imperative we build trust in ourselves prior to developing significant relationships with anyone. This is always a work in progress for each of us.
Mannaz can be found in each person and is most found in animals and the young. Odd that we should consider "lower" animals to be innocent. It is all relative, I guess. Look for the simple in everything. I was reading "Black Elk Speaks" and I was wondering at the cynical nature of Western cultures as compared to those of others especially when looking at other "worlds." Why do we fail to listen to other??
Uruz reversed identifies the task for tonight. Uruz remembers the aurochs; it is also the precursor to the lucky found in the horse shoe. Both recall the time and pain involved in domesticating animals for human use. It reminds me to pay attention to things around me, support the efforts I and others expend to domesticate ourselves, and express gratitude for those involved in my development and my life.
Friday, March 4, 2011
4 March 2011
Today's draws were Gebo, Sowelu, and Perth.
Gebo is a gift. Gifts can come in a variety of guises. A co-worker can advise you of weather conditions. It could be a hello from a horse. It could be an idea that started in the early morning followed by an active effort to dis-spell the idea and turn it into a positive idea. Gifts can be big and small. Keep your eyes open to see them so they don't pass you by.
Sowelu represents the Sun. Sun is a new life, warmth. A new moon is tonight. A new cycle of life comes with it. A renewal. My morning pages, runes, and a draw afterwords resulted in a message to me that I have not given up. All may not be right in the world, but all is not lost.
Perth is a complex rune. Some translate it into the Devil because of its association with drinking and gaming. Others view it as something hidden. Personally, I can see why the translations exist. The Devil is associated with any mind-altering substance and the uses of those substances. That stance does not take into account the festive feelings brought by those activities in that day-and-age. Modern day Westerners do not imbibe in the same manners as the older generations. We have lost that control and the joy of being with friends, family, and tribe members when we are celebrating in that manner. The something hidden is that joy and celebration found in cutting loose with kin. There are days when the tiny interactions with people provide enough happiness to celebrate life.
Combined, these three were opportune for additional rune work. I chose to do a three-rune draw asking about the Overview, Challenge, and Action for a particular issue. My results reminded me that support is a vital part of the issue I was seeking advice about. Of course, the challenge is maintaining passion for the issue through out challenges. To accomplish that, I need to recognize and appreciate the Mystery of the issue itself and allow the unknown to present itself.
Nauthiz is the task for tonight. Looking to my needs while knowing not everything is available to me at this time. I need to also recognize any feelings of shame and address them. I must work within my limitations so I do not exhaust myself. After a trio of positive runes today (not that there are truly positive and negative runes), I am reminded that I should not sink myself into the glory because there is still work for me to commit to and complete before I can truly relax and celebrate.
Gebo is a gift. Gifts can come in a variety of guises. A co-worker can advise you of weather conditions. It could be a hello from a horse. It could be an idea that started in the early morning followed by an active effort to dis-spell the idea and turn it into a positive idea. Gifts can be big and small. Keep your eyes open to see them so they don't pass you by.
Sowelu represents the Sun. Sun is a new life, warmth. A new moon is tonight. A new cycle of life comes with it. A renewal. My morning pages, runes, and a draw afterwords resulted in a message to me that I have not given up. All may not be right in the world, but all is not lost.
Perth is a complex rune. Some translate it into the Devil because of its association with drinking and gaming. Others view it as something hidden. Personally, I can see why the translations exist. The Devil is associated with any mind-altering substance and the uses of those substances. That stance does not take into account the festive feelings brought by those activities in that day-and-age. Modern day Westerners do not imbibe in the same manners as the older generations. We have lost that control and the joy of being with friends, family, and tribe members when we are celebrating in that manner. The something hidden is that joy and celebration found in cutting loose with kin. There are days when the tiny interactions with people provide enough happiness to celebrate life.
Combined, these three were opportune for additional rune work. I chose to do a three-rune draw asking about the Overview, Challenge, and Action for a particular issue. My results reminded me that support is a vital part of the issue I was seeking advice about. Of course, the challenge is maintaining passion for the issue through out challenges. To accomplish that, I need to recognize and appreciate the Mystery of the issue itself and allow the unknown to present itself.
Nauthiz is the task for tonight. Looking to my needs while knowing not everything is available to me at this time. I need to also recognize any feelings of shame and address them. I must work within my limitations so I do not exhaust myself. After a trio of positive runes today (not that there are truly positive and negative runes), I am reminded that I should not sink myself into the glory because there is still work for me to commit to and complete before I can truly relax and celebrate.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
3 March 2011
Inguz, Hagalaz, and Isa brought today's guidance.
Inguz is very fertile. I met more customers today. I also have a new project for the weekend, to make a pasty (the meat pies not the other decorative things). I also put my list away for the day as I need to take the time to relax and let things settle and gestate for a bit. Sleep on it.
Hagalaz is the rune of hail and hail ofter hurts. It could be a sign of anger. Recognizing what makes you angry or recognizing the anger in others helps to accept it or diffuse it. Anger is a good tool, if used properly.
Isa is ice and ice is the slowest form of water. The slow pace allows for reflection.
Hagalaz is the task for tonight. Hail has the power to hurt and feed. Hurt because it is a very solid form of ice and it is propelled with great force and speed. To feed because as it melts, it provides water to plants and soils. Hail is always a disruption. It drives things to seek shelter from its damage. Disruption brings anger because things didn't go the way we wanted them. It also causes us to consider our challenges.
