"I never looked for it, gave it no name; yet I knew it always, when the gift of peace came. I stood quite still for the moment that it lasted...Then the light shifted slightly and the moment passed, leaving me...with the lasting echo of its presence.." Diana Gabaldon
The Celtic New Year. That is new to me, but I am glad that you talk about it. Also, your birthday? Well, a very Happy Birthday, Bonnie. You have brought all that together in this very festive presentation. It appears to me that you have some designer skills. Nicely done. I love this arrangement against the purple. The little broom is a nice touch too. Enjoy your day!
You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
Yep, the Celtic New Year.
The Pagan Sabbat of Samhain (pronounced Sow-en or sometimes Sow-in).
The new year begins on Nov 1st and it was/is also a celebration of the turning of the seasons..the harvest being brought in and the beginning of new things.
Also the time when the veil between worlds is thinner and spirits may walk among us.
We honour the dead at this time.
"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
Born on Hallowe'en?...ooh, scary, hehe...a very Happy Birthday to you and what a lovely desktop for the season as well...I'll enjoy this on my desktop today in honor of your special day and for Hallowe'en...very nicely done...hope you have a great day.
"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
"I decided that it was not wisdom that enabled [poets] to write their poetry, but a kind of instinct or inspiration, such as you find in seers and prophets who deliver all their sublime messages without knowing in the least what they mean."
--Socrates (in "Apology")
Happy Birthday to You!!!!!!!!! 21 again! No wonder you're so into halloween Bonnie, and this is a great way to celebrate. No such luck for me, I was stuck in an evening meeting until after 9 pm and just about got to mingle with trick or treaters on my way home.
Oh hey, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! Better late than... And this is such a lovely homage to Samhain. The colours and textures and lighting, all gorgeous.
mary
Lovely post in recognition of your birth :)
♫ 005 PJ ♫