Share this postSunday Samhainwww.thegateless.orgCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherSunday Samhain10/31/2021 Sundry SpookinessCon/Jur/dOct 31, 20213Share this postSunday Samhainwww.thegateless.orgCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShare“The headline was taken from a colonialist smear piece about Vodun — I believe from the earliest NatGeo — I thought it was hilarious — I also constructed the above from a found Canva background — I found it hilarious — and this morning when I opened it — I found it disturbing — Appropriately — this is what the season is about — the silent in between where divination and sorcery happens”“We do have Celts in our background — Although I lived with pagans for many years I never really lay claim to the tradition preferring the living traditions of Integral Voodoo and Zen — I do however appreciate those keeping the ancestors alive”“Maria Popova wrote a particularly beautiful salute to autumn: Every Loss reveals what we are made of“To celebrate the High Holy Days I suggest you get into a deep conversation with a tree — Personally — 1/2 coming from the Latvian tribe — an Oak would be an appropriate choice — trying to avoid being genetically biased — for me — a good discussion can be had with a Palm or Cactus and if we’re being localists — the Maple in the backyard is always chatty”“Join me in forming a new tradition — won’t you? Hug A Tree for Halloween — You’ll be glad you did”Subscribe“Pssst — Spread the word”Share Gate (Less)Enjoy the transition, however you celebrate! Much love,Con/Jur/d, 10/31/2021