Friday, August 12, 2011

12 August 2011

This morning's selections brought some perspective and happiness to the day: Jera, Ansuz, and Inguz.

Jera addresses a season of harvest.  A coming of age, if you will.  I spent the day with a friend and enjoyed it quite a bit.  I was surprised at the hospitality.

Ansuz encourages me to address guilt.  I'm taking steps that I am questioning.  Am I making assumptions which are in error?  If so, are my choices correctable and when do they become uncorrectable?  Lots of things to think about, which leads into the third rune of the day.

Inguz pauses for reflection.  One of the people I enjoyed dinner with tonight reminds me of someone from my past.  How do you adjust to that without making an ass of one's self?  I quietly put my unease aside.

Uruz reversed is tonight's task.  I need to look within, be grateful for the lessons learned, and support my own life.  A worthy challenge for anyone!

11 August 2011

Algiz, ehwaz, and mannaz kept the day in perspective.

Algiz reminded me to protect myself.  Why actively look for trouble when it is more than willing to walk in the door on its own?

Ehwaz reminds to practice forgiveness.  Forgive those who don't understand policy and may not have the perspective to do so.  You travel in your own shoes, not those of others.

Mannaz advocates loving kindness.  Its as simple as that yet never quite as simple as it should be.

Odin rounded out the day.  There is mystery in all things.  Enjoy and ignore the need to ask "why."