Mythology & Magic

Would you kiss an ancient forest spirit?

No matter how many times you fail to meet your own expectations, you have to forgive yourself. Despite contrary belief, dwelling on and badgering yourself over your faults doesn’t ever help you grow into who you want to be.

“The god of war, But not always the violent kind. The god of fighting, He doesn’t care what you battle, Just keep fighting, Never give in. He smiles at teens, Suffering, struggling, drowning. He smiles at them Because they are fighting. Any battle is worthy Of the god of war. “Smile,” he says. “Show them your strength.” His eyes burn as he laughs. “Smile,” he says. “You win if you survive. You survive if you never stop fighting.” The god of war, Only sometimes the violent kind. The god of fighting Finds his temples In boxing rings Where everything goes. Ares represents life, Because to live is to fight. To live is to battle Every second of every day, Just to breathe, Just to keep going.”

me saying grace at the dinner table: to the patroness of all of this, persephone. to the sunshine and the fruit of the vine–