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Remembering that all things and all moments are part of the sacred is a great way to re-link with the Gods and the Dragon. You can make just about anything a devotional. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. A Few Ideas For Daily Devotionals
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Morning, greeting the Sun, waking, beginning the day. Noon, the height of the Sun's power, energizing. Sunset, transition between day and night, releasing, changing consciousness from active to relective. Moonrise, greeting the Moon, reflecting, strengthening intuition. Before bedtime, reflecting on the day giving thanks for the day. (Note that daytime Sun-based devotionals tend to be more active and action-based, while Moon-based devotionals are more mystical and reflective. Neither is better than the other. We need both to be fully integrated.) Meal preparation: Feeding and nurturing yourself or others is a magickal act. Eating: Mom was right. Don't just gobble your food while you're reading the paper. Honor the divinity of that which gave you sustenance. Eating as a ritual connects us with the power of the life force. It also can help you eat healthier and overeat less. Housekeeping: bringing the spirit of cleansing into your daily chores, makes the chore easier, and brings cleansing to your mental/emotional life as well. Study time: Embrace and heighten your intellect by invoking the power of your mind. Bathing: A few candles, some scented soap and a magickal attitude can turn an ordinary bath into an honoring of the divinity of your flesh. Before Making Love: This one requires the consent and desire of all parties. If it doesn't heighten your sex/love life, don't us it. And don't feel you must perform a devotional EACH time before making love. Sometimes what we need is a good primal roll in the hay. Tea Time: I think the English have this one right: Take a few moments in the afternoon to stop what you're doing and relax. Morning Dream Sharing: In some cultures, the first thing people do in the morning is to take time to speak of the dreams they had during the night; to share and analyze them. Bedtime Stories: Firing the imagination of our children is so very important. Studies show that children who are read or told bedtime stories learn faster, are more imaginative, and also tend to have a better relationship with their families. Make story time a ritual. At least two or three times a week, if you can't every night. Family night: In this world of schedules and dates and dance practices, time for the gym, classes and meetings and more, it's easy to lose touch with the people who are most important to you. Take one night a week to sit down and have a formal meal with your loved ones. And afterwards, don't turn on the TV. Sit and talk or play scrabble or sing, but do something together. Exercise: Speaking of the gym and dance class, a brief devotional before hand will enhance your energy and your entire experience. Creating a healthier, more fit body is an honoring of the form and the flesh we have taken.
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