DURGA

goddess of boundaries

Dearest Fierce Goddess Durga -

You appear in my life today to give me a strong, clear, hard message.  "Keep your boundaries!"  I have opened myself up to being pulled each way, left and right, repeatedly, over and over, with no end in sight.  I have allowed myself to be used and abused.  I have begun the slow progress towards clear cut breakdown.  You tell me today to STOP.  To RELAX.  To TAKE CARE OF MYSELF.  Part of honouring you Divine Graciousness is to honour myself...  This I had forgotten...

You come into my life this morning to teach me the importance of taking time "for myself".  You say: "Creating boundaries is an act of self-love. Boundaries are vital as they let others know WHO you really are..." 

I am exhausted.  I am tired.  I have tears that sting at the back of my eyes.  I want to lay down and rest for a very long time.  Sweet Durga, Fierce Durga, soothe your child's brow, and wipe away the start of fresh tears...  Instil in me a sense of peace, and impart upon me some of your strength and ferociousness.  Make me a warrior-ess!  Make me have the strength to continue on, to forge a life for myself and my loved ones, that will ultimately bring me peace....

In the past you have helped me get through some terrible times.  Your songs have soothed my soul, and eased the fires of anger and hatred...  You have been with me through the ages.  And now, I find, I need your helping hands again...desperately...

Hold my hands.  Lift me up.  Give me the "guts" and "grit" to ride the wild beasts, just as you did and still do... Just as you are slayer of Demons, I ask that you come and slay MY demons...

Bless Me Fierce Durga.  Your child needs you....

Blessed Be.