Feb 16, 2008
For this podcast's 100th show, I wish to make a "modest proposal"
in quiet seriousness. I would like to propose February 20th
as Tempest Smith Day.
How many of our traditions, rituals, holidays and even deities have
the Christians borrowed from us? Therefore, I consider it
fair exchange if we borrow something from them. With the
exception of John the Baptist (who is an acknowledged
reincarnation), the day to honor a Christian saint is the day on
which that saint crossed the bridge.
Tempest Smith was a victim of not only bullying, but religious
persecution because she was a Wiccan. I see her as a martyr,
and I feel comfortable in referring to her as an Ascended
Master. She crossed over on February 20, 2001 and so I feel
that February 20th is appropriate to set aside as a day in her
honor.
And so, what should someone do to honor Tempest Smith on her
day? There are some ideas that come to my mind, all of which
have something to do with the fact that she crossed over because
she could no longer deal with the torment. There are any
number of things appropriate, and some of them offer opportunity to
accomplish something in a postive direction. We're not just
talking about stopping the bullying here, but also making sure
we're not dehumanized in the eyes of some people. You might
see what I mean.
I didn't coordinate this with anyone. In fact, I didn't even
tell Lady Stormy about this "crazy idea" until I had already
recorded the show. But I want to offer this idea, for better
of for worse.
She walked a path that some of us can remember walking.
I know what I'll be doing in her honor on February 20th. Want
to join me?
Blessed Be!