The Beginning of a New Year...Happy 2005!
I am always excited about the thought of having a fresh start every January 1st. One of the little rituals I try to do every year is have a little "burning ceremony" about a half hour before midnight to get a final last look at all the things I am letting go of to make room for the new.
Generally, the ceremony goes like this: First I write down all the things that have depleted or challenged my mental, physical, emotional and spiritual energies. Then I burn the paper and bid these things a fond farewell, in appreciation for all that I learned and gained from the experiences, no matter how negative they seemed at the time.
A few years ago, I lived in a beautiful little house which had a labyrinth in the back, built by my roomate, Teddy. We would walk the labyrinth, as a moving meditation, and see what came up for us. Then we would do our burning ceremony.
I think the past is always a part of us, like an engraving of character. However, the burning ritual doesn't banish the energy from the past, rather it purifies it and our soul, helping us gain insight and wisdom.
Please post any particular rituals that have helped you to mark this special time, if you would like to share.
I would also like to extend an invitation to anyone who wishes to post thoughts or papers on topics that I haven't posted on the blog site yet to email me with any requests. I can start the ball rolling by posting your idea, credited to you of course, and allow the community to comment and post their reflections. I will give you a username so that you can post in your own name, instead of "anonymous."
My email is kris@katsuko-girl.com
Generally, the ceremony goes like this: First I write down all the things that have depleted or challenged my mental, physical, emotional and spiritual energies. Then I burn the paper and bid these things a fond farewell, in appreciation for all that I learned and gained from the experiences, no matter how negative they seemed at the time.
A few years ago, I lived in a beautiful little house which had a labyrinth in the back, built by my roomate, Teddy. We would walk the labyrinth, as a moving meditation, and see what came up for us. Then we would do our burning ceremony.
I think the past is always a part of us, like an engraving of character. However, the burning ritual doesn't banish the energy from the past, rather it purifies it and our soul, helping us gain insight and wisdom.
Please post any particular rituals that have helped you to mark this special time, if you would like to share.
I would also like to extend an invitation to anyone who wishes to post thoughts or papers on topics that I haven't posted on the blog site yet to email me with any requests. I can start the ball rolling by posting your idea, credited to you of course, and allow the community to comment and post their reflections. I will give you a username so that you can post in your own name, instead of "anonymous."
My email is kris@katsuko-girl.com
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