Lots of countries around the world have a habit of blowing up lots of fireworks on this upcoming “western” New Year’s Eve (December 31 – January 1), although there are other “new year” celebrations around the world on different dates than this particular one. It’s all good isn’t it? Celebrations are all good. Beginnings and renewals are all good, no matter the dates on the calendar.
Several months ago (maybe even back last winter?), I posted a blog post about Scotland blowing up the last polluting, coal-burning power plant in Scotland. That was so cool. I like to think everyone is working to rid our planet of those coal-burning power plants that create so much horrid pollution. There are so many better options!
But now, on a slightly different note from blowing up the Scottish coal plants, if you don’t believe that the Scots have the power to blow up anything and everything that needs blowing up, anywhere on earth, just take a look at this next wee video … turn your sound on. Both men and women in Scotland have the power to blow things up.
The Cailleach, the creator. Loch Lomond and Loch Awe and Loch Ness. The great plaid that she wears and washes every year … the Ayrshire Bay is still today right off the west coast of Scotland where it has always been since it was created, right there next to the town of Ayr in western Scotland. Indeed, when I was there a few years ago I was told that storms on the Ayrshire coast are heard in Glasgow in the winter.
The Cailleach crafted the land that is Scotland today … all of the land, and the water, the lochs, the valleys, the bays and harbors, and the mountains (bens), and the snow and ice that never leave some of those mountains (some are taller than any other mountains in all of the British Isles) … she crafted all of it. There are legends that say she crafted ALL of the land, all over this earth. I have no doubt she could, and maybe she did.
A large portion of my ancestors are from Scotland, from the area around a town now called Coupar Angus and a neighbor town now called Meigle, the land where people (called Picts by the Romans) lived for thousands of years, so I’m descended from the Picts too. I was there several years ago, in both of those towns (Coupar Angus and Meigle). And I was in Ayr too, a few days later, and I drove around the coast of the Ayrshire Bay. I have a home here in North America … but my heart is in Scotland, my soul is there.
All over the world, every people, culture, every belief has their name for the creator. What is true is that they are all true.
There are those who believe and those who don’t. There are those who claim to know, and those who only surmise and wish and seem not able to listen. But I will dream tonight and she, the Cailleach, will tell me the truth.
This made me cry. My granddad had so many stories and truths to tell about the history of Scotland and the world. He spoke gaelic, but learned to speak Scots and then English. I will sleep tonight too, Ann, and dream. And maybe tomorrow I’ll go find some websites to share with you. But tonight ……………
Babe, you bring tears to my eyes too. I didn’t know any of my ancestors who had lived in Scotland. So I’ll take your memories to my heart. Thank you for being so open here. I really appreciate that.
I searched online for stories of the Cailleach and found several, other than the one I posted, and they all pretty much say the same thing. She is wonderful and powerful and caring.
Lots of feelings here too. The natural world is inhabited and cared for by people, not by governments. That was a wonderful video. My ancestors are Sioux. I’ll probably never get to Scotland, but if I ever do I’ll go to Coupar Angus and to Meigle. And I’ll sleep that night too ………………
Right on, Sesapa. Governments don’t make a people, a society … people do. I’d love to know where your ancestors lived. When I’m camping, I enjoy finding native folks and places where I can see, read, learn about their history, and their current lives. This is their/your land after all, not mine. Sweet dreams. 🙂
Oh this was wonderful!
Indeed. 🙂 Thanks Marge.
I can see how this creates lots of feelings especially when family and ancestors are involved. It was empowering to me. A woman with such power (creation power) who is honored and revered. That feels really good.
It felt good to me too, Lori. I’ve never understood why women aren’t recognized for the power they/we have. It’s just a natural power.
I’m embarrassed that I said I cried in my first comment, except that I felt so touched reading a story that came from my ancestors, and one that my grandda told many times, I could hear his voice. BUT, the story itself, and the way it was told by the woman in the video are wonderful! It’s powerful. And I believe it’s true. There is no reason why God isn’t a woman! Actually, I don’t believe God is either male or female, but some people still call God “he”. Ann, if you need to delete this comment for touching on religion, I understand. Just wanted to add another thought, or two. 🙂 This was a super blog post!
Ah, Babe, no problem! I wish I’d known my grandda or my nana. I love that you did and that this touched your heart so deeply.
“God” is a woman … and a man … and a shoelace … and a tree … and a mushroom … and a 15 pound sledge hammer … and the sky … and everything in the entire cosmos and so many things beyond that that we can’t imagine.
Thank you for being here. 🙂
The divine feminine. I love it!
Absolutely!
Women’s energy is so often associated with healing, compassion, and the like. But women’s energy creates and builds and achieves, and uses hammers and lightning too. And, when necessary, blows things up. 🙂
Yes, exactly. All engery is in every human being and every living thing, woman or man or artichoke. Why we’ve taken to labeling is beyond me. Maybe some folks need women to blow up more things to realize the reality of shared energy.
Thanks Cindy. 🙂
The Creator. The Cailleach. I love your sentence about the fact that what is true about the creator in all cultures and religions … all words and beliefs in all cultures all over this earth (and beyond) … all are true. I’ve been to Scotland and hope to go again. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for the Cailleach, though I may see her in my dreams even now. 🙂
I wrote that sentence without even thinking about it, which meant that it came through me, not from me. I love when that happens. 🙂
I hope to return to Scotland too, but there’s Ireland too, and Wales … and the Philippines … special places all. I hope you get back to Scotland, Kinny. If you do, let us know!
Sweet dreams, Kinny. 🙂
Sweet dreams everyone!