12.25.09
Ten days of joy: Day 10
Today is the Feast of Bast Guarding the Two Lands. In the dark time of the year, She is the flame that never dies, the Eye that never ceases in Its vigilance, the great Goddess Who acts without faltering, effective in the upholding of ma’at.
Today, even while it was a day of rest and holiday, I pushed through my inertias and anxieties — not with force but gently, and yet with an engaged will. I slept in the shrine room overnight, overcoming the nervousness that comes with trying something new. I worked on craft projects, despite being tempted to procrastinate and put them off until tomorrow. I achieved a goal in my reading, rather than lying down for a nap in the afternoon. And I honored my Mother with offerings and time spent in the shrine, despite a cold that kept me from being pure enough for formal rites.
Today’s joy was the joy of a balanced strength, of inner victory without inner violence, of peace in the midst of action and action arising out of peace. Today’s joy was the grace of doing, the shining flame of desire and accomplishment.
Dua Netjer! Dua Bast! Nekhtet!
Rebecca Davis Winters said,
December 26, 2009 at 8:29 am
Hi Shefyt,
I am known as “Fern Green” in the House of Netjer forum. I just wanted to let you know that I am really enjoying your blog and the recent “10 Days” essays. My Parents have not been divined yet but I have felt a connection to Bast all my life; she was the first Goddess I began studying and worshipping at the age of 5 or 6 when I read about Her in a history book on cats. I also love cats and try to serve Her by serving them. Anyway I just wanted to say “Hi” and ask if you would ever be open to correspondence with a beginner like me. Thanks so much for your blog and for sharing your kitty pictures too!
Shefyt said,
December 26, 2009 at 9:37 am
Hi, Fern Green, and thanks for commenting! I’m glad you’ve been enjoying the blog. I’d be happy to correspond with you (although I can be a bit slow to reply sometimes); private messages on the boards is probably the best way, though you should also be able to message or email me via my LJ. Senebty!