Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Memento Mori

photo by Vivienne Moss
 



There is something about old grave yards that I just love. To read the names on the stones and the dates in which they lived and died makes me want to sit down and listen to the stories they have to tell. The death current is all around us. It's what makes us enjoy the moments we have on this plane of existence. We never know when it will be time for us to leave this world and join the Lands of the Dead. That is why I feel that we should on good terms with Mama and Papa Death and the spirits who aid them. Honoring our ancestors and living for the moment are just a couple of ways to gain favor from the Realm of the Dead.

While looking through Amazon for some new books to read, I stumbled upon what I think is a winner. Memento Mori edited by Kim Huggens. I have only read the introduction and I am in love with the book already. The book is an anthology on death and the Spirits connected with it
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From the introduction: "Although the title of these anthologies is Memento Mori (Remember, you shall die), more rightly it should be subtitled 'Carpe Diem' (Seize the Day) for this is the effect that the awareness and engagement with the process of death and dying elicits in our modern pagan and occult thinkers."

"Whilst we cannot cheat death, in some way we can live so that we can laugh in its face."


I will give a full review of this delightful little e-book when I am done reading it. Until then, have a Blessed day and remember to enjoy the blissful moments in life.


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14 comments:

  1. Lovely photo. Is this near you? Looking forward to your review of that book.

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    1. Yes it is near me. Brenda took me there. We have relatives buried in this cemetery. You'll love it!

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  2. Hi Vivienne !!! I was thinking of you..i'm so glad that you are back !!! I also don't have my own computer and i decided to make a break from blogging for the summer ! I will soon be back too !!
    I agree with your thoughts about our life and our death and this book sounds very interesting !
    Take care dear Vivienne !!! Kisseees !! :)

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    1. Hi Mirsini

      I have missed you. I hope you will be back to blogging soon.

      You take care too! Love and Hugs!!!

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  3. So glad you are back! This looks like an interesting read. So often in our modern culture we ignore death while surrounded by entertainment saturated with violent death... Its only when realizing it happens to all of us and dealing with the real or perceived fear of it, can we be free to all our potential. Hope all is well with you!
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  4. Hello Queenie. So wonderful to hear from you. I agree whole heartedly with your views on death.

    All is well and I hope the same is true for you.

    Blessings, Viv

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  5. Vivienne, glad to see you're back! That's a beautiful photo. I think that in this society many people have such a fear of dying that it actually keeps them from living fully. I believe that death is part of living, and dying is certainly not the end but a step through a door to another way of living...

    Blessings,

    Victoria

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    1. Victoria, I am very happy to be back. I missed everyone. I love your words on death. They are so true. I try to live to the fullest every day. It's hard but it can be done.

      I'm glad you like the photo. The cemetery is very old and beautiful in its decay.

      Blessings, Viv

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  6. I have to look for this book! It sounds wonderful! I love the photo ;o) Big Hugs ;o)

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    1. It is a very interesting book. Many different takes on death. The photo is one of my faves. I love to visit cemeteries.

      Big hugs back at you, Viv

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  7. It's nice to see you back! Cool photo. How interesting that the stones have all fallen around that tree. Where did you take that picture?

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    1. Hi Justine. Thanks, it's nice to be back. I have a few more photos I should share. There are stones everywhere. Places that I'm sure they were not originally placed. This was taken at a local cemetery that sits behind a house. you have to drive through their drive way to get to it. My sister found it. We have relatives buried there.

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  8. I wonder if that is the same Kim Huggins that has done several companion books for tarot decks. She is a good writer.
    Sharyn

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    1. Hi Sharyn

      I'm not sure, I'll have to look into it. I loved her introduction to the book. You're right, she is a good write.

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