Raven's Song: The Faery Faith of Avalon

Photo by Brenda Van Deilen

                                         Winter’s Breath

The icy tendrils of a winter’s morn etches its way onto the canvas of a window. Within the warm glow of the home resides a family, full of love and cheer. Outside, in the depths of the barren land, fresh-snow blankets the earth, a sense of silence permeates throughout the country-side. The magic of Avalon can be felt within the walls of this cozy home, the laughter of the family and the playful barking of dogs fills the dark, cold days with blissful wonderment. It is the love of our families that bring hope into our lives; we learn to cherish the time we spend with our loved ones, human and fur-kin alike.

The depths of winter bring us closer to the realms of death and despair. Embracing the light and love of family, whether by blood or bond, can bring us out of the hopelessness that surrounds us. When we allow ourselves to see the beauty within and without, our wounded souls begin to heal and we grow in gracefulness and compassion. We are filled with the courage to face the challenges of our lives, fiercely defending our beliefs, our sexuality—our very way of being.

Within Avalon, within our hearts and souls, we can find our way to an enchanted life. One filled with merriment and love for all. We can find the peacefulness of Winter’s Breath, as She whispers to us in an ancient voice filled with arcane knowledge of Avalon, Morgana le Fae, and the Spirits of Faery. In Avalon, we are all family, kith and kin to those who find their way to Her shores. Her barge awaits us, as we prepare for the journey of a life time. A journey that will bring peace to the land, to our hearts, to our families, and to the world.

Remember to love, to cherish the time we have with our loved ones, to embrace our uniqueness, to find the magic within our lives—most of all—remember to Live… Avalon awaits…