Inguz is very fertile. I met more customers today. I also have a new project for the weekend, to make a pasty (the meat pies not the other decorative things). I also put my list away for the day as I need to take the time to relax and let things settle and gestate for a bit. Sleep on it.
Hagalaz is the rune of hail and hail ofter hurts. It could be a sign of anger. Recognizing what makes you angry or recognizing the anger in others helps to accept it or diffuse it. Anger is a good tool, if used properly.
Isa is ice and ice is the slowest form of water. The slow pace allows for reflection.
Hagalaz is the task for tonight. Hail has the power to hurt and feed. Hurt because it is a very solid form of ice and it is propelled with great force and speed. To feed because as it melts, it provides water to plants and soils. Hail is always a disruption. It drives things to seek shelter from its damage. Disruption brings anger because things didn't go the way we wanted them. It also causes us to consider our challenges.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
2 March 2011
Every once in a while, you have a couple runes that call for your attention. Today was one of those days.
Inguz, Kano, Uruz, and Nauthiz all offered guidance for today's activities.
Inguz brings fertility to the day. What a day for meetings! I dropped art off at the Chamber, attended five meetings, and then Toast Masters. Unlike yesterday, I had some time to breath after work. Of course, that is because I was in town... There was quite a bit of fertile ground covered today. Cordial clients. Cordial members. All was good.
Kano and Uruz; fire and strength; brought acceptance and gratitude to today. I accepted a variety of compliments and was happy to hear them from unexpected corners. It was quite nice.
Nauthiz represents need and we all need to face our limitations. Giving advice is something we should limit ourselves. Limit to not telling what people should do; but asking questions in hopes that they will decide what they need to do. Also remembering the trials and tribulations I am personally going through are 1) not new; 2) not in my control; and 3) will eventually end the current cycle. I can't fix everything. There are some things I need to learn from, obviously!
Raido reversed provides the task for tonight. Raido is the journey. There may be re-routing opportunities. The opportunity may present itself to surrender to things I cannot change in order to maintain or create harmony in my life. No reason to stress over things I have no control over, right?
Inguz, Kano, Uruz, and Nauthiz all offered guidance for today's activities.
Inguz brings fertility to the day. What a day for meetings! I dropped art off at the Chamber, attended five meetings, and then Toast Masters. Unlike yesterday, I had some time to breath after work. Of course, that is because I was in town... There was quite a bit of fertile ground covered today. Cordial clients. Cordial members. All was good.
Kano and Uruz; fire and strength; brought acceptance and gratitude to today. I accepted a variety of compliments and was happy to hear them from unexpected corners. It was quite nice.
Nauthiz represents need and we all need to face our limitations. Giving advice is something we should limit ourselves. Limit to not telling what people should do; but asking questions in hopes that they will decide what they need to do. Also remembering the trials and tribulations I am personally going through are 1) not new; 2) not in my control; and 3) will eventually end the current cycle. I can't fix everything. There are some things I need to learn from, obviously!
Raido reversed provides the task for tonight. Raido is the journey. There may be re-routing opportunities. The opportunity may present itself to surrender to things I cannot change in order to maintain or create harmony in my life. No reason to stress over things I have no control over, right?
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
1 March 2011
Ehwaz, Ansuz, and Mannaz offered guidance for today.
Ehwaz is the rune of movement. Movement for me today was a long trip to Idaho and then an art meeting. I am able to display three pieces for a month. I am also working a shift this weekend. A movement in the right direction!
Ansuz bring messages. Addressing guilt is part of messages. Even under peer pressure, it is important to be able to maintain the ability to say no. Being able to say no even though you want to but are sure you don't have the time to commit to a huge project is a challenge. In addition to dealing with feelings of guilt, other messages may surface. It appears my list has minimized the impacts of factual items as compared to the emotional items. The emotions will determine what my position will be. Can I mitigate the things I do not like? Will those mitigation measures be enough to keep me in the game or will they add up and be substantial enough to point me in the direction of the exit?
Mannaz is the self and requires loving kindness. Loving kindness is important when you are dealing with things of the heart. Your own heart deserves the most loving kindness. If you cannot show the most kindness to yourself, you will not be able to show the appropriate kindness to others.
Odin offers the task for tonight. Perhaps it is time to put a question to guiding entities. Ask the Divine for guidance. Ask the runes. Ask the Self. Or, sleep on it and see if the answer pops into consciousness.
Ehwaz is the rune of movement. Movement for me today was a long trip to Idaho and then an art meeting. I am able to display three pieces for a month. I am also working a shift this weekend. A movement in the right direction!
Ansuz bring messages. Addressing guilt is part of messages. Even under peer pressure, it is important to be able to maintain the ability to say no. Being able to say no even though you want to but are sure you don't have the time to commit to a huge project is a challenge. In addition to dealing with feelings of guilt, other messages may surface. It appears my list has minimized the impacts of factual items as compared to the emotional items. The emotions will determine what my position will be. Can I mitigate the things I do not like? Will those mitigation measures be enough to keep me in the game or will they add up and be substantial enough to point me in the direction of the exit?
Mannaz is the self and requires loving kindness. Loving kindness is important when you are dealing with things of the heart. Your own heart deserves the most loving kindness. If you cannot show the most kindness to yourself, you will not be able to show the appropriate kindness to others.
Odin offers the task for tonight. Perhaps it is time to put a question to guiding entities. Ask the Divine for guidance. Ask the runes. Ask the Self. Or, sleep on it and see if the answer pops into consciousness.
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