#morpheus*

So I try to meditate every night as a way of working/worshiping morpheus and like, it really does help.

Yesterday, I was spiralling all day mentally (I don't do well alone). When it came to before bed, when I usually meditate, I didn't feel like I could get into the head space and felt resistant. But I was like, even a little bit is good enough, and I gave it shot. It ended up really helping to calm my mind and made going to bed so much easier.

In my personal worship, I see them as one being with different aspects, as epithets of one deity, who I call Oneiros.

(And, not gonna lie is somewhat influenced by the Sandman comics...there's so little representation for him, I'll take what I can get. Plus, the comics and the series based on it are fantastic, so it's a win-win.)

Some ways to worship or connect with Oneiros:

- keep a dream journal

- daydream

- do something creative

- face a fear

- work towards your dream/a goal

Things I associate with Oneiros:

- wings

- stars

- the dark

- darkness with splashes of vibrant colors

- moths

This is just a lovely evening ritual I put together to honor my god. The practices are connected to my personal experiences, but I believe there are a few that I share these with. Either way, it’s a great platform to start from to fit personal experiences.

(*Note: I am still learning, exploring, and experimenting with herbs, so my choices are pretty elementary. Feel free to explore and use your own.)

Take a bath using bubbles and herbal blends/salts. I prefer lavender and vanilla.

Dress in comfy clothes or pjs. (Not everyone sleeps in pjs, but you are going to be up for awhile, so dress in comfy clothes until going to bed properly.)

Make a cup of tea to share as an offering to Morpheus. I prefer sleepy time tea or a blend of chamomile, lavender, and vanilla perhaps with a touch of honey. (Use any drink you’d like such as hot chocolate, cider, warm milk, etc.)

If you prefer sound/white noise, play some music that you find soothing and comforting that reminds you of Morpheus. (I prefer the e-shrine YouTube channel or whatever seems to be calling me at the time or, more often than not, silence.)

Light a candle dedicated to Morpheus (I picked up a ‘dream candle’ that is lavender, ylang ylang, and rosemary which I anointed and then scribed with ‘Morpheus’ in Greek and in part was influenced by indigovagabond).

Curl up with a book, journal, or other quiet activity close to your candle. (I prefer to set aside my laptop and phone and keep the TV off). Before starting your quiet activity, take a moment to send your offering to Morpheus. Let him know you share your drink with him and that you are burning a candle and taking some quiet time in his honor. You can be formal about it with a little prayer or you can simply acknowledge such in your thoughts.

Enjoy some quiet time reading, writing, or some such until your drink is gone (do not reheat or get more, this acts as a timer more or less). Snuff out the candle and put your things away before retiring to bed.

Use a bedtime prayer of your choosing, preferably something specifically for Morpheus. If you have any requests - help with remembering dreams/lucid dreaming - request it now.

This list features worshipers, followers, and devotees of Morpheus. If you would like to be added to the list please feel free to comment on this post or send me an ask. If you don’t see one of your Hellenic deities featured on the masterpost send me an ask and I’ll be sure to make one for them!

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