RAVENSGATE KEEP REALM OF MYSTERY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2001 RANTS AND RAVES
September 15, 2001
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences for all of those who were harmed directly or indirectly by the terrorists acts in New York and Washington, D.C.
My husband and I were in Krakow, Poland when these heinous events took place. Tuesday, September 11, 2001, had already started out rather drearily and depressingly for us as we had just finished visiting Auschwitz and Birkenau. Actually, as it turns out, we were at Auschwitz when the towers were hit. Afterwards when we arrived at the Krakow Airport to pick up a member of our ‘team’, we noticed the smoldering tower of one of the World Trade Towers on a local Television screen. Of course, the commentary was in Polish so we didn’t understand what was being said. It was only after we had left the airport, arrived at our hotel and viewed the news on CNN that we became aware of just what had happened in the United States. I remember how stunned we were at what had taken place in America. It was the kind of horror that sucks the air out of your lungs…
For now, I just need to say a few words. Firstly, we will need to stand behind this ‘Scooby Do” President (Bush) and show our support for our men and women in uniform. Unlike the Viet Nam and Gulf Wars, this aggression took place on American soil. We should call on all Witches everywhere to come together to ameliorate the despicable and heinous evil that is terrorism in any guise. It is certainly that time again…when the fabric in the tapestry needs “mending”, i.e., “weaving”. Some spells and bindings for protection would be a good idea, too.
I am not a Muslim nor an Arab, but I would hope that we Americans will not disrespect them or their religion be it Islamic or ‘what-have-you’ and the good, innocent people that embrace their particular religion. Having been on the receiving end of intolerance given to Witches, I am particularly sensitive to the prejudices against some people just because their thinking and spirituality differs from mainstream Christianity. We must be ever vigilant as individuals and as a nation not to sink to the levels of hatred and terrorism that is perpetrated by our enemies. I know these are frustrating and angry times for many, but these are also times when our energies are best served by giving succor to the injured and grieving. Let our first purpose be to heal. Afterwards, we will stir our cauldrons and take up our wands to repair the rift in the tapestry of time and space. Then we will sweep away the horror and debris with our brooms. In the meantime, I urge you to visit this heartwarming site A Heartfelt Thankyou. Don’t forget to ‘right click’ on ‘show picture’ if there is an ‘x’ in the box.
Be well and at peace.
Raven
I don’t know who penned the next two sayings, but I like them and wanted to share them with you.
Someone to love,
Some work to do,
A bit of o’ sun
A bit o’ cheer
And a Guardian Angel
Always near.
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now
And bless you evermore.
Raven
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