November already

Where has this year gone?? 

I guess I am going to throw out there some of my 'spiritual' thoughts and beliefs.  Not to be confused with religious!!  And quite possibly make myself look weird.  Oh well... this is who I am!

Tonght is the celebration of "summer's end"... Samhain.  Now, me 4-5 yrs ago, would be preparing to make my way up to the mountain with friends to light a huge bonfire!  And celebrate! 
Me, in the present time, can only make my way outside, light a small fire and just "listen".
What am I listening for??
Tonight is one of the two "spirit-nights" each year (the other being Beltane). It is a magical interval when the mundane laws of time and space are temporarily suspended, and the Thin Veil between the worlds is lifted. Communicating with ancestors and departed loved ones is easy at this time.  (Even the Catholic Religion honors "All Saint's Day" on November 1st... hmmm).

I am not real sure why I love this time of year so much.  I guess there is more to it then just how beautiful the world seems to be...so full of color and smells and sounds.  Maybe I am really intriqued by the thought of fairies and ghosts... and our passed on ancestors walking and talking among us. 

So... this evening... you will find me outside, sitting by a fire... even if it is just a little one.  And I will be listening!!  I can always hope that I will learn some great wisdom from those who have walked this world before me!