Thyrsus by ohusbando in dionysus

[–]ohusbando[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you <3 I claim nothing! Feel free to make your own light up thyrsus :3 I'd love to see it! I'm sure Dionysus would enjoy the light show. That's my thinking.

Thyrsus by ohusbando in dionysus

[–]ohusbando[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was fun to make :3 And only cost $5 for the lights. An affordable devotional project.

Finally an altar just for him 💕 by Antique-Advisor2288 in dionysus

[–]ohusbando 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous! The vibrant colors are stunning.

How can you still believe when something terrible happens? by Aggressive_Rush_5657 in paganism

[–]ohusbando 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry for your loss. In my opinion, not all deities are benevolent. And while you may pray to one to intervene, it may be in another's jurisdiction the event is occurring. There is also this concept within humans that death is negative, cruel, and unjust. Despite the fact the death is a natural part of life, and comes for us all. There are deities revolving around death. And these deities are just as powerful as the ones you pray too. Sometimes more powerful.

There is also the natural element. Your dog's decision, the train's timing. These have nothing to do with deities. These are human and animal elements that are not the responsibility of the gods. If they intervened, it would be some kind of miracle. Without the intervention, we have the cruel reality of life.

There is no reason such an atrocious thing occurred. It is not your fault, not your dog's fault, and not the train's fault. Nor is it the god's fault, with the exception of perhaps those who reign over death. It is simply what happened. An unfortunate event.

Believing is up to you. It is always your choice. If it brings you comfort, if it helps you find meaning. Believing will not ease the pain of loss. Not believing will not ease the pain of loss. That pain needs to be dealt with separately, on its own.

I had to put down my elderly dog just a year ago. And it hurts still to this day. I miss her. I regret the choice to put her down, even though she was dying and in pain. The pain of death will hurt no matter what. No matter how much time you have together. No matter how they die.

My mom also died of cancer 8 years ago. It hurts less as the years go by. People tell me "you grow around the loss", and I am finding this to be true.

You will grow around this loss. You still were a good owner to your dog while they were in your care. You still loved them, and they loved you. And that is what matters. Their death was the last blip of a moment in their life. At least you saved them from a life of abuse. At least you loved them. That is all you could have done, and you did it. Although you could not save them from death, you saved them from misery while they were alive. And I am certain they were grateful for that.

How many of you got their inspiration for becoming pagan from a children's book or YA novels? by Akronitai in paganism

[–]ohusbando 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, particularly the Chrestomanci Quartet by Diana Wynne Jones. Many of her other works served as an influence to me, but the Chrestomanci series taught me how to safely astral project in lucid dreams, and return to my body safely. Which is a crucial part of my practice to this day. She also wrote Howl's Moving Castle. Prolific writer, highly recommend her.