But One Step

"Ye who take but one step on this path must continue to the end, for this path is beyond life or death."

-Patricia Crowther

The Esbat begins tonight, probably the last one where i will walk without gloves or major clothes for several months. The moon is so full and white and it shines on the water, and I go from the river, to the steps of the Freemason Temple, to the Place of offerings. There is a tremendous sense of freedom and I think about all the times when I belonged to some church, som religion, some society, and I gave so much of my soul and my time to other people and other things. This day, no matter the loneliness or desolation of the path, it is the path that is set for me, and no matter how hard the work, this is my spiritual work. As we come closer to Samhain, I am full of gratitude for following this path so many years and it growing deeper and deeper, rich and richer. I look forward to All Hallows, when I consecrate myself to another year of this beauty, and await the gifts that will be given as I offer my life as a gift. One thing I know our gods are as harsh as our hearts. Have faith. Have love, have trust, and then perfect them. Do not throw away what it is not time to discard, but let go of that which must leave. Live again, love again, be open again. Be tender. Be resolved. Be dedicated.