I’ve got a couple questions I wanted to run by you.
1. I am interested in doing a second SOP in the afternoon or evening in addition to my morning practice. Would there be any cautions regarding having different pantheon for this additional SOP? My motivation is an interest in the Greek or Norse pantheons.
2. Turns out I have developed, or at least am developing, a pretty solid relationship with a goddess in the Irish pantheon. As a result, I have procured a special cup I am dedicating for use in offerings to her and others. Is there anything I should do with the cup before beginning to use it? Also, would storing the bottle of wine being used for the offering near the alter be a problem?
3. Aikido is turning out to be an amazing experience. Sensei is going full on esoteric with the techniques and principles we are practicing in class. I have to say it is working out very well. I am curious to see how high up the planes I can go. Physical and etheric are very clear. Astral and mental? Maybe!
To supplement the classes I am now spending some time most days in a deep relaxation meditation practicing Aikido in what I call my Inner Dojo. I am also experimenting with ways to mix in symbolism in the inner practice.
Do you know of any resources, not necessarily Aikido, which might be useful in this direction I’ve taken with my practice?
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branchandroot
Pantheons, Wine Offerings, & Aikido
Date: 2023-09-25 07:19 am (UTC)I’ve got a couple questions I wanted to run by you.
1. I am interested in doing a second SOP in the afternoon or evening in addition to my morning practice. Would there be any cautions regarding having different pantheon for this additional SOP? My motivation is an interest in the Greek or Norse pantheons.
2. Turns out I have developed, or at least am developing, a pretty solid relationship with a goddess in the Irish pantheon. As a result, I have procured a special cup I am dedicating for use in offerings to her and others. Is there anything I should do with the cup before beginning to use it? Also, would storing the bottle of wine being used for the offering near the alter be a problem?
3. Aikido is turning out to be an amazing experience. Sensei is going full on esoteric with the techniques and principles we are practicing in class. I have to say it is working out very well. I am curious to see how high up the planes I can go. Physical and etheric are very clear. Astral and mental? Maybe!
To supplement the classes I am now spending some time most days in a deep relaxation meditation practicing Aikido in what I call my Inner Dojo. I am also experimenting with ways to mix in symbolism in the inner practice.
Do you know of any resources, not necessarily Aikido, which might be useful in this direction I’ve taken with my practice?
Thanks as always for your time and attention.
—Eric