Apiarian

Everything you see has its roots in the unseen world.

The forms may change, yet the essence remains the same.

Every wonderful sight will vanish; every sweet word will fade,

But do not be disheartened,

The source they come from is eternal, growing,

Branching out, giving new life and new joy.

Why do you weep?

The source is within you

And this whole world is springing up from it.

~ Rumi

Imbolc" (the old Celtic name).

This holiday is also known as Candlemas, or Brigid's (pronounced BREED) Day. One of the 4 Celtic "Fire Festivals. Commemorates the changing of the Goddess from the Crone to the Maiden. Celebrates the first signs of Spring. "

This is the seasonal change where the first signs of spring and the return of the sun are noted, i.e. the first sprouting of leaves, the sprouting of the Crocus flowers etc. In other words, it is the festival commemorating the successful passing of winter and the beginning of the agricultural year.

"All the land is wrapped in winter.

The air is chilled and

Frost envelopes the Earth.

But Lord of the Sun,

Horned One of animals and wild places,

Unseen you have been reborn

Of the gracious Mother Goddess,

Lady of all fertility.

Hail Great God!

Hail and welcome!"

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars.

- Max Ehrmann, Desiderata

“Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light;

I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.”

~ Sarah Williams,

Light up in your soul, such fire of love…Burn altogether opinions and statements…The religion of Love is apart from all religions…For lovers, the only religion is God!

~ Rumi

I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.

- Helen Keller

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

- Albert Schweitzer

Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.

- Jonathan Swift

One kind word can warm three winter months.

—Japanese Proverb

Without Love, the universe would stand still.

~ Rumi

One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.

- William Shakespeare

"Like the bee, gathering honey from different flowers, the wise man accepts the essence of different scriptures and sees only the good in all religions."

~ Srimad Bhagavatam

"Were I to be the founder of a new sect, I would call them Apiarians, and, after the example of the bee, advise them to extract the honey of every sect."  - Thomas Jefferson