The sound of a beating heart is like the sentinel of life; the palpable, ever-present thrum a counterpoint to the actions of the flesh it inhabits. The organic music of a heartbeat can be a thrilling promise to expectant parents, the tempo of life to the young, the tick of time to the aged, but a reminder to all of the very finite nature of existence. Still to others, with the sense to hear it, a heartbeat can be... an invitation.
~Anonymous
Well met dahlings, I am Darken Tross and it is my pleasure to meet you. This is rare for me actually, the first time I've sought to interact with others like myself. I am a spiritual vampire, an oddity I guess. I am wholly Christian and follow along the path of the Keys of Solomon. The majority of the people in my life simply consider my eclectic or weird, whatever opinion you form of me is fine since mine is the only one that truly matters. I may be very particular in the way I am but I can assure you that I do not judge another for their way of being, that is simply not my way. I am who I am and you are who you are and if we can all enjoy that lovely fact then we'll get along quite deliciously I think.
What I'm looking for here is simple and not. I'm seeking to interact with others who are, shall I say, more understanding of the fringes of life and society that I can have interesting and intelligent conversations with. Perhaps we'll even become friends, how fantastic would that be. (I will state that I am very happily married to the man of my dreams, so I am not here for that kind of interaction.) If I sometimes seem a bit melodramatic in nature, you'll do forgive me, it just comes with the territory of being me. Till we talk again...
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My Coven:
My Coven Master:
My Friend:
Favorites:
My two very favorite vampires from the most delicious show Moonlight; Mick St. John and Josef Kostan... they haunt me in my dreams...
((For those of you wondering, alas no that is not me in the signature up above or these pictures. That is the beautiful Monica Belluci, who I have always held an affinity for and used her likeness as my own representation.))
The Law of Balance
~Finding the middle way~
If the gravity is the glue
that holds the universe together,
balance is the key
the unlocks its' secrets.
Balace applies
to our body, mind and emotions,
to all levels of our being.
It remind us that anything we do,
we can overdo or underdo,
and that if the pendulum
of our lives or habits
swings too far to one side,
it will inevitably swing to the other.
The Law of Choices
~Reclaiming our power~
We are both burdened and blessed by
the great responsibility of free will-
the power of choice.
Our future is determined, in large part
by the choices we make now.
We cannot always control our circumstances,
but we can and do choose
our response to whatever arises.
Reclaiming the power of choice
we find the courage
to live fully in the world.
The Law of Process
~Taking life step by step~
Process transforms any journey
into a series of small steps,
taken one by one,
to reach any goal.
Process transcends time,
teaches patience,
rests on a solid foundation
of careful preparation,
and embodies trust
in our unfolding potential.
The Law of Presence
~Living in the moment~
Time is a paradox,
stretching between a "past" and "future"
that have no reality
excpt in our minds.
The idea of time
is a convention of thought and language,
a social agreement.
Here is the deeper truth:
We have only this moment.
The Law of Compassion
~Awakening our humanity~
The universe does not judge us;
it only provides consequences and lessons
and opportunities to balance and learn
through the law of cause and effect.
Compassion is the recognition that
we are each doing the best we can
within the limits
of our current beliefs and capacities.
The Law of Faith
~Trusting in spirit~
Faith is our direct link to
universal wisdom,
reminding us that we know more,
that we have only to look, listen,
and trust the love and wisdom
of the Universal Spirit
working through us all.
The Law of Expectation
~Expanding our reality~
Energy follows though;
we move toward, but not beyond,
what we can imagine.
What we assume, expect, or believe
creates and colors our experience.
By expanding our deepest beliefs
about what is possible,
we change our experience of life.
The Law of Integrity
~Living our truth~
Integrity means living and acting
in alignment with spiritual law
and with our highest vision,
despite impulses to the contrary.
From the heart of integrity,
we recognize, accept, and express
our authentic interior reality
inspiring others not with words,
but by our example.
The Law of Action
~Moving into life~
No matter what we feel or know,
no matter what our potential gifts or talents,
only action brings them to life.
Many of us understand concepts
such as commitment, courage, and love,
but we truly KNOW only when we can DO.
Doing leads to understanding,
and action turns knowledge into wisdom.
The Law of Cycles
~Dancing to natures' song~
The world of nature moves
in rhythms, patterns, and cycles -
the passing of the seasons,
the movement of the stars,
the ebb and flow of the tides.
The seasons do not push one another;
neither do clouds race the wind across the sky.
All things happen in
their own good time -
rising and falling and rising
like ocean waves,
in the circles of time.
The Law of Surrender
~Embracing a higher will~
Surrender means
accepting this moment,
this body, and this l ife
with open arms.
Surrender involves
getting out of our own way
and living in accord with
a higher will,
expressed as the wisdom of the heart.
Far more then passive acceptance,
surrender uses every challenge
as a means of spiritual growth
and expanded awareness.
The Law of Unity
~Remembering our connection~
We appear on Earth
as separate beings with diverse destinies,
but as each separate raindrop
is a part of the sea,
so are we each of part of
the Ocean of Awareness,
the Body of God.
Find love and inner peace
deep within the highest truth
that we are all one Family.
Leave behind the baggage
of fear, envy, and resentment;
fly aloft on wings of understanding
to enter the boundless Land of Compassion.
The Sage's Farewell
Every now and then,
take a look at something
not made with hands:
a mountain, a star,
the curve of a stream.
There will come to you
wisdom and patience,
and above all, the assurance
that you are not alone in the world.
One of my favorite quotes:
"He sensed a tension within her so great it would have broken a lesser soul. The fact that she could contain such a thing and not show it bore witness to a strength far greater then anything her physical self even hinted at." ~The Patriarch, Coldfire Trilogy
Also - I do not put protection stamps on my profile unless I have talked with you extensively and feel I can truly call you friend. If you send me one, I appreciate it, but no offense is intended when I don't use it. But if you do send me one, thank you for the thought.
