Bound by love unbound by flesh
This is for those who have gone before
Flower petals falling on the altar
This is just a gift
This is birth and this is death
All in the same breath
We all lose one another along the way
It’s the day of the dead and I’ve been dying far less often than I should. Lately I’ve noticed a tremendous amount of self-contraction, too much ego flaring up. I’ve not been dying to that separate self and it’s so acute in my awareness that I’m shocked by it. I had been in an expansive period for weeks before this, but I’ve been clinging to the small, unreal self that cages. Frustration burning off at co-workers and general discontent over trivial things has shaken me up, which may be good overall.
Today I begin my two weeks of vacation and it feels as though potential is about to explode. It’s a refreshing state to be in, to be filled with determination, hope and a good bit of renewed death.
Last night I talked with my dear friend Ashley for the first time in a while. We’ve had quite dizzying lives in the time we’ve known each other. Early on we were lovers and since have been witnessing so much upheaval, for better and worse. Above all else, it’s still a joy to hear her voice and share what we can. Through these years, it’s been a blessing to know someone who shines even amid the worst of shadows.
Remember death. Know that the false, small self is ephemeral and a distraction from divinity. Our Self is timeless, limitlessly free and ever-present radiance. And with this knowledge, live for the Good, the Beautiful and the True.
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13 comments on “Day of the Dead”
**clinks glass** Cheers to a happy vacation!
Apollo, you and your live journal entries continue to be a source of vague inspiration to me. Merci.
I’m glad I can inspire, truly.
Are we still on for candy tomorrow?
We are.
Anytime before one or after three works for me.
Is Slaunwhite coming? It might be better to go in the afternoon/evening if she is. I believe she finishes work around 3/3:30pm. Not sure if I understood her explanation 2 weeks ago.
And I’d like to bring Sarasai.
I think we’ll go for 4, 4:30 so April can come along. I’ll ask her tonight if she’s interested.
Bring however many candy-loving folks as you want. 🙂
I shall!
My new internet connection isn’t very trustworthy, so I may not get any online messages. Call me tomorrow to tell me when to come downtown?
Pamela
Sure, I’ll give you a call. I think meeting at Halifax Shopping Centre will be best.
I plan on stopping by after work (5ish) and mooching candy as well as dropping off mail. I will call first.
Excellent. Any word on my DD?
No word, call bob tommorow I would say.
You can tell him he doesn’t need to do the whole check-over thing and whatever.
Sorry I kept forgetting to mention it to him when I talked to him.
I love dying, but only as a phoenix.
Thank you.
Thanks for mentioning me in your entry. It sincerely means a lot to me. I’m sorry I can’t be online anymore if at all. I still have more to share with you until our next phone call.
Much love to you. 🙂
I should be able to call you again within the next few days if you’ll be free. 🙂