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@sallypup (65198)
Centralia, Washington
October 31, 2024 11:21am CST
This thing called religion- not trying to step on toes or crunch anybody cause you're all dear and precious to me. I know my Mom's idea of raising me; I know her version of Faith.
Today is what? Many or most of you would say " a silly day to give out candy to kids." The end of another month For me this day is Samhain, the Celtic New Year. It is precious to me. Many years I have lit an oil lamp or a candle. I said a blessing to those gone on before me while I breathed in the Light. This is my day of reaching to the Mother. For me, the idea of a Diety is feminine mostly. Nurturing and giving.
May this be a soft day for you. May this be a day in which you are free from discomfort and harm. Walk gently on your path. It is yours alone.
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@celticeagle (176989)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Oct
I celebrate Samhain too. I am more of a witchy type believing in the earth and giving thanks for what she gives us. I believe there is a higher being just not God perse. I won't go into my thoughts on Christianity for I'm sure many would not care for my thoughts on the subjects. I lit my candle last night and will again tonight. The spirits are converging and I am happy to have them near for a while yet.
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@celticeagle (176989)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Oct
@sallypup .......Yes, about the witches. But, I do believe in Karma and I think that many of those people who tortured and killed the witches back then have seen the Karma at it's finest. I have to believe that. I will at some point come out and say what I believe about Christianity and even about the Bible. Now is not the time. My loved ones watch over my family and I am so thankful. They see us through.
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@sallypup (65198)
• Centralia, Washington
31 Oct
@celticeagle Hello! How sad that the Salem witches are remembered for their supposed crimes but few condemn those who tortured? You are safe with me when it comes to bare faced truth on Christian history etc. May you find comfort in memories. Our loved ones walk in the Summer Lands.
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@sallypup (65198)
• Centralia, Washington
31 Oct
@celticeagle Each and every culture has a Creation story. That is one example of a Bible story that is not unique. I am glad to know you and to call you Friend.
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
31 Oct
What a lovely and loving post! This all resonates with me--
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@sallypup (65198)
• Centralia, Washington
31 Oct
@divalounger Good to hear from you. As usual I am typing around a needy Siamese. May this be a soft day filled with warm Light.
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@MarieCoyle (46223)
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1 Nov
@sallypup
We are all in need of such a day, on a regular basis.
A lovely post, by a lovely person. Thank you so much. 
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@snowy22315 (192721)
• United States
31 Oct
Yes, I don't associate the day with spirtuality..although that was the original intent I believe.
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@sallypup (65198)
• Centralia, Washington
31 Oct
Yes @snowy22315. The Druids have been beat back. Yes to spirtuality.
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@marguicha (227839)
• Chile
31 Oct
A beautiful post. I am very much interested in your beliefs. I have no religion. I thank Sun and Nature for being there. No deities though.
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@sallypup (65198)
• Centralia, Washington
31 Oct
@marguicha Thank you. I feel joy when I read your posts. I feel happiness and delight and for me, that is a kind of worship. Thank you for your Light.
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@wolfgirl569 (119225)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Oct
I like to think they are always watching us. Its just easier to connect this night.
Hope you had a very good day.
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@wolfgirl569 (119225)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Nov
@sallypup It did go good for going shopping. The cake sounds good.
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@sallypup (65198)
• Centralia, Washington
1 Nov
@wolfgirl569 The cake was tasty. I paired it with lemon curd.
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@sallypup (65198)
• Centralia, Washington
1 Nov
@wolfgirl569 I agree with you. I hope your day went well, too. The gingerbread (cake) is waiting for my hubby, the Pastor and friend to show up. The little pig sausages are ready to go.
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@GardenGerty (164727)
• United States
1 Nov
I believe that there are many surprises waiting for us on "the other side". I believe that God is nurturing and also goes beyond gender. People who do good are reflecting God's glory. People who spew hate are not.
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@luisadannointed (7813)
• Philippines
1 Nov
Maybe we can say we have our own will, but at the end of the day we should search for the truth and not for the reality that the world is promoting. When you search for the true light God will never put you down and will really reveal himself to you.
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@LindaOHio (194499)
• United States
1 Nov
What a lovely post. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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