I feel this so much. I was raised catholic but have been studying witchcraft since my teens and later found the Women’s Spirituality/Goddess movement which gave me modern tools to build ceremony into my life. I LOVE that you mentioned “Memento Mori”. My painting series of skeletons with hearts, Beautiful Bodies, lives in that tradition. Beauty in grief, wisdom in decay, the simple connection of being human together. I love the notion of connection to seriousness, gravitas, and depth through ceremony. Well said.
That prompts a few questions. The example of the Catholic ceremonies around Lent is a good one illustrating an annual affirmation of belonging to a particular group. From a broader perspective it would be interesting to see what research might show if surveys of people - who have transitioned when minors - were conducted comparing those from religious childhood backgrounds and those from secular backgrounds. Many Western, particularly European, villages and towns have annual ceremonies rooted in their own local folklore. I wonder what social scientific/anthropological enquiry regarding the 'trans' issue from some of those communities might reveal.
In Israel many people hold on to Jewish ceremonies even if they don't consider themselves "religious" . Mothers and daughters light candles on Fridays just before the sun sets to welcome the Sabbath. Passover night is a big hit... almost everyone celebrates the night of commemorating our redemption from slavery in Egypt. I remeber seeing a secular politician saying on TV.: I don't believe in the Bible but the message of redemption from slavery is so beautiful... It's really interesting how you explained that ceremonies contribute to our mental well-being.
I feel this so much. I was raised catholic but have been studying witchcraft since my teens and later found the Women’s Spirituality/Goddess movement which gave me modern tools to build ceremony into my life.
I LOVE that you mentioned “Memento Mori”. My painting series of skeletons with hearts, Beautiful Bodies, lives in that tradition. Beauty in grief, wisdom in decay, the simple connection of being human together.
I love the notion of connection to seriousness, gravitas, and depth through ceremony. Well said.
I love memento mori too xxx
That prompts a few questions. The example of the Catholic ceremonies around Lent is a good one illustrating an annual affirmation of belonging to a particular group. From a broader perspective it would be interesting to see what research might show if surveys of people - who have transitioned when minors - were conducted comparing those from religious childhood backgrounds and those from secular backgrounds. Many Western, particularly European, villages and towns have annual ceremonies rooted in their own local folklore. I wonder what social scientific/anthropological enquiry regarding the 'trans' issue from some of those communities might reveal.
Yes I’d love to know this
In Israel many people hold on to Jewish ceremonies even if they don't consider themselves "religious" . Mothers and daughters light candles on Fridays just before the sun sets to welcome the Sabbath. Passover night is a big hit... almost everyone celebrates the night of commemorating our redemption from slavery in Egypt. I remeber seeing a secular politician saying on TV.: I don't believe in the Bible but the message of redemption from slavery is so beautiful... It's really interesting how you explained that ceremonies contribute to our mental well-being.
After walking away from the gender cult, I needed the comfort of ceremony. The structure helped me to rebuild
That’s interesting to know, thank you
For sure the entire Catholic mass is geared around involving all the senses in creating a sacred space.
i think you should reconsider the automatic captions, it has some unfortunate mistakes
Yikes! Dare I look!?
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