This article was posted by CrystalWind.ca.
Boost Your Enthusiasm with These Quick Tips!
Written by Marcela Lobos
Every time I think of writing this moon blog, I pray for enthusiasm.
This means I ask to become motivated or aroused by the gods.
The original meaning of ‘enthusiasm’ comes from the Greek “enthousiasmos” which itself is based on “entheos” composed of “en” (meaning “in”) and “theos” (meaning “god”). Hence, “enthousiasmos” referred to a state of being possessed or inspired by a god.
For this reason, in ancient Greece, enthusiasm was not merely a feeling of excitement or eagerness, as we commonly understand it today. Instead, it was perceived as a divine state, a condition where individuals were believed to be infused with the presence of a god. This divine inspiration was often associated with prophecy, artistic creation, and other activities that required a high level of insight or creativity. When someone was described as “enthousiasmos,” it indicated that they were under the influence of a deity, thus capable of extraordinary feats or profound insights.
For example, the Delphic Oracle, a priestess at the Temple of Apollo, was said to deliver prophecies while in a state of ‘enthusiasm.’ The god Apollo was believed to possess her, allowing her to bring divine messages. Similarly, poets and musicians were thought to be inspired by the Muses, goddesses of the arts, who would fill them with divine enthusiasm, enabling them to create works of great beauty and depth.
Now, I have to admit that enthusiasm doesn’t always come to my door with ease. Most often I have to work hard at it. Sometimes I have to jump up and down on my trampoline to get blood flowing to my brain; other times I have to sit and look at my belly button for an eternity, and if is rainy and thundering and I cannot go for a walk, then I have to expand my wish list on Amazon.
But, in the end my pleads are always answered. Frequently, I become possessed by Kronos, the god of time, who announces that the moon is coming out in the next few hours with or without my blog. Other times, I have become moved by Hades, the god of the underworld, who question my abilities to write and pulls me to the ground to surrender to not knowing.
See! It is not always easy, but if we open ourselves to enthusiasm, it eventually comes and, it might come sweetly and with grace. For me this is when I connect to the moon rituals that I offer every two weeks with the new and full moon. Yes! The moon goddess is always willing to fill me with feelings and words that I can share with you.
How is your enthusiasm? When does it arrive?
Although in our times the word enthusiasm has shed its mystical connotation, next time you feel enthusiastic, notice what aspect of the divine is favoring you with such deep force and motivation.
Marcela Lobos
Posting on CrystalWind.ca ©2024. All rights reserved. Please do not reproduce any content without written permission. The article's title was crafted by CrystalWind.ca.
© CrystalWind.ca 2024. All content (articles, imagery, fair use) & design protected. Written permission required for copying. All rights reserved.
Join the Conversation Now! Comment Below!
Spirit Animal Totem Of The Day!
Crystal Of The Day!
Latest Articles
The Crystal Wind Oracle
Myth & Magic Card Deck!
Details Here!
NEW Expanded
Printed & Boxed!
Now with 58 cards!
CrystalWind.ca is free to use because of
donations from people like you.
Donate Now »
Unlock Your Light: Join Lightworkers Worldwide on CrystalWind.ca!
Follow Us!
Who is Online Now
We have 16981 guests and no members online
Featured This Month
Sun in Sagittarius
An Overview of Sun Sign Characteristics for Sagittarius At the heart of Sagit... Read more
Yule By The Hedgewitch
Yule Yule is a solar festival and one of the Minor Sabbats. This is when the ... Read more
Sagittarius Mythology
The Sagittarius Myth Other than Virgo, the Sagittarius myth is probably the... Read more
Long Snows Moon
Elk – Obsidian – Black Spruce – Black November 22 to December 21 The Long ... Read more
Gods and Monsters of the Winter Solstice
La Befana Because Santa Claus has presided over the Yule festival for the las... Read more
Yule Blessings
Yule The Winter Solstice or Yule is one of the Lesser Wiccan Sabbats, and it ... Read more
Yule - The Winter Solstice
Yule, or the Winter Solstice is one of the lesser Sabbats of the Witches calen... Read more
Twas The Night Before Yuletide
Yule Chant Brightly burns the Yule log tonight Magic dances in firelight Ho... Read more
Winter Solstice - A Season of Giving
CELEBRATING THE WINTER SOLSTICE The December solstice is also known as the ... Read more