About Kali (pronounced KAL-ee): This ultra-powerful Hindu goddess is feared by those who don’t understand the natural cycles of birth, death, and rebirth. Kali is the embodiment of Mother Nature, who cleanses away the old with natural storms and fires to make the ground fertile for new crops and life. Kali is the ultimate get-things-done goddess, and she’s a powerful ally to those who call upon her. Like a wise stage mother, she’ll push you beyond your comfort zone to reach the heights of your potential.
I needed to read that. I have always loved the idea that Kali struck fear in people who didn't understand that she wasn't "evil". She's probably one of the most misunderstood deities by westerners, if they even know who she is. In fact, I don't really like the word "deity"... she's more of an aspect of a deity.
Right now, I'm going through LOTS of changes. Changes that are so positive. But in breaking down the old to make room for the new, there's some destruction that's going to happen. It's scary to not be able to see through the smoke of the old and trust that the new is going to be better, even when you already KNOW that it is. We fear change because this phase must occur before the new growth can take root and flourish. This IS the cycle of nature. It IS going to happen, and we can choose to fear it, or we can choose to embrace it and let the fires rage and admire their power.
As I wrote that, the rain got heavy. I'm imagining that it's washing away the old and putting out some of those fires. The fall, I'm thinking, is the perfect time to let the old ways die out and hopefully before the renewal of the spring, the renewal of my life will begin.
