Thursday, November 22, 2012

I am Thankful.

Today was a pretty great Thanksgiving, one of the best I've had in years. I was nervous, because of the people we had coming over, but it turned out great. Hestia really had my back. :)

I am thankful for so many things, but today the one thing that really come to mind, is the freedom of religion we have in this country. Now, that doesn't mean we aren't still persecuted.. but legally, we are free. And that hasn't always been the case, in the past we have had to hide. Hide, and die, if we were found out. Sometimes, I feel people forget that. I feel like it gets taken for granted. But not from me.

I am Thankful for it.

And I always will be.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Thanksgiving Tribute to Hestia



So, my family is coming over for Thanksgiving. WONDERFUL! (please, note sarcasm)
We originally were supposed to be going to my brothers, which was great, because if it got to overwhelming, I could just leave. But at the last minute things changed, so it's now going to be hosted here.
Its going to include a whole mesh of people, who don't really get along. So I decided to get the jump on Mojo-ing my house with feel good vibes. Much of it includes cleaning, with specific essences and oils, smudging, and all that. But I also decided to pay tribute to Hestia, Goddess of Hearth and Home, in the hopes that she will help me maintain the peace.

This is the altar I put together in her honor, it sits above our woodstove.