Honor & Gratitude
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To hold high the Truth
that no work is created alone.
To hold high the Honor
unto those who journey alongside.
To render Thanks where the grace is owed.
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We are all fortunate for the gift of life; made rich with each breath. We must always be mindful of the fact that everything we have, everything we experience, is part of the manifestation of Nature. We honor our connection to everything around us and give thanks for the many gifts we receive every day.
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Requisites:
White candle
Jar with lid
Slips of paper and pen
Equal parts of basil, bay, cinnamon, and lavender
Cauldron
1.
Light the white candle.
If the jar contains paper and herbs from a previous ritual,
burn the contents in the cauldron.
2.
Stand before the altar with arms outstretched.
To Orb and Sky,
with whom we are kith and kin,
we offer our respect.
To our ancestors, the ancient ones,
with whom we stand today,
we offer our love.
Through Nature,
we honor them.
3.
Write something for which you are grateful.
Collect the paper in the jar.
Add the herbs and seal the jar.
4.
Hold the jar outstretched.
Grateful are we, this day and every day.
Humbled are we, for all that is achieved.
With thanks in our hearts,
we offer our eternal gratitude.
5.
Store the jar in a safe place until needed again.
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