Me: *stuck in one of those dream loops where you keep waking up in another dream. Trying to find a way to escape frantically*
Me: I wish Hades was here! He would know what to do!
Hades:*appears besides me in the very next loop*
Me: OMG HADES I LOVE YOU! PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ME!
Then the next thing I know I woke up in another loop and he was gone.
Me: >:( NO! GIMME BACK HADES! GIMME MY MANS!
Safe to say, I woke up crying and now I miss him even more. Gonna have to light his candle later and leave some offerings. Lol.
I love all of you and we are not going to give up, and we are not going to abandon each other. We're going to take each other's hands and squeeze as hard as we can and never let go. We hold each other. We carry each other.
We worship deathless gods, who held their worshippers through the falls of countless empires, though colonization, through the destruction of their festivals and temples, through the raging cruelties of oppression and war. We are not alone. We will survive. Take my hand. This is not the end.
Discovering that stuff in your life aligns a lot with correspondences of the deities your worship is so weird and comforting at the same time.
Like, you've been there all my life and you didn't tell me you sneaky bitch, I love you.
The Gods to me
the gods understand your disabilities, mental health, and neurodiversities.
they understand if your physical disabilities, mental or physical, prevent you from being able to go outside.
they understand you even when you cannot articulate what you mean during prayer or cannot find the words to express gratitude and love.
they understand if you can't spend much time or stand still at their altars.
they understand if executive dysfunction keeps you from making offerings or doing a lot of active practice.
they understand if you have to take breaks and hiatuses from practicing to focus on yourself and your mental or physical health.
they understand if you lose focus during meditation/trance work or cannot do it to begin with.
they understand you and are with you when you cannot get out of bed for mental or physical reasons.
they understand you and are with you during times when you cannot care for yourself or love yourself.
the gods will always understand, love, and accept us for who we are. we are all valid, and we are seen and heard by the gods, even when it feels as if we are alone. 💙
Introduction Post
Hello! I’m displaced. You can just call me by my username. I’m 22. I lean more HelPol. I’m a devotee of Hades. Don’t mind me if you see me popping in every so often. I’m just an entity in a body that feels most at home with the gods. 🖤
Here are photos of my cats as a thank you for taking the time to pop in.
Their names are Patches, Hermes and Nightmind.
Never let anybody ridicule your beliefs. It’s human to find divinity in the mundane. It’s human to turn to the divine for answers. It’s not a matter of intelligence, like some would like to think. It’s a matter of human nature and instinct.
So leave some honey out for the fae, find omens in the patterns of the clouds, or hang wind chimes outside like your grandma used to do. Don’t let anybody call you anything other than human.
🔥 Subtle Hestia Worship 🥖
Clean your room/house; keep your home in good condition
Make your space your own; decorate your room/home in a way that makes you feel good
Help out with household chores
Bake pastries for those you love, especially those topped with honey or cinnamon
Drink a soothing tea or hot chocolate; any sort of comfort drink; add honey to it if you can
Eat comfort food, especially from childhood
Have a picture of her in your wallet
Make a bonfire for her; gather around it with loved ones
If you have a fireplace, spend time around it
Have a candle that reminds you of her (no altar needed)
Wear jewelry that reminds you of her
Have a stuffed animal of a pig, cow, or donkey; have any stuffed animal, really
Have imagery of cranes, fire, or kettles around
Try veiling in honor of her, if able
Try growing poppy or hollyhock flowers
Volunteer at a homeless shelter
Make a warm meal for someone in need
Give baked goods to neighbors
Learn how to cook or bake
Care for yourself physically and mentally
Be as kind to yourself as you are to others
Practice modesty (this does not mean never celebrating or taking pride in yourself)
Host parties/celebrations at your home, especially those that welcome in family (found family works just as well)
Read a book to relax
Wear comfortable clothing; robes, slippers, sweaters, etc.
Learn how to make homemade bread
Learn how to crochet, knit, sew, etc.
Support local food banks; donate to them, if able
Donate toys to children in need
Donate clothes to others in need, especially warm clothes
Cook yourself/loved ones a delicious meal
Practice body positivity
Relax and decompress after a long day
Watch comfort movies or shows; engage in media that comforts you
Seek out wholesome stories online; humans helping one another, rescue animal turnarounds, cute puppy/kitty vids, etc.
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May add more later on! For the time being, this is my list of discreet ways to worship Hestia. I hope it helps someone, and take care, everyone! May your hearth fires always be kept warm. ❤️🔥
Link to Subtle Worship Master list
You ever just get consumed by your love for a deity?
Like one minute you’re fine and the next you are burning for them, your every thought taken by them, their name resounding in every cell of your body, rattling you to the bone?
I think that’s wonderful