initiation. finally...

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 15 Jul 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Ravenswing	15 Jul 2002
Well... There's that one important moment in the life of those who re-member that they travel the path. The moment of initiation, of realization. Of dedication. I have finally had that moment. I didn't know it was that moment as it occurred; I have only recently re-called it. The moment itself was an innocent one-- a moment of the Fool. I was walking along the roadway , headed to do our grocery shopping (come to think of it, I was wearing a large backpack for the groceries; 'cept it was totally empty). A splash of shiny black in the midst of the grassy spring green carpet caught my eye. I stopped, stooped and reached out for it. It was a perfect raven's feather. <> I picked up the feather, looked it over, and, without thinking, tossed it high up into the air. It didn't float gracefully earthwards as I expected-- perhaps I had mixed feather with bubbles. Instead, it fell directly to the earth, but not rapidly. The sun's reflection flashed off and on, much like a powerful strobe, as it spun downward-- just like an overly large maple seed. It stuck upright in a patch of grass, glinting slightly. That was my moment. It took me quite some time to really realize it. This weekend, my wife and I went to her family re-union. The re-union was out in the woods of upstate Pennsylvania, hundreds of miles away from home. I am an early riser, always up before the dawn; this particular Saturday morning I went venturing along the forest pathways. Cool and misty, it was as if I were the only living thing about. Then, out of the mist swooped three raven. They perched on three seperate trees, and there was a heavy silence for a moment. Then, the one in front of me shreeched a laugh and they flew off. it was then I realized my initiation. Re-cognition has finally come. And with the initiation come a re-newed person. A fresh identity, a reflection of the path. And with the identity comes a name. A name that is a re-minder and a re-membrance. And so before you, my family, I make my claim: I claim myself one with the raven, carrier of majickal knowledge, Raven, who has placed its own feathers, its way of flight, across my path as re-minders of my path and my Self. In honor of my ally, and in re-membrance of its lofty flight, I claim the name Ravenswing.

zorya	15 Jul 2002
congratulations ravenswing! you have found a great ally and teacher! (or should i say raven has found you, and congrats on recognizing it. lol.) wonderful name! i am so happy for you!

jade	15 Jul 2002
congratulations. i remember my moment. i was driving down the road and all of a sudden, out of the blue, i knew everything (almost) that i know today. it was just an "aaaaaaaaaaaaa" moment of understanding and light :D i share your moment with you and send you light to guide your new path. in light and love, jade :D ps if you pm solandia, she can change your 'aeclectic' nickname to your new name :D Ravenswing :D

Jimilyn	15 Jul 2002
Congratulations, Ravenswing! Thank you for the honor of allowing me to read of your initiation. What a special time. Jimilyn

the hermit	16 Jul 2002
A serious, yet joyful moment... Thank you for sharing with us. I wish you well along the path. Might I lay upon you a blessing from my Irish ancestors, with a little change from me? I don't think they'll mind... May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face May the rains fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again, May the god/dess hold you in the hollow of their hands.

Marion	16 Jul 2002
I can only add, thank you for sharing that moment ravenswing. The world changes in a heartbeat.

Rhiannon	16 Jul 2002
That was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing it! And congratulations. R :)

Bella	16 Jul 2002
how wonderful for you Ravenswing! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful event.

jema	17 Jul 2002
Hälsad RavenWing i missed this post until today (i seldom venture into this forum) thanks for sharing your moment with is as you have been sharing your wisdom for so long. jema

catlin	17 Jul 2002
Thanks Ravenswing for sharing this special moment with us and and hail to thee!

PurpleGoddess	17 Jul 2002
thanks for sharing and i hope one day i'll share my moment of awakening to the Higher Powers that Be! congratulation! Peace and Blessed Be! :TQC

jmd	19 Jul 2002
Wonderful, stevepolsz! As you say, there are 'important moment in the life of those who re-member that they travel the path', and what you have described certainly contains those elements of significant re-membering! May the inner metamorphosis which occurs with this quickening bring you closer to your next destination!

Kiama	19 Jul 2002
Congratulations Ravenswing! My initiation like that was on a hill in a storm... Nuff said! But I find I am having other spiritual initiations, despite having that one... I guess its cuz I am constantly growing, and as I grow I need different initiations... Kiama

Diana	19 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by jmd what you have described certainly contains those elements of significant re-membering! jmd: thanks for the hyphen between re and member. This had never occured to me.

PurpleGoddess	19 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Diana jmd: thanks for the hyphen between re and member. This had never occured to me. you're so right, because we're born knowing all this stuff. all the generations of knowledge etc...as we "mature" we slowly forget and have to re-learn everything that seems new but it's not. peace

lunar_rabbit	19 Jul 2002
Wow, thank you for sharing your moment with us. It is awe inspiring! And congratulations, Ravenswing. Beautiful name, especially because it is so clearly deserved.

wetsheep1	28 Jul 2002
Awesome!! What a special experience, Steve. Thanks for sharing that! It brings me hope. :) -- Be well, -- k

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